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briant
Member Username: briant
Post Number: 65 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 9:53 pm: | |
My girlfriend whom I love more than the next breath I'm about to take is going in to have a biopsy(sp?) done tomorrow on a growth in her uterus. I'm scared out of my mind but I'm not sharing that with her. I'm being strong and optimistic. But I'd be lying if I didn't say that I was terrified out of my mind right now. Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts. |
flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1881 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 10:01 pm: | |
RIGHT HERE WITH YOU brian,... |
hb3
Advanced Member Username: hb3
Post Number: 298 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 10:14 pm: | |
Good luck, bro.... |
kimberly
Intermediate Member Username: kimberly
Post Number: 187 Registered: 1-2007
| Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 10:59 pm: | |
Hi Brian, It's good to be "strong and optimistic", but don't forget to show her your softer side too. Tell her you love her and tell her you're "terrified out of your mind" *because you love her* so much. It helps because *it's real* and you're right there with her *right now* and *she's not alone*, you're in this together. Best wishes to you both. Kimberly |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2900 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 12:13 am: | |
Brian: Live throws curves at us. Be there for her and you will have less time to think about how freaked out you are, as well you should be. Love is a powerful force, no matter what road life leads us down. Everything we face is easier and better with love. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed and sending some good California vibes to her. Good luck. Bill, tgo |
white_cloud
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud
Post Number: 218 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 1:06 am: | |
Hey Brian, Thinking of you both at this tough time. Have been in a similar stuation and i feel for you! As guys we are never tought to deal with our emotions and it leaves us feeling a little lost when the universe decides to shake us up a little! Simply keep doing what you are doing...being there for your partner supporting her! It will work out buddy! Best wishes and prayers, John. |
bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen
Post Number: 1317 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 3:13 am: | |
Brian, I'm there with the others with my thoughts and prayers. Sam |
keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin
Post Number: 1339 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 3:34 am: | |
......Turning up the love! |
bassman68
Junior Username: bassman68
Post Number: 20 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 3:44 am: | |
Thinking of you both... Hold in there,be strong for both of you. Hopes & thoughts.... Steve |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1584 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 4:36 am: | |
Brian, My thoughts are with you both. It's Ok to be terrified, It's also Ok to share your feelings with your partner, she may prefer that you do. Graeme |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 1316 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 10:49 am: | |
Pretty much nothing I can add to what's been posted, other than my hopes and thoughts are with you as well.. Hope it turns out well.. John |
briant
Member Username: briant
Post Number: 66 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 12:37 pm: | |
Thanks everyone. Really! :-) So far so good - she's having it removed tomorrow and her doctor told her this morning that odds are exceptionally high that there is nothing to worry about. So that is reassuring! |
danny_bryant
Junior Username: danny_bryant
Post Number: 34 Registered: 9-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 2:44 pm: | |
Briant, this is a fairly basic procedure. I am a surgical tech and know this one pretty well. Hang in there and keep praying. |
jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 629 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 3:04 pm: | |
Brian, I am an interventional radiologist and medical consigliere for my entire family and extended family. I'm not a gynecologist, neurosurgeon, orthopedist, etc...but my training has given me enough of a knowledge base on the various subspecialties to know when things aren't being done right and my colleagues fill in the blanks. If anything that you're told about your girlfriends procedure or the diagnosis doesn't sound right or you have questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Regards, Jonathan |
jerryme
Junior Username: jerryme
Post Number: 26 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 3:44 pm: | |
Positive Vibes from the Bluegrass State |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6073 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 8:43 pm: | |
Brian; I'm thinking of the two of you tonight. Hoping you have good news tomorrow. |
crobbins
Member Username: crobbins
Post Number: 97 Registered: 6-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 6:30 am: | |
((((((((((Brian and girlfriend)))))))))) |
briant
Member Username: briant
Post Number: 79 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 1:03 am: | |
Just a quick update on this. We still don't know FOR SURE that it was nothing but so far everything looks really good. In about two weeks we should know for sure. I really really appreciate all the good lovin' and happy thoughts. You guys are the best. thanks! |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6096 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 10:38 am: | |
