Judy-OK Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I am scheduled for a bone biopsy (T2) this Thursday at 1:00 p.m. I am asking for prayers that this is and remains an out patient procedure. I am also looking for anyone that has had a bone biopsy because I want the brutal truth concerning amout of pain involved. Thanks all. Quote
LovesLife Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Hi, I'm sorry I can't help you with the question about the bone biopsy, but I am sending prayers. Linda Quote
Patti B Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Judy - Got your PM and sent you back one. I am praying for you!!!! Hugs - Patti B Quote
raneyf Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I had a bone biopsy in my left hip at diagnosis. They gave me some IV drugs and I had no trouble. I hope your procedure is as easy. Raney Quote
dchurchi Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Judy, Alan has not had an experience with a bone biopsy, but please know we are praying for you. Quote
Muriel Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Oh Judy, you don't need/want this! I don't know the first thing about bone biopsies. Tell us about it later. Praying that everything is ok. Muriel Quote
Dazy Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Hi Judy ~ I had a bone marrow extraction and bone biopsy (rear left hip) last summer. While not a pleasant experience and quite uncomfortable, it was managed with only 1mg of Xanax - 1 hr. prior, and some heavy local anesthesia. You feel alot of pressure and a BRIEF sharp "twinge" when they extract marrow. You feel a slightly lesser but similar sensation when they take the bone sample. It is totally do-able as an outpatient procedure. I am a big WUSS and I did okay. My son works at Mayo and a nurse there said approximately 80% of the patients are able to tolerate it without a general. I will have to have them every year/other year as I had some abnormalities in my marrow. Just look into something to help you relax, (or IV meds would be nice ) it is fairly quick and then you will be out and back home. Just be sure to take it easy for the remainder of the day. I'll be praying for you and holding your hand in spirit on Thursday! And looking forward to your posting of good CLEAN results! Yours in HOPE! Stacey P.S. (Added after original post...) I just noticed that your biopsy is being done on your vertebra..? If that is the case, I guess a slightly different procedure would be done. Should have read more closely... Either way ~ I am wishing you all the very BEST and praying for an easy procedure! ((HUGS!)) Quote
Dave Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 cant help you on the question...but will send all the prayers possible take care dave Quote
JB Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 No help here either Judy...Just prayers for a quick and easy process, and a speedy recovery. Best of luck. Quote
Judy-OK Posted January 22, 2008 Author Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks to each and every one of you. Not sure if it was your support and responses or the Ativan but for now I am calm. Thanks you are all great!!!! Quote
Dazy Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 BTW - a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Wishing you MANY more!!! Gotta love the Ativan... (((HUGS, Judy))) Quote
Kasey Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Just wishing you the best of luck, Judy, AND hoping you had a great b-day!!!! Why didn't you tell us? There was a b-day celebration in the Pub. I guess we may as well keep it going all week.....just in case anyone missed out. Maybe a visit there before your procedure will help you through???? Just kidding ~ really. You know I'll be rooting for a pain-free procedure with good results. Kasey Quote
sharyn Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Judy, My Dad has his as an outpatient with no meds at all... NOTHING.... I am actually shocked that people had meds cos the Doc never even mentioned that to Daddy... he had his done in his hip. Never complained once, but, that was just the way my Daddy was.... I wish you luck... Quote
Dazy Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 ...Thinking of you and hoping all went well! Yours in HOPE! Stacey Quote
Judy-OK Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks Stacey .... I posted somewhere that they cancelled it because they felt it was too dangerous. Now scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday with a follow up with the doctor on Friday. Quote
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