Biopsy = Negative! Woo-Hoo!

[rbnyc]

The GREAT news is that my biopsy was negative. Because of all the damage done to my esophagus over the years, I'm at high risk for cancer and was worried about this test. I'm very, very relieved.

To reduce my risk of developing cancer in the future, my doctor recommends a surgery to repair the valve between my stomach and esophagus, and to put the piece of my stomach that's popping through back where it belongs. First, the ulcer has to heal. Also, he feels he doesn't have all the pieces of the puzzle. He found all kinds of abnormalities that I can't pronounce or spell and wants to do some more tests and try to put it all together. I'm on medication now and will probably have my surgery within the next 6 months.

So overall, this is really great news. We're going to get to the bottom of all my digestive ailments and take care of them. If I had continued to just let it go, I may have ended up in very bad shape.

Thanks for your positive thoughts, karmic focus, vibes, energy and prayers, and thanks for listening while I vent my fears and frustrations about all the stuff going on with me.

:loveya:

EDIT: typo

[everythingsxen]

1. As I said in reply to your other post in the other thread...

Glad to hear it! :D

[democrat in Tallahassee]

2. yeah what a good christrmas present!

congrats

[nostamj]

3. great news!

thanks for the report

[nini]

4. :-) great news

FINALLY some positive news for you!


:hug:

[rbnyc]

16. No doubt!

I also expect to clean up at Christmas. This is my year to be spoiled! :)

:loveya:

[ronnykmarshall]

5. Oh GOOD!

:loveya:

You have had quite a year, Rene! Good news!

[Lisa0825]

6. Great news! I'm happy that you got good results!!!

:bounce:

[latebloomer]

7. WONDERFUL NEWS!!

What a major relief!

Have a great celebration.

[LizW]

8. Good news!

I'm very happy for you. :hug:

[Lars39]

9. That's wonderful news, rbnyc !

Sounds like you've got a gem of a doc. :)

[rbnyc]

11. He's great.

I've lucked out with doctors. After changing doctors over and over again I finally found a great team. They say that if you don't smile when you think about your doctor, you should find a new doctor.

I'm very, very lucky that I have good insurance.

[sendero]

34. Good news....

... finding the right doctor is half the battle IMHO. They are not all alike!

I'm happy to hear that you are now on the road to better health...

[underpants]

10. Good News

:thumbsup:

[buddhamama]

12. Great news!

i am relieved too.

glad you're going to be okay. keep us posted. and take care of yourself
:hug:

[rbnyc]

13. Thanks so much, everyone!

Thanks for caring about all this, and for giving me a place to talk freely about my feelings. My husband, family, and friends are great...but there's something about being able to write it all out that really helps. And there's something very special about the friendships we have here at DU.

[jonnyblitz]

14. what a nice xmas gift to you RBNYC!

This is the best thread I have read today. you have had quite a year haven't you? I am glad to hear this. :toast:

[rbnyc]

18. Cheers!

Thanks. Yes, it's been a very interesting year. I hope next year is BORING!

:)

[peekaloo]

15. continued good blessings!

:hug:

[ProfessorGAC]

17. Great News At Holiday Time

Good for you. Now, have a happy holiday season. That's an order.
The Professor

[caledesi]

19. rb - that is great news. I know what it's like waiting for test results.

Very scary. Have a happy holiday.

[rbnyc]

22. Thanks for understanding.

I know I can be a little bit of a drama queen. But it is scary!

Thanks again.

:loveya:

[UrbScotty]

20. YEAH!

:) ;-) :D :7 :toast: :party: :bounce: :thumbsup: :hi: :hug: :grouphug: :loveya:

[thom1102]

21. GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:hug:

Hope this brightens your xmas a bit!

[Coventina]

23. Cheers!

I had a biopsy done earlier this year, so I know the wait and the worry.

Hearing that it was 'negative' makes you appreciate life just a little more....

:hug:

So happy for you!!

[Bronco69]

24. Great News!!

Now you can really have Happy Holidays!!

[BurtWorm]

25. WOO-HOOOOO!

Hallelujah, rbnyc!

