Needing some prayers and support

[mmackeymouse]

Oh, man, I am an emotional wreck.

Lately, my dad has been having a series of tests. Today, I found out why. During his yearly physical, they found blood in his urine. He went back so they could double check, and it was still there. So, tomorrow he is having more tests done.

I know it could be a plethora of things.....infection, kidney stones, or it could be nothing. OR, there is a chance that it could be really bad. He does not have any other symptoms that I know of, and that worries me. One of my biggest fears is cancer, and the worst is prostate cancer, which I understand blood in urine is a symptom of as well. Actually, any cancer in that general area, is probably pretty bad news.

I feel sick. I have butterflies in my stomach, feel like I am going to throw up, or cry, or scream..........all at the same time. I know that I need to think positively, but my mind just can't help but go......there.

On top of all that, at my mom's annual mammogram, they found an irregularity; they are going to wait until November and retake it, and possibly do a biopsy. Apparantly, they are not too worried if they are willing to wait that long. But, on the other hand, if it IS something, 5 months seems like forever to me.

I just need all prayers and blessings and good vibes you can throw my way.......I really, really, really need it right now.

 

[frdeb1999]

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. And hopefully it won't be anything too bad.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

You have a lot to worry about. Take it one day at a time. I will pray for you and your family.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Thanks for all your thoughts. He went in to have tests this morning at 7 am, then again at 9 am. So, my stomach is a bundle of nerves right now.

I am currently at work, and though I am trying to keep myself busy, I cannot help but have a nervous energy.

I am praying that it is nothing more than an infection. Heck, I have even been saying to myself (and God): "Please, if it has to be something bad, let it be kidney disease, and then I will give him one of mine."

I cannot imagine what my mom is going through. I know she is trying to be strong for me and him. She is trying to think positive. But to just sit there......waiting....for news that can change your life..........it has to be a pure nightmare.

 

[JESW]

My 88 year old Dad just went through the same thing! They found a growth/tumor/polyp (I heard it called all 3 things) on his bladder and he ended up having it removed. The urologist went in and scraped it - entire procedure took about 15 minutes but the hospital stay was about 3 hours from pre-op to recovery. It was day surgery and he went home with a catheter for a couple of days. It was cancer but the non-invasive kind and there is no need for chemo or any other treatment.

I hope that your Dad fares as well!!

Please keep us updated.

Jill

 

[mmackeymouse]

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

They said they could not really find anything, so they are assuming it is an infection. They gave him some antibiotics to take, and then will check up with him in a couple of weeks to see if the blood is still there.

So, I am relieved, yes, but still, there is a part of me that wonders if we should try to get a second opinion. We'll see in a few weeks, at least.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Good news! Thanks for sharing that. I understand your unease that something else might be wrong, you just never know.