Pre-Op Doctor’s Appointment

Posted in Health, Life, Personal tagged cancer surgery, CT-Scan, Pre-op visit, Primary Pertoneal Cancer at 12:43 am by pdxfirefly

In preparation for my surgery, we had a pre-op doctor’s visit.  I have already described my experience at the hospital when I was there for my pre-op CT Scan and we knew that we would receive the results at this visit.   But I was not prepared for the news that my Doctor gave us when telling us of the CT-Scan results.

Basically, the CT-Scan reported that all of the problems that I had initially, had been resolved.  I sat in shock unable to speak…not really sure what I had heard.  Finally, I was able to say ”I am sitting here in shock.”  The surprised Doctor asked why.  Unable to formulate the thought into words,  I just looked toward my Son & Daughter.  My Son, trying to smile, said the words that I couldn’t express… “It’s a good shock, right?”  I nodded “Yes.”  Then my Doctor understood and smiled.  

We continued on with the long pre-op necessities and left the office exhausted.  It wasn’t until the next morning that I realized what a burden had been lifted from me.   I can not describe the shift in my thinking.   Does this mean that I might actually SEE  my Grandson go to that first day of school;  instead of having it as some “possibly” attainable goal?  I don’t know yet and won’t until after the surgery, but I have more hope than I thought I could have a day ago. 

My Doctor put it best…..”We are going into this surgery under the best possible scenario.”  If that doesn’t give one hope, nothing can.

When I hugged her goodbye, I told her how many people have been praying for me … and for her also.  She said to thank you for she understands how important that is and she appreciates it.  So… a  big heartfelt thank you to my prayer warriors out there not only from Portland Firefly, but also from her special Doctor.

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