Piece of cake

Got to the Short Stay unit of the hospital by 7:30am on Wednesday. Was taken (along with Jim) to the intermediate area (prep/recovery) got into my fashionable hospital gown, had an iv started (using my port), and went over all the paperwork & record update. Once they were ready for me, we went into the CT procedure room (CT was like a mini-version ... just the ring area) and met with the radiologist and tech people. They explained what would be happening and that I would be under 'conscious sedation' and not really feel anything. Jim had to leave while the procedure was being done (CT guided biopsy). Wow were they right about not feeling anything!! I got on the 'table', and felt the skin on my back being rubbed (antiseptic) and the next thing I knew was them saying 'we're done'. Back into recovery for an hour or so while my blood pressure was being monitored, then over to Dr. Grosset and upstairs for treatment.

Dr. G suggested a pneumonia shot (which I got), and have a full dose of rituxan. Won't really know anything until next week on the biopsy results (hope for no cancer).

Called CDA group health to extend the referral to Dr. G (it's scheduled to expire Oct. 22) so that's one thing that's done.

Today ... Thursday, just a little sore on back since I'm moving around more and my arm a little sore from shot. Both are to be expected.

Will let you know more as soon as I find out, but 'planning' on having a good weekend. Weather might not be warm and sunny but after all, it's October!

Love to all