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| Dad was driving and NeeNee was riding shotgun. |
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| Getting some exercise! |
MoMe and I embarked on a very different kind of adventure several days ago.. Truth be told, the adventure began three weeks ago when my endocrinologist discovered two nodules on my thyroid. One was relatively small, 1cm and perfectly round. The other was ovoid and 2cm which according to my doctor called for a biopsy. Who would call a medical procedure with a scary name an adventure? We would of course.
Anything we can do that we've never done before is considered an "adventure." Attitude is everything my friends. So Wednesday, MoMe and I along with my Dad, who had no idea what he was in for, headed to the hospital for my biopsy. Of course MoMe took photos to document our journey into the world of medical procedures! The staff at the Medical Center was not prepared for the fun MoMe and NeeNee can introduce to a situation.
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| Looks like I'm about to have a facial! |
I have to say everyone we encountered at the doctor's office was professional and friendly. There was little lag time between our arrival and being whisked back for the procedure. Nurse Jennifer put us into a room to wait for my turn with Dr. W. Of course, MoMe examined all the thyroid models...without dropping them I might add! Unlike my first visit when she dropped one just as the doctor came into the exam room. Lucky for us Dr. Wiethop has a great sense of humor!
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| Don't move! Don't worry, I won't! |
When it was time for the procedure I have to admit I did get a bit emotional. Nurse Jennifer gave me lots of tissue and kept telling me how great I was doing. Daddy held my hand. And MoMe....well, MoMe was taking pictures of course! And Dr. Wiethop kept making suggestions for different shots. He is amazing really. He kept me informed with every step of the procedure which made the discomfort easier to handle. Of the three, the last sample he took hurt the most and left a bruise. My youngest son said it looked as if someone had punched me in the throat. I assured him it felt that way too.
Because the nodule had grown from 2cm at my last visit to 3cm two days ago, the doctor felt that surgery was not optional. The results of the biopsy will determine the extent of the surgery and what additional treatment may be necessary. Dr. W recommended a surgeon who is a specialist in this type of surgery said they would get me the earliest available appointment so the surgery could be done sooner rather than later.
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| Dr.W and his handiwork |
Yes I see another adventure on the horizon......unfortunately this will be one I will have to take alone. I wonder if one of the nurses will take pictures for me?
