Tuesday, December 13, 2011

A Sigh of Relief


Today was the day.

The day that I have been stressing about for the last couple of weeks.

Biopsy day. 

Just to clarify...I'm alive. I'm not sure what I was expecting, as fear took hold and rendered me senseless...not to mention left me crying like a 2 year old who had lost her dolly.

Anyway, I survived.

Barely.

The doctor who performed the biopsy knew of my anxiety, so he highly suggested a couple of anti-anxiety pills. Because he has so many more years of doctorin' experience than me, I took him up on his very generous offer.

Let me just tell you, there is a reason that I have never done drugs.

I'm a control freak.

And a wuss, hence the reason for the drugs.

While I don't have any official results to share yet, I can tell you that the doctor does not think the masses in my thyroid are cancerous. As a "betting man" (according to the doctor), he's pretty sure that my official diagnosis will be Hashimoto's disease. And he doesn't think I need to start any medication yet as my thyroid is still producing enough hormone on its own. The only residual effects of the biopsy is a very sore neck, and a Xanax hangover that I'm sure a good night's sleep will rectify.

Currently, I am being pampered by my family, loved on by my granddaughters, and enjoying the comfort of my very own recliner.

And to make this lovely little mini-vacation last a little longer, I've thrown in a limp for good measure.

But let's just keep that between us, shall we?☺

I want to send a big THANK YOU for all the prayers, encouragement, and well-wishes. It has meant more to me than words could ever express.

8 comments:

Patty said...

I'm so glad to hear that's over, and praying for the best possible news. Hugs!

Tami said...

Yeah you! Keeping my finger crossed!

Amy Dingmann said...

So glad to hear that its over! I won't tell anyone about the limp. ;) Enjoy all the pamperin' and lovin'!!

Tina - Our Rustic Roots said...

I'm glad you are home and doing OK. Sorry about the limp. ;)

Praying the betting man is right. Hugs.

Candy C. said...

Glad to hear that the initial diagnosis seems to be good news! Milk that limp for awhile longer! ;-)

Grace said...

I had to take a Valium before getting into an MRI machine earlier this year. I hope your results are as good as mine were. What a relief that was!

I know (boy howdy) how scary it is to wait for test results. Hang in there!

Mountain Home Quilts said...

SO happy that all is well! ♥ Love ya sister! :)

Lisa said...

Thanks for the update, Kim. :) So glad to hear the "betting man's diagnosis" and will keep praying for you. Being pampered by family, and loved on by grandbabies -- what a sweet bonus.

Blessings, ~Lisa