Words of wisdom needed waiting for results

MJo · 07-08-2008, 05:46 AM

I try to calm myself down naturally -- I get accupuncture, take walks, walk around my garden. But when all else fails, I take Xanax.

basset girl · 07-08-2008, 08:48 AM

G. Ann, I am praying for you to have peace during this time. Sometimes it really helps me to try to do something fun with my daughter or friends. Even if it is just to watch a movie together or bake together. Anything to keep my mind occupied. Mary Jo, thank you so much for your post. You do not know how much it helped me to read it today!!! You are such an inspiration. Thank you.

G. Ann · 07-08-2008, 02:11 PM

Hi All,
What a great group of "sisters" to share your ways of coping with the waiting period. I did hear from radiologist this afternoon and it's kind of the "gray" area news--findings were atypical. Maybe it's on the way to become cancer or maybe it never will develop. The recommendation is for an excisional biopsy in case something was missed. Since I was strongly considering a prophylactic mastectomy as this is my third biopsy & scare in four years, I don't know if that's necessary. The radiologist was calling the surgeon and I'm sure I'll hear by the end of the week what his suggestion would be.

All of the posts were so reassuring. I didn't feel preached to, but very peace-filled in reading all of your wisdom. We can all use and turn to prayer, toes/fingers crossed, good thoughts being sent, along with leaning on family/friends, having fun, listening to good music, exercise to get the frustration out, and a glass of wine now and then. Meds are good too when needed.

Thanks again for your pearls of wisdom. I'm so impressed and grateful for this website.

PinkGirl · 07-08-2008, 02:31 PM

Hi G.Ann
If you have a 1/2 ton truck and a garage door, you can do what
I did while waiting for MRI results, but it is kind of expensive!

Everyone has given you good advice. I try to keep busy, spend
time with close friends, do things that I really enjoy doing and when
I get truly overwhelmed, I get out the Ativan. Good luck with all
of this waiting and decision making.