Normal scan and gallstones - Lymphomas Message Board

singer78 · 12-10-2007, 03:43 PM

My goodness...
My new thread title, sounds like a "rock band"---
"Norman Scan & the Gallstones!"
(Little joke

)

I thought I'd post about my "latest" I guess, good news.

I called my chemo nurse's about the gallstone they'd found on my last scan, to see if I should alert my GP. She did a little research, and called back & said it was "there" last April. I had more pertinent issues at that time, so it wasn't even addressed. So, unless it is causing me any problems, she advised me to just "lay low." Whew... Oh, the other good news is, it's the same size as it was in April. Another whew! I just pray the little bugger doesn't act up! From what I understand, a gallstone attack is no fun whatsoever.

I then inquired about iron. I'm worried that I'll get "addicted" to Senokot (mild over-the-counter laxative,) since I have to take a Feosol iron supplement every day & without Senokot, I don't think I'd ever move my bowels (TMI, sorry) She said my count was 30, and my Onc would like to see it around 50....so, that means another month or more on iron. Anyone out there take iron supplements? I'm trying to add as much fiber as I can & drink lots of water.

I was also wondering if Kayla has come home from the hospital & how she's doing. Please let us know, if you read this & feel like some "company." Hopefully, you're, once again, on the mend & getting better.

Happy Monday, all.
S.

singer78 · 12-11-2007, 09:56 PM

OK, it's me again....the "worry wart."

I was gone all day--came home to a message on my machine from my dermatologist's receptionist. I had, what I thought was a keratosis, removed from my shoulder a week ago. I wouldn't be upset, but I played the message over & over. She said, "You 'need' to call the nurse." Oh great.
My husband said it's routine and that they can't leave info on answering machines, even if it's positive....and even if it is a skin cancer, it's caught early.
It's not really been bothering me...just a bit. It's about the size of a pencil eraser...maybe a little smaller.
I'm calling first thing in the morning, but I had to double-up on my anti-anxiety med's.
You who know me, know I'm the obsessor from way-back.
I just pray it's nothing.
I'm only a little over a week, into my "good news" about my scan.
I swear, it's always something!

Hopefully, I'm once again making a 'mountain out of a molehill."
I hope so.
Hope all is well.....
Hi to my Bud's.

marnb77 · 12-12-2007, 02:48 AM

hi singer,
Your husband is right. They can't leave results on an answering machine unless you've given them the consent to do so. I wouldn't worry. I know how it is though, hard to not obsess.. just call the nurse first thing in the am. Did they biopsy it? I just had a biopsy a few weeks back so I do know how you feel. Let us know what she says, as soon as you talk to her. Don't worry..

LINDA505 · 12-12-2007, 07:52 AM

Singer,'please let us know when you do. Like everyone says they will not leave results on the phone machine. Please let us know..

Love
linda

p.s. I was thinking about the message and knowing what you have been through they should have made a point to call you even if it was in the evening. I would do that all the time so someone did not have to spend the night worrying. The receptionist should not be calling anyway even if it is to get you on the phone. You are like me and listen for inflections in the voice to pick up things so I know you must have spent the night upset. I am upset and its not me.
Sorry for babbling.

LINDA505 · 12-12-2007, 01:24 PM

Dear Singer,
I keep checking the boards to see if you posted. I am worried. Please post when you can.

linda