Well, I went to Pittsburgh last Thursday for a consult with a world known lung surgeon. The results were..kinda shocking. They believe my staging is incorrect. They also mentioned that I was on the right chemo, after we told them my story. They were very adamant about getting in there as soon as possible to find out exactly what is going on in there. This is why we are pretty sure Dr Mo wanted us to see this guy.
I am going to see Dr Mo later this week, so I will let you know what he says about the report back from Pittsburgh. Anyhow, I wanted you all to know what all may be going on when I head to Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. (I will try to get the address and phone number of the hospital in my next blog.)
Another bronchoscopy is being done. This is the initial procedure in which my lung cancer was originally found. They also will be making an incision in my lower neck to look in my wind pipe to see what all is going on there. They also will be going in some incisions on my right side to do some looking around. They will be doing plenty of biopsies and exploration along the way. They have also mentioned deflating my right lung and playing with it like Play-Doh. Oh, hold on they didn't say that...that's just how I pictured it. It should be interesting to see what comes of all this. I'm so glad to have proactive measures are being done. I'm especially interested to know what my rotten potato is doing in there.
The Dr said I would be in the Hospital 3 days. (Which kinda surprised me.) Looking kinda forward to a new bad @ss scar. We were very shocked when they said what all they would be doing. I was very glad they were doing it all in one swoop. Also glad that they wanted to explore my insides before making a decision of whether to remove the rotten potato.
This is the excitement in my life! Crazy huh? Well, I trust God will be watching over me through all this. After all I'm young (that's what everyone tells me :) THAT is so peaceful, powerful and there are times when the very thought brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.
So, have you just ever asked God, " What is going on in my life blows my mind. I feel like its totally out of control and have no idea what I can do next." Well I do, A LOT. When I find myself calling out I take a VERY deep cleansing breath. Then, I usually find myself praying," I trust you Jesus. I give this over to you. I know you want this burden far more than I do. Lord, please wash your cleansing peace over me. As only you can. My life is in your control. For in comfort brought by you I do not have to worry. I only have to breath. "
If you haven't tried, you should. It tends to be pretty amazing.
If you haven't tried, you should. It tends to be pretty amazing.
Much Love!
K*
There is a saying, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." You understand that sentiment far better than most as a result of all this. In reading your blogs, especially this time when you mentioned playdough... it makes me think of the Magic School Bus Into the Human Body, even through these trials your sense of wonder, curiosity, and creativity is intact.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine when you're well, the stories your puppets will be able to tell to encourage others who experience similar unexpected bends in the road.
Love you Kristi!
THIS is the Peace that surpasses all understanding. THIS is the blessing of knowing the Lord. I love you my friend. Love, your Woobie
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