Andrea Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Out of supersticion had to post. My dad is getting his chest ct-scan and I am getting an abdominal/pelvic one. I have been having bad stomach pain for two weeks that I was trying to ignore b/c I didn't want a scan, but finally gave in and called the dr. My mom is status quo, she is not due until August for her scans. I just had someone laugh at me, I called the imaging center I am going to tomorrow and said "Hi, do you h ave a service where if a dr orders a ct-scan you can pay the radiologist a fee to discuss your results with you right away?" She laughed and said no and sounded like it was the most insane question ever. Hey, I tried! Quote
shineladysue Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 O h ((( Andrea))), not funny , but funny . Talk about Scanxiety , you poor girl. Couldn't help to laugh , but please know my laughter is with you, not at you. You and your Dad will be in my thoughts and prayers. Will be anxiously waiting for your results. Hugs, Sue Quote
Snowflake Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Andrea, Of course I wish good scans for the both of you - on yours, though... I had an abdominal CT a few months after surgery. That nasty stuff they make you drink: tastes better cold and in the "lemon" flavor. Also, FRANK LAMB and I had discussion over what it did AFTER the scan - take some Immodium with you and whatever you do, do not break wind. SOME people get diarrhea from the "beverage" - I made it home before it hit me, not everyone does... I know, TMI - but I wish I had known the possibility going in so it wouldn't have been two days with the "issue" before I called my doctor. Take care, I'm not even going to waste my time telling you not to worry! xxoo, Becky Quote
fillise Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Sending good thought for both of you on your scans! Susan Quote
SandraL Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 Good heavens! Glad to see you have a sense of humour about all this. Lots of positive thoughts for good results. Take care Quote
Don M Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 Andrea: may the scans be good and your tummy stop hurting. Don M Quote
Patti B Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 Andrea- Wishing and hoping that both of your scans are GREAT!! Please let us know!! Hugs - Patti B Quote
Andrea Posted May 8, 2008 Author Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks everyone My dad is stable, yay! I have an ovarian cyst which I am being treated for, no big deal. I also have a benign mass in the colon which is now 5X4, it is growing, I have an appt with the surgeon on Tues to see if we take it out. That's about it. Quote
shineladysue Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 (((Andrea))), Wonderful news about your dad. As for you, I am so sorry you are facing potential surgery. Just know that you have my prayers for whatever you have to go through. Please do keep us informed. Hugs, Sue Quote
Ry Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 Andrea- I am sorry you will have to have surgery. It's hard to be laid up with little ones but I am sure the grandparents will be glad to help out. Congratulations to your dad-- we love good news. Rochelle Quote
Connie B Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 So glad to hear Dad is Stable! HOORAY DAD!!!!! That calls for a celebration!!!!! Give dad a hug from me please and tell him I've been cheering him on for some time now! As for you, well, I too have an ovarian cyst that has been there for 15 years. It's just hanging out! I think that colon mass should come out. Just a mothers opinion. No point in letting it sit there and worry you when it can come out of there and life can be back to normal again. (((Andrea))) Will be waiting to hear what the surgeon says. HAPPY MOM'S DAY to you and to your MOM!! Quote
LovesLife Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Andrea - glad the results turned out well for both you and your dad. I read your first post and was going to start helping you worry and then realized you already had your results. Glad things turned out good for your dad and that they have some options for treatment for you ... so glad it is a benign mass and good luck with your surgical appointment...keep us posted. Linda Quote
Donna G Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 For Dad, we sure like stable. Keep us posted about your Colon. Donna G Quote
fillise Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 We do love that word stable. let us know what you decide to do anout your benign mass. Love that word benign! Susan Quote
tkelley Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Andrea, So glad your dad is stable! I'm praying for a quick surgery and recovery. I love the updated pic, those babies are so cute! Quote
Andrea Posted May 20, 2008 Author Posted May 20, 2008 Just a quick update on me, I don't need the major colon surgery for now. Yay! I will be re-scanned for the growth in January. Instead I get my gallbladder out tomorrow, that was the source of pain. Thanks for the good thoughts! Quote
shineladysue Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Andrea, My prayers for a successful, noneventful gall bladder operation and a speedy recovery. Glad you can postpone the other surgery for a while. Let us know how you made out, as soon as you are up to it. Hugs, Sue Quote
fillise Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Ok--here's to a successful gall bladder surgery! I'll be thinking about you today. Susan Quote
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