It's fall...that's all
Well, my friends, here is the latest...
I had some sort of pulmonary CT scan on Monday. It's in there, alright. At this point, the radiologists and my PCP (Primary Care Physician) are guessing that it's the guide-wire that was used when my port-a-cath was inserted in March of '05. It must have broken free during insertion. It looks pretty clean, but it's now taken on a V shape and is lodged in my pulmonary artery.
great.
A big No-No when you have metal in your body is MRI. Well, I had an MRI last year! Who knows what could have happened?! It's probably what moved the wire and caused it to bend. (Another theory, but a good one I think!)
I have an appointment with a specialist (a cardiothoracic surgeon) on October 3rd. *scary*
I have LOTS of questions and I'm sure I'll get them answered at this consultation.
gah!
I'm doing okay, as long as I don't think too much about it. I really don't know enough yet, but I do know that if surgery is necessary it's going to be a big set back. Time away from work, another recovery to worry about. What if something happens to me? Not so much for myself, but I worry so much for my family...
Long as I don't think about it, I'm okay.
. . . . . . . . .
Yesterday was spent keeping busy rearranging and throwing away stuff. We bought a new funky little buffet cabinet. It looks cute over there, don't you think?------>
Friday and Saturday it rained! :-) Friday night we had thunder and lightening. It was great! The rain is gone now, but it made today the most beautiful day. Today was one of those days where you could see forever. The hills were as clear as can be. You could practically see an ant's ass. (if they have asses, anyway)-- Don and I went for a drive. We drove through hills and valleys, past orange groves and vegetable farms. The sky was blue and seemed so BIG. Nice.
We found ourselves a wine bar for a lovely light repast. We had a cheese platter (with Irish cheese that had been soaked in Guinness! Delish!) and 2 flights of wine. It was great. In my fantasy world, I wish that Don and I could quit our jobs (we're both in a less than perfect situation right now) and open a little cozy tasting room right here in town. We need something like that here. We fantasized about that together, as we sipped and nibbled. . .
I brought my camera along, but didn't take one picture.
I'll post these and we'll pretend I took them today!
I had some sort of pulmonary CT scan on Monday. It's in there, alright. At this point, the radiologists and my PCP (Primary Care Physician) are guessing that it's the guide-wire that was used when my port-a-cath was inserted in March of '05. It must have broken free during insertion. It looks pretty clean, but it's now taken on a V shape and is lodged in my pulmonary artery.
great.
A big No-No when you have metal in your body is MRI. Well, I had an MRI last year! Who knows what could have happened?! It's probably what moved the wire and caused it to bend. (Another theory, but a good one I think!)
I have an appointment with a specialist (a cardiothoracic surgeon) on October 3rd. *scary*
I have LOTS of questions and I'm sure I'll get them answered at this consultation.
gah!
I'm doing okay, as long as I don't think too much about it. I really don't know enough yet, but I do know that if surgery is necessary it's going to be a big set back. Time away from work, another recovery to worry about. What if something happens to me? Not so much for myself, but I worry so much for my family...
Long as I don't think about it, I'm okay.
. . . . . . . . .
Yesterday was spent keeping busy rearranging and throwing away stuff. We bought a new funky little buffet cabinet. It looks cute over there, don't you think?------>
Friday and Saturday it rained! :-) Friday night we had thunder and lightening. It was great! The rain is gone now, but it made today the most beautiful day. Today was one of those days where you could see forever. The hills were as clear as can be. You could practically see an ant's ass. (if they have asses, anyway)-- Don and I went for a drive. We drove through hills and valleys, past orange groves and vegetable farms. The sky was blue and seemed so BIG. Nice.
We found ourselves a wine bar for a lovely light repast. We had a cheese platter (with Irish cheese that had been soaked in Guinness! Delish!) and 2 flights of wine. It was great. In my fantasy world, I wish that Don and I could quit our jobs (we're both in a less than perfect situation right now) and open a little cozy tasting room right here in town. We need something like that here. We fantasized about that together, as we sipped and nibbled. . .
I brought my camera along, but didn't take one picture.
I'll post these and we'll pretend I took them today!
posted by Anonymous G | 7:04 PM
6 Comments:
Scary stuff, G.
If I weren't scared for you, I'd be pissed off about the circumstances. Wait, maybe I'm a bit of that, too. *sigh*
All I can say at this moment is a huge thank you to the Big Guy who took good care of you when it came to that MRI.
And that you're being prayed for....lots.
*happy sigh*
Wonderful rain, beautiful skies following and an adventure with the love of your life......sounds like perfection!
(((((((((( G ))))))))))))))
You know, you hear about this kind of stuff happening, but you never think it'll really happen in real life to someone you know :( If I were you I'd be thinking really hard about bringing some kind of malpractice suit... I know we live in an overly litigious society, but seriously, if you're going to have to go through all of that recovery again as well as have to take time off work... well... Anyway, I'll shut my yapper and just send prayers in your direction.
Your outing with Don sounds so, so lovely! And you just let me know when you open up that little tasting bar and I'll make sure you stay in business with plenty of visits ;)
OH.MY.GAWD!!!!!
Just the idea of the MRI and what that did/could have done gives me the willies.
Girlfriend, I'm sending all of my thoughts your way. I'd be a wreck knowing that piece of metal was in such a precarious place.
Please updates us OFTEN with what's going on OK?
On another note- your dream is the same as mine and BJ's. We want to open a wine bar too!
OK, move to Seattle and we four can open one together and Angela can keep us in business!
xoxoxo to infinity and lots of good thoughts coming your way.
October 3rd? That's WAY too long to wait for answers if you ask me.
OK- I'm done now.
((((((((((((G)))))))))
Oh crap! I'm truly sorry to hear that you are going to have to go through another surgery. And yep, I am thinking of you lots and sending positive vibes, etc your way. I hope that it happens sooner than later so you don't have to think about it - moving forward always works for me.
It sounds like you were able to put your thoughts behind you a bit and head out for a lovely drive with your special guy. All those moments are what make life matter! I'm with Ang, if you open it, we.will.come and make sure you stay in business!
(((((((((((((G))))))))))))))
I'm a selfish snot..I wanna see the cute new piece over there
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And I wanna know how you're hangin' in there.
AND I wanna make sure YOU know how loved and cared about you are to a whole lotta folks.
Yeah, yeah......selfish little me.
It's all about what *I* want.
****huge hugs and lots of 'em****
How you doing, G? Been thinking about you often.
Know you're cared for. Lots.
Luv ya. xx
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