oh how nice and a tv too! what a medical history. You have been through so much
love
bobby

Glad that you got the nice tv!
It is nice to have new things when you sacrifice for so much stuff.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

I WANT THIS ****ING CYST OUT NOW!!! The pain in my abdomen is radiating down my thigh now, which I guess isn't uncommon, but that doesn't make it any easier to bear. I can feel where it is impacting my colon and feel it making it harder for me to empty my bladder. The GYN was hoping this thing would shrink and cause less problems before surgery, but my symptoms are worse... I never asked if it could grow.

It feels like I have a cyst on the left side now, too (it wouldn't be surprising). But that doesn't mean that it's big or bad, and I can't be sure I even have one until I treat my constipation. I couldn't do that while my husband was home for the last 4 days because I really can't share a BR when I do it. I haven't decided what I'm going to take to treat it yet... I may split up the clean up over a couple of days, or try to do my best to just take care of it tonight. It's hard to know what to do because the cyst kinda changes the game and makes treatment unpredictable. I'm considering calling my gastro or his NP for advice.

If I've been calling the wrong number and leaving messages regarding the pre-screening appointment, I would think someone receiving them would have the decency to call me back and tell me so. But I will call the GYN office first thing this morning so they can point me in the right direction. I think I will leave a message with the NP about the thigh pain because it's a new symptom, but I don't think they can do anything about it except to remove the cyst.

I See the GYN for the pre-op appointment Thursday.

I'm just frustrated at this point.

i am so very sorry. it must be so very awful.
love'bobby

I am so sorry kay. Yes I would be frustrated too.
You have a lot on your plate.
Do you have any pain meds? maybe you could ask for that from them.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

The lady in the GYN's office who handles everything to do with surgeries had the hospital contact me about the pre-screening. The nurse could only do a telephone interview about meds, my medical history, etc because my GYN hasn't written the orders for the testing yet. She will probably do that tomorrow at my pre-op appointment. It doesn't sound like I will have to have an EKG, which is a big relief :)

Nobody called me back about the thigh pain and other problems. I figure either they didn't give the message to the NP or GYN or they decided we could talk about it at tomorrow's appointment. I guess my appointment will definitely be Friday March 3rd. Right now it's scheduled for 7:30am, but the time could change. They'll call me the night before to let me know when it will be.

So, I have some worries off my mind now and I'm feeling a little bit better about things. I see my pdoc today and will talk to her about my OCD, which has been pretty out of control.

I decided to take only 1 bottle of mag. citrate last night. It was not enough. I only have more pressure behind where the cyst is now. I will take tonight off and try again Thursday night. I have to decide what I'm going to do. Maybe a Mirilax colon cleanse?

Too often lately I get in shower and within a minute or two the water turns ice cold. It happened 4 times in the last couple of weeks, and again Sunday and yesterday... 6 times in less than a month. I called before and as far as I know nothing was done. I called again yesterday. If I miss maintenance when they are here this time (if they even come), I want answers as to what they are going to do/have done about it. I haven't been showering at peak times, and I find it unbelievable that I've been so unlucky that every time I step in the shower maintenance has had to shut off the hot water in the building for some reason. To add to the mess, I got an email confirmation from the office saying the maintenance request was for a problem in the "master bedroom," so I will have to call to straighten that out. The girl in the office asked if I had any other outstanding maintenance issues, so I told her about the stove. They will come and half-*** that again I'm sure. If I end up with another cold shower, you can bet I'll be taking a trip to the office. Better yet, I'll let my husband off his leash and let him go.

kay it seems it is one thing after another for this apartment complex maintenance issues. I am sure you are sick of it!
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

I feel for you Kay.

WIsh I could help.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

The maintenance guy showed up at 9am sharp. He just replaced the burner I was having a problem with (this time) even though I told him it's already been replaced twice already. He asked me about the confusing work order about the "master bedroom," and I told him about the cold showers. He said he was going to look at the boiler and never came back. He forgot to turn the burner off before he left, and when I went to cook dinner last night, the other large burner wouldn't heat up without fiddling with it. The stove is a piece of ****. The whole apartment is a piece of ****.

