When The Doctor Comes In After A Test

Today I was scheduled for a sonogram my GYN doctor recommended to rule out any other problems with my uterous from my last visit.  My pap smear and polyp pathology came back benign or negative.  A relief for sure.  As I was waiting all ages of women were there to have a sonogram.  I felt like I was in a club for women's issues, there to eliminate any doubts perhaps each of us was feeling.

The technician called me in, asked me to void my bladder and undress for the sonogram.  She was a nice lady and proceeded to start the sonogram.  First up vaginal pictures.  At this time I asked her if I was to see the doctor after and she replied she usually sends them home unless there was something the doctor needed to see then and there.  Ok, no problem, that was fine.  I could wait to hear the results later.

The technician spent about 10 minutes looking and printing out pictures for the doctor.  She had a little trouble looking at one of my ovaries and needed to perform a sonogram through the stomach.  Once she finished she explained she was having trouble seeing the ovary and wanted the doctor to review the pictures while I was still here.  So I sat on the table that felt like forever before the technician and doctor came back in. 

My uterine lining was a little thick and the doctor recommended a D&C.  But apparently one of my ovaries had a cyst or fibroid on it.  Performing the sonogram through the stomach while the doctor was there and then confirming through vaginally with pictures.  My doctor started recommending a ovarian oncologist.  This alarmed me, but the doctor assured me that she could perform the ovary removal.  The recommendation came because if it was cancer the right doctor could do everything possible then and there. 

I understood what she was saying but it seems to me doctors, doctors, doctors and more doctors.  We discussed bloodwork and a ovary MRI to determine whether an oncologist specialist was necessary.  I now have something else to worry about and next week will be meeting with my oncologist for Zometa and Falsodex treatments.  Oh boy!

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I have setup a GoFundMe page for donations to help with my medical bills.  Your generosity is humbling and appreciated.

Be genuine, share yourself and have a fabulous day!  Susan (aka SuzzzyGal)

Disclaimer:  I am not a medical professional and any information contained here is an opinion.  Seek advice from a professional. 

Doctors, Doctors, Doctors!

I recently changed my HMO to a PPO to have more control over my medical problems.  After visiting my new primary care doctor, she recommended going to my GYN doctor.  Because when you have one women's disease, it could lead to more, she stated.  What a way to make you more nervous than you already are.

I was able to get a GYN appointment with my doctor right away.  Of course it was emotional.  I cried when I told her I should have listened to her.  How I was stubborn and now have to live with the results.  She was sweet when we spoke about my mom passing.  It was touching to have a doctor care in such a manner.  After explaining my concerns for my visit she prepared tests for the pelvic exam, first a pap smear.

It is never a comfortable exam being propped up in certain manner to see the cervix, but once she was viewing my insides she said I had a polyp.  A pretty big one.  Uh oh, now I'm scared about another health issue.  The doctor then removed the polyp, showing me before placing in the cup for pathology.  Yup, it was a big polyp, about 2 inches in length.  The doctor also performed a test by inserting something through the cervix into the uterous.   Not a pleasant experience, but lasted 20 seconds.  She explained with these tests and a sonogram (scheduled for next week), will help determine if there is anything to be addressed.

Today's technology has certainly improved over the years.  Before entering the doctor's office, I kept thinking I would be subjected to a colposcopy.  These are not pleasant, bee sting my a$$.  If you've had one, then you know what I mean.  The good news is the polyp pathology came back benign. 

My GYN doctor also gave me a breast surgeon recommendation.  It's time to have the lump removed, it has been a year.  The Tamoxifen has put me into menopause and hasn't reduced the lump.  Which now concerns me. 

I'm thinking about having a double mastectomy.  It's about the possibility of cancer spreading to the second breast in the future.  Why go through breast cancer surgery twice.  Also for me the idea of having a deformed breast and then having to get specialty bras or bathing suits is unappealing.  It's about being comfortable.  I've had DDD breasts, wearing underwire bras for most of my adult life.  Plus I have gotten used to not wearing one.  My boobs are no longer perky, swinging left and right like they just don't care. 

Besides having scars after a double mastectomy, I would have a tattoo to cover what once was.  A breast cancer survivor representation.

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I have setup a GoFundMe page for donations to help with my medical bills.  Your generosity is humbling and appreciated.

Be genuine, share yourself and have a fabulous day!  Susan (aka SuzzzyGal)

Disclaimer:  I am not a medical professional and any information contained here is an opinion.  Seek advice from a professional.