Begin the Countdown
Monday after discussing the options with the endocrinologist I sat down with family and we discussed things more seriously one and for all. At that point we had already pretty much talked things through, but that was more a hypothetical, "I'm not sure what he'll say, but if it comes down to it..." sort of thing. This time it was for real. Didn't take long to come to a conclusion, though - as I've said before, I'm aware of the risks and negatives to the adrenalectomy, but at this point it's sort of the lesser of the evils.
So Wednesday I made the final call and sent a note to the endocrinologist letting him know, and asking where to go from there. No word from him that evening, no word from him Thursday.
Today I was just beginning to wake up from my nap and my phone rang. I looked at the number and it was Maryland - Johns-Hopkins. Upon answering I was informed that the doctor had gone over my records and I was okayed for surgery, March 22nd if that worked for me.
Long story short, March 22nd it is. I've spent a large part of the day reassuring Alex and my mom that no, this is not the end of the world and no, they won't come home from work and find that I've dropped dead while they were away. Of course, the whole, "Don't worry guys! Worst case scenario is that I'll be unconscious!" thing isn't particularly comforting, so I've been trying to play that part down.
Been looking around at medical alert jewelry and debating between the bracelets and the necklaces. I'm not a big bracelet-wearer most of the time, even though there are definitely some very pretty ones. I kinda think I might go with a necklace/dog tag type dealie, just because it's something I could wear all the time and not have to think about it. Decisions, decisions...
So Wednesday I made the final call and sent a note to the endocrinologist letting him know, and asking where to go from there. No word from him that evening, no word from him Thursday.
Today I was just beginning to wake up from my nap and my phone rang. I looked at the number and it was Maryland - Johns-Hopkins. Upon answering I was informed that the doctor had gone over my records and I was okayed for surgery, March 22nd if that worked for me.
Long story short, March 22nd it is. I've spent a large part of the day reassuring Alex and my mom that no, this is not the end of the world and no, they won't come home from work and find that I've dropped dead while they were away. Of course, the whole, "Don't worry guys! Worst case scenario is that I'll be unconscious!" thing isn't particularly comforting, so I've been trying to play that part down.
Been looking around at medical alert jewelry and debating between the bracelets and the necklaces. I'm not a big bracelet-wearer most of the time, even though there are definitely some very pretty ones. I kinda think I might go with a necklace/dog tag type dealie, just because it's something I could wear all the time and not have to think about it. Decisions, decisions...