Category: Blog
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“You got very lucky”
Last night, Dr. E texted me. “Just checked. Pathology report not yet back.” She knew I would be having my first post-op visit with Dr. S today and hoped to manage my expectations. Dr. E is thoughtful and kind like that. The medical team had warned me that the report could take a week and…
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Feeling OK
Today is day five post-op and I’m feeling pretty good. I had hoped to post an update sooner, but between pain medication, sleep, visitors and the fact that sitting upright can still be a bit uncomfortable, suddenly here were are. I feel much better than I thought I would at this point in the process,…
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Today’s the day
Surgery is today. In fact, by the time you read this, it might be over. They gave this night owl a report-to-the-hospital time of 6 am. (this is a scheduled post) Wish me luck! I’ll post an update when I can. Keep reading here.
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With thanks to Moby
I usually start a new blog post with a strong sense of what I want to say and how. The words and their tone typically come to me as naturally as breathing. And I’m guilty of not proofreading most posts beyond running spellcheck because of my eagerness to connect with people through my writing. Talking…
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Why am I the way that I am?
It starts at Reception. There I am, trying to ingratiate myself to a woman named Lavinia. I am late for what I think is my pre op-physical appointment (but subsequently realize is pre-admission which is Not The Same). I am late because instead of going to the Ambulatory Care building for my 9 am appointment,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
I thought I’d use this little lull between surgery prep to answer a few Frequently Asked Questions. Keep reading to see why I included this pic Is the mass benign? We don’t know and won’t have details until it’s removed. The surgeon will not do a biopsy because the mass is nicely contained right now.…
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My 9/11 memories
September 11, 2001 dawned clear, sunny and seemingly perfect. A new chapter in my life had started just the day before: on 9/10 I accepted a job that would require me to leave New York for Washington, DC. Truthfully, I was crushed, but I really wanted – and needed – the job so I made…
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Step by tedious step
The tedious part of addressing my adrenal tumor started to sink in during the days following my initial diagnosis. I have to take a subway to a bus just to go to the hospital or to Dr. E‘s office. Going home or to the office from the hospital is even more awkward. There’s a lot…
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