Just need to get this out (Female stuff... update pg14)

[4nana]

So good to hear the gyno is seeing you today and Soldier Boy is on his way home with his TLC. Big hugs and prayers the good drs can offer you some relief asap and you'll soon be on the mend. Have been through several ovarian cysts surgeries with my daughter, so can sympathize and know the anxiousness all too well. Stay strong Tina, you can count on your Dis friends prayer circle. Big (((hugs)))

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

You're so sweet!! We are still stuck out in the desert in El Paso. Hopefully soon the winds will take us somewhere else. I'm ready to go!

You mean El Paso isn't your final stop to make a permanent home? The Franklin Mountains ... the STAR on the mountain!! Chicos Tacos!

Tina

 

[wishesuponastar]

So glad your hubby is on way home. Prayers that you will be back to good health soon.

 

[lovemygoofy]

You mean El Paso isn't your final stop to make a permanent home? The Franklin Mountains ... the STAR on the mountain!! Chicos Tacos!

Tina

Chico's Tacos is the waffle house of El Paso. You should really only eat there when really drunk ;-)

Today's my doctor appointment and just a couple hours. I am sooooo ready to do this. At this point, I'm thinking give me a shot whiskey and some strap of leather to chew and let's get it over.
Will update when possible. Thank you all again for the comfort. It is very appreciated

 

[PlutoPony]

Wow - that's great that you got in so quickly. What a huge help, your primary doc is GOOD!
You are going to feel so much better soon, something to look forward to. Glad your husband is on his way.

You might want to make a list of questions before you go in today. Helps to keep your thoughts focused when your mind is racing a thousand mph.

BEST OF LUCK!

 

[lovemygoofy]

Wow - that's great that you got in so quickly. What a huge help, your primary doc is GOOD!
You are going to feel so much better soon, something to look forward to. Glad your husband is on his way.

You might want to make a list of questions before you go in today. Helps to keep your thoughts focused when your mind is racing a thousand mph.

BEST OF LUCK!

I have a list already in my wallet. I couldn't sleep last night and made my list with my husband texting me with his own questions.
My PCM is really good and when I went to gyno to schedule my appointment yesterday the nice guy doing the schedule said he'd already spoken with my doctor and had strict instructions
for a doctor. He told me the doctor, whom I was not familiar, and I said is he an (not dis friendly word) and he said no my own wife sees him. So that did make me feel better.

The first time I've ever seen the army medical process work so quickly!

 

[mom2rtk]

Chico's Tacos is the waffle house of El Paso. You should really only eat there when really drunk ;-)

Today's my doctor appointment and just a couple hours. I am sooooo ready to do this. At this point, I'm thinking give me a shot whiskey and some strap of leather to chew and let's get it over.
Will update when possible. Thank you all again for the comfort. It is very appreciated

LOL, keep that sense of humor and you'll be fine. I hope you get some relief soon!

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Hang in there Tina! Thinking of you and sending prayers and positive vibes your way.

 

[Allison]

Sending lots of good thoughts.

 

[4nana]

Did anyone hear from Tina after her appt today? Hoping she's ok and medical procedures/surgery done asap so she'll feel better. Good luck Tina!

 

[Imzadi]

Thinking of you Tina. Hope all goes well.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I have a list already in my wallet. I couldn't sleep last night and made my list with my husband texting me with his own questions.
My PCM is really good and when I went to gyno to schedule my appointment yesterday the nice guy doing the schedule said he'd already spoken with my doctor and had strict instructions
for a doctor. He told me the doctor, whom I was not familiar, and I said is he an (not dis friendly word) and he said no my own wife sees him. So that did make me feel better.

The first time I've ever seen the army medical process work so quickly!

It is amazing how nice and accommodating people can be when you're dealing with something so scary. I'm glad to hear that, even in the military system, this happens. Wishing you well and saying prayers. Feel free to give a shout if there's anything I can help you with. (I had a hyst myself not to long ago and, well, you know the rest.)

 

[minniecarousel]

Just getting caught up. Sending out good vibes that everything works out fine Tina.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Well, these are all good updates--a husband on his way, a good list of questions, fast appointments and caring doctor making sure you get in with who you need to. I am going to just keep thinking good thoughts for you---and thanks for taking time to update us--I know I keep worrying and cannot be the only one but I also know you have more than enough to deal with without worrying about posting here.

 

[marlynnp]

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, Tina.

 

[lovemygoofy]

Happy Friday ya'll and thank you for asking after me.

