And now we Wait.

 Since the last post (written Sunday night) I had been in the Hospital awaiting a procedure.  Monday (yesterday) I saw plenty of new faces all talking to me about the plan (getting the biopsy).  When I asked what day that would happen I got a lot of we're not sure kinds of answers or just simply passing the buck to another department.  The Doctor in charge yesterday did finally tell me scheduling started at 8 ( my convo with him was roughly 8:15)  He told me I would know soon if it was scheduled for Monday or if I could begin eating.  

I don't remember exactly how long it was but My nurse came in and told my Endoscopy was scheduled for 4 p.m.  I sat around all day waiting with no food and very little water .  I managed to get a couple sips with my medicine and Ibuprofin earlier  in the day.  I buprofin you ask, well the pillows in Hotel Buttorworth (again someone else's words) are horrible.  So sleeping on those for one night was enough.  Monday morning Prior to hearing anything I communicated with Leah begging for My pillow.   Later in the day that turned into pillow and blanket.

Around 2 p.m The GI person on the floor came and talked to me.  She told me I was scheduled for the Endoscopy and could tell me all about it but didn't know when I was scheduled.  I was able to give her that info.  Essentially they were going to do an ultrasound via endoscopy then take a biopsy of the mass and place a stent in the bile duct.  I loaded her with a hopper full of questions most of which she answered and some of whch she pointed to another department (a lot of finger pointing happening around here)  One piece of information she told me is my family could go down with me and talk with the Doctor once the procedure was completed.  My family showe up around 3 - 3:30 and as oon as the last one arrived so did the bed. It caught me a little by surprise I still had to slip on one of the Beautiful gowns they provide you with.  You know the kind that are light and airy in the back.  I got out of my shirt and pants and under layers. What you may not know about these shirts is they have velcro up one side so if you're connected to something you can still get them on or off.  Huge props to my Sister in-law for this design.  I'm told she thinks the hospital should give a kickback.  Honestly I think the hospital likes their gowns a little to much.  After slipping into the gown I got on the bed and received some warm blankets and then was wheeled down to The prep bay for the endoscopy.

The nurse loaded me up with leads and then got fluuids connected and then left.  Next came the anesthesiologist who talked about the kind of anestesia.  We had a few questions for him and he had a few for me.  Shortly after, He rolled me out and directed my family memebrs to another room on our way.  After saying goodbye to them he wheeled me through a set of double doors and then another to the left.  We played bumper cars getting in the room but I wasn't driving so I felt o.k. with it.

Once fully in the room I met my nurses for the procedure and the doc talked to me.  He quickly explained what was going to happen, Had me sign something and got started with Oxygen.  The mask the hold over your face collapses around your nose and mouth when you breath in.  I did this for what felt like less than a minute.  They told me they were going to push sleepy meds and seconds later your eyes feel super heavy and when you close them you are in nap land.

The next thing I remember is waking up in Recovery.  The nurse there asked about pain nausea and the like which I had some pain but wasn't aware af it right away.  I was there for over an hour since they were trying to regulate my High BP.  I told her it runs high so this might be on the normal side of things.  If you know about whit coat syndrome It's a very real thing.  Even if the white coat looks like blue scrubs.  She finally made a call to Doc on duty and I was permitted to go back to my room.

On my way back to the room I passed a family waiting area and I saw Lydia's face over top of the wall.  I waved as I went by.  The bed stopped in front of my room and I was asked if I could walk or if I wanted to be wheeled in.  At that point I wasn't super sure of my walking ability so I opted for the latter.  Leah showed up by the side of my bed as they were creating room for this bed to get next to my bed in the room.  What I failed to mention earlier was as we were getting ready to go down My nurse mentioned I would be getting a roomie while in the procedure.  There were enough long faces and questions why from my and my family at the time.  What Leah told me is that my Nurse did some string pulling to allow me to have the room to myself.  She came in later and apologized for telling a little white lie... Honestly she is a great nurse.  Props to you for the care you give especially to the small needs of your Patients!!!!!!

when situated in the room I got new Icewater, Orange Jello (3 of them) and a menu for later.  I was told clear liquids for 4 hours then a more regular menu at 11.  Honestly with the pain I had and the aftereffects of the procedure I didn't really feel like eating much.  I got 2 jello cups down and some water but I was done at that point.  After saying goodbye to my family I got some pain meds hoping it would help and turned in for the night.  I never go to sleep before 10 but last night I did.  I slept pretty good except for the things they need like vitals and blood draws.  

My blood draw at 6 am was what got me up today (Tuesday),  Now it's a hurry up and wait day.  In regard to my stay I will get to have anything I want on that low fat diet I'm stuck on.  Other than that I'm hoping to hear the biopsy results and I'm also told My oncologist will be stopping by.  Finally someone I know not that I want to be his patient again.  He's a great doc and Just chatting with him will be great.

Obviously the emotional part of this is overwhelming Especially not kowing what this really.  Prayers for Good results and Peace are what I'm asking for at the moment.  And of course when I know more One of us will post things here.

~Kent