Well, I certainly know how to leave you hanging, don’t I?
My pancreas is fine. Well, what’s left of it. Woohoo!
That particular doctor let me know that he feels comfortable now saying that the worst-case scenario would be that something very slow growing appears, and they go in and take it out. He’s no longer concerned about anything more frightening than that.
I don’t think I need to tell you what a relief it was to hear that.
In other news, I’m having surgery on March 16th. They will remove the lump in my right breast, and at the same time will go in and remove a vein in my right leg that is damaged from the DVT I had back in 2008.
I’m actually very, very nervous about this surgery.
By all accounts, this should be a fairly minor thing. But, I’m just uncertain. I’m very uncertain. I’m worried about my leg. Worried about leaving well enough alone. Worried that somehow this will make things worse, not better. Worried that years from now, I’ll look back and ask myself “Why did I do that? Why couldn’t I have just left things alone? Now there’s even more damage, not less.”
In the past, all the surgeries I’ve had have been for things like tumors. Lots of tumors. Now they’re going to go in and take something out that should probably be removed. But what if it shouldn’t?
Oy. I’m making myself crazy with all this second-guessing.
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how this pans out…
Abby, I have had 3 legs surgeries, having veins removed and it is minor, as surgeries go. Pretty darn uncomfortable, but vein ligation is common and usually without complications. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
praying for ya, abby. I don’t imagine the uncertainty ever goes away in these situations, no matter how many surgeries you go throw. you are one tough lady. :)
Trust that they know what they are doing. And that they wouldn’t want you to do it if you don’t need to. Love you!
You’re amazing, Abby. Thanks for being open about how scary this kind of stuff can be. I love your transparency. Praying for you!
Oh, man, there is no end to all this, is there? Let us persevere in solidarity and trust that all is as it should be.