Not very excited about today. I am going to have a biopsy on a quite large nodule/cyst/growth on my thyroid. My appointment is at 12:30pm. The lady at the hospital said I should be done by 2:30. I looked on the internet (I know, I know bad idea) and it said the biopsy takes 10-15 minutes so I am wondering what exactly is going to take 2 hours?
I am not really worried about the results but I am worried about that big, long needle sticking in my throat. They nice lady at the hospital explained that I would be given a shot (in the neck) to numb the area then they will proceed with the 10 inch needle. Okay, okay it probably isn't quite 10 inches but it will look that way to me!
Also, I was told that I would need a driver? I asked why because I knew I would not be under sedation and I was told "in case of bleeding". Oookkaayy...I assume that there will be some bleeding because after all you are sticking a 10 inch needle in MY NECK. So, I am praying that I won't have enough blood that I wouldn't be able to drive myself. However, my terrific husband will be escorting me for this 10 inch needle procedure and will be driving me home - whether there is blood, or not.
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