Month of May, 2012

5/8/12

Larry saw his family Dr on May 8th. His Dr told him that he should get an MRI. However, Larry was unable to lay down yet and since we were leaving for a Florida vacation, he would do it after. His Dr was ok with this. Again no urgency was placed on getting this MRI quickly.
We had a wonderful vacation even though Larry was still uncomfortable and healing. When we returned, he scheduled an appt for his MRI for later that week

5/25/12

I called to get the results of the MRI. When his Dr. talked to him he read the MRI report to him which stated  "a cystic mass in the body of the pancreas measuring 4X3cm". It also stated that there "were no liver defects seen. A few incidental tiny liver cysts are noted." Impression: "Cystic mass involving the body portion of the pancreas. MRI findings are most consistent with a chronic pseudo cyst. Reevaluation in 4-6 months recommended." His Dr decided that he should see a gastroenterologist at LGH.

Now anyone that knows me, understands that I will always question a Dr and what they do or don't do. I looked up the gastro Dr's at LGH and noticed that they did not mention any experience with the pancreas. After a little research, I found a Dr in Skokie that actually specialized in the pancreas. We made an appt.

5/28/12

Larry started teaching summer school. Laura also started summer classes and moved into an apt by her school. It was difficult having her leave and seeing her room empty. Yet I was more happy for her than sad for me. Larry Kyo was working more hours and he and I went to see a rocking Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. I continued to practice Healing Touch and keeping busy. I was also eagerly waiting for my new plants, bushes and a tree to be planted on June 7th.