Prayer Request for LadyD

Actually we want LadyD to have negative results (never understood that ... so counter-intuitive).

I hear ya Lady D, neither do I! The older that I've gotten and more I've had to go through, the more queasy I get, with needles! I usually INSIST that they inject the area, before they start an IV. Or, they might spray a topical, in the area. Both, really help in numbing the area! Personally, I prefer the tiny injections, before the IV. Another helpful hint is to, ask for the "Butterfly" needle, when they draw blood. It might take them a little longer, but, it's less painful for the patient! Hope these suggestions help, if ya didn't already know them. Wow, the stuff we learn, on SOWAL!

I do not like needles.

hi lady - you know i'm thinking about ya ...

C'mon BR, Lady D knew what I meant! I do see your point, though!:roll:

Actually we want LadyD to have negative results (never understood that ... so counter-intuitive).

Prayers are headed your way LadydeBubba. I know several gulls that had to have this, not kidding. Us gulls just have all the f627in' luck, huh? The best thing you can do is psych yourself in to remaining calm beforehand if possible. Remain meditative and focused on something good like floating in the Gulf of Mexico. Really ,really focus and breathe long slow breaths in thru the nose and out thru the mouth. It makes things a lot less painful. Think about someone who you holding your hand. Ask the nurse if you can hold her hand but try not to squeeze it too hard as that will make you uptight. Think realxed. When you relax so do your veins and well, everythang else, if ya know what I mean, gully. ;-) Thoughts and prayers are with you for calmness throughout both the procedure then the waiting, and also for all clear results after this treatment.

Prayers and calming thoughts being sent your way. Test are never funn. Let me know if I can do anything to help.

hello LadyD, just want you to know I am thinking of you. I know all your sowal friends will keep you in their hearts and prayers.

hello LadyD, just want you to know I am thinking of you. I know all your sowal friends will keep you in their hearts and prayers.

Thanks everyone. My nerves are so bad my stomach is churning. I've been back on Xanax ever since I got that phone call at work. I literally feel sick. She will be able to see some things right away if something is there. I hope not.

Thanks everyone. My nerves are so bad my stomach is churning. I've been back on Xanax ever since I got that phone call at work. I literally feel sick as she will be able to see some things right away.

Breathe in....breathe out. Hang in there LadyD, you can do this. We can help!

We luv ya, LadyD! We'll be with you tomorrow, know that!

Enduring Faith

Author Unknown
I've dreamed many dreams that never came true,
I've seen them vanish at dawn,
But I've realized enough of my dreams, thank God,
To make me to want to dream on.
I've prayed many prayers when no answer came
Though I waited patient and long,
But answers have come to enough of my prayers
To make me keep praying on.
I've trusted many a friend that failed,
And left me to weep alone,
But I've found enough of my friends true blue,
To make me keep trusting on.
I've sown many a seed that fell by the way
For the birds to feed upon,
But I've held enough golden sheaves in my hands
To make me keep sowing on.
I've drained the cup of disappointment and pain
And gone many days without song,
But I've sipped enough nectar from the roses of life
To make me want to live on.

hugs to you ladyd

Breathe in....breathe out. Hang in there LadyD, you can do this. We can help!

Thanks for all the words of encouragment everyone. I am shaking so badly right now I can hardly type. But I don't want to take anything to relax myself until about 45 minutes before I leave work to go for the appointment if I can help it. But I might have to. I won't be back on here until I get home after the test, if I'm not hurting much other than a little cramping I will get on here and post anything I might know.

As everyone can tell, I don't handle health related issues very well. Later everyone. I'm glad I have friends on here, even though I've only met two.

As everyone can tell, I don't handle health related issues very well. Later everyone. I'm glad I have friends on here, even though I've only met two.

;-)

I am praying for you at this very moment and will continue to do so throughout the day. May God's grace and love be wih you throughout the day. I pray that you will receive good results and that He will be with you at every moment.

I have been out of town all weekend and just now read this...add another prayer to your list!
Thinking of you all day.

We got you covered LadyD!

thinking of you.

I'm home everyone. Looks like some prayers may have been answered this time. The procedure involved swabbing of a vinegar solution. Where there were any abnormal areas it would turn white for her to know where to biopsy. One small spot was found at the 10:00 o'clock position but was not white in color at all. More gray color. She had already noted that looking at it through the colposcope which is just a big magnifier that it appeared to be inflamed tissue but took two snip biopsies and removed it anyhow. So if it was anything it is gone now hopefully. It turns out that the third pap I had a few weeks ago according to the lab was still more inflammatory in nature. Will know sometime Monday. Got there at 1:50. Didn't get out of there until 4:10.

Boy have I got a funny story to tell with this entire episode. I got called back to the lab area for a blood pressure check and then back out to the waiting room to wait again. Finally got called back to a exam room at 2:50. Gyno doctor came in at 3:15. I started asking some questions concerning the results of my prior pap smear. About that time her beeper went off. She had to leave and go over to the hospital behind her office and deliver a baby. Said she would be back in 15-20 minutes. I thought right. Laying there like I had been already for 25 minutes and then having to lay there waiting on her to get back. At 3:45 she came back in, had delivered a baby girl.

She finished discussing things and I finished asking my questions I had and then she proceeded on with the procedure. It took about 15 minutes and was not near as bad as the one back in January. So it sounds like positive news hopefully. Of course, I don't know what kind of phone call I will get Monday. If that did indeed happen to be an abnormal area I don't know whether they will have to do a leep procedure like she mentioned or not. I would not think so if she got everything, or if it was just inflammatory. We'll see. Sorry this is so lengthy.

Oh, Ladyde I just read this my thoughts and prayers are coming your way.I'm glad you are back home and it sounds like a good report. I'm such a baby too when it comes to anything health related. Keep us posted

Prayers answered, so far!!!!!!!!Relax and enjoy your wonderful evening, LadyD!

I'm home everyone. Looks like some prayers may have been answered this time

See I told you this was a powerful group. For all the nonsense that does go on sometimes, in a time of need, I will put my faith in them anytime.

We will continue to pray for a good report on Monday.