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Back from the doctor
For those of you who are on FB, this is a recap.
Last week I had severe swelling, water retention, pitting edema coupled with a migraine. I went in, my BP was ok, so she ordered some blood work and gave me water pills.
Her assistant called me last night, said the test results were in, and Kim needed to see me in person. Always a good sign. I had an appointment for 2/2, she said no, you need to come in immediately.
So I went in this morning. Knew it wasn't a good sign when she had the lead doc confer with her, and they sat down next to me and handed me a box of Kleenex.
My liver enzymes have gone from 7 (low) in September to over 200 (over 3 times the normal range). The lymph node they've been watching in my neck has not responded to antibiotics, and apparently they found another huge lymph node when they took out my gallbladder - the surgeon just removed it. This, combined with the swelling leads her to think I have Lymphoma.
I have to go get a CT scan tomorrow and meet with the surgeon on Friday. They're going to remove the node in my neck and biopsy it. Right now, I need to calm down enough to drive over to the hospital and pick up the contrast I need to drink tomorrow, and get back to work at some point in theory. I am freaking out. Redneck just said "Don't get shook about it until you know for sure." Yeah, um, thanks. I'll do my best.
Re: Back from the doctor
Oh no Wendi!
I hope that this was caught in the early stages and will be easily treated and you will be back up and running in no time!
We are here for you. Thoughts and Prayers your way lady!
And all of my vibes.
TTC #1 13 cycles, CP 6/09, TTC #2 1 cycle
CDing, EP'd for 13 months for #1, BFing for #2
Pregnancy Hypertension - inductions at 39w, I grow big babies: DD was 9 pounds 1 ounce 22 inches, DS was 11 pounds even 22 inches - both vaginal deliveries
Tons of T&P headed to you and your family!!
My daddy had Lymphoma in '93 and told he wouldn't see Christmas of that year. BUT... he has been cancer free now for 17 years.
They have come a long way since then with the treatment for Lymphoma
(I know this because I did a speech on it in college, tons of research)
But I have to say I agree with "redneck" try and relax untill you know for sure.
You are in my T&P sweety!!!
TONS of T&P to you and the family!!! Definitely think postive on this! This may be why you have been 'out of wack' lately?
Wendi-is this the Non-Hodgkin's version? BM had it and had one round of chemo? and it went away. She's been 'free' for 4 or so years, I believe.
You are definitely in my prayers! Please KUP!
Sending support and strength vibes from California, Wendi! If it's too hard to talk about with your family, you have us all here, your extended Novembie family. You're in my prayers too! Think positive
I can only imagine how scared you must be... all my love, thoughts and prayers your way.
Hang in there! I'm sending lots of positive healthy vibes your way. Good luck with the CT scan tomorrow. I'm hoping you get the most positive news possible!
Also, it's okay to be nervous and scared. If you need anything, we're here for you.
You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Wendi . . . hugs to you right now!