:party:

[commander bunnypants]

26. Merry Christmas my friend

DDQM

[LynneSin]

27. damn, my kitty has some strongass karma

I wonder if he can help me get a big raise this year

:shrug:

[rbnyc]

37. kitty is powerful cute!

I think you can get a big raise. My kitties will join in the vibe-sending.

:loveya:

[villager]

28. terrific news!

Let the healing spread in '04!

[MaineDem]

29. Excellent news

I can imagine the weight lifted off your mind. Good luck with the surgery.

Happy Holiday to you and your family! :)

[alphafemale]

30. Congrats!

:hug:

[RebelOne]

31. Whew!! Bet that's a relief!! So glad your biopsy is negative.

[wantnobush]

32. Great news!

:)

[woofless]

33. Great news!

Congrats. I too have a hiatal hernia and inflamed esophagus from acid reflux. Thankfully had lots of tests a year ago before I ran out of insurance and am clean. As the two-bit evangelist said,

HEAL!

[rbnyc]

40. That reflux is a bitch!

Have you ever had it come up so strong that it came out of your nose? That's the worst! I hope that if we fix this valve that will never happen again.

Best of luck to you too. Glad you're doing ok now.

:loveya:

[CrownPrinceBandar]

35. Whew!

Cancer runs in my family. So I feel your pain (not literally).

[bearfan454]

36. Good diagnosis !

Negative is always better. Congrats.

[leftofthedial]

38. happy holidays!

[Bunny]

39. YESSSS!

Great news!

[rbnyc]

41. Thanks again to all of you.

I'm overwhelmed by your kindness.

:loveya:

Happy Holidays to everyone.

[foxy]

42. Hey Ivey's prayer's helped huh

She includes you every night now.

[rbnyc]

43. Yes. Tell her that I'm going to be okay.

Funny thing, I wrote a series of short stories in college and my main character was named Ivy. (Spelled wrong, I guess.)

:loveya:

[KCDem]

44. great news, Rene!

What an awesome Christmas prezzie.

Happy Holidays!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

45. Whew!

I've been in the "wait for the biopsy results" situation, and I know what a relief it is to get the good news.

:-)

[LWolf]

46. Awesome.

:hugs:

Happy Holidays, Rene.

[rbnyc]

50. Hi LWolf!

I was thinking the other day, I never say much in my replies to you, but I love your posts. I love what you add to the forums. It's great getting to know you here.

[Valerie5555]

47. Right on! and my kitty sends purrfect healing vibes and purrs.

Meow meow meow meow meow meow purr purr purr purr purr purr purr purr purr purr PURR PURR PURR PURR PURR purr purr purr purr

[Zomby Woof]

48. I had no doubt!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug:

You deserved good news, and I think more is on the way. :-)

[flama]

49. I hardly ever turn on my cell phone

I'm sure I pushed the button because you were getting the results today. Rode about eight miles before a thankfully long (this time anyway) red light let me retrieve your message.

WooHoo indeed! Since there is a family history of cancer, my breathing has been erratic for a few days. Glad you passed the test! (You're always good at tests, though. It runs in the family, too.)

Whatever has to happen has to happen. (I'm thankful you still have faith in the medical profession.) I worry about your singing voice with these goings-on. Well, if you end up sounding like Stevie Nicks, I can do the Christine McVee counterpart - or at least introduce you at MSG when you play there. If you wind up sounding like Bonnie Bramlett (whose songs I used to sing to strip polyps from my throat), maybe we could do a Simon and Garfunkle harmony - or you could just keep singing like you're singing.

I love you and your entire digestive tract. (How many people can say they love your intestines?)

:loveya:

Ma

:loveya:

[rbnyc]

51. Thanks Mom.

Isn't the Lounge the best place in the world? Look at all these awesome people!

[GOPisEvil]

52. YAY!!!!!!!!! WOOHOOO!!!!!!! YEEEHAW!!!!!!!!

:bounce::party::bounce::party::bounce::party::bounce::party::bounce::party:

That is GRRRRRRRREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

[Cleita]

53. Good news.

I'm very happy for you.

[LatteLib]

54. I am so pleased that your results were negative

Have the Happiest of Holidays.