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CypressCynthia
CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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Everything went off without a hitch this morning. A big shout out to Irene who, like an angel, described the procedure in detail and put my mind to rest.  The interventional radiologist took 3 separate biopsy specimens, but it didn't hurt at all!  That versed and fentanyl--enough said.  I went in at 6:30 and arrived home about 12:30.  Not sure why they kept me so long, but it was ok.  I am just grateful to be home.

Thanks to all of you!  I felt your presence and it really helped.  Now the waiting game.  My onc said I should hear in 2-3 weeks...sigh.  But I know you will be waiting with me.  Big hugs to all!

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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #2
    And to make you all

    And to make you all laugh...remember my mortification about the facebook collection for a juicer (when I already own a juicer that has cobwebs on it)? My nephew and relatives were so earnest and sweet that I have just tried to graciously accept their somewhat unwanted gift.  I really do get that they love me.

    Well now it is getting better. I have a friend coming tomorrow to show me how to use a juicer and he wants me to take one of his.  He is bringing all of his magic ingredients too.

    In the meantime, I have an amazon credit for another juicer. And my ex-boss called me yesterday evening to tell me that she and her husband want to buy me a juicer.  I told her, "NO."  Arggh!

    But, then again, maybe I should take them all and I can start my own smoothie business--Jamba Juice and Smoothie King watch out!!!  Laughing 

  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #3
    CypressCynthia said:

    And to make you all

    And to make you all laugh...remember my mortification about the facebook collection for a juicer (when I already own a juicer that has cobwebs on it)? My nephew and relatives were so earnest and sweet that I have just tried to graciously accept their somewhat unwanted gift.  I really do get that they love me.

    Well now it is getting better. I have a friend coming tomorrow to show me how to use a juicer and he wants me to take one of his.  He is bringing all of his magic ingredients too.

    In the meantime, I have an amazon credit for another juicer. And my ex-boss called me yesterday evening to tell me that she and her husband want to buy me a juicer.  I told her, "NO."  Arggh!

    But, then again, maybe I should take them all and I can start my own smoothie business--Jamba Juice and Smoothie King watch out!!!  Laughing 

    Hahaha

    shocks CC, you know I am an avid juicer and a believer in the benefits of it, I was going to send you one too... LOL

    so glad it went over well for you. I love your new picture, where did you see that?

     

    Hugs,

    Ayse

  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #4
    Prayers

    and hopes of a good report to you Cynthia! I'm glad it wasn't uncomfortable.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

  • Josie21
    Josie21 Member Posts: 382 Member
    #5
    Sorry double post

    Sorry double post

  • Josie21
    Josie21 Member Posts: 382 Member
    #6
    Hi

    So glad your liver biopsy is over and that it did not hurt. I wish you didn't have to wait so long for the results, but luckily you will have time to gather even more juicers.  What's up with the juicers!!!  Should I get one, or two?  Did I miss the news that juicing cures cancer.  Oh if it only could!  But seriously, I think it is awesome that you have so many people who obviously love and care for you.  And I hope with all my heart that you get good results.

    Hugs and prayers coming your way,

    Ginny

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #7
    sea60 said:

    Prayers

    and hopes of a good report to you Cynthia! I'm glad it wasn't uncomfortable.

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    prayers for a speedy recovery ---

    I wanted to add "happy' juicing.  Who knows,  you really enjoy this new venture.  LOL

    Strength, Courage and Love,  Vicki Sam

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #8
    aysemari said:

    Hahaha

    shocks CC, you know I am an avid juicer and a believer in the benefits of it, I was going to send you one too... LOL

    so glad it went over well for you. I love your new picture, where did you see that?

     

    Hugs,

    Ayse

    The new photo was taken over

    The new photo was taken over Christmas at City Park in New Orleans.  I am looking up lovingly at my new soon-to-be granddaughter on Danny's shoulder.  Aaron fiance is off to the left.  Katherine took the photo.

    Bella is my new love.  She called me on my birthday to say, "Happy Birthday" and babbled on and on and on about her birthday cake and how it had a tree and Phineas and Ferb.  I only understood 1/3 of what she said.  Then she asked me about my birthday cake and she is really, really upset that I didn't have one.  She is coming to see me on Tuesday and I will have to get a cake! For me and her...lol.

  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #9
    VickiSam said:

    prayers for a speedy recovery ---

    I wanted to add "happy' juicing.  Who knows,  you really enjoy this new venture.  LOL

    Strength, Courage and Love,  Vicki Sam

    positive thoughts are coming your way

    2 -3 weeks seems too long! waiting is hard, I am glad that you have found an excellent destructiion - juice party sounds like a fun.

