gail Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Being early stage and several years out means most of the time life is good. When I started this journey, i was a wreck the week before and the week after test and doctor time. Now I can get it down to a day or two, but with fleeting moments of panic in between. Saw the surgeon today for my yearly, and decided it was an ativan day. 2 sisters came with me--"my entourage" as I call them. I had been very angry with the surgeon for a while until one day I realized he saved my life. But the trauma of the visit was still alive and well. How many times can I go and still get a good report? Even with the ativan, my blood pressure was 140/80. It is usually a consistent 110/80. My pulse rate was 113. But the good news is ((((((((((((((((((((drumroll))))))))))))))))))))))))) All is well and he will see me in a year!!!!! So life is good but I am exhausted. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Thanks for the GREAT news...as to your question re how many times can you get a good report...can you count to a billion? HOORAY, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Yeah, Gail! One year till next anxiety--I could go for that. I'm still on the every three months plan, and, I'll tell you, I almost don't get my breath from the last visit till it's time to worry about the next one. My good thing though is that I get the results immediately--so at least there's no time to read the looks on the x-ray tech's faces and decide that they know something they're not saying. My blood pressure goes sky high for the surgeon too--and it's perfect all the rest of the time. I'm glad your results were good and your sisters and the ativan were there to help. Whatever it takes......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Alright Gail!!! Hugs and a Happy Dance for you!! I always say: "Better living through chemistry!" Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Gail, How great to hear that everything went good for you... Am glad I am not the only one who's blood pressure hits the roof. Every 3 months when I go to the Oncologist my BP is 150 plus over 90 something. They always ask me if I have high blood pressure and I tell them, only here. Congratulations again and go shop or get a massage or do something good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Gail, I'm glad to hear it. Now you get some rest, okay? Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 That's good news, glad all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 GAIL, GREAT NEWS!!!!! I am very,very happy for you.Tonite when the Ativan wears off have yourself a couple stiff drinks and celebrate.I am. Super,super. A whole year off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Gail, this is just the greatest news. Now tell us about your vacation plans for this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Gail, TERRIFIC NEWS!!! Happy dance goin' on for you here in South Pasadena! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 GREAT news! And you have such a way with words! Sandys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Can anyone get in on this happy dance? What a great ending to a couple days of stress, eh? I'm so glad the angst is over for another year. You can put the Ativan away and just enjoy the good life again! Great news, Gail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 good, better, best news!!!!! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Gail, Alright!! Now put that worry away..... I do it too, it's normal, I'm convinced. Summer vacation... now there's a thought!! XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Hey Gail, That's awesome news! So Happy to hear GOOD NEWS! So, now you take a nap. CONGRATULATIONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Gail- I relate to the anxiety and am counting on you to keep "leading the way"! Go, go, go, Gail! Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Oh, yes. I hope you have good news every time, forever, but I'm particularly glad for the good news THIS time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hey Gail; Congrats to ya on the results; OUTSTANDIND!!!!! I do know what ya mean about the anxiety, seems I'm going though it weekly these days. anyway congrats again. God Bless and be well Bobmc left pneumonectomy 5/2/01, brain mets, 12/18/03, WBR, 2/04 chemo- 5/1 for mediastinum tumor - can't eat or drink anymore- that sucks! " absolutely insist on enjoying life today" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat news Gail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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