It just keeps gettin' better...

Saw the sawbones yesterday, and he sucked 5 more vials of blood for testing (I'm starting to feel like I've been dating a vampire), poked and prodded... and found a fairly large solid mass just below my right ribs that shouldn't be there.

CAT Scan Friday, results likely early next week.

 

We are getting to that age G.T.

I've had a couple of those, I think. Had so many damn tests since I turned 40 it's hard to remember some of them. Think I had to drink some stuff over the span of an hour and they start an IV and run the test.

One thing I have learned having all these test, if it weren't for needles the medical community would be in trouble.

Good luck and results with the CAT scan my friend.

Steve

 

whoa..
first, good to see ya
second.. sorry to hear about the "unknown" mass. Hopefully it will be benign and easy to remove.

Good luck man

 

Well, I've been told often enough that I'm full of crap. Maybe it's just a large lump of that.

 

Dang it, Gary, this is not good news.
We'll be praying for you. Keep us posted.
Eric

 

How scary! Oh dear, oh dear...I'm so sorry Gary. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you that it's just one of those things easily fixed. Get well soon.

 

Prayers going out to you GT and to the doctors.

Scary situation, but doctors today can work wonders.

Take care.

Gal

 

Nice to see you, but I wish it was under a bit better circumstances.


Well, hopefully, like you said they can just remove whatever it is cleanly. I'm still knocked for six with the latest round of treatments myself.

Take it easy, and I'll be thinking about ya, and praying for you, my old friend.

 

Prayers are with you Gary.

 

The worst is could be is insignificant when compaired to the love you'll recieve just for being afraid. You're a fighter, and whatever it turns out to be you shall overcome. You have plenty of friends right here making sure you know that. Including me. Sned me your address again, I want to send you a card. ::hug::

 

Sorry to hear your news GT....prayers are with you and the docs for a full and speedy recovery

 

You mean I've got to be afraid to be loved? I was just planning on staying pragmatic.

I'll send you my addy, but you might want to wait until we know something. It might not be worth the price of a card.

 

Well, misery loves company. Maybe we should share a house.

Feel better yourself!

 

Had a similar scare here recently, mine turned out to be nothing major, hopefully it'll be the same for you.
waitings the worst though...best of luck, and remember, almost anything can be survived these days if they find it in time.

 

Goodness.. Gary. It's good to hear from you, I've been wondering where you'd got to... but thats not good!

I'm sure you'll be fine

 

Dam dude that sucks big time to hear..best wishes from the Scouse family Gary..A good man like yourself will not be beaten you will be back fitter and stronger.

Again all the best Gary and take care..

 

Tell 'em it's your liver G.T. Tell 'em you need it.

Seriously, I hope it's nothing too serious, and you get better soon. Take care, eh?

 

my best wishes and hopes for you GT. Many hugs sent your way.

 

Hoping things work out as best they can for you Gary

 

Thanks all. Should get the photos back from Walmart Photo Center Monday or Tuesday.

Cat Scan (CT Scan as they call it now) went fine, although I'm totally wasted. Should have come home & gone to bed afterwards instead of heading in to work. Ended up knocking off an hour early anyway.

 

my aloha to you GT. hope all end well. much love and all my prayers. (dont you just hate getting older?)

 

Yes, as a matter of fact I do.

Actually, I don't mind getting older, or even the fact that I'll likely be dead before we get men on Mars, but feeling like crap sucks big time.

 

Did you have to drink that crap G.T.?

Steve

 

Yeah, but it wasn't the chalky barium-based stuff I was expecting. This was a watery peach-colored liquid. Plus, of course, the iodine-based stuff they shoot into the veins.

 

Oh yeah, they have to work those needles in there.

Steve

 

Tell me about it. Since this mess started, I've donated 9 vials of blood and had 2 IVs inserted. I feel like a pincushion.

 

That's a sign you have good health insurance.

Steve

 

I guess. I still had to write a $500.00 check yesterday. CT Scans fall into the "annual deductible" category.

 

Musta somehow missed this thread and all the posts. Just spotted it now. Best wishes, Gary. Bazza

 

Gary,
Been thinking about ya this weekend, and saying my prayers. Just lettin' ya know!
Eric