Goin Under The Knife
I'm having surgery tomorrow. There is a lump just under my right nipple, and I'm having it removed. Right now it is called a breast nodule, which is a modern day term for tumor. I will know after they analyze it whether it is malignant or benign.
I had planned to be a little more lighthearted about this entry, but as the moment draws closer, I find myself getting more and more nervous. I dont like that I can't eat or drink after midnight tonight. I don't like that someone's going to give me a shot that's going to knock me out and I have no control over it. And lastly I don't like the thought of a knife cutting me while I'm asleep.
FAQ
How did you find out about it?
I discovered it first when I was about 12 years old. I went to see a doctor about it then and he told me that it was probably due to throwing the baseball and that it would go away soon enough. Since around the turn of this New Year, I've been noticing it to get bigger. In May I finally saw a doctor about it again. He said that this sometimes happens in boys due to hormones changing. In those cases, it's called Gynocomastia, but it generally happens on both sides and would be well gone by my age. My case seems to be an anamoly, and we decided better out than in.
Will you have to stay in the hospital overnight?
The surgery begins early in the morning, and I'm pretty sure I'll be home by the end of the day.
Is it...what do you call it [benign or malignant]?
I will know after they analyze it and will update then.
Donations?
I will accept chocolate chip cookies in lieu of flowers. I'm also open to other creative ideas.
I suppose I'm not as worried as I could be. I just kinda want to get the damn thing over with