My Brain Tumor

[Trekker4747]

I've been pretty open with everyone I know about this because, really, I don't care who knows. My co-workers know, my superiors and subordinates know, my friends know, clients of my mom know (I'm pretty friendly with some of them) and you guys know. Honestly, even if the thing is malignant and explode in my skul sometime in the next 6 months I'm not going to be closed-off about it. I'm trying to not let it get me down and I'm even having a sense-of-humor about it. I've even named the thing Arnold.

 

[T'Baio]

It's a good attitude to have, and really, what else can you do?

Years ago, when I was in the hospital and diagnosed with diabetes, when they were ready to let me out and back into the world, they gave me all this counsellor info and stuff. I was like, what for? They said so I could learn to deal with it. I know how to make my insulin, I know I gotta' eat right and exercise and see the doctor more often...I'm cool. What do I need a counsellor for.

After seeing my endocrinologist for several months, she finally says to me; "...you seem really well adjusted to all this. You're not feeling sad at all?" It's like everyone wanted me to be devastated. I told her the same thing I told everyone else; "I got diabetes. That sucks. End of negativity. I know how to deal with it as best as I can, I do that, and I move on with my life. What's crying about it gonna' do?"

My endocrinologist to this day wants me to sit in on her counselling sessions with her other patients as an example of being able to incorporate diabetes in my life and move on. I keep telling her no, I'll just end up calling them a bunch of pussies, tell them to shut the fuck up and quit whining and ball up.

So I'm with you on the attitude, Trekker. Laughing about it will serve you a lot better than whining about it all the time.

 

[Trekker4747]

I know how to make my insulin...

Well, if you knew how to make insulin you wouldn't have diabetes.




Glad to see you have a similar, if not exactly the same, attitude about this kind of stuff. My dad and I got in a fight a couple of week ago because he wanted me to take someone with me as moral support when I went to talk to the surgeon. I was like "Why? I don't need it. I've got no problems at all with what is going on."

I'm really just shrugging all of this off and more annoyed about the time I've lost going to several doctors, having to waste a vacation to have a surgery done, and stuff like that.

I can deal with the tumor, I can't deal with all of this hassle.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ So the next time you go to see the doctor, will you do this?

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIlKiRPSNGA[/yt]

 

[Capn Flukie]

If your doctor starts talking about centipedes... run!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

If your doctor is played by Larry Drake... run!

 

[T'Baio]

I know how to make my insulin...

Well, if you knew how to make insulin you wouldn't have diabetes.

*head smack!* D'oh! Take my insulin, I know how to take my insulin!

 

[Trekker4747]

T'Baio - The only thing about me made of fail is my pancreas.

 

[T'Baio]

T'Baio - The only thing about me made of fail is my pancreas.

Stupid pancreas, genetically susceptible to beta cell killing infections. Epic...fail. If you weren't already dead, I'd punch you!

 

[Trekker4747]

I'm going to bed here in a couple of minutes, tomorrow morning I go in for my biopsy/surgery. I'll have an over-night hospital stay so I likely won't be back online until sometime Wednesday. No big deal, or absence but just keeping all updated. Thanks for any and all support, prayers, etc. you've been giving and wish to give. It's meant a lot for me, really.

But, no worries. It's not like it's brain surgery or anything.

 

[Kira's Mom]

Hope everything goes well!

 

[Capn Flukie]

Get Well, Get Well Soon, we want you to Get Well!



Good luck, dude!

 

[Captain Ice]

I look up and what do I see?
A little, flashing envelope taunting me...

 

[clint g]

Best of luck, I look forward to seeing you in TNZ sans-tumor

 

[RJDiogenes]

Good luck. I hope the food isn't too bad.

 

[doubleohfive]

Good luck, Treker!

 

[ancientone51]

All fingers and toes crossed for luck.

 

[Yeoman Randi]

All fingers and toes crossed for luck.

And withering ovaries here too. Good luck Trekker! Sending positive vibes.

 

[Mr Awe]

SOmething odd today. Today I got a referral to another neurologist, the date is in early May. Near as I can tell this isn't for the surgery it's a direct referal asking for insurance/personal information. What's even odder its from a neurologist's office I visted a few years ago when I went to see a doctor about my migraines.

Curious.

I wonder if my insurance is "forcing" me to get a second opinion on whether or not I should have the biopsy? I got this in my mail this evening, too late to call and find out what is going on, so I will call them tomorrow.

Trekker, best of luck!! As for not knowing about this appointment, simply ask about it's purpose from the neurologist's office. Get it straight from them! Best way to find out. It's probably something routine but it's good to go in informed.

Mr Awe

 

[Mr Awe]

Glad to see you have a similar, if not exactly the same, attitude about this kind of stuff. My dad and I got in a fight a couple of week ago because he wanted me to take someone with me as moral support when I went to talk to the surgeon. I was like "Why? I don't need it. I've got no problems at all with what is going on."

I'm really just shrugging all of this off and more annoyed about the time I've lost going to several doctors, having to waste a vacation to have a surgery done, and stuff like that.

I can deal with the tumor, I can't deal with all of this hassle.

I agree with you and T'Baio about the attitude thing. I just hope I'd be as brave as you guys should anything come up down the road. I guess you never know until it happens. My hat's off to you!

Mr Awe