The CAT scan results didn’t turn up anything nasty.
We didn’t think they would, but it’s nice to have that confirmed. If I had it to do over I probably would have skipped this test. After the very positive results from the endoscopic ultrasound, a CAT scan seemed redundant and unnecessary.
Besides, the CAT scan is a yukky procedure. “Yukky” being a medical term you non-medical types probably aren’t familiar with. It’s not a good thing.
Actually, the test itself isn’t so bad, it’s the degrading way they treat you before the test that makes it unpleasant.
Though, truth be told, sitting in a room by myself in two hospital gowns (one forward, one backwards) watching children’s television wasn’t all that bad. I never did find out if the nerdy kid with the learning disability the other kids were picking on got his revenge. I suspect he did.
I hope so. I was rooting for him. I really wanted the arrogant evil teenager to get what he deserved. Not that I’ll ever find out since I missed the end.
I’ve pretty much moved on. I’m swimming forty minutes a day and exercising to get as fit and healthy as I can before the surgery.
The residual effects of the chemo are wearing off and I’m feeling good. I should be in really good shape, by my standards anyway, by the time of the surgery.
I figure I’m going into surgery strong and healthy and have a good chance of breezing through it with minimal complications.
I hope, I hope, I hope.
Funniest photo ever.
We hope so, too!! The basic good health has stood you in good stead so far, so it’s proven as an asset, right?
Marcia – Anne also cracked up at the photo. It was much better than the ones showing the CAT scan machine. Actually, the picture of them CAT scanning an Egyptian mummy was pretty good. I didn’t use it because I thought showing them scanning a dead guy gave the wrong impression.
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Linda – Good health is always an asset. It appears to be one that is particularly valuable in this case.
Gary,
My thoughts are with you and Anne and Molly often! Just wanting to wish you a smooth and uneventful recovery!!!!!! Not a request but rather a threat!! 🙂 I’m here for you guys if you need anything! I learned some interesting things about alkaloid salts and cancer at the vet convention I attended in Georgia a few weeks ago. You can give me a jingle if you want to know more….
I predict, I predict, I predict. 🙂
Pet Doc Becky – With a threat like that I have no choice but to have a smooth and uneventful recovery. Thanks.
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Candace – I wasn’t sure whether you were predicting the kid with the learning disability would get his revenge or that I have a good chance of breezing through the surgery with minimal complications. I’m pretty sure both of those things are going to happen.