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Well as I said I have lost 25 of the 30 lbs that I must loose prior to seeing the great and powerful oz (the surgeon). Who ho! No for ever one step I take forward I seem to have to take three back! Here is the story... I had to see my medical dr once a month for 6 months to each my wt and discuss diet and wt loss. I only have one visit left it was last Friday. I had to reschedule due to my mother in laws heart attack. So I got to see the nurse practitioner when I go up I had a lot of pain over my left kidney and it got worse, I almost thru up two different times.I took a vicoden. I got in my car with my jug of water, a bucket just in case and my cell phone, on the way I called my husband telling him I couldn't take this pain! by the time I was sitting in the office the pain had gotten better, told her about the pain but said the meds seem to be helping. She said how great I must feel getting. 25 lbs off, and I was cheerful back but started rocking in the chair, we discussed my pain coming back, I did a urine test positive for a bladder infection but at that time I was dripping in sweat, she ordered a stat cat scan and a KUB (x-ray of the abd and pelvis). In no quick time at all I found there were no kidney stones and I was okay to go home. We went to the ER for pain meds but they were busy, so I said let's go home and if it doesn't get better then we will go back to the ER. I went home, got in bed and took pain pill and started my antibiotic. the nurse from the dr called back said the ct. and KUB showed no stones but positive for bilateral Ovarian Cysts and I would have to follow up with my gyn. The pain got much better when I payed down. Fast forward to today...... My Dr called and said that I have to get more test tomorrow the the cysts are called complex masses the one on the right side is 7cm and that looked to be on my overy but the other one is 16 cm and is in the middle of my abdomen. She says if they are ovarian I will have to see an gyn/oncologist wright away and have them removed prior to any gastric bypass sx . What more she said them calling them complex masses and not ovarian cyst is concerning to her! What the heck! I am a nurse and I know that mass is very concerning and one is 6.5 inches! I am scared! And what do I do about my upcoming appointment with the all powerful oz! My dr said I will probably have surgery within a week! I want gastric bypass so bad and I feel I have yet another thing de- railing me! Sorry about the vent, I am angry. I will have to once again pull my self up and get to work again. I think recovery after a hysterectomy is about 6 weeks so maybe I still have a chance!
Your ultimate goal is long-term health, is it not? Well dealing with these abdominal masses is important, and you want any potential problems like this to be taken care of prior to the major life-style change that is GBS.
I had a similar scare in early 2009. My first cousin had just died from "female" cancer. As a precaution, my Gyn ordered an ultrasound as a part of my annual exam. They found "masses" and I had a hysterectomy. Happily, my masses were benign. But I was very happy to no longer have the on-going concern about a family history of you know what.
I had my GBS in November 2010, and my health has been steadily improving ever since.
Try to trust your higher power that these things are happening for a reason, and that ultimately, you will not regret them.
Hang in there. One thing at a time. Remember, the tortoise won the race!
Diane
As a nurse you do have knowledge that will have you on edge with the mass situation. Best to have it addresses, as you are planning to do, even if a delay in the surgery you want, is the result. It's temporary...and part of what your path is ... we each have met with different types of road blocks either getting to surgery or following. It's bound to happen at some point.
In no way am I disregarding the fear of what you are facing. Hugs for frustrating days and situations. I will hope for a quick "fix" and that you'll be back on track for the other surgery quickly. But today's a new one, and you just stay focused, put your shoes on, take a walk, drink some more water, and remind yourself that your a worth all of the work. And lastly, expect it all to work for good. Mental attitude is key to success.