Don't you hate waiting...
 

for medical results to come back? I am kinda worried about the results of the biopsies that were done today (The left side of my chest is very sore, That's the worse pain I felt today)...

The endoscopy was the easy part though, No frikkin' "garden hose" sized tube like I have heard others mention (The width was more the size of a pencil).

Once I was given the anesthetic it was "night-night" for this boy, Didn't remember a thing until I awoke in "Recovery"...And my throat is not that sore, Just a tad bit dry.

"The waiting...is the hardest part"...
Brian j.

What's up? A biopsy? WOW. I really hope you are ok! It does suck waiting but keeping yourself busy is the only thing.

I never had to wait for anything like that, since I avoid DR's at all costs but I can imagine how horrible it is!

I hope you are ok and please let us know.

I used to...
 

avoid the DR at all cost too, But after Debbie's bout with cancer I have taken a different approach.

I have had problems with my esophagus/stomach for the past few years that have progressively gotten worse, So Debbie decided to make me a DR. appt.

First, I had an Upper GI done which showed something has narrowed my esophagus (Possibly scar tissue...Or something worse) so then a CT scan was performed to further investigate

The results from the CT Scan lead to my short "surgery" today (Esophageal endoscopy to dilate my esophagus and then a biopsy was taken of the tissue around the area of concern.)

So I am very concerned to get the results back as soon as humanly possible.

Brian j.

ps-Kinda funny, But I had my nerves calmed by a nice African American clerk at the hospital who admitted me. She kept staring at my shirt (The 2003 SYW white tour shirt with the "Rumours" cover shot of Stevie & Mick) and finally she asked "Is that Stevie Nicks & Mick Fleetwood?" I confirmed it indeed was...To which she replied "I love Fleetwood Mac and my Mother LOVES Stevie Nicks...They were the first act I saw in concert when my parents attended their show years back." So we talked about the mighty Mac & Stevie too which calmed my nerves as I waited to have my procedure...I seem to meet Mac/Stevie fans in the least places I expect.

The waiting sucks!!!!!! I feel for ya. But, if it helps, the way I deal with it is I know worrying is not going to change the results and is only bad on me in the way of stress. So, I try and busy myself with anything possible. In fact, I have been known to clean my entire house, wash the cars, and then the dogs all in one morning in a HUGE attempt not to think about it LOL. Hang in there - I am sure you are fine!!!!

As someone who has had to wait for test results for their child this advice is great! I would also add stay the heck away from any and all medical internet web sites.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that you receive good news ASAP.

Thanks...
 

for the advice.

I am going to keep busy with my usual stuff (ie-Work & the ever popular cd trading) so I don't worry too much (I worried alot when Debbie was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, So much that I grew alot of grey hair, Which I wear as my badge of honor)

Brian j.

So sorry to hear about your situation, Brian. You will be in my thoughts . . . I have been dealing with a similar situation with my mom who was diagnosed with breast cancer about two months ago, and the waiting really does stress you out. Just try to remember that the test result is going to be what it is going to be, and that no amount of worry or stress can change it. Good luck!

I really hope you are fine Brian.

Good vibes going your way...
Keep us posted.

- Jake

You're in my thoughts, Bri. Yes, waiting for results is terrible. About a year ago I had a scan done on my abdomen because I was having a lot of problems. Thankfully, everything came back normal. However, it's incredibly scary and I had to hound them for results. It's the pits...

Hey Brian--hope things come out okay for you. Keep us posted. And I'm so glad that you found a Mac person to talk to at the hospital!

Yeah, the waiting does suck. Hope for the best and try not to think of the worst, because that's what will kill ya, Brian. Be glad that you had this done yesterday and not a year down the road!

You're in all of our thoughts and we all wish you the best.

Yeah...
 

I was supposed to have had it done last Friday, But Deb had chemo scheduled that afternoon (If she missed her appt. that would mean throwing away the medicines which run about $4000 for each visit, So we opted to save the $$$$) and I would need someone to drive me home afterwards since I would be in a drug induced stupor (I don't really remember much of yesterday afternoon from the time I was in the operating room onwards.)

I feel alright this morning, But decided to stay at home just to rest.

Brian j.

All the best, my thoughts are with you.

Patti

Brian --

Good vibes and well wishes are being sent your way. Take care and keep us posted.