Author Topic: Having Surgery Again..but not cancer! (Read 5389 times)

Joyce · « **on:** May 29, 2009, 09:52:12 AM »

Had a scare, found another lump, chicken egg size, with pain,

lower right stomach/waist area, had to go through all the tests and the waiting...
and the CT scan showed that it is some kind of cyst or lipoma. . . BENIGN!!!!

They also think it could be a small 'omentum' hernia...will find out next Thursday.
Will be outpatient surgery.

Had to wait 6 days over Memorial Day Weekend to get the CT results.

Not to mention getting several tests done and several MD and Surgeon appointments.
The whole process is so prolonged it is true torture.
Especially after what I have been through. :'(

Presurgical testing is Tuesday...yup, more tests.

Jerry · « **Reply #1 on:** May 29, 2009, 10:05:46 AM »

Wating for the test results is nerve wracking. After what you have been through you can do this one standing on your head!. It will be fine!

Brian · « **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2009, 10:47:55 AM »

Did they biopsy the growth to be sure it is benign or are they certain from just the CT?

Hang in there...hugs right back at ya!!

jw · « **Reply #3 on:** May 29, 2009, 10:57:48 AM »

That's great and I hope all continues to go well for you.

Joyce · « **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2009, 11:39:39 AM »

Brian: This diagnosis is from the CT only, which was with Barium and Contrast Injection.

Thanks everyone...this will be a walk in the park!

This will be #19 surgical procedure in 37 months, including all my biopsies, recon surgeries, getting my lifeport in and out, etc, etc.

Sunbeam56 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 29, 2009, 11:49:02 AM »

I don't think if I had a similar six day week that I would be sover for another month!

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2009, 12:43:23 PM »

So glad to hear that it is benign, but sorry you have to face yet another surgery.

I can't begin to imagine waiting the 6 days. :'(

Take care,
Karen

KatFish · « **Reply #7 on:** May 29, 2009, 02:00:34 PM »

Good luck with the surgery, and I'm glad it's not cancer

ponderer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 29, 2009, 02:06:45 PM »

Sorry to hear of this, glad it's not cancer! A big PITA tho.

Sonny · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:31:04 PM »

Whew! Glad to hear it isn't cancer.

I hope your surgery is uneventful, don't underestimate it though... Surgery is surgery.

Esther · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:56:54 PM »

Oh Joyce. My heart did a flipflop. So glad it sounds positive and hope it goes quickly and well. Mercy what next?? I've only had surgery once when I had to be put under and that was when I had my tubes tied. So I can't begin to imagine what you have and are going through.

mcp · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:32:39 PM »

Joyce, So glad to hear that it was benign. You have certainly been through a lot already and don't need to go through no more. I will be praying for you.

Julles · « **Reply #12 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:41:08 PM »

That's good news, Joyce. Although I bet it didn't feel like it during that loooong weekend wait.

I have a good friend who was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. They are currently studying options, and will decide which to take. In the meantime, I know he's just scared stiff. Scared, but you still have to go to work, and all your other commitments. Luckily, he, like you, has a strong support system.

Kittyzee · « **Reply #13 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:53:08 PM »

Joyce, I HATE it that you have to undergo yet another surgery!

I am relieved to hear that your lump is benign. And I'm hearing ya about the torture of waiting to find out what the results of your tests were. $:-\$

I am/will be praying for you and sending positive vibes your way!

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #14 on:** May 29, 2009, 08:54:30 PM »

I'm glad it's not cancer , Joyce .

bonnie

Timgod · « **Reply #15 on:** May 29, 2009, 09:35:56 PM »

Hey Joyce,
Sorry for the issues you are having.
I am sending some good thougts your way in hopes that any discomfort is minor.
You have been through way too much already and have come through like a champ.
All my best to you.

Tim

Reedman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 29, 2009, 09:56:10 PM »

Bummer, Dudette . . .

You have had way more medical issues than one person should have to endure. But, you are resilient! Best wishes on this one.

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2009, 10:29:19 PM »

Waiting for results are never fun. Neither is going to see the doctor for any reason. Glad you are well! Hope you feel better after surgery. Take it easy, lady!

Kat · « **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2009, 03:06:44 AM »

What a scare! Hope all goes well & that you recover quickly.

Bullfrog · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2009, 04:08:26 AM »

Everyone has said it already but I too am gad that it's benign and am sorry you have to go through more.

tinkster · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2009, 07:15:57 PM »

Very glad you received good news!!!

tink.

emm · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2009, 03:47:43 PM »

Gee whiz, you've been through so much already. Hope Thursday's surgery goes smoothly and that your recovery is comfortable and quick.
emm

JimMcD in SVAZ · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2009, 09:44:23 PM »

Joyce, I'll be sharing my Guardian Angel with you for the surgery. Be well, be safe.
Jim

marla · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2009, 04:57:47 AM »

Glad to hear it is not to serious, but what a scare for you with your history. Will keep you in my thoughts.

tracey_shafer · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2009, 10:28:27 AM »

My heart hit my toes Joyce, you have been through so much. I am glad it is benign but hate that you have to have surgery yet again. I would hate having to wait that long for results, you are in my prayers and thoughts. And I list something for you in members that I hope brings you a smile or giggle.

Joyce · « **Reply #25 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:06:50 AM »

Thanks Tracey!

Thanks everyone!
Yup, finally got a break.

I have had my share, haven't I?

This time around will be a piece of cake.

Outpatient so I'll be home same day.

Last week, after they passed me through the CT scanner 3 times more than they should have,
I had flashbacks to that historic mammogram when they started taking dozens of pix,
changing me over to another machine, getting out the big guns and pretending nothing was wrong.
But heck, we all know they get paid to lie.

tweetybaby2005 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:16:12 AM »

Oh Joyce, my heart just dropped after seeing the topic, even when you said it is not cancer. You sure have been through a lot so I'm sending lots of +++ vibes to you. Glad that it is benign.

It sure was torturous to wait through the memorial day weekend to get the CT results.

Kuan

Joyce · « **Reply #27 on:** June 04, 2009, 10:50:58 AM »

Home from surgery...all went well...just a very large lipoma which was pressing on a nerve.
On meds...

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #28 on:** June 04, 2009, 01:18:27 PM »

Fabulous news! Take it easy and rest well!

emm · « **Reply #29 on:** June 04, 2009, 01:52:29 PM »

Glad it went well. Sounds as if it could be sore for a while though. Take care of yourself.
emm