Biopsy Report and Today's Agenda - Healing and Cleaning

I survived my breast biopsy, and I can report to anyone looking at possibly having that procedure. In my personal experience, although it wasn't the most comfortable thing I've ever gone through, it wasn't painful. That might be because I had a great Doc doing the work - she's the specialist at the clinic and she definitely knew what she was doing. There were uncomfortable moments, but nothing actually painful. I had worn the bra I own that supports my breasts the best, and I'm wearing the second of the two today, just to keep things in place and without movement. Thanks to everyone for thinking positive thoughts for me during this procedure. Now to wait for the lab results. 

So I had what is called a CORE Needle Biopsy - the type 
most highly recommended because it pulls out larger samples 
than a simple needle biopsy. I was told that most women 
bruise after the procedure, but looking at my breast this 
morning, I must be one of the exceptions, because I didn't 
see any bruising. What's the difference in biopsy types? 
Here's a video that explains them: https://youtu.be/XfSi77xoMjs

I got home from the breast clinic, skipping the grocery store, and went to sleep for a couple of hours. I was absolutely exhausted. I know that was emotional exhaustion, but emotional or physical, I was out. I did go grocery shopping later in the day and I'll make a nice batch of stew today. I'm already looking forward to it. DH gave me the option of taking today off, and tomorrow is a normal day off for me, so I'll actually have three days off in a row. (I've already apologized to Chickie for abandoning her solo for three days). 

The breast center does a booming business, which is rather 
sad in some respects, and excellent in others. I was amazed 
that there was more than one Sandra in the waiting room. 
They figured out which of us they needed, and she proceeded 
in while I waiting for another 15 minutes or so. 

Although Chickie Mama had offered to accompany me to the clinic, I turned her down. I really didn't need another person there, and just wanted to internalize and center myself. I don't regret that decision at all - it was exactly what I needed. 

I can't deal with my desk any more. I have an unexpected day 
off today, and I'm going to take advantage of it and clean this 
mess up. I can't see the surface of my desk at all any more. 
Shame on me! 

I'm looking for two checks that the store issued to me earlier this year that I haven't deposited. I'm not finding them, so today will be a "Sandi's Cleaning her Desk" day. It desperately needs it, my stacks of paper in front of my computer monitor are at least six inches tall. *sigh* A lot of paperwork to have to go through, but hopefully most of it can be shredded and I can have a functional desk once again. That's what's on today's agenda while the soup cooks. I hope you have a wonderful Thursday. I'll be back tomorrow. Slava Ukraini. 

Schedule Shifts Will Be Necessary For a Few Days

I won't be posting tomorrow. I'll be focusing on my breast biopsy and the time schedules for that, as well as what I want/need to cook for the upcoming week. I'll try to drop by the grocery store today or tonight and get the ingredients. I'm trying a new recipe - "Cabbage Roll Casserole". It reads well, seems to not be too horribly difficult, and doesn't take forever to cook. 

I'll be focusing on my schedule - when I have to 
be where, what needs to be done at home and 
after the biopsy, etc. I'll also be thinking about 
what happens if the biopsy is X or Y. DH is 
quite worried, although he doesn't express it 
very well. 

I'm also arranging a time for my equipment people to come by and install one part that had been missing from my treadmill. The part (just a face plate, so nothing critical) had been the incorrect one in the box, so they ordered the correct one when they set the treadmill up. I was warned by the factory that it wouldn't be available until January, but it wasn't critical - nothing would be harmed by not having the faceplate in position. So I didn't worry about it and told them to contact me when it came in. Of course, it came in on this week - a crazy week. Oh well, That's my life in a nutshell. 

What is life in a nutshell? What aspects of living 
constitute YOUR life? That's the essence of what 
life in a nutshell is all about, and we're all living it. 

I'm trying my best to remain calm about tomorrow's exploratory surgery, but it's difficult. You know how it goes ... a thousand scenarios, many of which are not good. But I'm basically an optimistic person, so I'm going to head into this surgery tomorrow with a positive attitude and not worry overly about the future at this point. I'll leave that to DH. He's the worrywart in the family. And since I want the incision to heal completely before returning to the pool, I'll be using the treadmill extensively over the next two weeks until I think I'm healed enough to return to the water again. After I've dealt with the "...possible architectural distortion at the 10 o'clock position at middle depth on the right breast...". 

I'm quite needle phobic, so the biopsy has 
me in a bit of a twist. I do much better with 
major surgery - LOL. Still, I've probably 
lived through worse in my many years. 
I'll make it through this one too. 

I want my future examinations to say what the next sentence says - "The remainder of the breast tissue is unremarkable." What a lovely statement. LOL So, as I get my swimming stuff together and double-check what ingredients I'll need from the grocery store on my way either to or from work today, I'll try to push tomorrow off to the side in my mind. It'll come soon enough ... it always does. Have an excellent Tuesday. I'm not sure if I'll post tomorrow, and I can't guarantee I'll post on Thursday, although I'll try. Don't worry about the radio silence. I'll be back to bug all of you, my dear readers, as soon as possible. Slava Ukraini.