Annette Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 So it's snowing like crazy here and I stopped at the grocery store on the way home. I'm at my door trying to carry everything in at once - and the phone is ringing. The doctor's office is calling because they are opening late tomorrow because of weather. I call them back and she says I'll have to move it to the first available day. I lost it and asked "do you have cancer" - I'm already freaking out a week and you want me to wait....Now I'm crying and tell her to go ahead and I will probably not be alive for it anyway. ..... (I may have lost my mind for a second - but after a good cry I got better.).... So I was on hold for a while and my doctor's "Nurse" came on and asked if I could come in at 10:30 - (an hour later than my appointment). I said yes. And she said that my "scans look good - so don't worry" - Now I'm definitely better. Not 2 minutes later she called back and asked if I was going to get my x-ray in the morning (I already got it last Friday!) - I said "you are kidding - you just told me they were alright" - Turns out she was referring to my scans from Sept. - Now I'm crying again. So she asks where I got the X-rays and then she calls me back about 2 minutes later and says - don't worry the x-rays look fine. So I'm thinking they better. I'm also thinking I probably should have taken a Xanax today. Anyway - if she was right things are fine. I just have to wonder when the next real CT is cause I'll be waiting for that one too. This is hard work - I'm glad I'm worrying about other people and not myself - I think I'd be about bonkers. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I hear you loud and clear, Annette. Good for you for speaking your mind ~ sometimes temporary insanity can be used for a good cause. You are right about these people NOT having cancer and having NO idea whatsoever what we, who do, go through. No reason to wait for the next available day. Darn straight you can go whatever time they open and hear what they have to say. I hope she is right and all looks good. Sit down, put your feet up, drink a cup of tea/coffee/ spirits of some sort ~ whatever ~ and just be for a while. Can't wait to hear what you hear tomorrow. Let us know ASAP. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hi Annette, Isnt life just fun sometimes,thanks for the last sentence,certainly made me laugh.Well if we dont have bad hair days,how do we recognise the good hair days?.About my worries,have you any spare capacity?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Oh my gosh Annette! I just read your signature thoroughly, and I absolutely understand how you were feeling. I can remember feling so anxious and near tears the first two years after diagnosis. It's somewhat better for me now, but still get anxious as heck at test time. HUGS!!!! Tomorrow is going to be such good news for you, I can feel it. MI Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Annette, I am so sorry they are being heartless and putting you through this. It is pure torture. I go in early March for my scan and I am already losing sleep and worrying. I can not imagine what it is like to wait that long for results. I am sure they are fine and yes you have every right to be upset and mad!!!!!! I am looking forward to your confirmed good results. Hugs Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Annette, Im happy the end of your post was the xray looked good. I wouldnt worry about the getting a little angry. Half the time when I get my results I have to ask my wife what the doctor said when we leave. Im usually so nervous I only hear bits of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I don't blame you a bit. I would have been a wild woman over that. They just don't get the anxiety that comes from all that waiting cuz they haven't been there. I am so grateful that I get results an hour later when I have to visit my lung surgeon. It's hard enough to live life until the day I have to go there. I used to have to take two weeks off work prior just because I could not work and wait for my appointment at the same time! But, I am confident that since she told you the results were good, they are. Good luck, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 The results are good - I guess - mostly. It says: Findings: PA and lateral radiographs of the chest demonstrate postsurgical changes in the right chest. The lungs are free of acute disease. No masses are demonstrated. Findings appear stable when compared to the previous study. The cardiac and mediastinal contours and pulmonary vascularity are normal. Mild thoracic spine deginerqative changes are noted. Impression: Postsurgical changes in the right lung. No acute findings or mass lesion demonstrated. I find it interesting that nothing is said about the left side since that is the side I had surgery on in August 09 and I had surgery on the left side in June 09. Strange puppies- - - so I always count more heavily on the CT which I will get in March - then the doctor said we get to move to 6 months if all is good. My mom told me to mention the headaches I have been getting (I think it's stress - my 14 year old nephew has totaled one of my moms cars and wrecked her new car this last month - which I think ='s headaches). So my Dr. is setting me up to get an MRI this week. I have never had one so I guess in the long run that should make me happy too - I don't think it's empty up there but you just never know. Anyway - overall I think good news - now like all of us I can wait a few months to start the worry process all over. So Eric - I absolutely have some free "worry" capacity - bring it on I'd be happy to help you any way I can. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 YEAH ANNETTE!!! Celebrate....Big sigh of relief. Now if you could just get rid of that darn snow Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Wow , Annette!!! So happy to read the good news! I would have lost control too. I often have mentioned here and I wonder how doctors react when they are the patients.. Do they wait patiently for however long they are told to wait and do they accept being put off ? Just wondering, but I think I know the answer. You reacted the way I think most human beings in your situation would react. Let us know about the MRI, but does sound like you have had a few legit causes for stress headaches.. Hugs , Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Yeah Annette! Sorry I missed this yesterday. Been pretty much out of commission the past week or so. I'm so glad you are worry free but will they make you wait a week for the MRI? And will you worry? I hope not. I'm wishing for you a stress-free, worry-free holiday. You deserve it. And OMG, don't let that nephew get behind the wheel of a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Great news Annette !!!!! Now you can just enjoy the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congrats, Annette! It sounds like you aced the scan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Great news Annette! I totally understand about freaking out on somebody at a doctor's office! I've done it a few times!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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