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leolady
03-31-2009, 11:19 AM
I am having minor surgery tomorrow, so don't be surprised not to see me visiting for awhile.

I have had a cyst on my scalp for a number of years now. My family physicians [I have had two] have always told me not to worry about having it removed, cause they did not think it was necessary and it was not cancerous.

Well, the durn thing has grown to the extent that it is the size of a golf ball above my left ear; and has become an interference to my attempts to sleep at night.

So I finally got my doctor to recommend a surgeon to remove it. My surgeon told me yesterday that because I have waited so long, the cyst will require me to possibly need skin grafts when it is removed. The surgery will be more difficult as well.:bonk:

So off to the hospital I go tomorrow, and if everything goes right, I will be back home in the evening. I guess I will learn later if I have to have the dreaded skin grafts on my scalp.

Isn't life fun!
PieSusan
03-31-2009, 11:21 AM
Aw sweetie pie, I knew something wasn't right and have been so concerned I even asked Gadz about you. I will keep you in my prayers and hope that a skin graft in the end is not necessary. Please stay in touch.
Best always, Susan
RobsanX
03-31-2009, 11:21 AM
Leolady, you have my best wishes for a speedy recovery. It sounds like the new docs know what they are doing, and I'm sure that everything will be just fine.
Miniman
03-31-2009, 11:22 AM
best wishes for a speedy recovery.
leolady
03-31-2009, 11:24 AM
Thanks guys! I appreciate your concern.
Sass Muffin
03-31-2009, 11:31 AM
LL- you'll get through it all and come home tomorrow, back on the shining road to health.
I'll be thinking about you dear. Hugs!
lilylove
03-31-2009, 12:00 PM
Good thoughts being sent!!
bowlingshirt
03-31-2009, 12:02 PM
Time for new family doctor...and enjoy your pain pills ;)
buzzard767
03-31-2009, 12:16 PM
LL - you're going to be fine. Wishing you a fast and painless recovery.

Buzz
leolady
03-31-2009, 12:33 PM
Thanks so much everyone!
buckytom
03-31-2009, 12:42 PM
yeah, you'll be fine, ll. i'll put a word in with the big guy, just to be sure.

i got a cyst in my eye socket when i was young. they transplanted it to my back so i'd have a future in bell ringing...
QSis
03-31-2009, 01:31 PM
Best wishes for a speedy and easy recovery, leolady!

Lee
Doc
03-31-2009, 01:40 PM
Best wishes LL. Here's to a successful procedure and speedy recovery with no skin graft needed. Prayers on the way.
leolady
03-31-2009, 01:41 PM
yeah, you'll be fine, ll. i'll put a word in with the big guy, just to be sure.

i got a cyst in my eye socket when i was young. they transplanted it to my back so i'd have a future in bell ringing...

I needed that laugh Bucky! You are just what the doctor ordered!:lol:

I should say I am so smart I am growing another head so that my extra super large brain won't feel crowded!
BamsBBQ
03-31-2009, 02:37 PM
good luck with the surgery and a very speedy recovery
Mama
03-31-2009, 03:02 PM
Good Luck Leolady and GET WELL SOON!
Lefty
03-31-2009, 03:06 PM
Best wishes and God's Speed.
PieSusan
03-31-2009, 08:56 PM
Hmmm, fun in the hospital--are you hoping to meet some cute doctor or male nurse? My mom had several during her last stay in the hospital. And, she liked it!
Calicolady
03-31-2009, 09:09 PM
Wishing you a smooth procedure & quick recovery.
PanchoHambre
03-31-2009, 09:33 PM
Best wishes.... recover quickly and treat yourself right in the process
TexasGirl
04-01-2009, 07:18 AM
At least it will be gone for good! Think of that. No more worrying about it. YAY!! Hope you have a speedy healing time too!!
leolady
04-01-2009, 03:04 PM
All of your good wishes my friends appear to have borne fruit!

I am home, the surgeon said no skin grafts would be needed, and since I am still high on happy juice -- no pain yet either but I am sleepy!

