More tests

Tuesday morning was spent at the hospital being poked and prodded...I say that kind of humorously because they are so wonderful there. I have never once encountered anyone at Lourdes who has been less than exceptional in every way!

I had an 8am appointment and I was my usual 10 minutes late. I seem to have lost those 10 minutes sometime years ago - and I just haven't ever been able to catch up since!! They already know me at the Breast Care Center - don't know if that happens with everyone or just me, but as soon as I walked through the door the woman at the desk said, "Good morning Lisa". Very cool!

I filled out the paperwork for my genetic testing and went to the lab to have my blood drawn. They were able to draw my pre-op labs at the same time, so one needle stick and three vials of blood later, and I was done in the lab.

Then, off to diagnostic imaging for my MRI. The good news - I got to see my cousin Paulette (who works in that dept.) and there were donuts, muffins, and ahhhhh coffee!! I had been fasting since midnight, so it was a welcome sight. The bad news? Well...MRI with contrast means an IV. Yuk. More poking.

The nurse and technician were fabulous though - and in fact I had a really nice conversation with the nurse about my coaching practice. She suggested that women in health care could really use my message of self-care and appreciation...Hmmm...good idea! Maybe I could offer a seminar or something ;). At the end she gave me a big hug and said that talking to me hhad brightened her whole day. Wow!! That actually made my day!

The MRI went ok. They tell you the contrast could cause nausea or a funny taste in your mouth, but I was fine. Unless you've had one - you can't imagine how you're positioned on the table during the test! Just glad it's over for now - and God bless technology!

I'll have MRI results this week sometime. Genetic testing perhaps by the end of next week. Then we shall see.

I start therapy for my frozen shoulder again on Monday. It's excruciatingly painful - but there's just no easier way to do it. I need that arm back to full power, and full range of motion!

What I really need right now though is some sleep! Fatigue has been hitting me hard. I think my body is working really hard trying to heal itself - physically and emotionally. I guess I better listen this time ;).

Goodnight,
Lisa