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Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 7:44 pm
by avi123
I forgot to mention in my above post that I have a problem undergoing CT Scans on my pelvis and abdomen for checking the progress of treatment of my bladder cancer b/c I have a hip joint replacement. The artificial metal joint scatters the CT image and makes it useless. In my case it should be a PET SCAN (Positron-Emission Tomography) for assessment of the treatment.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 7:48 pm
by chunkyfrog
Sounds like you'd be like fireworks in an MRI!
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 7:53 pm
by poppi2
chunkyfrog wrote:Sounds like you'd be like fireworks in an MRI!
Or tin foil in a microwave.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:17 pm
by avi123
Chunky, I think that the following is my most important suggestion to you. During your treatments you'll be seen by dozens of oncologists. Most of them will ask you to undergo a CT Scan of your chest plus other organs. They will say that's a month or two are gone and it's time to take another new CT Scan. IMO, you should reply to them and ask what's wrong with a regular Chest X-Rays. This is b/c the X rays exposure during a CT Scan is a hundred times more intense than in an ordinary chest X-Rays. Most oncologist physicians don't actually care about the damage done to your body. Their main concerns are not to be sued and be paid promptly by Medicare.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:20 pm
by candlegirl76
Thinking of you, Chunky Frog, and I'll be praying everything goes well tomorrow!!
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 10:44 pm
by robysue
Chunkyfrog,
Best of luck tomorrow and here's hoping for a real quick recovery for you.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 10:53 pm
by archangle
Here's another round of hugs, puppy kisses, and flies to you, froggy.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 3:45 am
by chunkyfrog
I'm early, but I'm here, about 45 minutes ahead of schedule.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 3:56 am
by 49er
chunkyfrog wrote:I'm early, but I'm here, about 45 minutes ahead of schedule.
You hurried up to wait. Again, lots of luck to you.
49er
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:56 am
by herefishy
Avi, do you have a cancer support group?
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:10 am
by JohnO
chunkyfrog wrote:I'm early, but I'm here, about 45 minutes ahead of schedule.
Thinking of you! Best wishes for a very boring day, and a quick recovery.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:28 am
by cancun
God Speed Chunky Frog.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 7:39 am
by Sonnyboy
chunkyfrog wrote:I will be serviced by the Respiratory department at St. E's. I have images of my settings on my phone.
I will bring my P10,
Good thinking!
You are a model patient. With your skills, knowledge and the support of all of your friends here you and Bullfrog will be jumping home soon.
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 8:20 am
by astrodeb
Best wishes for a good margin and a speedy recovery!
Re: OT:Defective frog--Surgery on 5/8/15
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 8:29 am
by OkyDoky
We're all setting on your lilly pad, saving your place, till you get back. Thinking of you today!