I see my GYN this morning and I have some questions for her. Some are, and some aren't, directly related to the surgery. I hope to get the pre-op testing out of the way today when I won't be dehydrated after doing the colon cleanse. I should feel better after getting these things out of the way.

The GYN appointment is at 10am and I have a dentist appointment at 3pm... not exactly ideal. I have several errands to do in the meantime, but I don't want to push myself because it will already be a long day.

isn't that too much also the dentist is something simple. I hope you move. you don't need this constant stress with everything else.
love'bobby

Wow, Kay this sounds like a very busy day.:eek:
I hope things go your way and that you can rest when you get home.
Maybe call in for dinner????
hugs and much love
bizi:hug:

I ran a few errands between the GYN and dentist, and it was WAY TOO much. In my mind it doesn't seem like a lot until I reach the point of no return and suffer for my foolishness :( :( :(

I woke up yesterday with what seemed like a cold, but my symptoms responded very well to Allegra-D. I had my blood drawn the day before, and I hope the results weren't off because of it. If I'm sick they won't do the surgery. Whatever this is has about a week to go away (unless my GYN is concerned about my WBC count or something and has already decided to delay the surgery). I think I will be fine by then because it's about time to take the Allegra again and I feel SO MUCH BETTER than yesterday. I have the cold sweats, but no fever and no other cold symptoms yet this morning.

So I decided to go easy on myself yesterday. I nixed the grocery shopping and just picked up TP at the pharmacy around the corner, but I'll have to get it done today. Oh, how I hate it! With my husband home from work this week, my list is long. I think I'll force myself to shop twice.

He really needs this vacation. I thought he would be celebrating his freedom last night, but he was grouchy lol. I hope he doesn't catch whatever I have and can start enjoying his time off soon.

I hope you too and the kitty cats can enjoy the time together!

Even if you have to make 3 quick trips to the store, let corey help you get the bags since he is going to be home.
please take care of yourself and rest as much as you can, you want to get over this crude that you are feeling. plenty of fluids eat well no dieting this week.
(((((HUGS)))))
i love you
bizi

I haven't brought in any groceries in a long time. I finally realized I couldn't do it anymore, so I stopped trying. My husband's taken on the responsibility without any complaints.

I've been drinking a ton of water and have been eating well. My cold symptoms are completely gone now. I'm glad that I took the Allegra-D right away because that should at least help prevent whatever was going on from turning into a sinus infection, which would be very bad. I still have the occasional cough, but it's the same cough I've had for forever now, from the asthma/smoking and my GYN is aware of it.

My sister is #2 on my health care proxy, so I texted her on Thursday to tell her that I was having surgery and asked her to call me to talk for a couple of minutes some time this past weekend, but she never did. I need to know if she will be available in case my husband needs help making decisions if trouble arises. If not, I will have to make other arrangements. He will need support, especially if the decisions are GYN-related. I will text my sister again this evening when she should be home from work to ask her if she will be available because I don't want this decision to come down to the wire.

I have a stroong feeling that things will go smoothly
love
bobby

You sill have surgery on friday before I leave. I will be away from the computer for a week. I will send you positive energy and love on friday.
I hope things go smoothly and that corey is there for you.
I hope the weather cooperates too.
((((HUGS and LOVE)))))
bizi

I never texted my sister last night, but I probably will tonight. I don't feel like I need to explain the surgery to her since she didn't consider it important enough to call me about. I'm not texting her the details because I'm having a lot of **** done, and if she wants to know about it, she can call me. I just need to know if she'll be available if my husband needs her or not. The surgery's tentatively scheduled for 7:30am, and I anticipate she'll have some sort of problem with that. Everything seems to be an inconvenience...

I am not scared, but am starting to get a little anxious about it now. I think more than anything I really just want to get the damned thing over with. This cyst has caused my so many problems I can't wait to get rid of it, and it will be wonderful not to have to deal with the side effects of birth control anymore. 3 more days.

