tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post8686647753874287679..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: When Good News is Bad NewsDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88679451881324240582008-05-09T16:03:00.000-04:002008-05-09T16:03:00.000-04:00Dear Dawn, I've been without internet service for...Dear Dawn, I've been without internet service for a few weeks and so just caught this post while catching up with my blogs. I just wanted to send you a hug and to offer what little comfort I could. I'm sure this scare will likely amount to little more than inconvenience. I'm sure if your doctor thought it was serious, s/he'd have had you in the operating room the next day. They don't waste Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1989186794179397712008-05-03T18:48:00.000-04:002008-05-03T18:48:00.000-04:00You've been blogging about "female" doctor visits....You've been blogging about "female" doctor visits. Here's one for you: Enjoy!<BR/><BR/>POWER OUTAGE DURING A MAMMOGRAM I actually kept my mammogram appointment. I was met with, “Hi! I'm Belinda!” This perky clipboard carrier smiled from ear to ear, tilted her head to one side and crooned, “All I need you to do is step into this room right here, strip to the waist, then slip on this gown.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33507607316329500022008-05-01T17:50:00.000-04:002008-05-01T17:50:00.000-04:00Good luck Dawn. Prior to having children I had ab...Good luck Dawn. Prior to having children I had abnormal cells 2 years in a row that progressed at such a rapid rate I had to have them removed. I'm so glad they caught this. This is the reason I have pap smears every 6 months.Tonya Staabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356086307152528301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14269699317307531312008-05-01T01:18:00.000-04:002008-05-01T01:18:00.000-04:00I haven't read all the comments, but I wanted to t...I haven't read all the comments, but I wanted to tell you that I had my 2nd colonoscopy in December -- and I hadn't even turned 32 yet (the first one had something bad when I was only 25, yipes). I did see one person told you the prep was the worst part, and they encouraged you to get some help around the house the day before and the day of. LISTEN TO THEM! The pill prep was much easier for meThe Adorables!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04225356767816640903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2727989091018150982008-04-28T20:19:00.000-04:002008-04-28T20:19:00.000-04:00Praying for you and your test results and I called...Praying for you and your test results and I called to make my appt today......2 years after I was dueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42137573784969698632008-04-28T19:57:00.000-04:002008-04-28T19:57:00.000-04:00Been there, done that. Please know that my though...Been there, done that. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037837655750384138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37222136941227624862008-04-28T18:12:00.000-04:002008-04-28T18:12:00.000-04:00hey dawn, i underwent a colpo last august and had ...hey dawn, i underwent a colpo last august and had a total of 9 biopsies on my cervix. in the end, i ended up completely fine which was certainly a breath of a relief! keep your head up... you're in my thoughts and prayers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46547413959703087262008-04-28T14:16:00.000-04:002008-04-28T14:16:00.000-04:00Having been through this twice - once resulting in...Having been through this twice - once resulting in a Cryosurgery (the freezing one) and the last one in the LEEP (knock-your-butt-out-out-patient-surgery) I feel for you. This was all last year too nad I'm still getting abnormals - but not as abnormal as it was before the LEEP. I agree - men Dr's need to have a certain part of their anatomy put through the procedures before they can tell us "it Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647662748371589899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86671803654471330182008-04-28T13:53:00.000-04:002008-04-28T13:53:00.000-04:00I understand your comment about the thyroid test b...I understand your comment about the thyroid test being normal. Having a weight issue I went to the doctor thinking I might have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which would explain why I was overweight. Once this diagnosis was made I knew the doctor would give me a pill and I would magically become a size 6 and live happily ever after.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately (really fortunately), my bloodwork Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91830804750306875892008-04-28T09:41:00.000-04:002008-04-28T09:41:00.000-04:00Dawn, best of luck with your colposcopy. As other...Dawn, best of luck with your colposcopy. As others have said, it's not really TOO big of a deal..just uncomfortable and, in my case, BP dropping. I've had several done and, while it's not something I really would WANT to do again, I've learned how to take them in stride (mainly by making sure that I have something sugary to drink immediately afterwards because my body reacts by dropping my BP Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985906431371758930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39422694622257250252008-04-28T09:25:00.000-04:002008-04-28T09:25:00.000-04:00Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, then had a...Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, then had a hysterectomy!! Now, darling daughter is going through the same.<BR/>Not fun, don't let anyone tell you it's a walk in the park. I had the most insensitive doctor. He said there would be a LITTLE pain. I would have loved to share it with him!! <BR/>My darling husband went with me, and I will tell you right now, yours needs to too!! No Kids!! <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13023807570878205102008-04-28T02:52:00.000-04:002008-04-28T02:52:00.000-04:00Dawn--Not to worry, I've had the abnormal pap--it'...Dawn--<BR/><BR/>Not to worry, I've had the abnormal pap--it's way more common than you think. I had that freezing of the cells (LONG time ago though, right after college) ... so maybe they do something more advanced now...<BR/><BR/>Oh, and guess what?<BR/><BR/>I've also had a colonoscopy, and you know what?<BR/><BR/>It's NOT THAT SHITTY! <BR/><BR/>Bwahahahahahah!