Update and some good news

Oct 09, 2012

I saw Dr. Petruzziello today. He did another ultrasound on my thyroid and did a needle biopsy. It hurt a little, but not much. He said that the results should be back in a week, so I go back to see him on the 16th. He did inform me that the swelling has pushed my trachea to the side so surgery is likely, regardless of whether or not it's cancer.

I left his office and had have some labs done for my appointment with my regular doctor. While getting the blood work drawn, I realized that my biopsy results were scheduled at the same time as my appointment with Dr. Vigg.

After getting my lab work done, I walked to Dr. Vigg's office to reschedule. His receptionist asked, "Didn't you tell them you already had an appointment?" I said, "No because biopsy results to tell me whether or not I have cancer kind of trump a regular doctor visit." She then said she would have to reschedule the lab work, but I said, "I just got it done." She asked, "You know that was supposed to be a fasting visit, right?" I said, "Yes, and I haven't had anything to eat yet today," (by this time it was after 3PM), "And if you don't mind, my hands are shaky and my stomach is growling so I'd like to go eat."

She apologized and sent me on my way with a new appointment. My mom and I grabbed a quick bite to eat before we went to the store. As soon as we walked in the store, the psychiatrist from Greenville called. He hit me with some great news:

I don't have to go back to see Kris, nor do I have to meet with him again! I've finally finished with EVERYTHING that's required before my case is presented to my insurance for the bariatric surgery!!

Some pics:

The band-aid is where the needle biopsy was taken. You can see part of the swelling.

You can see most of the swelling here:

I've done an outline of the entire swollen area so you can really see:

A bruise from my blood work. This isn't from the needle, but from pulling the tape off!

Me, overly happy for no apparent reason:

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