Well it is still there and still growing. Today I visited the Ear Nose and Throat specialist (ENT) that will navigate through the nose and sinuses, probably only 4-5 inches.
Dr. Child seems to know what he is doing. He is very smart he graduated Magna cum Laude from theU of U. And he has done this a number of times before.
He did a CT scan and got a good look at the sinus work I had done a few years ago. He thinks the nasal approach will be just fine. He also said it appears that the tumor has broken through the sella, a boney covering that fronts the pituitary gland. They have to break through it anyway to get to the tumor. It's just an indicator of the size. They won't have any trouble finding the thing now.
So, it is all go for the 15th. at the new hospital in SLC. Pat calls it the "behemoth." It is scheduled for 7:30 am, although I have to be there at 5:30--that is early! That means I have to leave home about 4 a.m. UGH!
Although the after care is sounding a little more difficult than I originally imagined. I plan on putting the time in the hospital to good use, recovering. no projects, no journal articles. I will most likely not return to Logan until Monday (sorry guys, I will not be able to help with the Ward outside spring clean-up) after I see the ENT and get the sinus packing removed. Just the thoughts of that gives me the shivers. Face it, this is not a tonsillectomy. and I am not 8 years old.
But the future "looks" bright and clear!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Thank goodness for Ears, Nose and Throat specialists. I'm praying for the doctors to have the steady hands and knowledge to make everything go smoothly. There is so much they can do that wouldn't have been possible 10 years ago. Our prayers are with you Renee.
Yay! Less than a week to go. I'm glad that Dr. Child is on board--it will be good to have him there. I think you will be in excellent hands. I love you!
I'm so glad they can go through the nose! That's a relief. I'll be praying for you. :)
Will keep you in my prayer, Aunt Renee. Love you!
Post a Comment