Guest guest Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 You will be in my prayers and thoughts tomorrow. Your cut throat thyca sis Gloria Re: Surgery tomorrow > best of luck ! ill be thinking of u! you will be great > oxoxox > Jolie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 You will be in my prayers and thoughts tomorrow. Your cut throat thyca sis Gloria Re: Surgery tomorrow > best of luck ! ill be thinking of u! you will be great > oxoxox > Jolie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 You will be in my prayers and thoughts tomorrow. Your cut throat thyca sis Gloria Re: Surgery tomorrow > best of luck ! ill be thinking of u! you will be great > oxoxox > Jolie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 Good luck, . I'll be praying for you. in OH Dx w/pap. thyca in 11/2000 @ 19 yrs. old Metastases to lungs TT w/pt. neck diss.~30 cancerous lymph nodes removed on 11/13/2000 RAI's 3/2001, 9/2001, and 7/2002 Metastases to lungs GONE by 7/2002 3-4 cancerous tumors left in neck, 1/2003 2nd surgery 3/17/2003 St. 's Day --- message from Z attached: _____________________________________________________________ The Free Email with so much more! =====> http://www.MuchoMail.com <===== _____________________________________________________________ Select your own custom email address for FREE! Get you@... w/No Ads, 6MB, POP & more! http://www.everyone.net/selectmail?campaign=tag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I am so sorry that you have to go forward feeling the way you do about your doctors. Make sure you tell them you are in charge and you want to be consulted. If they will not do that find other doctors. As for getting through the rest. Take it one step at a time. This can be a long journey and while you want to plot a good course, it easier if you take things on one small step at a time. Best of luck! > > > > > > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I am so sorry that you have to go forward feeling the way you do about your doctors. Make sure you tell them you are in charge and you want to be consulted. If they will not do that find other doctors. As for getting through the rest. Take it one step at a time. This can be a long journey and while you want to plot a good course, it easier if you take things on one small step at a time. Best of luck! > > > > > > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 , After this kind of treatment I would find a new doctor after your surgery. If it wasn't that its scheduled for tomorrow I would suggest looking for a new one now. Call the drs office and DEMAND something for your nerves. No is NOT an acceptable answer. You need to be relaxed and not all tense going into surgery. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my ornaments at: www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of breast cancer gifts: www.cancerclub.com Angel Feather Loomer http://angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com surgery tomorrow I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry grizzley bear. Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the easiest treatment route possible. in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Dear , A lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy sound like a reasonable choice. I wish I could have had less invasive surgery. Because of a large tumor relative to a very small breast, I had a mastectomy. It does sound like you doctor knows what he/she is doing. Your input is very important, however, and your surgeon is required to answer all your questions before you give informed consent. Good luck and I am praying for clear nodes. Ruth PS I didn't like my surgeon either. I choose him because he is the best in the area, with the most experience in mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy. Have to tell you though, that I have given him the business. He may be the best, but the bedside manner is AWFUL!! > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Dear , A lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy sound like a reasonable choice. I wish I could have had less invasive surgery. Because of a large tumor relative to a very small breast, I had a mastectomy. It does sound like you doctor knows what he/she is doing. Your input is very important, however, and your surgeon is required to answer all your questions before you give informed consent. Good luck and I am praying for clear nodes. Ruth PS I didn't like my surgeon either. I choose him because he is the best in the area, with the most experience in mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy. Have to tell you though, that I have given him the business. He may be the best, but the bedside manner is AWFUL!! > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 >nne, It is not my surgeon that is the problem, we have Kaiser for health care and thier " protocols " and " formulary " are more important than the patient. I have gone round and round with my regular dr. and my OBGYN and all I have achieved is becoming more upset and more frustated than when I started. According to their " protocols " the surgeon cannot perscribe me either tranqs or sleep aids. I have to get them from my regular docs. After 5 requests they finally gave me Lorazapam (sp) but I had a rebound effect and after about 6 hours was having a nearly full blown panic attack. When I researched it the drug is known to do that. After abou six more arguments and explaining about 5 times that I cannot take the Lorazapam they finally asked me what drugs I wanted (as if I should actually know) My husband finally got on the phone, (I was crying, shaking, and vimiting from the stress) and told them to give me Ambian so I could at least sleep. They then told him that Ambian is not on