Jingles appreciated

[PaulaO]

There is inflammation on my lumpectomy scar. Have to have a breast ultrasound, then see my breast doctor who is out of the office this week. Of course. Primary care physician thinks it's probably a cyst but he won't give a definitive diagnosis and I don't blame him. I HATE starting this process of the phone calls for appointments, seeing assorted doctors (PCP, radiologist, breast doctor), scheduling, time off for whatever treatment. The good thing is I work at the hospital and have utmost respect and confidence for all medical personnel involved. But I'm kind nervous, so jingles, white light, prayers, healing thoughts, whatever you want to send, are appreciated.

[Canyon]

I'm jingling like mad for you, Paula!

[Chisamba]

Jingling!!

[piedmontfields]

You got'em. Jingle jingle!

[Sunshine2Me]

~~Jingles~~ and good thoughts coming your way!

[VBOpie]

Jingles, Paula!

[Wicky]

Jingles and cystic thoughts!

[PaulaO]

All the appointments are lined up so I feel more at peace. Ultrasound Friday, radiologist will look at it on the spot, appointment Monday with the breast surgeon.

[Josette]

Sending loud jingles your way!

[Hayburner]

Good thoughts coming your way !!!

[boots-aregard]

Jingles headed your way.

[Flight]

Big jingles!!!!!!

[Rhianon]

Of course you're nervous. I hate it when all the "ologists" start in. And then, I think, "I am so very lucky to get such wonderful healthcare."

Then I go back to being grumpy and worried!

Hugs.

[Code3]

Many jingles, Paula.

[Kyra's Mom]

Many jingles flying your way.

Susan

[fergusnc]

Jingles heading your way…

[Linden16]

Jingles PaulaO. Try to dedicate some time out of each day to relax and pamper yourself. Even if it's only 20 minutes. Hugs XO

[KathyK]

Good thoughts flying your way, Paula. Take Linden's advice and be good to yourself.

[scruffy the cat]

Many jingles. I'd be hugely anxious too.

[Moutaineer]

jingles headed your way!

[M&M]

Jingling!

[PaulaO]

Ultrasound shows a bit of cellulitis. Fortunately my PCP put me on antibiotics Tuesday. I'm still seeing the breast surgeon Monday and I'm betting I'll get more abx, which is fine with me. The radiologist said the cellulitis isn't caused by the seroma or lumpectomy scar, but because the skin is thinner, it is easier to compromise.

[Sunshine2Me]

So.......that is good news, right?

[PaulaO]

It's probably the best news. There's some infection, most likely due to a skin break/tear (I'm thinking hay in my bra....) Hopefully the oral antibiotics will take care of everything.

[piedmontfields]

Glad for the good news and hope everything clears up soon.

[Quelah]

Hope the ABs do their job You gave me a chuckle with the hay in bra. Glad to see your sense of humor is intact!

[PaulaO]

Saw the breast surgeon yesterday (Monday). She said this does not present as a typical case of cellulitis but that's what the US reads. She said irradiated tissue often acts wonky. She put me on a 7 day course of clindamycin with the caveat to double up on the probiotics. Even I'm non-clinical, working at a hospital puts me at higher risk of c. diff and MRSA and she doesn't want to take any chances.

[KathyK]

Thinking about you, Paula, and hoping all will be well.

[Sunshine2Me]

Continued ~~Jingles~~ for you!

[TeresaA]

Jingling for you

[Chisamba]

Hope you are well

[Cyd]

Just seeing this.. sending you big jingles!

[PaulaO]

The antibiotics are working but the cellulitis isn't 100% cleared up. Going riding today so I must be o.k. LOL

[VBOpie]

and the other way around, too - going riding will make you feel better

[PaulaO]

I only made it 20 minutes in my lesson. Mainly trotting and a lot of 2 point (because I am now a hunter princess, doncha know, wink wink). Just don't have 100% energy yet.

[fergusnc]

But the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a (wo)man, per (I think) Winston Churchill, so your plan of care including lessons seems brilliant. Continued healing to you....

[Jan & PJ]

Jingles for continued healing.