It seems my health adventures are not over. Yesterday, I had my follow-up with the internist. While there we discussed the UTI the urinalysis had picked up while I was in the hospital. That one had showed high levels of leucocytes and blood. I was given IV antibiotics.
Yesterday, the dr. did a new urinalysis, similar results. So now I'm on a new course of antibiotics. Who cares, what's another pill?? What does bother me is that today he's ordered an u/s of the kidney and pelvis, then on Monday I'm having a CT scan of the kidneys and abdomen. Isn't this grand??
I asked him exactly what he's looking for. He says "with my history...." yada, yada, yada. Seems he's thinking about masses some place. He says he can't disregard "blood in the urine." I'm happy he's being so thorough, but I'm so tired of being poked, tired of lying quietly while a machine whirs up and down my body, tired of people I don't know touching my body. Yesterday, late in the afternoon the dr's office called with the schedule for the tests and I could just feel myself withdrawing and my protective emotional walls go up.
All of this going on and I haven't even seen the cardiologist yet, that's on Tuesday of next week. I'm feeling real angry about things lately and that's not like me at all. I always feel anger is destructive, well, for me at least. Wish I could say, okay, another bump in the road, but this time I can't. AH, BC the gift that keeps on giving..... Luci
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer. Albert Camus
Oh Luci I had no idea all this was going on. And I really feel badly about that. You always seem so chipper and happy and smiling that when I think of you I see your smile. I hope and pray there is nothing in there to find. Maybe a UTI could be caused by some outside elements? Let us know when you are going for the tests. We will be there with you at the cardiologists on Tuesday. And will be keeping you in prayers meanwhile. I sure can't blame you for being angry at all you are having to deal with right now, but anger does not help much, positive thinking will, so please think positive. Many hugs and much love, MK
Oh Luci! Here's a big {{{{{HUG}}}}coming to you from back east! You certainly don't need a lecture, but be thankful your doc is being soooo thorough.... you know how much better off you will be just incase he finds something early. Hope everything checks out just fine! Love ya! Frayda
Oh, Luci, I am sorry that your adventures have not ended. You deserve a rest! Surely it is a pork chop bone that has caused the UTI issues, nothing more!
We'll get the PCE for you on Monday. I am ready for a trip to Vegas, pink boa and all!
Hugs to you, dear Luci...
Lori
We'll get the PCE for you on Monday. I am ready for a trip to Vegas, pink boa and all!
Hugs to you, dear Luci...
Lori
Luci, I am sorry about all the additional problems. But, aren't you glad you have a doctor who is being that thorough and diligent about your health? I know you get tired of all the tests, of being poked and proded, but if it helps them find out what is wrong, my dear, it will be worth the discomfort and inconvenience. Hang in there. I know you are one tough lady and you can do this. Hugs and love, Lauri
"Go confidently into the direction of your dreams. Live the life you always imagined" Thoreau
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Hi Luci
I am so glad that you posted....everyone on this board understands and no need to smile when you feel like screaming ...you just feel free to come here and scream and vent all you want or call me and vent...that is what I do to you..!! Also, you have every right to feel angry. Cancer sucks and it seems we just cant get away from it....and yes it is the gift that just keeps giving...grrrrr 
I will be with you today for that ultrasound and Monday for the CT scan.
I love you Luci,
Cathi
Sometimes it is a slender thread, Sometimes a strong,
stout rope; She clings to one end, I the other;
She calls it friendship; I call it hope....
Dear Luci,
I will also be with you on Monday. Hope these rains are being kind to you. You don't need flooding on top of everything else!!!! You have every right to be angry and tired. So, let it out, girlfriend. Who understands better than us????
L&H,
Rita
I will also be with you on Monday. Hope these rains are being kind to you. You don't need flooding on top of everything else!!!! You have every right to be angry and tired. So, let it out, girlfriend. Who understands better than us????
L&H,
Rita
{{Luci}} I am so sorry to hear about your latest adventures. I will be there with feathers on! Sending gentle hugs and lots of prayers your way.
Love you
Sara
Love you
Sara
Sara Dearing
Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present!
Luci,
Just sending a hug to you. I know this sucks...I hope they find what's wrong and that's it's nothing major.
Julie
Just sending a hug to you. I know this sucks...I hope they find what's wrong and that's it's nothing major.
Julie
Do not go gentle into that goodnight,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
~Dylan Thomas
Oh Luci, I was hoping you were up and running again. I am so sorry to hear you are having to deal with more problems and tests. Please feel my (((((((((HUGS))))))))) and know you are in my prayers. L&H, Gail
It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up, we will then begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had. Elisabeth Kubler Ross
I am so sorry, Luci, that you are having to go through this. There isn't a day that goes by anymore that I'm not cursing this dámned disease. We'll be there for the tests and for the cardiologist appointment. You are in my prayers and on my mind. You would think a doctor could tell the difference between a mass and your pork chop bone.
Be well, my friend.
Love You, Jo-Ann
A good friend will bail you out of jail...
but a true friend will be sitting
next to you saying,
"Dâmn... that was fun!".
Dear Luci, I'm so sorry you are having to go through all of this. I am impressed with the thoroughness of your doctors and I'll be with you Monday for the tests and Tuesday with cardiologist. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers too. Love and Hugs, Libby
Friends are God's way of taking really good care of us.
Hey, sweet Luci. It's so good to see you posting. I'm hoping all of these hugs from your friends are giving you warm, fuzzies.
We're with you, dear friend, as you go through these tests and wait for the results. Can't you just hear JoAnnie shouting, "Pork Chop Bone!"?
I love you, hon, and am so thankful your dr is being so thorough. Bear with him, and we'll pray that good results will be on the way soon.
Becky
We're with you, dear friend, as you go through these tests and wait for the results. Can't you just hear JoAnnie shouting, "Pork Chop Bone!"?
I love you, hon, and am so thankful your dr is being so thorough. Bear with him, and we'll pray that good results will be on the way soon.
Becky