Thank you for the update Brian. Take good care. |
bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 1070 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 10:50 am: | |
Best wishes to see you and your beloved clear of this whole experience. Having been through more than one similar instance, I feel for you. Just remember that all is rarely lost and it really does work out. Bill (the other one) |
j_gary
Advanced Member Username: j_gary
Post Number: 257 Registered: 6-2005
| Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 6:01 pm: | |
So sorry to hear of your girls trouble. Good thoughts, like those you wrote above, will go a long way to helping you both through a rough stretch like this. All the best to the both of you. |
richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939
Post Number: 913 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 7:56 pm: | |
Brian, a similar thing happened to my wife and me about 6 months before we were married. She didn't actually have anything removed or any type of biopsy but her OBGYN said there were some irregularities that were a big concern. It's only natural to be scared when it's someone you love. I had a couple of weeks to reflect on how I really felt about her and our relationship. I realized how much I loved her and still wanted to get married. 20 years later we're still married and doing well. It all turned out to be benign but it scared me to death too. Hope everything goes well. Wishing both of you all the best of luck with this. Rich |
bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers
Post Number: 137 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 11:01 pm: | |
Brian, I can't really add much to what everyone else has said.I was in a similar state when my girlfriend at the time had a biopsy.Thankfully it was benign but I'll never forget how scared and powerless I felt.I really feel for you,and I hope this awful period of waiting will be happily resolved very soon. Dig deep and be positive and strong for both of you.I'm sure everything will be fine mate,take good care.Love and positive thoughts to you both. Simon. |
bonnie_rose
New Username: bonnie_rose
Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 6:08 pm: | |
Hi Brian I am a cancer survivor,a rare type of Myloma probably exposed to airborn chemicals when I was a Police Officer,ya I went through all the therapy,lost my hair,several surgeries heavy duty radiation,feeling deathly sick. I was given a 50 percent chance and I thought cool that,s better then 10 percent. I go for testing every 6 months now,and the Dr says I may live a long time. I live every day a little better,I try to be a kinder person,and dump off any little thing that used to be a bigger thing. I didn,t want anyone to feel sorry for me and still don,t,but I do wish someone had been with me. Your Girlfriends very lucky to have someone like you to be along side her,and lets hope everything will go fine. Bonnie |
briant
Intermediate Member Username: briant
Post Number: 103 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 10:11 am: | |
Closure: All test results negative for Very Bad Things. She's all good. :-) Thank you again everyone for your kind thoughts, words, and encouragement! |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2943 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 11:03 am: | |
Great news Brian! Bill, tgo |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 1877 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 12:07 pm: | |
Wonderful news! |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1637 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 12:36 pm: | |
Excellent news Brian. You can start to breathe again. Graeme |
bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 1080 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 2:28 pm: | |
Glad to hear that. Remember each moment's more precious than it usually seems. Bill (the other one) |
briant
Intermediate Member Username: briant
Post Number: 104 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 3:42 pm: | |
"You can start to breathe again." Indeed. And now I'm back to lusting over my as yet to be completed custom Rogue. Things are totally back to normal. :-) |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6197 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 5:23 pm: | |
Yea!!!!!! |
bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers
Post Number: 140 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 8:05 am: | |
Alright!!. So glad to hear the good news. Simon. |
white_cloud
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud
Post Number: 298 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 9:16 am: | |
Result! so glad to hear the good news! Im really happy for you both, go out and treat her to something nice! John. |
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 318 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 9:47 am: | |
That's great news. I think I am going to go and remind the people I love how I feel about them. It sounds like it will be a special valentine's day for you guys. |
artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 287 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 10:38 am: | |
It's so nice to hear GOOD NEWS! Happy for you both! |
5stringho
Advanced Member Username: 5stringho
Post Number: 246 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 2:51 pm: | |
Glad everything worked out for you and your Sweetie, Brian!! Hope maybe the good vibes helped!! Best, Mike, tho =]!!!!! |
paulman
Advanced Member Username: paulman
Post Number: 276 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 11:36 am: | |
Glad to hear all is well! "Remember Marge, it's not Uter-you it's Uter-us!" Homer J. Simpson |