My sister had her hysterectomy/oophorectomy last Tuesday. The surgery went very well. (the pathology came back clear btw) She said the pain felt like a bad period. I spent the night at the hospital with her and had to take a couple pictures. Who wakes up from surgery and looks this good?????
We were able to Face time with my parents, lil sis, and her son at college. I think it helped everyone to see her and hear that she was doing well. We actually took a walk yesterday!
I am encouraged and hope my surgery goes as smoothly on April 23.
I had my MRI on April 5. I've never had an MRI and it would've been helpful to hear about the procedure before hand because I did have some anxiety. I am happy to report it wasn't bad. They put an IV in my arm first then I layed on my stomach with my arms at my sides. Your breasts hang down into a compartment. You have to lay completely still. It took 45 minutes (I got an A+ for staying so still). They told me I could bring a cd but I couldn't hear the music over the loud banging and sirens from the machine. Be prepared for loud noise the entire time. I would also wear comfortable bottoms- not jeans.
I got my results this morning while getting a pedicure- "we need you to come in for a target ultrasound because there is a 4mm enhancement on your right breast."
The tech was awesome and said I could come for my ultrasound at 2:00. My sister was able to come with me to the appointment. We go to as many appointments together as we can so no information gets overlooked or forgotten. We talked with the tech about the difference between MRI and ultrasound. If the MRI shows everything why am I having an ultrasound now? She explained that the MRI shows everything but not specific. The ultrasound is specific once something is seen.
I found out I have a cyst on the back, behind my nipple. It is benign. I will not need to have any follow up since both breasts are being removed June 3, 2013.
I'm exhausted. I feel great physically but this is very stressful and it wears me out. I didn't want to be talking about brca every day but it really does take over your every thought. I hope once the surgeries are done and I'm healed I can leave brca in the past and start living again.
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Jody, I'm so glad to hear you got good news today -- I did too. I had my follow up mammogram and an ultrasound today and it looks like everything is fine, just some fibrous tissue. I need to repeat the mammo in 6 months just to be safe. I'm so thankful. I will continue to follow your journey here and keep your family in my thoughts. Thank you so much for being so supportive!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your tests came back okay! It is scary not knowing.
ReplyDeleteJodie,
ReplyDeleteYou are living life right now. You are a living inspiration to those of us who have the joy of knowing you. Granted your living might be a bit chaotic right now, but the knowledge and power that you are displaying for yourself and others is nothing short of rock solid fortitude.... Hence my decision to refer to the McCarty girls as the modern day ROCK GODDESSES! You stand on the rock of faith, courage, discipline, and love.....nothing can beat that combo!
Deb