    Wshing you benign results by next Friday and then we will toast real drinks

  • jamiegww
    jamiegww Member Posts: 384
    #10
    Wow! 2-3 weeks is way too long to wait for results.

    I'm glad the biopsy is over and it wasn't painful.  Hopefully you won't have to wait that long for results.  So now about those juicers that seem to be multiplying faster than rabbits.  When you get married, you get toasters and when you get cancer you get juicers???  When they start to take up too much space in your kitchen, maybe you can sell them on ebay unless of course each person that gave you one wants to see their particular model on your countertop when they visit.  That could get complicated because you will have to label each one so you remember who gave it to you.  Just remember, "it's the thought that counts".... or is it?  Happy juicing!

    HUGS!!!

    Jamie

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #11
    Josie21 said:

    Hi

    So glad your liver biopsy is over and that it did not hurt. I wish you didn't have to wait so long for the results, but luckily you will have time to gather even more juicers.  What's up with the juicers!!!  Should I get one, or two?  Did I miss the news that juicing cures cancer.  Oh if it only could!  But seriously, I think it is awesome that you have so many people who obviously love and care for you.  And I hope with all my heart that you get good results.

    Hugs and prayers coming your way,

    Ginny

    Ginny,
    No, juicing doesn't

    Ginny,

    No, juicing doesn't cure cancer.  It may even make my already queasy stomach worse.

    My family, in their well-meaning panic mode, feel the need to take over my medical care Wink.  My nephew started a facebook page entitled, "Help Aunt Eileen!!!"

    I don't think I have ever been so embarrassed.  I have to keep telling myself to just play nice and be gracious because I get that they love me and want to help.  My nephew is one of the sweetest kids that you will ever meet.  I love him dearly!

    BTW, I just am not a sweet loving person (unless it is chocolate).  I prefer soups to smoothies.  I will try and see if Danny can make some kale/flaxseed/protein/soursop, etc soups for me so I can keep them happy...sigh.  Looks like I am doomed to spend the rest of my life sipping a witch's brew.  Or until they move on to some other "cure."  Lol!

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #12
    jamiegww said:

    Wow! 2-3 weeks is way too long to wait for results.

    I'm glad the biopsy is over and it wasn't painful.  Hopefully you won't have to wait that long for results.  So now about those juicers that seem to be multiplying faster than rabbits.  When you get married, you get toasters and when you get cancer you get juicers???  When they start to take up too much space in your kitchen, maybe you can sell them on ebay unless of course each person that gave you one wants to see their particular model on your countertop when they visit.  That could get complicated because you will have to label each one so you remember who gave it to you.  Just remember, "it's the thought that counts".... or is it?  Happy juicing!

    HUGS!!!

    Jamie

    Oh Jamie, you crack me up.  I

    Oh Jamie, you crack me up.  I absolutely love that.  When you get married you get toasters and when you get cancer you get juicers.  That is a hoot!  Tee hee hee.

  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #13
    Hope Waiting Time Will Be Less...

    I am glad your ordeal is over and the worst one is this "the waiting".  I hope it doesn't take 2-3 weeks, did he tell you why?

    I waited about 13 days, would have been sooner but he had an emergency surgery that Friday and his staff wasn't allowed to give the results.

    I understood why they might not want a hysterical woman on their hands and they didn't know me.   I  was going out of state for the weekend.   It wasn't done at my usual hosptial so I didn't go to medical records on this one.  However, before I went back on a Tuesday, I went to their Medical Records at this hospital and they gave me his surgical notes, pre and post, his appointment notes and the pathology report.  I went in to see him and knew what I had.  He was relieved not to have to explain it all to me.   I only saw him 3 times, nice surgeon and kind.

    Hope your results will be in quicker than estimation time.

    Best,

    Doris

  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #14
    CypressCynthia said:

    And to make you all

    And to make you all laugh...remember my mortification about the facebook collection for a juicer (when I already own a juicer that has cobwebs on it)? My nephew and relatives were so earnest and sweet that I have just tried to graciously accept their somewhat unwanted gift.  I really do get that they love me.

    Well now it is getting better. I have a friend coming tomorrow to show me how to use a juicer and he wants me to take one of his.  He is bringing all of his magic ingredients too.

