Final Meeting w/ Pulmonologist Prior To Surgery

[Southern_Heart]

Good Luck Jill, Sending prayers your way.

Joyce

 

[Jill]

Thanks, everyone. It went fine. I think I was pretty awake for it but out of it. I remember some, but not all. Worst part was the breathing mask they put on me with this numbing stuff that made me all numb and my nose run like a faucet.

I will meet with the Doctor on Friday about the results BUT...

Tomorrow I have a special PET scan for which -- yay -- I get to fast and no coffee again. It's at 2:30 in the "city". I have another Xray and a "V/Q" scan at the nearby hospital on Friday, and on Tuesday a meeting with the surgeon.

Just feel like a wrung out washcloth now. I was crying when I got home just trying to juggle scheduling all this stuff and have some important business things too so it just felt like 100 things to schedule at once there for about an hour. I'm not a good multitasker at all.

I asked the doctor who did the bronchoscopy if she saw anything unexpected and she said no and was able to get two pieces. She wanted to get another but apparently they spilled a bottle of fermaldahyde on my blanket / legs... Pray that's not an omen. The fact I didn't know that happened means I was out at least for part of it.

Physically, I feel fine. Just mentally and emotionally really wrung out.

 

[minih]

Glad you are back home all safe and sound. Hopefully it will be a short whirlwind for you with a happy ending!

 

[Maxi'sMinis]

So glad to here you are home. You are such a trooper. I know it must be overwhelming. I can only hope that all this is in your past quickly and you are on the road to healing. Will keep you in my prayers.

 

[Matt73]

BIG cyber ((((((((HUGS)))))))), Jill

 

[Boss Mare]

Jill,

I have been following your posts. I love your new fishies by the way!

I decided I must have a tank of my own also!!

Jill, You're such a giving and strong person.. You will be just fine..

You're in my thoughts!!

I send much love and hugs.

 

[Margo_C-T]

Am just now checking the Forum today(had to have blood drawn for lab work today, so I too had to fast (except I could have water)from midnight last night on, so I can relate)--was famished by the time I made it into the city and got done at the lab--went straight from there to Furr's Buffet!

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Jill...like you, I am not good when things 'pile up', and many things need to be scheduled/done. I need an orderly and slow-paced existence, especially as I've gotten older!! But, things ALWAYS get done, and 'settle down'--hang in, it will be so for you!

Sending a big {{{{HUG}}}}!!

Margo

 

[Jill]

Thanks, everyone.

I feel better now, partly because now I think H and I know where to find this place I go for the special PET scan today. I'd feel way much better if I could just have some coffee and maybe some food. Though I usually wouldn't have eaten nearly this early -- knowing I cannot eat until this evening makes me hungry!

Right now I just feel so sleepy. I fell asleep way early and woke up at 2am. Now I just want to go back to sleep (and might).

Jill

 

[MBennettp]

Jill,

I am keeping you in my prayers, I know this is really tough. Just keep telling yourself this too shall pass. I hope all the tests come back that it is something easily taken care of and you can get back to your life of good health soon.

Mary

 

[jacks'thunder]

Hi Jill, I just got the chance to back read all your previous post and figure out what in the bejeebies is going on!

Please know your in my prayers and thoughts! HUGE (((((((HUGS))))))) Hon!!!!

Leya

p.s. Love the fish tanks!!!! I have 6 ranging from 15 gal to 120 gal! LOVE them!!

 

[Sonya]

Sending big hugs to you Jill. Hang in there.

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

Prayers for todays tests. Before you know it, this will all be overwith and behind you.

 

[Charley]

Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers! {{{Hugs}}}

 

[justjinx]

Best wishes for you, Jill! Having been thinking of you alot! jennifer

 

[hobbyhorse23]

Thinking of you, Jill.

Leia

 

[Denise]

Hey Jill just got on here and read your posts. Praying all goes well for you. Your tough and knowing you, you'll have this behind you in no time! Hang in there and get some needed rest!

 

[Jill]

The PET/CT Fusion scan was okay as far as the "experience". My doctor should have the results today and I see her tomorrow afternoon. I'm just scared if they found something more than we expected them to find... I guess that's what anyone would be scared of. On Friday before I see the doctor (pulmonologist), I have a "V/Q Nuclear" scan and an Xray at the hospital in Warrenton then on to the hospital in Manassas to see the Pulmonologist. With all these radioactive tests, I betcha I glow in the dark soon!

Today, this afternoon, I have a client / prospect seminar at a country club about an hour and a half from home but it should wrap up early as far as our part goes (we talk, we leave, they eat). Might help me keep my mind occupied.

Hoping when I see the pulmonologist tomorrow, she doesn't have unexpected news and maybe can give me an idea of if it may be with a camera or traditional surgery and if she has an idea of how long until the surgery. She may not have an idea of either but I'm going to ask. I see the surgeon on Tuesday early afternoon.

I am thankful this is all being dealt with quickly. It has only been less than 2wks since we found out there was a lesion and I've already seen a specialist, had the biopsy, had a high end PET scan, and have another special scan tomorrow. I'm not sure if I lived further away from a place as affluent as Northern VA if I'd have such "easy" access to these top specialists... so I am grateful.

 

[Connie P]

Continued prayers for you Jill. That is always the way....................as soon as we are told we cannot eat or drink we are immediately hungry and thirsty. I don't do well without my morning coffee either.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

[SIZE=10pt]Praying you get through this anxious time with good news.[/SIZE]

 

[luv2ridesaddleseat]

Jill, you are doing great. All will be well. Have a cup of coffee and try to relax. Then get out there with those darn horses and enjoy yourself.