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Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:01 pm
by Koreysue
Hi all,
I’m struggling a bit. My cea test is Monday 3/18 and so I’m struggling with the typical anxiety over that. In the meantime, I called the dr. report my right rib area pain that I have had off and on, for 2 weeks, and he has ordered an ultrasound for tomorrow. So here I sit trying to process this, hoping for gallstones- really, really, hoping. Just needed to vent this fear somewhere. Don’t really like to share my true level of anxiety with my family, because I try to stay positive for their benefit- and I know that worrying doesn’t change the outcome, but I find it impossible not to.
Was really hoping to make it past the 2 year mark with out a recurrence. So scared.

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:25 pm
by stu
Hi ,

Hoping it’s something totally benign and there is every reason to think that at the moment . I know no two cases are the same but my mum had a significant spread to her liver without a single symptom . One tumour alone was the size of a small orange . She has had over ten Mets and not one caused any pain . However she has had random rib pain but her scans have never shown anything concerning .
Holding out for a good scan .
Stu

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:08 pm
by Koreysue
Thank you Stu.
It’s so nice to be able to talk to people who really understand the stress of this. Definitely hoping for some silly benign cause that I’ll laugh about later. Haha
It’s great also to hear that even though you mom had mets, she continues to do well. Thank you for your input.
Korey

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:09 pm
by Trying
I wilp be sending positive thoughts your way.

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:32 pm
by Koreysue
Trying wrote:I wilp be sending positive thoughts your way.

(Learning how to do the quote thing on here)

Thank you, Trying. I appreciate it.

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:55 pm
by Punky44
Hoping it’s nothing and you can relax!

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:13 am
by Koreysue
Punky44 wrote:Hoping it’s nothing and you can relax!


Yes me too! Thanks Punky44

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:26 am
by Patty17
Hi KS —

Fingers-crossed everything is fine and you get results quickly!

I’ve had gall bladder issues (and subsequent removal) and what you’re describing sounds very familiar (right side under rib, pain can range from achy to stabbing, comes and goes). First step to explore those issues is a liver/gall bladder ultrasound.

Good luck today!

P

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:28 pm
by Koreysue
Patty17 wrote:Hi KS —

Fingers-crossed everything is fine and you get results quickly!

I’ve had gall bladder issues (and subsequent removal) and what you’re describing sounds very familiar (right side under rib, pain can range from achy to stabbing, comes and goes). First step to explore those issues is a liver/gall bladder ultrasound.

Good luck today!

P

Thank you Patty.
Never thought I’d be hoping for a bad gallbladder, but I am today!

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:28 pm
by CRguy
Koreysue wrote:Just needed to vent this .....

Never thought I’d be hoping for a bad gallbladder, but I am today!

Hey homie ....
Rants and/or Vents 'R us
BRING 'EM
that IS why we are all here !

AND ...you have no idea over the years, ALL the weird things we HAVE wished for ...
instead of a recurrence or a new "whack-a-mole" met game to play. :twisted:

Here's hoping for the gallbladder thing, right along with you :shock:

Cheers and best wishes
CRguy

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:36 pm
by Koreysue
CRguy wrote:
Koreysue wrote:Just needed to vent this .....

Never thought I’d be hoping for a bad gallbladder, but I am today!

Hey homie ....
Rants and/or Vents 'R us
BRING 'EM
that IS why we are all here !

AND ...you have no idea over the years, ALL the weird things we HAVE wished for ...
instead of a recurrence or a new "whack-a-mole" met game to play. :twisted:

Here's hoping for the gallbladder thing, right along with you :shock:

Cheers and best wishes
CRguy

Thanks so much CRguy, it means a lot to not feel alone in this. Won’t have results til Monday but and prepared to face whatever it may be.
Smiles,
Koreysue

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:11 am
by CRguy
Hey we can be scan buddies !!!!

You get your results on Monday and I am going for an echocardiogram Monday !!!! :shock:
SO ...
We'll compare notes when the dust settles :mrgreen:

Cheers
CRguy

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:41 pm
by mpbser
Good luck to CRguy and Koreysue on Monday. Sending good vibes and PRAYERS (hope that's ok) your way. Keeps us posted!

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 4:44 pm
by CRguy
Will do
Thanx

CR

Re: Dr. wants an ultrasound (liver/gallbladder) SCARED

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:54 pm
by Koreysue
CRguy wrote:Hey we can be scan buddies !!!!

You get your results on Monday and I am going for an echocardiogram Monday !!!! :shock:
SO ...
We'll compare notes when the dust settles :mrgreen:

Cheers
CRguy


Such fun! Twins, haha