I had my initial appointment yesterday with the gyno surgeon. Surprisingly I really liked him. The gyno department has a horrible reputation and I have had my own bad personal encounters. I think honestly the dread of this meeting was causing me upset than any diagnosis or whatever is to come. Having a good doctor really makes such a difference.

Anyways, the doctor yesterday gave myself and my Matt more information yesterday. My husband liked him immediately because he opened the conversation with "I have a plan and a map for you..." First is that my right ovary has a liquid cyst coming in at 7cm and the "bad" cyst on my left ovary is 6cm. However, his immediate worry is my endometrial lining inside because of way too much thickening and density especially in relation to "the time of the month" and the consistent bleeding I've been having (sorry TMI). Next week I will have a biopsy of the endometrial lining first before anything else. The doctor says if I have any signs of even precancer that I will be immediately sent to a gyno oncologist off post.

The gyno doctor is not ready to immediately to do a hysto. He worries about my age (37) and too much worry of osteoporosis. He is going to remove both my cysts and he said if the ovaries look bad when inside he will remove but he doesn't just jump from nothing to having this major life change in a woman. He also mentioned having the gyno oncologist on call as well off post the day of the removal because if anything is "hinky" he will be sending me immediately over there with all my parts.

So that's it. I go for my first biopsy next week then follow the course after that is all goes according to plan. I feel better having a plan but I also just feel hundred times better comfortable with this doctor. He was patient, kind and funny. He didn't blink at my tears or roll his eyes. He answered my million questions and the million more I asked while telling me his plan and map.

Here's to hoping I just have a fat lining and lumpy ovaries. Thank you all again for the support. I will keep updating since I brought ya'll into this with me.

My sweet husband had to go back out to the field exercise this morning but will be back in a couple weeks unless needed sooner. I think I'm going to go out have a girls' weekend and just celebrate being me thank you all again.

 

[Hrhpd]

Happy Friday ya'll and thank you for asking after me.

I had my initial appointment yesterday with the gyno surgeon. Surprisingly I really liked him. The gyno department has a horrible reputation and I have had my own bad personal encounters. I think honestly the dread of this meeting was causing me upset than any diagnosis or whatever is to come. Having a good doctor really makes such a difference.

Anyways, the doctor yesterday gave myself and my Matt more information yesterday. My husband liked him immediately because he opened the conversation with "I have a plan and a map for you..." First is that my right ovary has a liquid cyst coming in at 7cm and the "bad" cyst on my left ovary is 6cm. However, his immediate worry is my endometrial lining inside because of way too much thickening and density especially in relation to "the time of the month" and the consistent bleeding I've been having (sorry TMI). Next week I will have a biopsy of the endometrial lining first before anything else. The doctor says if I have any signs of even precancer that I will be immediately sent to a gyno oncologist off post.

The gyno doctor is not ready to immediately to do a hysto. He worries about my age (37) and too much worry of osteoporosis. He is going to remove both my cysts and he said if the ovaries look bad when inside he will remove but he doesn't just jump from nothing to having this major life change in a woman. He also mentioned having the gyno oncologist on call as well off post the day of the removal because if anything is "hinky" he will be sending me immediately over there with all my parts.

So that's it. I go for my first biopsy next week then follow the course after that is all goes according to plan. I feel better having a plan but I also just feel hundred times better comfortable with this doctor. He was patient, kind and funny. He didn't blink at my tears or roll his eyes. He answered my million questions and the million more I asked while telling me his plan and map.

Here's to hoping I just have a fat lining and lumpy ovaries. Thank you all again for the support. I will keep updating since I brought ya'll into this with me.

My sweet husband had to go back out to the field exercise this morning but will be back in a couple weeks unless needed sooner. I think I'm going to go out have a girls' weekend and just celebrate being me thank you all again.

Your positive attitude on whatever life throws at you has always been so admirable. So glad to hear you found a doctor that you can trust, that is so important. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!

 

[diznygirl]

Thanks for the update! Whew! Sounds like a great plan - and having a plan is a little less stressful. Will continue to keep you in my thoughts as you go through this.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Oh Tina that is a good update--I am so relieved you have a doctor you feel comfortable with--that is half the battle right there.

and, yes, absolutely take that girls' weekend and relax and have fun to the extent you can!

all my fingers and tes are crossed for you just being lumpy and thick (you know what I mean)

 

[lovemygoofy]

Oh Tina that is a good update--I am so relieved you have a doctor you feel comfortable with--that is half the battle right there.

and, yes, absolutely take that girls' weekend and relax and have fun to the extent you can!

all my fingers and tes are crossed for you just being lumpy and thick (you know what I mean)

That's going to be my new rap name...lumpy and thick