Level Achieved: Pre-Op Medical Clearance This evening, I met with a physician in internal medicine to clear me for surgery. They basically want to make sure my heart isn't going to stop suddenly (confirmed by the EKG), and that I don't have any other medical issues that may pop up. My oncologist told me its a formality in my case, since obviously the risk of surgery is far less than leaving the mass inside my body.
Well, f*ck.
Surgery has been pushed to the week of December 21st so the liver specialist can consult during the surgery. He's actually coming in on his day off, so that's pretty amazing. While this is completely annoying and my ability to wait is wearing thin, my doctor assures me this is the best for my final … Continue reading Well, f*ck.
False Alarm.
Last night we ended up at the ER. Not surprisingly, I'm hyper aware of anything unusual going on with my body. I noticed my stool was a pinkish/red during the day, and while it gave me pause, I chalked it up to something I ate. (Anyone who has ever eaten an excessive amount of beets … Continue reading False Alarm.
My oncologist
I REALLY like my doctor. She's been a straight shooter from the beginning and has been so receptive to my constant emails with questions and clarifications. I don't think I've ever spent as much time speaking with a single doctor in my entire life. Not only is her bedside manner great, she's legit. Here's Katherine … Continue reading My oncologist
Still waiting.
Haven't heard from surgery yet. Emailed my doctor to see what's up. Update 11:10am: My doctor's office emailed me back. We are working on the surgery schedule and we will let you know as soon as we have a date for you.
The waiting…
I'm still waiting to hear from the surgery scheduling team, but I've been told that next Monday (December 14) is the day. Another conversation with my doctor yesterday has given me as much information as can be provided, but there will be many unknowns until they get in there and see what's going on. The lesion … Continue reading The waiting…
How we got here…
The 2nd week of November I began having sharp pain on the left side of my pelvis. Like any normal person, I ignored it and hoped it would go away. The following week, I noticed my period was 5 days late and this was unusual given my like-clockwork cycle. (My husband and I have been … Continue reading How we got here…
All I can Do is Smile 