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| Eye bump biopsy |
Beautiful pic, yes? Well, it's now 8 days since the biopsy on my lower eyelid bump... and believe me, it has not been fun.
Whole eye has been red/pink, sore, leaking, and burning (felt like large pieces of sand in it) and below eye sore to the touch (due to injections of numbing agent).
Saw the eye surgeon again 4 days after to make sure it wasn't infected. He looked at it and said it wasn't, but told to continue ointment and could add Systane drops to help.
Also told he could insert a contact that might help, but since I didn't want anything else put in my eye to irritate it, declined that.
Have been taking Tylenol daily to help ease it.
But he also told us that the biopsy was positive for basal cell carcinoma and must be removed by the Mohs method, then the lower eyelid reconstructed. The surgery is generally done without sedation, but the reconstruction is under sedation.
I have concerns about that. Will be talking to the Mohs surgeon soon to discuss this.
While the eye surgeon was telling us all this, I just sat there silently looking at him. DH was sitting on the bench beside me. I said nothing, but my thoughts were screaming, 'you frekking have to be kidding me!'.... and DH said later, he was thinking, 'Man... just stop talking!'
My eye is still very pink throughout, but the scab where he cauterized it has fallen off... and although eye still leaking, it is better enough to type, read, etc.
That's pretty much the update. Not looking forward to the surgery/reconstruction. Seems like the recovery period could be long. I hate not being able to read or write. But it is what it is.
Now going to post a few pics here of other things:
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| DH's 80th Birthday cake |
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| Ryder (oldest granddaughter's Bernese Mountain pup |
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| Youngest granddaughter in Hawaii with her family |
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| Leatherback sea turtle on beach in Hawaii |
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| Beach on the Big Island |
I really do love Hawaii beaches...
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| This pic was taken from daughter's front porch in the evening while granddaughter headed out... |
Sorry to read this Rian, I've gone through my own share of eye surgeries, and I agree NO fun !
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well for you, and soon you will be back to blogging.
Hugs and continued healing prayers.
~Jo
Thanks, Jo. Curious now as to your eye surgeries, but don't want to impose on your privacy. And thanks again for the hugs and healing prayers.
DeleteRian, I very much enjoyed all your photos. The first one broke my heart, I don't like hearing you in pain. I also didn't like the news but I appreciate you sharing it. I hope you know that you are in many hearts and certainly mine, and in my sincerest prayers. You are a very dear friend and I hope we get a happy ending here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dug. I pretty much suspected it was going to be positive... but was a bit shocked at the idea of reconstructive surgery... and that the actual biopsy would take so long to start to heal. But I do very much appreciate your kind words and prayers.
DeleteOn your behalf I would like to say poopy, poopy poopy. I am so sorry. How dare it be positive. And doesn't the surgery sound wonderful. I would have a talk about the numbing for goodness sake. Hopefully. the person doing the procedure has a better idea than this guy. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh with your "poopy, poopy, poopy" Miss Merry. Probably better than my "frekking" (which isn't actually what I said in my head). And I too hope the Mohs surgeon does a better job of numbing or possibly putting me out for a bit...
DeleteOh dear! Glad you went to the doc about the bump though. My son had Mohs surgery and a bit of reconstruction on his nose. Better than seeing how far the "owie" would have injured him. If you change bandages, just a tip: put the tape sticky side up on your counter; place the bandage or patch onto the tape, then pick it up and put it on your face. That's good to place it diagonally; easier than vertical or horizontal. Best of luck. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, LInda. I did struggle putting the bandage on my eye at one point.
DeleteI'm also sensitive to latex or sticky tape - which doesn't help matters.
I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. I had Moh's surgery on my lip for my lip cancer. It was pretty invasive, going through the full thickness of my lip. They did the surgery without sedation, only injecting a numbing agent. If I had to do it over again, I would request (insist!) on a pill for relaxing me a bit. I was terribly nervous during the whole procedure, just thinking about what they were doing. Being awake was nerve wracking. Hoping you heal well, and wishing you well with your upcoming surgery.
ReplyDeleteCarole
Thanks so much for your comment, Carole. I do intend to talk to them about sedation. My body doesn't do well with stress... and just the thought of the surgery is stressing. Outward I may seem calm, but inside - not so much.
DeleteOh, gosh, Rian....I'm so sorry for this and that the surgery has to be done without sedation. I don't have any advice or suggestions, but I'm sending you tons of positive energy and healing Light. 🙏
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. I appreciate all the positive energy and healing light. And I don't think the surgery HAS to be done without sedation. It just usually isn't... but I intend to talk to the surgeon about that.
DeleteYou've accomplished a lot...being able to wear your glasses over the bandage, and somehow focus enough to take your selfie and to type here...not to mention being very uncomfortable! Yikes! I commend you for your rational approach, as well as send lots of virtual support for the emotions that you must be having.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbara. I do try to be 'rational'... and tell myself to 'suck it up'. But sometimes my body doesn't listen to my head. It just seems that at 80, my body doesn't seem to take stress well.
DeleteI just learned that the growth on my neck is squamous cell carcinoma, and that I will be getting Mohs surgery in the near future, too. So I have someone else to commiserate with, eh? I am such a baby about all this stuff, but at least it's not in my eyes, which have enough problems.
ReplyDeleteYes, we certainly can commiserate, DJan. And I'm the baby here... you got injections in your eye! That takes courage. The injections I got were around the eye - not fun - but not IN THE EYE! Sometimes I think this is how we 'pay' for getting to the age we are.
DeleteOh gosh, I'm sorry to hear that the bump had cancer cells. The surgery and reconstruction do not sound pleasant and I do hope the recovery is not as long as they might suggest.
ReplyDeleteKeep those photos nearby when you need a pick-me-up. I must say the Hawaiian beach is incredible!
Thanks, Mae. I'm hoping the recovery isn't too long too. And yes, Hawaii beaches are incredible!
Deletereally beautiful pictures, even you!! the surgery and aftercare of it sounds dreadful, i hope the surgery is not too unpleasant, although i am sure it will be. do take care and wish the husband a happy birthday. eighty, what a milestone!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. Still healing from eye bump biopsy, but doing OK.
DeleteOh my gosh… I’m so sorry you’re going through this, Rian. I just read DJan’s website about how she also is having surgery with the Moh’s method. Oh… I see she wrote a comment here too. I’ll have my fingers crossed for the both of you that it will be an easier recuperation.
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe it’s August already. We’ve been on too many trips since spring and then my son and family stayed with us for a month on their way to their new overseas station. It’s been a crazy time and I’ve lost touch with everybody.