medical followup

I am going to see the doctor tomorrow morning at 7:00 am regarding the lump in my breast. I am sure that it is from the deployment of the air bag but everyone is right it still needs to be checked.
I haven't gone for any type of personal checkup since my son was born almost 29 years ago when I was 14. I have never really gone as an adult.
But my you all here and my friends have encouraged me to go and they have told me they will be around for me when the exam is over and my family comes home tomorrow eveeing also. so it should be OK

(((((((((((vanna))))))))))))

Better to check on these things then leave then.

You have my prayers it's no doubt from the trauma but do not freak if they do an ultrasound or something to be sure

MANY PRAYERS

thinking of you, vanna. I'm sure it will be ok but you need to get it checked.
caroline

(((((((Vanna)))))))) I am sure everything will be fine. Good for you for getting it checked out.

Hope all is well & not a serious problem.

Doctors, for the most part, are just people w/a little extra anatomy knowledge. Use them for all they're worth!!!

glad to hear that you are going to the doctor......best of luck

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Vanna)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Let us know.

Hugs,

Jan

just got home from a day of running around to doctor's.
You were right sleepswithbutterflies they want to do an ultrasound ---- they were going to do a mammogram but it was just too sore.
They said it is probably just a blood clot type lesion from the seatbelt not the air bag.
if it is not gone in 6-8 weeks they will remove it. so here goes waiting once agian. but very good news all in all.

vanna . . . did you make your appointment? are you okay?

need to make the appointment but got to get up the nerve first----will probably call tomorrow morning.

((((Vanna))))
Be well.
Caroline

Vanna,

I'm so proud of you for being brave enough to go to the Dr. I'm glad the lump seems to be manageable. Please keep us posted and again, I'm so proud of you.

Hugs,

Jan

Doctors! grrrr today I had my friend come with me because of all the conflicting info and advice I am getting from Dr's. I go to one and they say do this and take this I go to the next Dr. and they say oh no do this and that and take these. I go to my primary who says i don't want you on those meds take these.
This morning I went to the first Dr. who got upset I am not following his routine -- I told hime the other Dr's orders and he basically told me I have to listen to whom I trust and if it is not him then go to the doctor whose orders I am listening to. -- well each dr has their own specialty and won't dare cross the line.
I told him I can't sleep due to the pain and he tells me you need to see the primary i don't deal with sleep issues.
My primary tells me with the meds the neurologist has you on you really need to see him and the neuro says sorry I'll be back on Sept 1st. i feel like the dr's think i am this controlled drug seeeking addict -- no one wants to give me any pain killers because they feel i am already on enough.
yesterday or the day before there was a posting about who you would like to spend a day in your shoes or something THE DOCTORS
I am in pain, pain, pain, cannot sleep, getting depresseed, having flashbacks and nightmares constantly not just about the acident but about past childhood issues also. I cry hysterically at the drop of a pin (I do not repeat do not cry) but that seems all I do and I cannot stop it really is horrible I will be sitting here talking on the phone with a friend and all of a sudden I will start crying for what seems nothing.
tomorrow is the mammo and sonogram on the breast lump -- i cannot believe how anxious and fearful I am of this appointment --- i feel like a little kid.
Boy did I ramble sorry. talk to you all later take care and thank you
Vanna

((((((((((((((((vanna)))))))))))))

Sounds really really tough for you right now.
I wonder how much of the tearfulness is shock from the accident. When I had a (very minor) bump years ago I remember spending all of one day crying - for no particular reason. Add to taht the pain you are in and the (justified) frustration with your doctors, plus the worry about tests still to come - and I am not at all surprised that you are crying. Try to go easy on yourself, let yourself cry if you want to, be gentle with yourself and expect nothing of yourself for now.
Gentle hugs for you if it will help and if you would like them.
((((((vanna)))))
Caroline