biopsy went well

diana50 · September 2012

hi sisters

the biopsy went well; i got to the hospital (special procedures) at 8 am. checked in...,.they took my money...lol....then i was good to go.

basically. i put on a gown, (got to keep the underpants on which was good as i wore some colored pretty ones on purpose) Cool then they basically put an IV in for fluids.

it was kinda interesting how they do a biopsy of spine area; i had to lie on the ct scan on my stomach...they took pictures..then they marked the spot on my back...i couldn't move and you all know what that is like...anyway, once they got the exact spot identified they did a needle biopsy. he got bone and also some bone marrow. i was conscious but had some very nice medicne on board...lol not painful at all. after they completed, they took another ct to make sure there wasn't a problem..then i went to recovery where i ate a turkey sandwich and a cookie.

waited another hour; chatted with my friend...then they took an xray..to double check everything was good. i left. it was all about 4 total hours.

i am not in pain; using ice . not taking anything...he did a good job i think. have to rest today and tomorrow...go easy thursday. it takes a week for pathology. i see onc next tuesday.

i did look at my PET/CT scan and i could clearly see the cancer in my back. it really does light up.

well, that is it in a nutshell. thank you ALL so much for support, prayers, love and hugs. means a lot to me,

"saddle up"

love to all

diana

jennyboog · September 2012

I'm so glad to hear everything went well Diane, keep that positive attitude sis' and you'll be NED in no time

marywh · September 2012

Good for you. Keep on being an inspiration to everybody!

Moderators · September 2012

diana, thank you on behalf of everyone who was ever nervous about a test or procedure, for your calm, clear report. We're glad it went so well for you!

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sbelizabeth · September 2012

A turkey sandwich and a cookie! On diet days, that would be reward enough for being stabbed in the back with a biopsy needle! Thanks for sharing, diana, I'm glad it wasn't an ordeal and that you have a couple of days of rest. Mets, mets, go away, don't come another day...

Celtic_Spirit · September 2012

Thanks for keeping us updated, Diana. You're a trooper! I'm glad the procedure went well and you're not in pain.

lexi4 · September 2012

Diana,

Thanks for checking in with us. Grateful that the biopsy went well and w/out discomfort for you. Take it easy and I bet you'll be back on your bike in no time.

Hugs and Prayers,

Lexi

LittleFlower · September 2012

Diana,

I haven't been on the boards much this summer. I've read your posts over the years and have always admired your calm way. I am so sorry you're going through this again, but am glad to read you handled this biopsy so well. (hugs) This post reminds me why you're such a role model to so many of us stage III'ers

LIttleFLower

sugarplum · September 2012

Here's the news I was waiting to hear today! So glad you did well - and also appreciated your description of the procedure itself...thank you.

It will be interesting to find out if you're still dealing with the same stuff - or some entirely different stuff...this whole cancer experience is just a mystery to me.

Your audience awaits!

One of your biggest fans:

Julie

Ihopeg · September 2012

Hi Diana,

I'm so glad today went well! Wishing you well and giving you hugs!

Pure · September 2012

So happy to hear that Diana! Your in my thoughts and prayers daily. We are all here for you holding your hand! You got this. Onward and upward!

Karina121293 · September 2012

Diana. glad it went smooth and not painful. Thinking of you everyday too!!!!

Anonymous · September 2012

Diana, I am relieved you got thru this without any difficulties or pain. Holding healing thoughts for you, hon.

Barb

lkc · September 2012

Hi Diana, Happy to hear the biopsy is over for you.

I love that you wore your colorful undies!

Take it easy , until the pain subsides!

ali68 · September 2012

You make me smile

Gitane · September 2012

Sounds like everything went as planned (nice medecine on board sure helps!). Great that you had a friend there and "dressed" for the occasion Smile

. You let us be part of your experience by sharing like this, thank you for that. Lookin' at the PET/CT is interesting, too. I remember looking at mine, even brought the CD home and still have it. So, it's time to rest up from it all. Holding you in my thoughts. Hugs, G.