This morning I had my bone biopsy. Going in I knew what to expect; I asked all kinds of questions to be sure I know what exactly was going to happen to me. Two hours before hand I was suppose to take some Lorazapam for anxiety, but didn't get to take any when it got closer to the actual procedure. I got into the room and started to cry when they brought in all the tools and stuff.
I had to lay on my side with my jeans down slightly so they can get to right area (they said hip area, but it's to the left of my spine). The nurse held my hand and the other held my legs while the doctor numbed my skin, but they could not numb my bone. I wanted to scream out in pain as they scraped my bone, and they had to do it twice. I of course wiggled in pain because well yea it hurt. Nurse Stacy said if I get a tattoo then I could deal with the biopsy, well it's the other way around. If you can handle the biopsy then you can get a tattoo.
I understand why it needed to be done, to make sure the cancer didn't go into my bones, I won't get the results back for another 10 days or so, which is the worst part, I can sit through a little pain, but it's groulying to wait and see if the cancer is worse then we thought. Thankfully the doctor decided not to charge me for this visit so that takes 600 off my overall bill. The next rough step is Friday when I get the port put into my chest, I'm not sure if I will be awake for that one as well, I sure hope not I don't think I could handle that.
rmuxagirl posted on Apr 11, 2007
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silverwhisper said on Apr 11, 2007....
god but that sounds excruciating! ugh. how's it feeling now?
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rmuxagirl said on Apr 11, 2007....
eh a little pain, but I can walk and sit normally I wanted to scream my head off while they were doing it though. -
secretlife said on Apr 11, 2007....
you're so brave!
one day at a time. you have the right idea....and a day between now and friday to gather your strength back.
think positive...your bones are perfect. that's how i'm thinking.
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silverwhisper said on Apr 11, 2007....
jeez, i can imagine!
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beyondtheveil said on Apr 11, 2007....
rmox- I've heard of that procedure. I feel for you.Heres hoping for the best. -
gingersoul said on Apr 11, 2007....
Rmuxa.....this is done, relax, you have been very good.....you have only to wait one day...
And Friday the doctor will tell you everything is just fine..
Waiting is the worst but dont get too tangled in it ....
I tell you something to distract you: i underwent surgery for hernia 10 years ago in Italy. They only gave me a shot to numb around the area (it was an inguinal hernia). Well, i was talking with the surgeon and the assistant all the time of the surgery. We talked about my move in Usa, the wetaher, even the tv show ER...
Then i started to feel the pain..i could distinctly feel the instruments scratching what i think was some bone... The anesthetic was fading off...i told them to hurry up......luckily they managed to saw me just in time....but i still remember that feeling ....
You have been very good...it really hurts...
Tomorrow morning is my friend's turn to have a biopsy to her left breast's cancer ...her appointment has been moved from today ..... and Jenna's sister had it today ....Secret's sister too is waiting for hers.... what a week....
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}
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Jenna said on Apr 11, 2007....
girlie....(((((hugs))))) Saying my prayers for you! -
mom said on Apr 11, 2007....
Oh hon, Whenever I hear this kind of stuff it makes me hurt, I literally hurt from it. I have heard it is real painful. I wish you all the best, at least that part is over. I wish the whole thing was over. You and others have been in my thoughts so much the last few days. Keep us posted, please. -
queenparanoia said on Apr 11, 2007....
oh my.. my heart goes to you!!! i know this is gonna ba painful process but i'm so happy that you are so brave to take the pain. you can do this!!! -
missb said on Apr 12, 2007....
rmux,
[[[[hugz]]]]] I know it must have been painful and i'm proud of you. You did it well and courageously. You're in my prayers. Keep us posted. Take care girl!
Cheers!
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MissMimi said on Apr 12, 2007....
rmuxa, I think you are very courageous, and I'm sorry it was so painful. I'm sending massive amounts of positive energy to you, and good thoughts that the biopsy results are exactly what you want them to be. {{{{{{hug}}}}}} -
polarheart said on Apr 12, 2007....
Rmuxa, Sorry I cant ready your post now, but I'm bookmarking it to come back later. Love and {{{hugs}}} Polar -
rmuxagirl said on Apr 12, 2007....
Thanks everyone, all the support is so helpful and makes me feel special. I still have a little pain but am able to walk and stuff. Laying down for my EKG today was a little rough, but it's all worth it to be healthy again. -
secretlife said on Apr 12, 2007....
thinking of you and hoping your port procedure goes well and easily tomorrow. -
silverwhisper said on Apr 12, 2007....
r, glad you have the time to update us. i hope it all goes according to plan tomorrow.
[hug]
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skald said on Apr 12, 2007....
Oh I ma sorry to hear about your pain. I hope the results will come out fine. -
polarheart said on Apr 12, 2007....
Rmuxa, when I read your post I cupped my hands over my mouth. . .it sounded really, really painful. My dear, did you go through that alone? Please answer me this. I really hope that you are going to get someone to go with you for your next procedure. . .it will be good to have someone close to you to hold your hand next time. I am thinking of you and praying for you![[[[big hug]]]] Polar -
secretlife said on Apr 13, 2007....
how'd you do today? -
rmuxagirl said on Apr 15, 2007....
Polar: My dad takes me to the appointments cause they make them so early that mom can't go. Dad wasn't in the room with me, but the nurses were holding my hand and wiping away my tears. -
Lucytorial said on May 06, 2007....
Wholey cow... do we have a lot in common, man i can't believe I missed this....
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