<BR/><BR/>(If you want more of theMaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20693605785797031222008-04-28T00:01:00.000-04:002008-04-28T00:01:00.000-04:00Dawn, Weighing in as a WOMAN, an RN and mother of ...Dawn,<BR/> Weighing in as a WOMAN, an RN and mother of a child who is older than I care to admit, but was born during the 80's.<BR/><BR/>I remember when doctors did D and C's for first trimester bleeding. Think how many children were lost through good intentions, because almost ALL of us have had first trimester bleeding..<BR/><BR/>I remember when the cervix of a woman totally capable of future Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25953841347671268192008-04-27T23:26:00.000-04:002008-04-27T23:26:00.000-04:00Dawn, I am a mom of six as well. All in the same a...Dawn, I am a mom of six as well. All in the same age range pretty much as your children. I am a first time commentor and relatively new reader. I find your stories and experiences very funny and oh, so close to home! As far as the Colposcopy, I have had one in the way past. It's not that terrible and probably easier in the recovery aspect than delivering a baby or 2 or 6! I wish you well and hopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50505721468269310142008-04-27T23:03:00.000-04:002008-04-27T23:03:00.000-04:00So glad you went to the ob/gyn and got your pap! ...So glad you went to the ob/gyn and got your pap! Here's hoping that it turns out to be the "usual" abnormal cells. I've (along with apparently everyone else who reads your blog!) had abnormal results in the past, and thankfully they came back normal the next time around. Fingers crossed for you, as well!<BR/><BR/>Michelle<BR/>www.honestandtruly.blogspot.comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52759310070751719802008-04-27T22:16:00.000-04:002008-04-27T22:16:00.000-04:00Just to let you know we're praying for you.Just to let you know we're praying for you.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933881124520786791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67998780461811858872008-04-27T22:09:00.000-04:002008-04-27T22:09:00.000-04:00Dawn, have you thought about having the pap done o...Dawn, have you thought about having the pap done one more time before having the other procedures done? I've had abnormal paps before and then had them redone only to find out they were normal. I think I would try that before having the more invasive procedures done. Always get a second opinion!! Either way, I hope you get a normal result. Good luck.Kittihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978843134710634861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24639630516950508552008-04-27T21:57:00.000-04:002008-04-27T21:57:00.000-04:00as another "Abby Normal" girl whose 2nd tests have...as another "Abby Normal" girl whose 2nd tests have always come back normal, I can relate. but you are going to be OK. I'm sure with all the everyday "excitement" of having 6 kids, you don't need additional "excitement" of this kind! I will keep you & your family in my prayers for peace of mind, both before & after.<BR/>~~~~<BR/>SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27294069784586833022008-04-27T21:22:00.000-04:002008-04-27T21:22:00.000-04:00Oh that's scary! I'm going to add you to my nightl...Oh that's scary! I'm going to add you to my nightly prayers tonight. I hope all turns out to be A-O-K! Love the blog, thanks for sharing your life with us internet souls. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11023292539695664632008-04-27T20:54:00.000-04:002008-04-27T20:54:00.000-04:00I HATE when you have to go back for additional tes...I HATE when you have to go back for additional tests. I'm like ....'why didn't you get it right the first time.'<BR/><BR/>'Don't worry' is a useless phase at times like this. But, don't. <BR/><BR/>My medical advice ..... take two rum and cokes (diet)when needed, follow it by a hot bath and a good night's sleep.<BR/>Follow your normal schedule until after the procedure; then, go to bed and Korkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469409844894171484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10484795597194637012008-04-27T20:33:00.000-04:002008-04-27T20:33:00.000-04:00Dawn,You are absolutely in my thoughts and prayers...Dawn,<BR/>You are absolutely in my thoughts and prayers! Hoping it is absolutely nothing!!<BR/><BR/>I've had a few paps come back abnormal! And now I'm totally heading to the gyno....<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/>Thinking of you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859054715459355896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46307178130056312472008-04-27T20:32:00.000-04:002008-04-27T20:32:00.000-04:00Well I'm glad that you finally went in! My mom ha...Well I'm glad that you finally went in! <BR/><BR/>My mom had the same kind of thing about..mmmmmm.. maybe 5 or 6 years ago. She ended up doing a hystorectomy in '04 since the dysplacia kept coming back(not trying to freak you out). I'm always paranoid because "female problems" run high in my family and I've already had enough issues reproductively.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you!TheHMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039624607685855586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8522859043252848212008-04-27T20:16:00.000-04:002008-04-27T20:16:00.000-04:00I hope everything turns out ok with your tests. Yo...I hope everything turns out ok with your tests. You'll be in my thoughts. *huge hugs*<BR/><BR/>Question for Sunday's- By the time you found out your were pregnant with Brooklyn, how did you tell your family and how did they react? How many kids do your sibling's have?<BR/><BR/>Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21670168577766652762008-04-27T20:02:00.000-04:002008-04-27T20:02:00.000-04:00Very sorry to hear about the preliminary results o...Very sorry to hear about the preliminary results of your test. You're right, it's nothing to triffle with. I'm glad you're getting tested.<BR/><BR/>Dumb, stupid, abnormal cells. Tell them to go away and milk a rubber duck.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42827419649935758162008-04-27T19:28:00.000-04:002008-04-27T19:28:00.000-04:00Hey Dawn, I have abnormal paps all the time!! I ha...Hey Dawn, I have abnormal paps all the time!! I have been through this procedure and it really is nothing. You may have a little cramping but that is all usually. <BR/><BR/>I wish you luck, but I am sure it will be fine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com