Surgery Cancelled

I was scheduled to have surgery on Tuesday, 9/14... On Monday, while I was at work, Dr. Miller called to have me get a repeat chest x-ray, then later called to have me get a CT scan on Tuesday morning... When I went to the Day Surgery unit they got me all preped for surgery, even gave me a breathing treatment... Then Dr. Miller showed up and told me I had a 5 cm tumor in my chest that he thought might be lymphoma... So consequently, my surgery has been postponed pending a review by a pulmonologist. I have an appointment on Thursday, and will post the results then. Thanks for the support...

Hi Pamela, I am so sorry to hear of this happening. I will be keeping a good thought for you that this is nothing more than a minor bump in the road and that you will soon be healthy and on your way to a new life. Please take care and post as soon as you hear something. Linda

Pamela, I am so sorry to hear this. I will pray that all is well and they find this is nothing to worry about it. Valerie

I'll keep you in my prayers. Please keep us posted on your progress. Try to remain positive. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Oh Pamela, I'm so sorry to hear this. Easier said than done, keep positive thoughts. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted on what's going on. Dianne

Dear Pamela, All of us on the boards are certainly standing with you during this time. Praise God that they have found it and they will get to the bottom of it. Just a word of encouragement: About 8 years ago during a routine chest x-ray they found a large tumor in my chest. It was hiding behind my heart. Things were quite alarming for several weeks. Of course I began to think of the worse scenerio even though I had learned that it could be any number of things. Well to make a long story short, I did have surgery to remove it and it turned out to be something quite rare but not life threatening. It was called a broncogenic cyst (although it showed up on all tests as a solid mass). This is a genetic thing that forms at 4 weeks gestation in the womb and just continued to grow as I got older. It would never have been found except for a very adept Dr. *****ad the x-ray. I had a number of x-rays before and no one had ever seen it, because they were looking for things like pneumonia etc. We are very blessed to live in a day and age where all these tests actually work. If you have any questions I'd be glad to talk to you. Just email back. Also don't be discouraged about the postponment of your Gastric By-Pass. All in good time and when everything is good for your new journey. God Bless, Mama

Hello Pamela, I am so so sorry to hear about what is going on with you right now. I pray that everything works out to the best. MotherLove

I believe there is a right timing for everything. This delay will work to your advantage in the long run. Don't be afraid. Move confidently forward to the good health that awaits you. Diane Cook