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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 11:30:37 AM
Hi all! It has finally been decided that I do indeed need surgery to remove one of my adrenal glands, with the mass on it. While this seems like great news, I am scared of my surgeon! She informed me that because I am "so fat and overweight" she is going to have to do a more risky operation and might accidentally injure one of my other organs. She also said how long I am in the hospital will depend on "how good" I am. Unfortunately, she is the only person locally who can do the surgery. We debated going up to MD for the surgery, but are not sure of how the military will work with us. Really really stressed!!! Oh - and because she wants to do it on a Monday so she can have me out my the weekend (she doesn't want to come in), and being I'm so "fat and overweight" (I'm 5'6.5" and weight 215lbs - yes overweight, but the way she was saying it was really degrading), it may be a longer surgery, so she didn't want many other cases - my surgery is not until January 27th :/ |
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Dec 19 2013 : 11:32:07 AM
Praying for you and all that is on your plate at this time. It is good that you are going to Johns Hopkins. You will do well and be back to mothering all your little ones soon.
Farmgirl #31
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Dec 19 2013 : 11:08:28 AM
So, so, SO glad to hear your hubby is in agreement that you should see someone else, Shannon. Especially thrilled to hear you are going to Johns Hopkins. My brother had to go there for a very scary surgery on his pituitary this past year.. They not only saved his life, but turned his life around! He has never felt better and has an amazing prognosis! With the help of God, miracles happened, and after the surgery his body healed in ways that they had thought were not possible! So, you just trust in God and let Him lead you to the right surgeon. I know you will feel so much better once you see someone who really knows what they are doing and cares. I have every confidence that good things are coming your way! I just want to celebrate for you and with you because of this great news! YAY! God love and bless you! And I am praying in agreement with Sharon - she has the BEST prayers! God has everything under control - see?! Hugs and love - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| marlee |
Posted - Dec 18 2013 : 5:15:12 PM
Shannon I am also glad you going somewhere else. No one should put up with her nonsense. It sounds like to me. She thinks life revolves around her. It doesn't !
Praying for you Sister!
Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
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| Killarney |
Posted - Dec 18 2013 : 07:59:05 AM
Shannon, I am glad your going somewhere else! There is no excuse for that Dr's Behavior! Our family will continue to pray for you, Bless your heart! and for your husband and your children. Hugs!
Connie
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| nndairy |
Posted - Dec 18 2013 : 07:44:18 AM
Still praying for you. Glad to hear you're going somewhere else where you'll feel more confident with your surgeon.
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 17 2013 : 10:32:29 AM
Talked with my hubby last night - he has agreed that we need to go elsewhere. Soooooo..... called my endocrinologist and he said yes, to go to Johns Hopkins. Also called my PCM to get the referral in. My biggest concern for going up there is being able to nurse my baby (almost 6 months old) and take care of the rest of our children (ages 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2). |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 4:34:47 PM
Honestly, I think part of the issue is she feels extremely superior. She has this attitude of superiority - like I am just a stupid stay-at-home mom of 6, because I'm ignorant and have no education, etc, whereas she went to medical school, became a surgeon, etc. There are times I would love to look at her and inform her that I was an RN, and have y pre-med degree, but CHOSE to have children and stay home with them.
I meet with my primary care doctor on the 23rd and will talk with her about getting referred to Johns Hopkins. I think I'll call them in the meantime and see how soon they could get me in. |
| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 4:28:09 PM
Dear Shannon,
January 27th is quite a while away. Use that time, starting today or tomorrow morning, to try to find a doctor who you can feel comfortable with. This woman may be an excellent surgeon, but her bed-side manner is atrocious! Even if she feels there is more risk because of weight it was not kind and caring for her to speak to you in that way.
Monday is as good as any other day, and probably better than later in the week if a surgeon has long days and is more tired later in the week, but she didn't need to again find it an opportunity to alarm you. I'd like to know I would be out before a weekend because there may be fewer staff available, that is reasonable. But "because she wants the weekend off" is not something that was encouraging.
I will be praying for you, your successful surgery and your peace of mind.
Please keep us informed.
Hugs,
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 2:05:03 PM
Shannon,
I am so sorry for this person's attitude and disrespect as well as everything that you and your family have been going through.
Heavenly Father,
I lift up Shannon to You and pray Father that You would remove any anxiety and stress over this situation. I ask that You would calm her heart and grant her peace. Father I also ask that if it is Your will that You would heal her completely. I also ask that You would grant her strength and her family also. I pray this in Jesus' name...Amen.
Shannon,
A couple of verse for you: Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:6-8.
Hang in there sweetie!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| nndairy |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 12:45:24 PM
Shannon,
That's awful!!! Surgery is scary enough without worrying about the surgeon too!! I pray that you are able to find a surgeon that makes you comfortable and will take good care of you.
As a side note to bring you a smile - I'm wearing my cow apron right now :) Cookies are in the oven!
Hugs to you and your family!
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
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| Killarney |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 12:30:49 PM
Shannon, Bless your heart! Your in my heart and Prayers! HUGS!!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 11:41:13 AM
Oh my goodness, Shannon! Is there any way you can contact your health insurance provider to discuss this situation and see if there is any other alternative with respect to doctors? I am so sorry you are going through this, and really want you to feel comfortable with and confident in your surgeon. How rude and ignorant to speak to you in that manner and to frighten you like that unnecessarily. Some doctors have the worst bedside manner, but in times like this it seems critical to me that you can trust the person caring for you. I would've wanted to kick her in her teeth! Maryland really might be the better option, if they will work with you. She sounds like a doozie... You deserve better. I'll pray for you, don't worry! Love and hugs, Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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