Asking for prayers UPDATE 1/24 GOOD NEWS!

I've set here and rambled (or rather whined) about all this to the point that I am not sure about posting it. So many others have it worse, but I guess I just feel like I have reached the end of my coping rope. And I guess, since I don't have Lisa to talk to about what's bothering me, I need to vent to someone.

 
Amy - I feel the same way.  But you know what?  I know neither of us are trying to "out-pain" anyone.  Sure, lots of people have bigger issues than we do, but you're scared and so am I.  We don't want to be this scared, but unfortunately, we have the right to be.  When I first started doing research a week or so ago, I felt overwhelmed and more nervous the more I read.  I think I may have overloaded my itty bitty brain though, cause I feel less stressed out each day.  I think venting or sharing like you and I have done, does help.  It seems like keeping all those fears inside gives them more power, so keep opening up to all of us, your family and even the person doing the ultrasound.  The woman who did my ultrasound this morning was the kind you'd want to go have coffee with.  She did give me a gentle pep-talk about moving forward with the surgery and not taking chances just to avoid menopause a few more years, but she did it with a real sense of caring.  I hope you have the same type of person for your appt on Friday.  The good news for you is that you'll be having an ultrasound instead of a mammogram, so you won't have to endure that boob-smashing fun []
 
 

Will keep in you my thoughts and prayers. 
 
 Hopefully your experience won't be like mine where the dr office calls on a Friday before a 3-day weekend to schedule an office visit to discuss the ultrasound results.  No matter how much you beg they will not tell you anything over the phone so you begin to freak out.  Then when you get home that day the book club had delivered a book about cancer cures! Thinking it was a sign from the universe I was in super worry mode all weekend and had even begun writing a will!  Turns out the universe has a perverted sense of humor and it was only gallstones!  First time my dr said he had referred someone for surgery and they were happy bout it!  [] 
 
Here's hoping all your worry is for nothing too!
 

Hey Amy - just checking in to see how your ultrasound went.  I know they usually won't tell you much but hopefully you feel better just getting it out of the way.  I'll be waiting and watching to see when you get some good news []

Amy, any news yet???

Hey there, I just got home and had to nab the 'puter before DH starts his WoW gaming for the evening.[]

The ultrasound tech was really nice. Thank God the ultrasound isn't as smooshing as a mammogram.[sm=talker.gif] I should have a report from them sometime next week about what they found and when I need to follow up with the ob/gyn doctor.  I want to say my nerves are better, but they aren't, and won't be until I know what they found. But hey, I'm one step closer to having definitive news!  I need to post pics of my new snuggle buddy from my sweet hubby. He got me a birthday bear yesterday that is absolutely adorable! He's in his birthday suit and his fuzzy little fur coat that came with him is just a size too big! Too cute, and just what I needed to put a smile on my face.

Cathy, I meant to message you and see how you are doing Wednesday evening but I didn't get to the computer long enough to do so. I hope you are doing okay. Warm hugs have been coming your way though.

Thanks again to everyone for the prayers and good thoughts. Y'all enjoy your weekend, stay warm if it's cold in your area, and have fun with your family and/or puppers. I'm kidnapping my hubby for some fun and distractions this weekend. [sm=happy.gif] I'll let you know what the report says when it gets here!

Yay, glad it went well and it always helps to have a nice technician.  The woman who did my ultrasound was super nice too.  I'm glad you didn't have to do the smooshy thing too.  It's not horrible, but not my idea of a good time [].  I will continue to think good thoughts and hope that your news is early and good.
 
I have an appt with the gyn/oncologist on the 1st, so I have a bit of a wait, but I'm less stressed than I was, so that's good.  I'll be sure to post when I hear something.
 
p.s.  your hubby sounds a great guy!!

Amy, I'm just now catching up on your thread.  I'm late with my well-wishes, but they're still sincere.  I hope the results from the ultrasound are encouraging.  In the past year, I've had 2 friends get sent back for ultrasounds after something suspicious appeared on a regular mammogram.  In both cases there wasn't cancer - just cysts.  I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get the same news.  I can  imagine the worrying and anxiety you're dealing with.  Awaiting test results about a potentially serious diagnosis is nerve-wracking.  Sending some calming vibes your way.

Just catching up on this, also, Amy, and adding my voice and vibes to the well wishers here.  I hope you are able to tell us soon next week the assessment says it is a cyst and not of elevated concern!

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!
I got the results from the radiologist, and the findings are negative for cancer. [sm=dance.gif][sm=dance.gif][sm=dance.gif][sm=dance.gif][sm=dance.gif]

I'll disucss the fibrocystic aspects with Dr. P on my next visit and see what can be done to prevent having to do this again! I am SO relieved!

I want to thank all of you for your support and prayers. It has made this a lot easier to go through having y'all to lean on! Oh, can we say big sigh of relief![sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif] Thank you thank you thank you all for your prayers! This board is AWESOME!

YEAH! I am so happy for you!  [sm=dance.gif]

Woohoo Amy.  I'm so happy to hear this news.  I know you feel like celebrating..and you should [sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]

[sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]Boy, I can hear your sigh of relief all the way out here in Oregon!  So glad to hear that you "only" have a cyst issue to discuss with your doctor.  I'm sure you're mind is much more at ease now.  Yea!

Welcome to the cyst club, Amy!!  ((hugs))  I'm so relieved for you.  Go have some fun to celebrate!

WHEW!!!!!!!!  [sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]  I'm SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!  As soon as I saw your post with "Good News" at the top, a smile hit my face.  It means a lot to have a tech that is caring while having the ultrasound done... they can't tell much but the way they handle things and talk to us can definitely put us at ease.  YAY!!!

[]The last few days have been so great! NO STRESS hehe Though Murphy's Law needs to go wave it's wand over something else. The washing machine has been on the fritz, and then our dishwasher quit! LOL Oh well, such is life[]
But I am going to go celebrate this weekend by going to a dog show! I wish Keela was entered, but at least I get to visit with friends, and learn more about handling by watching all the gorgeous dogs! It should be a blast.[] I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
HUGS to EVERYONE!