After the surgery, I will write a quick note to let you all know I am okay.


Either today or tomorrow my husband and I are supposed to go to the nearby outlet stores together. I need to buy more shirts. I can only wear long sleeves now, and pretty soon they will be disappearing from all the racks. I was pretty surprised he said he would go. Maybe he'll back out? IDK. I'll go without him.

you seem to be in a very vulnerable position right now. Your sister doesn't sound trustworthy or compassion. I am so sorry. I know how much that can hurt. How is corey's drinking now that he is away from work? I pray that he comes through for you.
Love
bobby

Do you only have the one sister? could you enlist a friend to be there for you instead of her?
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

My husband has been drinking every day so far, but he hasn't gotten really drunk once. Yesterday I got him to throw away some crap I've been wanting him to get rid of for a long time. If he throws more out today I will consider that a victory, and if he throws more out tomorrow, I'll consider that a miracle :)

He didn't want to go to the outlets yesterday. He wanted to go today instead, but it is going to rain, so I went without him. There weren't many long sleeved shirts to be found, which was discouraging. I should have made the trip earlier. I'm very self-conscious, so I'm very picky about what I will/won't wear, and I have a terrible time trying to make decisions. I could have used a second set of eyes. In the end, I wound up finding 4 shirts I'm pleased with. I wasn't up to modeling, but my husband liked my choices. I was there forever, walked forever, and was exhausted. And of course I was up at 5am again this morning. I guess I will try to make up for some the abuse I inflicted upon myself during today's nap.

I didn't text my sister yesterday and I didn't hear from her either. I definitely will be contacting her this evening tho. I find it odd that she's not even curious enough, never mind concerned enough, to call to find out exactly why her sister is having surgery. If she is too self-involved or otherwise unavailable to be there for my husband, (in short) the responsibility will likely fall upon his mother, and that's okay by me. After all, this will be a supportive role. He will be the one making the decisions.

I'm less anxious about the surgery this morning for some reason.

that is great about the shirts and being less anxious. I don;t like your sister.
I am glad corey isn't getting drunk, that is a big step

I am thinking maybe just have his mom help him.
I would honestly guess he would be more comfortable talking to
her anyway.

But not sure.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

Kay,
 

Good luck with your Thursday appt.



I got lost in the threads -- apologies.
When is the surgery?


I am hoping for a good outcome. :)


M

I believe her surgery is friday, tomorrow.
bizi

Yes, her surgery is tomorrow.

I want to wish you a good recovery and surgery.
I know I wont be on before you leave tomorrow.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

me too
love
bobby

Since my sister hadn't called by last night, I texted her and asked if she'd be available if my husband needed her. She said she had been too busy at Disney to call... she never mentioned she was going. I just responded, "I will have him call his mother." And that was the end of that conversation.

I called my aunt and let her know about the procedures I'm having done. She was very supportive. She's very disappointed in my sister.

My surgery is at 7:30am, so I have to be at the hospital for 6.

Thank you all for the well wishes (((HUGS)))

I am glad that you have an aunt to depend on.
bizi
(((HUGS)))

I am too!
love
bobby

Sending all good thoughts, Kay :grouphug:
:Heart:
:Heart:

thinking of you and hoping for a speedy recovery. boy you have been through so very much. wonder if you can pray for your sister. that is the only way I can remove the pain about mine even though she is dead now.

:grouphug:I know your in the procedure or its done. But sending more good thoughts.

We here are your brothers and sisters also. So remember that. But I think your husband calling his mom if necessary is good. He wouldn't know any of us.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

I am home and doing okay :)
I'll catch up with you all tomorrow.

fantastic and thensome. I thought we would have to wait a few days to hear from you. thank God
take care
love
bobby

Thanks for the update.

Glad to hear.


M

So happy to hear from you.
rest and I will check back in once I get back home. I will be gone a week.
Going to florida.
((((HUGS and love )))))
bizi

I hope you are not in any discomfort or have pills for it...rest peacefully please
love
bobby

Glad to hear from you.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

hope you are feeling better today and so glad to see the thank you
love
bobby