Continuation on Neck Mass

[nuangel2]

oh gracie i am so sorry .i don't know what to say.go to the ed this weekend atleast you hopefully will get pain relief .

[Grandma]

Gracie,I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,also praying that someone comes up with an answer and some relief for you soon
Terry

[Gracie2]

Thanks, all of you. I cry now, just start crying. Started this on Fri and am still occ at it. GOOD news, the lesion isn't as big as an orange now, more like a pear (smaller one). Am not taking as much lortab. Two to three q 24. Sleeping is still tough, I hurt myself then. House is a mess, sort of. Son and his girl friend are on way, their flight will be late. Have Christmas stuff everywhere. Engineer hubby (I really DO LOVE HIM!) helped me strip beds. I try, I doooo to keep my mouth shut! But couldn't. "I've made beds with Hundreds of different people through the years. We can make them and never talk, and work TOGETHER........it is methodical. You really don't work "with" people do you? You get them to do your work for you, don't you."
OK, I'm not overly anxious for them to do surgery this coming week b/c their office is double booked, they are in a hurry (wives want them home, it IS Christmas after all), hospitals are booked up as well. I'm thinking in the whole scheme of things, this is more likely a time for my human doctors to slip up and not be very rested. Am I being paranoid?
IF I could get the infection under control (and bx is neg)......I could possibly wait? This nurse has seen to many mess ups and I don't want to be one. IE giving ms in recovery from parathyroid surgery. Infilitrating my iv when it was started and not recognizing it, then telling me it wasn't when it was sooo painful and not running properly! I could go on, I've not had good experiences last two times I had something done. Help me out! I'd opt for going overseas, if their nurses weren't taxed to the max etc, which is what I've heard is the case. OK, am not going overseas, just can see where it could be more appealing.
No, I really don't feel well. I'm not laboring in pain as I was though. For this I am thankful.

[PWhite]

It's too bad that we are so far apart from one another.
I, for one, would have your back!
I used to like Private Duty when I did it at Mt. Sinai in NYC.
Ya gotta try to get control of your brain.
Start the "Stop Thought Techniques" before you drive yourself crazy here.
I hate it when my magic wand is out of order!!!

[bryan]

OMG - just read about what you are going through!!!! If size is reducing - good thing! Is it still?? I would seriously think of emergency room - and then become one of those '"squeaky wheels" - call the supervisors, the medical directors and hospital CEO's - this just is NOT right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------------ Doesn't it frost your ass that after taking care of so many sick and pt. in pain,stalking docs to DO something NOW, and pushing for their rights - YOU have to experience this side of health care!!!!!!!! Will def. pray for your PAINLESS RECOVERY

[Jolie III]

Gracie,

I am so sorry! I haven't logged on lately, and had no idea you were going thru this. My prayers and best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery. Is there anything I can do from here? Would it be possible to schedule your procedure sooner in the "Big O"?

[PWhite]

I think something is happening for Gracie since we have not heard something of late.

[PaulaJo]

I hope so, she may just be busy with family. I hope her future dil is a love and will give her lots of help and encouragement.
Prayers for Gracie.

[Gracie2]

This is my third attempt to post!!! First time a couple nights ago before son took and fixed my laptop.
I am better, off pain meds for most part, yeah! It is smaller. Still hurts, but is tolerable and preferable to narcs, I don't like how they make me feel. Surgery will be after Jan 1st, my preference.
Prelim shows no growth on C&S. So, AB is covering me. It shows probable inflammed branchial cyst, possibly an epidermal inclusion cyst. Also rare possible degenerative squamous epitheleal cell.
Son's gf is very nice, and we like her. We LIKE her. I am cautious, but they seem to be a good fit and hubby and I were talking last night. We were forced to look for the positive with his former choices. She just fits in, is mature and the whole family is warming up to her as well. Her daughter, is 20 months and is adorable. Ready for this? Her name is Grace but is called "Gracie" most of the time. Ehh? Paula Jo, are you psychic, or what? I was taken aback with your past couple comments re her. Hubby told me the other night, he has a feeling they will end up getting married. I don't know. Not ready for that just yet either.
One day at a time. Thank you guys for "being there" in my struggle.

[PaulaJo]

I am so pleased to hear that you are in less pain and the mass is not increasing!
Also thrilled that my prayers about your son's girlfriend were answered. Sounds as if she and little "Gracie" really fit into your family. Y'all need some peace and comfort in 2008.

[PWhite]

I am putting your post into the "better category" as opposed to the "Good Category".... but at least it is progress..
Hanging with you still........
Leaving for Pennsylvania on Sunday....will try to check in.
My S/O arrived today with "periodontal issues", on antibiotics and pain meds.
He is going to Pa with me to visit my daughter and son in law et al for Christmas.
My daughter called me this evening.
She is also having medical as well as "job issues" as I type.
As I type, I can't help but think that this could be a very interesting/challenging celebration of Christmas.
My home, my bed, my animals are looking VERY inticing to me at this moment.
However, off I will go into the great unknown!

[PaulaJo]

Have a safe trip Paula.

[Gracie2]

Ryan, ITA.
Paula, have a safe trip and Blessed Christmas. Prayers for your family.
Paula Jo............wow. Thank you for prayers for my son re gf, that amazes and humbles me.