Had a disappointing doctors appt today

[pattrose]

For the last five years I have a CT Scan done of my lungs every November. I have a very small nodule that they have been watching. I had it done two weeks ago and doctor said its worrisome. It changed in size. Something it's never done. He said first of all he wants an echocardiogram of my heart to be sure it's strong enough for a procedure to be done. They need a biopsy from my lung. They go down your throat and into the lung with a robot device. Sounded interesting but I'm really scared. You see I'm on oxygen 24 hours a day. He said they would watch me like a hawk and they do this surgery a lot. I'm nervous but I trust him. My daughter told me she doesn't want me to do it because she thinks something will happen to me. But the doctor said I really need the biopsy. Just writing this out, has helped. I think I'll do it if my heart doctor says it's a go. Hubby says he trusts the doctor also. It won't be till later after Christmas. I don't want to worry anyone over the holidays. Oh, by the way, I'm 73 years old if that matters. 😁❤️

Comments

[tarlanx]

I do hope it all goes well and turns out to be benign.

[pattrose]

Me too. The news sort of took me off guard. I'm better today.

[spikedluv]

I'm sorry that the nodule has changed in size and requires a biopsy. It does sound scary, since you've got other health issues, but from what you've said the doctor does sound positive about it.

[pattrose]

He was very positive. I'm doing much better today. I can handle this.

[tinnean]

My thoughts are with you, Patt. Take are and have a safe holiday season. *hugs*

[pattrose]

Thank you sweetie. I just know it will be all right.

[kazzy_cee]

I'm sure it's wise to do the procedure, if only to find out whether it's something to be worried about. I really hope that there is a good outcome - these kinds of things are so less invasive than they used to be! Good luck!

[pattrose]

Thank you. It's way different than when my dad had a lung biopsy years ago.

[orangeblossomteas]

My thoughts are with you. I hope everything goes well.

[pattrose]

Hubby and I have better feelings about it today. Thank you for the kind thoughts.

[clavally]

I think you're right. It's a good idea to do it. Seems like a routine thing that they do a lot. I'm sure you'll be fine (although, I know that doesn't help the anxiety go away). Sending good vibes your way!

[pattrose]

Thank you. Hubby and I feel much better about it today. It was such a shock. We're better now.

[leesa_perrie]

Sorry to hear that. Here's hoping all goes well and it turns out to be benign *hugs*

[pattrose]

Thank you.