March 26, 2009

• Evaluation Day

  Posted by Stephanie 8:55am CST from the apartment Houston, TX

  Hola. I wanted to hop on here and post quickly this morning before heading off to the hospital to see Dr. Benjamin. Today is evaluation day. *insert menacing music* Last evening I spent several hours at the hospital (far longer than should’ve been necessary, of course, because they are incapable of running on time) to drink some yummy barium and then have chest and abdominal CT’s done. This morning, Dr. Benny will check them out, along with my recent chest x-ray and bloodwork and make the decision about whether it’s time to be done, or do another couple of rounds. I’m not even gonna take a stab at guessing what he’ll say (I’ve learned better by now), but I am pretty nervous about it. Mom and Sammy both mentioned me being a little on edge yesterday, and while I didn’t really take notice of it myself, that certainly explains it. I’m actually torn about what I hope he’ll say. We’re all hoping, of course, that he’ll say I’ve had enough—I continue to have the abdominal swelling and tenderness issues, plus now I’ve developed itching problems. The second I scratch, no matter how gently, my skin turns red and puffs up. I think my body is trying to tell me it’s had enough!! But, on the other hand, if he feels that doing more now, to make sure that we really take care of this once and for all, is what I need, then of course I want to do what’s best. *sigh* We’ll see.

  Anyway, I wish I had longer right now to post, but I’ve gotta get dressed and head over. Later today, I’ll hop back on with the update, plus chat about Reba’s visit (I’m still trying to recover from eating so much!), and what else has been going on this week. Adios for now.

  --Steph

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