There is no curing a sick man who believes himself to be in health. ~Henri Amiel
Today I’m having a biopsy done of the tumors in my abdomen and the tumors in my liver. Now we get down to the nitty gritty of what’s going on. I’m thrilled and excited, aren’t you?
Actually I wish we didn’t have to do it at all. Whenever you take a needle and poke a tumor with it there’s a risk that you are going to release some cells…which could make this nasty disease spread to other organs. That’s the easiest way I can break it down without getting all medical and scientific.
I don’t like to get all medical and scientific…
Why do I call it a bionic biopsy? Lack of sleep for one. I’m so sleep deprived it’s silly. I’m afraid I’ll miss something. I’m also afraid that if I go to sleep I won’t wake up. Now isn’t that silly?
The biopsy is also dubbed “bionic” because it’s being performed by the doctor with mad skills, poor bedside manner…the one who said 10 times, “this is complicated, very, very complicated.” Looking back I wish I would have given him a snarky retort. I guess I was in shock so I’ll do better next time.
The bionic biopsy is an outpatient procedure that will be performed at 9:30 am EST…send good vibes my way.
With any luck I’ll be home by noon and napping…
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Jen 04.07.08 at 12:04 am
I will be thinking of you.
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Divalicious 04.07.08 at 12:11 am
You’re always in my thoughts. I will send healthy/good/positive vibes your way.
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Colleen 04.07.08 at 12:15 am
Bedside manners? You don’t need no stinkin’ bedside manners! What you need are the mad skills!
Much love, positive energy and prayers sent to you and your doc.
Krystle 04.07.08 at 12:44 am
Sending infinite thoughts your way…
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Angie 04.07.08 at 12:46 am
You’ll be getting tons of love, good vibes, prayers and positive thoughts from all over the world.
The best wishes from my little corner.
I have a feeling you’ll beat this again, don’t ask me why.
Hugs!
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SJ 04.07.08 at 12:58 am
Like Angie, I feel very strongly that this is going to work out fine. I will be saying mantras for you starting at 6:30 a.m. PDT.
Hugs,
SJ
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Mary 04.07.08 at 1:02 am
Lisa, You have my prayers.
Rona Michelson 04.07.08 at 1:16 am
Healing thoughts coming your way from here in Israel.
Penelope 04.07.08 at 3:05 am
Sending positive vibes, happy thoughts, good Karma, anything thing else I find lying around from this side of The Pond.
Best best wishes today Lisa!
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Miss Britt 04.07.08 at 6:33 am
Good thoughts and good vibes.
Here’s hoping you don’t fart on the table. *muah!*
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Beth_C 04.07.08 at 6:46 am
Praying for you right now.
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Especially Heather 04.07.08 at 7:15 am
I would take mad skills over bedside manners any day! My surgeon had amazing skills, yet couldnt converse worth a flip
I will be praying for you today (I do everyday), that the cancer would be gone, but if not, that it would not spread and that the doctor with mad skills would be having a tip top kinda day!
Im here if you need me,
-H
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Nat 04.07.08 at 7:34 am
Good luck. Positive vibes coming your way.
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Kyra (savy) 04.07.08 at 7:40 am
Sending uber-good-vibes!
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Mishka 04.07.08 at 8:37 am
Sending you all the good vibes I can find your way…Good luck in the morning and I hope you get some good news.
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geek 04.07.08 at 8:51 am
You got all them good vibe here.
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Melanie 04.07.08 at 10:11 am
Praying those nasty cells don’t go a wandering and that you get the answers you need.
Get some sleep after, sounds like you need it too!
Tug 04.07.08 at 11:01 am
All good vibes, thoughts & prayers coming at you…always.
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Kizz 04.07.08 at 11:23 am
It’s not silly. It sucks donkey balls but it’s not silly at all.
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ocb 04.07.08 at 11:36 am
I hope it went as well as something like this can go. *hugs*
The Other Lisa 04.07.08 at 11:42 am
You’re in my thoughts and prayers, hon.
*hugs*
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Just Me 04.07.08 at 12:15 pm
http://www.fart-joke.com/
Hope it all went well today!
Judy 04.07.08 at 12:45 pm
Hope all went well and that by now you are home and napping. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
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J. 04.07.08 at 1:18 pm
Good luck sweetie.
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gypsy 04.07.08 at 1:29 pm
You are in my thoughts.
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Laura 04.07.08 at 7:48 pm
Hugs to you and you are in my thoughts!
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Lisa 04.08.08 at 1:01 am
You are all awesome! Thanks so much for sending your good vibes my way. Hopefully they will give good results. I know they made me less nervous during the procedure!
**Hugs**
Sarcastica 04.08.08 at 10:44 pm
I’d rather have a doctor with mad skills and poor bedside manor then a doctor with no skills and a wonderful bedside manor
That’s why House rocks. I hope it goes well!
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