Monday, February 22, 2010

False Alarm

Sadly (and happily) we were not finished with the ultrasound in time to make our time slot in the operating room, this morning.

So, we go in again tomorrow.

This is nice, because one week after major surgery, what you really want to do is be shuttled between different waiting and procedure rooms.
It's super-fun.

During today's ultrasound, the radiologist could not find a tumor. But, she "thinks" that she found the clip, which is the little bit of metal they put in to mark the tumor for last week's surgery. If the clip is, indeed, there, then the tumor may still be there. Thus, the one removed during the mastectomy may have been a second one. So, just to be safe, they are going to take "a bit more."

My plastic surgeon said, and I quote: "with all of the pain that you're in right now, the discomfort from this surgery may even go unnoticed."

Yeah. We'll see.

8 comments:

Jennifer Glenn said...

You go girl! Better to be safe. Big prayers that this is the last one you need. Suck it, Cancer! Liz is way stronger than you!!

-Jen Glenn

The Wills Family said...

thinking of you. love, A

William said...

Oh yay. How delightful! Let me know when you wallop someone. I want to come to help!

Hang in there. We're obsessively thinking about you everyday!

Love, Jamie
(William does not say these comments)

nisha said...

Liz, I am in awe of your strength and grace, (and sense of humor!)

You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you tons of love.

Love, nisha

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness......Hope all goes well for you. Sending you my thoughts and lots of prayers. Be strong!
Love,
Terri

Ann Marie H. Kline said...

AMAKA and Christopher are sending you big (yet gentle) hugs! Lately, Christopher has been telling me about his big muscles and walking around flexing them so he can whoop someone's butt if you need him to. Sending lots of prayers your way! Be strong!

Love Ann Marie

The Wills Family said...

Jaime - I tried to do an updated post but it didn't work at the time. Clearly, I'm not reading clearly....props go to you, not Bill. Shouldn've known..... :)

Unknown said...

OMG! This rotten for sure! Sending strength to you....especially, your right arm when you get the chance to wallop an unsuspecting heathcare professional.

Peg Reagan