Mohs surgery is done in stages, with the doctor trimming around the edge of the tumor and then examining the excised bit under a microscope to see if the edges are clear. (As it was explained to me, it's like slicing out a Reese's cup, flipping it over and squooshing it flat on a microscope slide to see if any chocolate is extruding through the cup; if there is, you go back and excise a larger scoop and repeat the process.)
We've just done the first scoop, a divot approximately the size of a nickel out of the side of my nose. I am now sitting in the waiting room, awaiting news of if they need to slice more.
I am less than happy right now.
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Thinking good thoughts and putting in good words with the Man Upstairs for you, Tam...
Praying for you.
Hang in there. We're thinking of you.
Thanks for the update . We been thinking about ya today out here in the wastelands .
Tell the doc to make sure he replaces his divots. It's the rules, you know.
This ought to make you smile.
You'll be fine, Tam!
Be strong and don't hit him.
Gerry
Fried up a batch of nice sausages for Offler in your name. Even sprang for the good mustard.
Try not to hurt doc too much. They bill extra for that.
BGM
Hi Tam, best wishes. I've had 2 of these surgeries and you wouldn't be able to see any scar if I didn't very precisly point it out. Dermatologist sewed them to fit my regular wrinkle lines.
Praying for you, and wishing you the very best. I suggest retail therapy of the book persuasion when the procedure is finally finished. :)
Hang in there! We're prayin' for ya'.
Gene WA5AC
Aggie, Class of '70
Thinking good thoughts and sending them your way.
What libertyman said.
By more people than you can imagine.
Hang in there Tam, once this is over you can go somewhere nice to have lunch. Besides, anyone who view's Erin's little ponies manning a fixed MG should still be horse laughing...
My thoughts and prayers Tam.
I'm imagining the dialogue...
Doctor: Have you analyzed the test results for patient Tam?
Technician: Yes...and her snark levels are unbelievably high! Take a look for yourself.
Doctor (peering into microscope): My God!
I've been sending all good thoughts and positive energy your direction, Tam.
Good luck, Tam. Thinking about you.
Not dead. Not blind. Not in a wheelchair. Not drooling. All good news.
Keeping you in my prayers, Tam.
better to get it all done at one time versus having to go back 3 wks later because they didn't take "enough"... we're with you in thought and spirit... hang tough
You have options: http://proudhillbilly-hillbilly.blogspot.com/2013/03/for-tam.html
staghounds nailed it Tam. Sometimes it's hard to not think the world is crashing down on you. I've been on the wheel chair side of things... I was happy though because I wasn't dead and still breathing. Not to say that bastard in the black robes didn't try his damnedest.
You'll rock it like a boss, how do I know? Because your THE Tam, whose snark and awesomeness is unparalleled anywhere else.
Thinking good thoughts.
You know I had this done on my forehead. Half dollar sized!
And everything has healed and is hardly noticeable!
Don't fret.
Contact me if you want to talk.
gfa
Hang in there!
Standing in line at the weep locker, holding my prayer towel, waiting my turn to send good thoughts your way. I think we-all are convinced you'll kick this thing's weedy little ass just because you're you and you're teh awesome.
M
Sending the best prayers, wishes and thoughts your way.
Keeping fingers and toes crossed and hopes and concerns going....
JoeWarrant
Kneemails inbound, lady!
Best wishes and prayers.
Tam! You managed to upset my notions about Janis Joplin's music and my love ofReese's Cups -- all in a couple of sentences. Wow.
Despite that, here's hoping you're feeling better -- without the help of the Lidocaine.
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