Thanks for being there for me my friends..........
Mama
04-01-2009, 03:07 PM
Yea! :clap::clap::clap::clap: Have a nice nap!
lilylove
04-01-2009, 03:08 PM
sleep well and YIPPPPPEEEEEEEE!! Great news!
RobsanX
04-01-2009, 03:09 PM
Great news! So glad to hear it!
homecook
04-01-2009, 03:18 PM
Good to hear!! Now go sleep it off. lol
buckytom
04-01-2009, 03:26 PM
great news, ll!!!!!
Keltin
04-01-2009, 03:37 PM
Fantastic! So glad it went well for you!!
PieSusan
04-01-2009, 07:03 PM
I am so relieved for you! Sleep well.
Sass Muffin
04-02-2009, 01:40 AM
All of your good wishes my friends appear to have borne fruit!

I am home, the surgeon said no skin grafts would be needed, and since I am still high on happy juice -- no pain yet either but I am sleepy!

Thanks for being there for me my friends..........

:thumb: ;)
leolady
04-02-2009, 05:45 AM
I just woke up, and my head hurts. No pain pills yet cause I must have been asleep when the pharmacy tried to deliver them yesterday.

The incision pain is not unbearable by any means, just annoying.

Feeling the love I get from you sweet people warms my heart. I love yall.
PanchoHambre
04-02-2009, 07:15 AM
glad you are recovering well....

hope you get those pills to take the pain soon

I am sure you will be out with Ashen in no time
PieSusan
04-02-2009, 09:00 AM
I had a feeling that you would be sleeping after the surgery what with the anesthesia and pain medication. I hope that you get in touch with the pharmacy and that all goes well. I am so happy that you did not need the skin graft! Sorry that your head hurts.
Get well soon! Best always but you know that!
leolady
04-02-2009, 09:38 AM
Thanks my friends. I just called the pharmacy and they will deliver the pain meds this afternoon.
QSis
04-02-2009, 10:30 AM
Glad your news is so good, LL!

Damn, your pharmacy DELIVERS???

Get well soon!

Lee
leolady
04-02-2009, 03:33 PM
Yep! It sure does.

I have 15 stitches in my noggin. I feel like a quilt.
Keltin
04-02-2009, 04:27 PM
Yep! It sure does.

I have 15 stitches in my noggin. I feel like a quilt.

But your sense of humor is still intact! That was a good one! :lol: :thumb:

So glad you're feeling better.

And I want a pharmacy like yours!!!! I can barely get my mail delivered out here! :yum:
Calicolady
04-03-2009, 12:16 PM
Thanks for sharing your good news. Hope all is better today.
PieSusan
04-03-2009, 02:46 PM
I hope that you are managing well and able to keep food down with those meds. You are in my thoughts and prayers. (((((leolady)))))
leolady
04-03-2009, 03:09 PM
I am managing pretty well, but I feel so tired all the time. I love yall!
leolady
04-09-2009, 03:37 PM
The surgeon is mad at me for washing my hair and dislodging some stitches. He patched me back up yesterday, gave me a lecture, and said to come back on Friday.

I just couldn't stand my dirty scalp a moment longer....
Fisher's Mom
04-09-2009, 05:04 PM
Ow, ow, ow, LeoLady! I'm so sorry you had to have it patched up again and that you had to get a lecture! But did the surgeon say everything looks good?
leolady
04-09-2009, 05:06 PM
Nope! I just got told off!
Fisher's Mom
04-09-2009, 05:12 PM
Nope! I just got told off!The nerve of that guy! I think you should show him by never letting him cut your head open again!
BamsBBQ
04-09-2009, 05:19 PM
glad to see your home and recovering
leolady
04-09-2009, 05:27 PM
The nerve of that guy! I think you should show him by never letting him cut your head open again!

Unless another huge head cyst grows again!:shock:

He's about the only surgeon in my tiny town.:sad:
Fisher's Mom
04-09-2009, 05:39 PM
Unless another huge head cyst grows again!:shock:

He's about the only surgeon in my tiny town.:sad:Maybe you could just start wearing a poofy hairstyle?

j/k That sucks that he's the only game in town although if he's a good surgeon, I guess you can forgive a crappy bedside manner.
PieSusan
04-09-2009, 08:20 PM
I hope you saved some of that pain medication and that you aren't too sore.
Hugs, Susan