    In the meantime, I have an amazon credit for another juicer. And my ex-boss called me yesterday evening to tell me that she and her husband want to buy me a juicer.  I told her, "NO."  Arggh!

    But, then again, maybe I should take them all and I can start my own smoothie business--Jamba Juice and Smoothie King watch out!!!  Laughing 

    What is it with All The Juicers?

    Hi,

    Can't believe everyone thinks you need a juicer.   This is a really funny post, I've enjoyed it.  Smile

     

    Doris

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #15
    SIROD said:

    Hope Waiting Time Will Be Less...

    I am glad your ordeal is over and the worst one is this "the waiting".  I hope it doesn't take 2-3 weeks, did he tell you why?

    I waited about 13 days, would have been sooner but he had an emergency surgery that Friday and his staff wasn't allowed to give the results.

    I understood why they might not want a hysterical woman on their hands and they didn't know me.   I  was going out of state for the weekend.   It wasn't done at my usual hosptial so I didn't go to medical records on this one.  However, before I went back on a Tuesday, I went to their Medical Records at this hospital and they gave me his surgical notes, pre and post, his appointment notes and the pathology report.  I went in to see him and knew what I had.  He was relieved not to have to explain it all to me.   I only saw him 3 times, nice surgeon and kind.

    Hope your results will be in quicker than estimation time.

    Best,

    Doris

    I may get some results back

    I may get some results back sooner but he ordered next generation genetic sequencing too and that takes longer. I am more worried about insurance approval for the afinitor right now. Say a little prayer and I will keep you posted. 

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #16
    CypressCynthia said:

    I may get some results back

    I may get some results back sooner but he ordered next generation genetic sequencing too and that takes longer. I am more worried about insurance approval for the afinitor right now. Say a little prayer and I will keep you posted. 

    Progress

    Good to hear the biopsy went without a hitch and you're doing well juicing away (or not).  Saying a prayer for good pathology results and for insurance approval.   It's just not right that you have to worry about insurance companies when your health is in jeopardy!  

    Hugs, Suzanne

  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #17
    Your Liver Biopsy

    I am glad that I was able to allay some of  your fears before the liver biopsy. You are correct that the fear of the unknown can be the worst part of a procedure. Didn't I tell you it would be a breeze? For once, I feel like a veteran in comparison to you. Hopefully your pathology report doesn't indicate something too unpleasant and your insurance company approves the Afinitor. You are a tremendous inspiration to me as a long-term breast cancer survivor and I wish only the very best for you.

    IRENE

  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #18
    jessiesmom1 said:

    Your Liver Biopsy

    I am glad that I was able to allay some of  your fears before the liver biopsy. You are correct that the fear of the unknown can be the worst part of a procedure. Didn't I tell you it would be a breeze? For once, I feel like a veteran in comparison to you. Hopefully your pathology report doesn't indicate something too unpleasant and your insurance company approves the Afinitor. You are a tremendous inspiration to me as a long-term breast cancer survivor and I wish only the very best for you.

    IRENE

    So glad this biopsy is behind you now

    and it went very well with no pain, Eileen.  The waiting does suck, but try to behave like I do when I'm waiting for results.  I behave "as if."  By that I mean, I pretend and truly try to believe "as if I'll will get the best news possible."  Doesn't always happen, but at least the waiting period is easier to deal with.

    Take very good care and keep positive.

    Hugs, Renee

  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077
    #19
    missrenee said:

    So glad this biopsy is behind you now

    and it went very well with no pain, Eileen.  The waiting does suck, but try to behave like I do when I'm waiting for results.  I behave "as if."  By that I mean, I pretend and truly try to believe "as if I'll will get the best news possible."  Doesn't always happen, but at least the waiting period is easier to deal with.

    Take very good care and keep positive.

    Hugs, Renee

    ~♥~

    Glad it's over and went so smoothly, now we wait with you, for the very best! 

    Hugs~M

  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #20
    :-)

    A painless biopsy is the best kind, you know you are always in my thoughts and my prayers!  Juicing is one thing I have yet to get into, tell me how this new venture progresses. 

     

    Hugs,

     

    RE

  • jojo2
    jojo2 Member Posts: 28
    #21
    flaxseed

    Hi, prayers for a good outcome from your liver biopsy. Just wanted to say I just discovered that flaxseed has phytoestrogen properties just like soy.  As my tumor was estrogen +, I steer clear of both of these. "Use in moderation" from the nutritionist at my Cancer Center, seems like bad advice to me. I feel the risk outweighs the benefits . Just fyi. Be well.  jojo2

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