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  • dme59
    dme59 Member Posts: 62
    #22
    J_B said:

    And now we wait.....

    Have I mentioned that I am not a very patient person?? ;)

    One week to the day after getting the news of a 4cm renal lesion....my CT Scan is now done...with only mild frustration.

    They told me my appointment was 10 am but to be there at 9:15. so I was.

    Finally at 10:00 -while still sitting in the waiting room I asked why they had me come in at 9:15. The lady said...your appointment is at 10. I said yes, but you told me to come at 9:15.

    She said "ohhh I hope you were not suppose to drink the contrast at 9:15, I questioned it but then figured no". So as she's looking through script in her computer, she's like nope they don't want you to drink it so I'm not sure why you were told to come at 9:15! UGH.

    Within 5 minutes they took me back and got me hooked up to the IV --it popped out once getting the sticky contrast all over my arm and sleeve, but at least I can say it is done now!

    Now we wait.....over another weekend..... 

    Let me share my quote for today with you all:

    "Fear of the unknown is your worst enemy. Knowledge is power. 
    Time to go get my power!!"

     

    Happy Friday!
    ~Quote by ME! =)

    Waiting...

    J_B

    When I had my second scan the iv for the contrast came out of the vein but not my hand and as a result an estimated 15cc of that stuff went into the tissue of my hand. Hurt like heck for several minutes then had some significant swelling in my hand. So much so that I couldn't make a fist.

    Anyhow, I am down to waiting to get through another weekend. My surgery is this coming Wednesday and the doctors in charge of my care have been extremely optomistic over the outcome which is very mind settling for me. That assurance and the knowledge I've gained on this website has helped with my dealing with the quote you posted.

    Dan

     

  • J_B
    J_B Member Posts: 17
    #23
    alice124 said:

    Tim McGraw

    J_B.

    You’ve had some pretty shabby treatment, but think positively.  Hopefully—come next week—the worst will be behind you.

    Not being morbid, but I personally love Tim McGraw’s song,  “Live Like You Were Dying”, and I’ve played it many times when I find myself worrying about tomorrow. It’s a great reminder  to embrace each and every day and live it to its fullest.   How ‘bout some “sky diving or rocky mountain climbing”?

     Wishing you nothing but good reports here on out. . .

    Love me some Tim McGraw!

    Thanks Alice for the encouragement and well wishes.

    Anything Tim sings will definitely help! lol

    Judy

  • J_B
    J_B Member Posts: 17
    #24
    dme59 said:

    Waiting...

    J_B

    When I had my second scan the iv for the contrast came out of the vein but not my hand and as a result an estimated 15cc of that stuff went into the tissue of my hand. Hurt like heck for several minutes then had some significant swelling in my hand. So much so that I couldn't make a fist.

    Anyhow, I am down to waiting to get through another weekend. My surgery is this coming Wednesday and the doctors in charge of my care have been extremely optomistic over the outcome which is very mind settling for me. That assurance and the knowledge I've gained on this website has helped with my dealing with the quote you posted.

    Dan

     

    Nothing but positive thoughts for you!

    Dan, I can only imagine this uneasy - impatient feeling that I currently have waiting on these results are magnified immensly sitting in your shoes waiting for surgery next week.

    Once the initial procedure is over (and grogginess) you'll be able to breathe a sigh of relief that you've kicked that Cancer to the curb!! I've only known I have this thing in me for exactly one week....and this whole week it feels like there is a grey cloud over my head. Can't wait until that cloud is lifted!!!

    I agree with you about this website helping. To hear other people share what they've been through, are going through, what we can expect- it truly does help.

    Good luck to you next week! I'm sure you will prove your doctors right! Go kick that Cancer in the butt!

    Judy

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    #25
    J_B said:

    Nothing but positive thoughts for you!

    Dan, I can only imagine this uneasy - impatient feeling that I currently have waiting on these results are magnified immensly sitting in your shoes waiting for surgery next week.

    Once the initial procedure is over (and grogginess) you'll be able to breathe a sigh of relief that you've kicked that Cancer to the curb!! I've only known I have this thing in me for exactly one week....and this whole week it feels like there is a grey cloud over my head. Can't wait until that cloud is lifted!!!

    I agree with you about this website helping. To hear other people share what they've been through, are going through, what we can expect- it truly does help.

    Good luck to you next week! I'm sure you will prove your doctors right! Go kick that Cancer in the butt!

    Judy

    No harm intended

    Patients all have a different idea of how medical personnel should treat them, and share information with them. As for Doctors,  it has to be clear up front at all times what expectations one has. Even with cancer. Unfortunately, as you will read over and over, too many doctors are not aggressive enough. Doesn't matter if it is your primary, an oncologist, or radiologist. Most here have to go through the song and dance with several doctors before they get to the renal cell specialist. Then everything changes. By a lot. Be glad you are asking these right questions. Until you find the right caregiver, there can be much frustration. Sorry you have to ask. You should be out having a good time with friends and family. I guess there is a change in what interests you. Happens to all of us who post here.

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    #26
    foxhd said:

    No harm intended

    Patients all have a different idea of how medical personnel should treat them, and share information with them. As for Doctors,  it has to be clear up front at all times what expectations one has. Even with cancer. Unfortunately, as you will read over and over, too many doctors are not aggressive enough. Doesn't matter if it is your primary, an oncologist, or radiologist. Most here have to go through the song and dance with several doctors before they get to the renal cell specialist. Then everything changes. By a lot. Be glad you are asking these right questions. Until you find the right caregiver, there can be much frustration. Sorry you have to ask. You should be out having a good time with friends and family. I guess there is a change in what interests you. Happens to all of us who post here.

    Poker Face

    My first post op CT Scan... yes I remember it well...  I too had Scan Anxiety... so I asked the Tech.. he promptly told me he could be fired if he gave an opinion...  So they are supposed to have a Poker Face...   That said, I did have one Tech give me a thumbs up sign...   Yes the wait can be make you a bit nervous.. just a bit.... 

    Be Well All...

    Ron

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