OT: Another CT Scan

Janine J.
on 3/27/08 2:57 pm - The Beautiful Desert, CA

Wow Jen you are having such a great attitude about all of this. I think I would be falling apart by now. You're a very remarkable lady for sure. I am praying that you are right that this is just something silly. I do not know if I told you this but I had lumps in my lymphs (sounds like I am a poet and don't know it!) and when the surgeon removed them from under my arm...OMG sent off severe staph infection that nearly cost me my life. Come to find out I am a carrier of staph and the cause of my lymphs swollen. Scary eh?

Jen I really admire your strength in an adverse,unknowing situation. YOU'RE my new HERO!!!

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” –Peace Pilgrim (1908-1981).

anewbecboo
on 3/27/08 7:03 pm - Ellensburg, WA

RNY on 05/21/07

I just went back a few posts to get caught up on your situation. First, let me say I kind of understand some of your frustrations, so I'm sending big understanding hugs!! I'm so sick of CTscans and MRI/MRA's I could scream. And you are right, that barium crap tastes DISGUSTING!!! Just be glad you are preop on that issue, it is even worse postop!!! My hubby just laughs at me! I totally understand the waiting around for doctors to call too. I have been waiting on my surgeon and my neurologist for about 2 months now to decide what is happening with my empending hernia repair. I gets VERY frustrating to say the least. Especially when family keeps calling and saying "did you forget about me, I haven't heard from you" "Well, maybe if I had something to tell you, I'd have called!!!!" ERGGGGG Drs are so inconsiderate about our time and anxieties!!! I'm sure there is no reason to fear the second CT scan, they don't do these expensive tests lightly, so I'm sure it is for a good reason. I hope they give you results soon after so you know what is going on. I will be praying for some good answers. I've been through the wringer myself since my WLS, but not related to my WLS (most of it is on my profile) so if you need to vent or share, I am here!!!! I certainly understand how frustrating and exhausting it can all be! biggest hugs, Becky

Surgery was RNY 5/21/07...I can be found on Facebook: anewbecboo or Becky Reddick

Jeni H.
on 3/28/08 4:10 pm

Lap Band on 10/16/08

Thanks Becky and Everyone! Well I found out the story........well 2 different sides of the story...... Roseville Radiology said that the doctor had marked cervical spine on the last test order but the doctor actually wanted a soft tissue of the neck. The tech says they have to do exactly what the doctor marks on the order, because basically who are they to question the doctor. The doctor's office says it was RAS that messed up...so any way they said it was a "call back". Not a big deal...just do the test, get it over with. I did not have to drink the barium crap but I still had to have the contrast dye. So, yes the extra anxiety was for nothing really, so yes it is frustrating! I should still get the results back on April 3rd so that is good........I appreciate all of the thoughts, prayers and well wishes, you guys are ALL great. I'm going to try to remain positive that I just have fatty lymph nodes like the rest of my body! hehehehe Thanks! Jeni

Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are unwilling to move your feet. God, Please help me to move my feet!!!

anewbecboo
on 3/28/08 4:20 pm - Ellensburg, WA

RNY on 05/21/07

I'm glad it was something as simple as medical stupidity!!! lmao I've definitely dealt with that with my MRIs. As if these tests aren't bad enough that we need to do extra ones because they can't get their acts together!!!! I will be praying for positive results on the 3rd! I'm sure it will be something simple. Is your WLS pending on this? I'm sending positive vibes as well as prayers! Have a great weekend sweetie!! biggest hugs, Becky

Surgery was RNY 5/21/07...I can be found on Facebook: anewbecboo or Becky Reddick

Jeni H.
on 3/28/08 5:21 pm

Lap Band on 10/16/08

Thanks Becky! No, my wls is dependant on me finishing my 6 month supervised diet and my 5 years weight history of morbid obesity........which I do not have.... It just all matters on what they consider to be obese enough! So who knows if I will ever qualify. I guess I'm right in the middle. Too obese to be completely healthy and happy but not heavy enough to have wls! But I am NOT giving up! I will do my thing and see what happens. All they can do is say no right? And then I will appeal again. I am in my 4th month of Weigh****chers and I did get my 5 year weight history but as far as my BMI I range from any where from 34 to my highest 40. Well...............I need to go crawl in bed. I am so tired! Way, Way past this ladies bedtime! Have a good night, Jeni

Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are unwilling to move your feet. God, Please help me to move my feet!!!