their " formulary " and that I could have it but only if we would pay full price for it. I only needed a few so he said fine and I did finally get that but between all the arguments and stress I have lost nearly 10 pounds, and have a low potassium level going into the surgery. Right now all I want is to have the surgery done. We will change insurance companies and dr's when the Open Season for changes comes in the Fall. Forgive me for ratteling on but it sure feels good to get this off of my chest. By the way Kaiser is great insurance as long as you don't need it. in Denver > , > After this kind of treatment I would find a new doctor after your surgery. If it wasn't that its scheduled for tomorrow I would suggest looking for a new one now. Call the drs office and DEMAND something for your nerves. No is NOT an acceptable answer. You need to be relaxed and not all tense going into surgery. I will keep you in my prayers. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > Check out my ornaments at: > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > Lots of breast cancer gifts: > www.cancerclub.com > Angel Feather Loomer > http://angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com > > surgery tomorrow > > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Ok now I know why you are having so many problems. I have heard others say that Kaiser is just awful. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my ornaments at: www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of breast cancer gifts: www.cancerclub.com Angel Feather Loomer http://angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com surgery tomorrow > > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 , My best wishes for you tomorrow with your surgery. Keep us updated!! We're all here for you! Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 ask for a shot of versaid or whatever they have to relax you as you get there. makes everything so much easier for you stress wise, please post and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel like it. Use your meds and be as pain free as possible Andree _www.essentialsoapsinc.com_ (http://www.essentialsoapsinc.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi , good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I understand you perfectly well when it comes to health insurances. Take your med and try to stay calm (sometimes it is useless to say this...). Everything will be fine in your surgery. Hugs sewmary28 wrote: >nne, It is not my surgeon that is the problem, we have Kaiser for health care and thier " protocols " and " formulary " are more important than the patient. I have gone round and round with my regular dr. and my OBGYN and all I have achieved is becoming more upset and more frustated than when I started. According to their " protocols " the surgeon cannot perscribe me either tranqs or sleep aids. I have to get them from my regular docs. After 5 requests they finally gave me Lorazapam (sp) but I had a rebound effect and after about 6 hours was having a nearly full blown panic attack. When I researched it the drug is known to do that. After abou six more arguments and explaining about 5 times that I cannot take the Lorazapam they finally asked me what drugs I wanted (as if I should actually know) My husband finally got on the phone, (I was crying, shaking, and vimiting from the stress) and told them to give me Ambian so I could at least sleep. They then told him that Ambian is not on their " formulary " and that I could have it but only if we would pay full price for it. I only needed a few so he said fine and I did finally get that but between all the arguments and stress I have lost nearly 10 pounds, and have a low potassium level going into the surgery. Right now all I want is to have the surgery done. We will change insurance companies and dr's when the Open Season for changes comes in the Fall. Forgive me for ratteling on but it sure feels good to get this off of my chest. By the way Kaiser is great insurance as long as you don't need it. in Denver > , > After this kind of treatment I would find a new doctor after your surgery. If it wasn't that its scheduled for tomorrow I would suggest looking for a new one now. Call the drs office and DEMAND something for your nerves. No is NOT an acceptable answer. You need to be relaxed and not all tense going into surgery. I will keep you in my prayers. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html > Check out my ornaments at: > www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html > Lots of breast cancer gifts: > www.cancerclub.com > Angel Feather Loomer > http://angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com > > surgery tomorrow > > > I am so nervous I feel like I am going to jump right out of my > skin, can't wait for tomorrow to get here yet at the same time > wishing it would never come. The waiting for the surgery has been > hell (my own doc is a jerk but that is another story for another > day) and I am concerned about going into surgery feeling like I do. > > I am not afraid of the surgery or even particularly what they > will find. That I am powerless to change and God will take care of > all of that. What I am afraid of my own medical team they seem to > care only about the cancer and not about the person who has it. So > far I have had no say in what they are planning to do to me. And > while I probably would have chosen the same options they are given > me it would be " nice " to be consulted. If these behaviors keep up I > don't know how I will react, but I think that the Dr. that finally > gets my wrath will think he has just been attacked by a really angry > grizzley bear. > > Can't wait until tomorrow, then at least I will know what type > of treatment options