Getting Ready

I had my pre-op tests on Monday to see if my heart and lungs were strong enough to handle the surgery on Monday, Aug 3. I guess I passed since the doctors bookkeeper called to see how I was going to handle the surgeons fees not covered by medical insurance. If they want my money, it must be okay to cut on me. Flex spending accounts are great. All I had to do was give her that debit card number, and no many has to change hands - so to speak.

I had a little scare in the pre-op drug induced echo gram. The technician was uncertain about a"spot" she saw on my heart. There was a 15 minute scare, and after consulting a resident and a surgeon, they all agreed they were seeing a shawdow. The Lung tech said he could see no reason to postpone surgery. The only thing I don't know about is the CT scan. I am sure Dr. Miller will review before he sees me for my pre-op appmt with him on Friday. Of course, in my crazy head, I have him looking at the films and the spots have disappeared altogether. He is not even considering that as an option, and has taken the scan to see if there are any changes - maybe even any more to come out. He thinks my last spots in Nov 2007 that were non cancerous were a fluke and that is never going to happen again. But a girl can dream! I picture him pulling up those films in front of me on Friday and is suprised to learn the nodules have vanished. Maybe he is looking at the wrong films. He brings in his assistant and yells at her for giving him the wrong films, but she assures him they are correct, and once again I am the miracle girl No surgery. We live happliy every after. The End!

But realistically, I know that would be truly one huge miracle. My best hope is that is a low grade tumor and no chemo is needed. Dr. Miller plucks out the spot. I am in the hospital 5 days, off work three weeks, and back on the tennis courts by Labor Day. This dream could really happen and is a bit more realistic.

We had fun at the Sarcoma Walk, I had lots of family, friends and even business associates who are also friends there too. Many of us went to a restautant after and I had Bob and Tom (husband of friend and Sarcoma survivor Karen)'s birthday cake. We are so appreciative to all of you who came out and other of you who could not make it but did make donations,

I am spending Wed and Thurs getting some work things done, with pre-admissions stuff on Friday. Unless there is anything earth shattering we learn Friday (like no surgery, more extensive surgery) we will probably not post on the blog till after surgery on Monday. Last time I was the 4th case of the day. After arriving at 6am I did not get back to the OR till about 1:30 ao it could be a long day and no posting till that evening. But my news was so good I was well enough to send some messages myself from the post op room. No telling what I said, all tanked uo with meds. So I will give a disclaimer now!

I am about to fall asleep writing this so I better sign off. Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers. They keep me going. I will be alright!
Love,
Geri