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Post by coalsmoke on Jun 19, 2023 9:53:00 GMT -5
Neurosurgeon appt set for mid July, so the ball is rolling Excellent! |
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Post by Silver on Jun 19, 2023 10:05:02 GMT -5
Wishing you all the best, Pete!
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Post by darktater on Jun 19, 2023 22:32:51 GMT -5
just tried laying down in bed, big no-go there
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Post by urbino on Jun 19, 2023 22:44:18 GMT -5
just tried laying down in bed, big no-go there Then you had to get back out of it, which was no bargain, I'm sure. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 19, 2023 22:49:48 GMT -5
just tried laying down in bed, big no-go there Then you had to get back out of it, which was no bargain, I'm sure. I have had more fun, that is for sure ;-)
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 20, 2023 3:19:32 GMT -5
Neurosurgeon appt set for mid July, so the ball is rolling That's great. Over here you'd have to wait 5 years. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 20, 2023 3:25:56 GMT -5
Neurosurgeon appt set for mid July, so the ball is rolling That's great. Over here you'd have to wait 5 years. Glad I didn't have to wait that long, though I have heard those kind of numbers.
Also I have an appt with my PCP today to review imaging results and set up referral for additional imaging.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 20, 2023 10:54:37 GMT -5
Neurosurgeon appt set for mid July, so the ball is rolling That's great. Over here you'd have to wait 5 years. One political party keeps trying to force this on us. I am much happier without it. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 20, 2023 20:40:07 GMT -5
Amen.
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Post by darktater on Jun 20, 2023 20:42:54 GMT -5
Oncologist appointment for tomorrow, we'll see what happens.
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Post by Gypo on Jun 20, 2023 22:07:44 GMT -5
Oncologist appointment for tomorrow, we'll see what happens. Good luck. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 20, 2023 22:37:03 GMT -5
That's great. Over here you'd have to wait 5 years. One political party keeps trying to force this on us. I am much happier without it. If you let a bunch of old folk (non wage earning) whither on the vine, it frees up more money for new “citizens” that recently arrived. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 21, 2023 0:40:03 GMT -5
Oncologist appointment for tomorrow, we'll see what happens. Good luck. thanks buddy |
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Post by coalsmoke on Jun 21, 2023 5:51:05 GMT -5
Oncologist appointment for tomorrow, we'll see what happens. Best wishes for a successful outcome! |
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Post by darktater on Jun 21, 2023 5:52:32 GMT -5
Oncologist appointment for tomorrow, we'll see what happens. Best wishes for a successful outcome! thanks, at this point just want to find out exactly what I'm dealing with. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 21, 2023 14:48:07 GMT -5
met with oncologist today. I'm supposed to see him again Monday, with PET Scan, Brain MRI and biopsy in between. Certainly picking up speed.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 21, 2023 14:54:11 GMT -5
met with oncologist today. I'm supposed to see him again Monday, with PET Scan, Brain MRI and biopsy in between. Certainly picking up speed. Good luck. I had a brain MRI recently. Didn't find a thing, as expected. |
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Post by Silver on Jun 21, 2023 15:41:26 GMT -5
met with oncologist today. I'm supposed to see him again Monday, with PET Scan, Brain MRI and biopsy in between. Certainly picking up speed. Best wishes to you, Pete. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 21, 2023 16:13:59 GMT -5
thanks guys, MRI scheduled for early tomorrow afternoon
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Post by urbino on Jun 21, 2023 20:05:29 GMT -5
Glad they're making things happen, Pete. Sometimes that can be a little alarming at first, but sooner beats later.
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Post by darktater on Jun 22, 2023 11:43:12 GMT -5
Glad they're making things happen, Pete. Sometimes that can be a little alarming at first, but sooner beats later. Oh yeah, I’ll take moving things along. Waiting for MRI now, should be a hoot |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 22, 2023 14:39:55 GMT -5
I wont call, cause you'll likely be wore out, but we're always here if you want to talk. I'm glad you shared this on open forum; here is strength in collective good will, and great power in collective prayer...this forum is a vault of good karma, all at your fingertips.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jun 22, 2023 14:41:49 GMT -5
I wont call, cause you'll likely be wore out, but we're always here if you want to talk. I'm glad you shared this on open forum; here is strength in collective good will, and great power in collective prayer...this forum is a vault of good karma, all at your fingertips. Well said, Herb. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 22, 2023 15:03:05 GMT -5
thanks GoldbrickNothing on the brain scan, pun intended. PET Scan scheduled for next Thursday, Neurosurgeon July 5th now to see about gluing the vertebra back together. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 22, 2023 15:15:09 GMT -5
I coulda saved you some money on that brain scan, but too late now...I will, however, take a look at the old hardware in my garage, and see if I can find something to fix that back of yours...
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Post by trailboss on Jun 22, 2023 21:26:18 GMT -5
My first MRI for my left shoulder (Industrial injury) was in a tube that had me feeling like a tinned sardine, shoulders barely touched the sidewalls if I did my part, my nose almost touched the top of the tube....this claustrophobic cat was cagey to say the least...that sucked!
Second MRI for the other shoulder (industrial injury) I was asked about being claustrophobic...they sent me to where the Arizona Cardinals football players went, more of an "open unit"...ask questions, explore options...it makes quite a difference.
Kinda late advice for Pete, might help others.
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Post by taiguy66 on Jun 22, 2023 22:19:18 GMT -5
Doubling down on well wishes bro. Keeping you in my thoughts.
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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 22, 2023 22:45:21 GMT -5
My first MRI for my left shoulder (Industrial injury) was in a tube that had me feeling like a tinned sardine, shoulders barely touched the sidewalls if I did my part, my nose almost touched the top of the tube....this claustrophobic cat was cagey to say the least...that sucked! Second MRI for the other shoulder (industrial injury) I was asked about being claustrophobic...they sent me to where the Arizona Cardinals football players went, more of an "open unit"...ask questions, explore options...it makes quite a difference. Kinda late advice for Pete, might help others. Before my last MRI, they asked me if I wanted an open MRI...I figured it was for fat guys, so I sed yes. when I got to the hospital, they took me by the arm and gently put me down on a table, put on soft music, and told me to concentrate on the sky colored ceiling  I thought they were nutty. The machine started at my feet and when it got to my gut, it stopped dead..." you'll have to make a future appointment at our office with a WIDE table unit". I had waited six months for this appointment..."I thought wide MRI was a fat guy thing...can't you just ram me in, like a musket ball in a black powder rifle?" I asked...I walked out and never went back, but my pain was far below Pete's level! Open MRI units are for folks that have an issue with tight spaces, not big boys like me. |
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Post by darktater on Jun 23, 2023 11:55:35 GMT -5
MRI (regular) wasn't bad, but I've had a bunch of MRI's over the years. Getting up off the table was no bueno with the fractured vertebra.
Lymph node biopsy on Monday, PET Scan Thursday. Moving right along
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Post by darktater on Jun 24, 2023 6:15:04 GMT -5
ok, second night in a row I actually slept well. Still on the couch (can't lie down flat) but 2 nights of 8 hours+ is a welcome change.
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I thought they were nutty. The machine started at my feet and when it got to my gut, it stopped dead..." you'll have to make a future appointment at our office with a WIDE table unit". I had waited six months for this appointment..."I thought wide MRI was a fat guy thing...can't you just ram me in, like a musket ball in a black powder rifle?" I asked...I walked out and never went back, but my pain was far below Pete's level!