the future holds. The tumor is little and they > cannot palpate anything in the lymph nodes so they are just doing a > lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy. Good Lord willing the lymph > nodes will be clean and while it is still serious that is the > easiest treatment route possible. > > in Denver > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 >Hi , I will take the sleeping pill, but am not all that worried about tomorrw the surgery is actually feeling like progress, not something to fear. I just remember the prayer from St. Francis my quote will stink but the meaning will come across God grant me the serentay to accept the things I cannot change God grant me the strength to change the things I can And please grant me the wisdom to know the difference. I can't change that I have cancer I can change the outcome of that with surgery and medication. And Hopefully I will have the wisdom to know when to fight and when to let go. in Denver > Hi , > > good luck with your surgery tomorrow. > I understand you perfectly well when it comes to health insurances. > Take your med and try to stay calm (sometimes it is useless to say this...). Everything will be fine in your surgery. > Hugs > > > >> > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi , I wish I had the wisdom to know what decision to make. I am facing a major decision in my treatment. And I just don't know what to do. Anyway, I will post a question about it in another post for everybody. Maybe I can see some light in the end of the tunnel... Sleep well and keep us posted! Hugs sewmary28 wrote: >Hi , I will take the sleeping pill, but am not all that worried about tomorrw the surgery is actually feeling like progress, not something to fear. I just remember the prayer from St. Francis my quote will stink but the meaning will come across God grant me the serentay to accept the things I cannot change God grant me the strength to change the things I can And please grant me the wisdom to know the difference. I can't change that I have cancer I can change the outcome of that with surgery and medication. And Hopefully I will have the wisdom to know when to fight and when to let go. in Denver > Hi , > > good luck with your surgery tomorrow. > I understand you perfectly well when it comes to health insurances. > Take your med and try to stay calm (sometimes it is useless to say this...). Everything will be fine in your surgery. > Hugs > > > >> > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I want to second the recommendation to ask for versaid or " something to calm me down " prior to surgery. Don't be afraid to ask! My doctor let me take a xanax in the morning and then the anesthesiologist gave me something right away when he put in the IV. For the second surgery, a different anesthesiologist asked me if I wanted to sleep right away, before even being rolled to the operating room, and I said " yes " ! Also, if you have any nauseau after surgery at all, speak up! I had some with my first surgery and warned my second anesthesiologist and he was able to eliminate it altogether. You're in my thoughts and prayers! Janet B. Re: Re: surgery tomorrow ask for a shot of versaid or whatever they have to relax you as you get there. makes everything so much easier for you stress wise, please post and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel like it. Use your meds and be as pain free as possible Andree _www.essentialsoapsinc.com_ (http://www.essentialsoapsinc.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 I want to second the recommendation to ask for versaid or " something to calm me down " prior to surgery. Don't be afraid to ask! My doctor let me take a xanax in the morning and then the anesthesiologist gave me something right away when he put in the IV. For the second surgery, a different anesthesiologist asked me if I wanted to sleep right away, before even being rolled to the operating room, and I said " yes " ! Also, if you have any nauseau after surgery at all, speak up! I had some with my first surgery and warned my second anesthesiologist and he was able to eliminate it altogether. You're in my thoughts and prayers! Janet B. Re: Re: surgery tomorrow ask for a shot of versaid or whatever they have to relax you as you get there. makes everything so much easier for you stress wise, please post and let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel like it. Use your meds and be as pain free as possible Andree _www.essentialsoapsinc.com_ (http://www.essentialsoapsinc.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 >Hi , Sleep is very elusive so I will post to help calm my jitters. Since I don't know the dilema you are facing I can only hope to give you a little comfort---wisdom comes in many ways and remember once you make your decision trust your gut and pray. Of course weigh all the options, ask questions, post here, do it all over again and then once you do make a decision charge full steam ahead into that treatment option, don't look back and don't second guess yourself it will only drive you nuts. Good luck with your decision, good luck with your treatment, and remember we will always be here because that is what friends are for. Hurry up and fill us in curiosity is killing the cat. Take care and keep us posted. in Denver > Hi , > > I wish I had the wisdom to know what decision to make. I am facing a major decision in my treatment. And I just don't know what to do. Anyway, I will post a question about it in another post for everybody. Maybe I can see some light in the end of the tunnel... > Sleep well and keep us posted! > Hugs > > > > > in Denver > > >> > > > > --------------------------------- > Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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