[flickr id=”6293299563″ thumbnail=”small” overlay=”true” size=”small” group=”” align=”left”]For a few months Erik has been sick. After about two months of issues, he finally made the call and went into the doctor.
After a handful of tests he was sent to the specialist (A GI doc). He then had to go through more tests of the minor outpatient surgery variety.
Then came the waiting period. You know, the part that SUCKS.
His follow up appointment is Friday.
Two days ago we got a letter from the doc. It had the biopsy results. With several mentions of “pre-cancerous” conditions.
All of which my husband Google’d.
As a (slight) hypochondriac myself I try to not Google medical issues that pertain to me (I will Google for others). I know that if I Google for myself I stress more. It builds in my head.
And that’s what’s happening to the hubby now. One of the conditions in the letter could end up serious, and it’s sort of freaking us both out. The poor guy has been doing his best to keep calm and all of that – but depression and stress don’t mix well (although he has been doing a stellar job overall).
Tomorrow we meet with the doctor. In the hope that he will ease the worst of our fears and have a good, clear plan for where to go next.
The worst part – is it doesn’t seem like either of the ‘conditions’ in the results has anything to do with the symptoms that sent him to the doctor in the first place. The symptoms that are still plaguing him.
All we wanted is answers. In its place we got fears, more questions, and no resolution to the original problem.
Sending lots of prayers and big love your way. Please keep us posted.
@Jen L.,
Thank you Jen. I’ll update when/if we learn something!!
So sorry! I hope the follow up goes well and that you finally get answers.
@Sarah Partain,
Thank you, Sarah. I hope we do. I think I’ve reached the point after the past 7 years of craziness in this house that my faith in doctors is very low. I hope this doctor (who I, coincidentally, went to high school with) changes that.
Thinking about you guys today.
@Lisa Avrit,
Thank you, Lisa. It’s good to see you. I’ll pass this on to Erik in case he didn’t see it 🙂
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you all get good news from the doc today. The waiting is so nerve wracking.
So sorry your hubby is going through this. Waiting sucks. I will pray for you and your family. Hope you got some good news on Friday.