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Still waiting

I'm still waiting for test results. I probably won't get them until late this afternoon. There have been a few developments, but until the doctors have had a chance to discuss them, and then discuss them with me, it's hard to know whether they're big developments or little ones. I can't imagine that they're that bad as I'm feeling pretty good.

They did see a "mystery" spot on my right lung. I reminded them that last time I was here there was a "mystery spot" and that they stood around and debated about whether it was an infection or fibrosis. Then, when my PFTs were off, they decided it was fibrosis. If it's the same spot, that would probably confirm it's early fibrosis I would guess anyway. So, I'm waiting to find out if this is a change from the last CT scan or not. The good news is Kevin didn't think there was much change - but the pulmonologist hadn't seen it yet.

They've also found blood in my pee, according to the nurse last night, but the fellow was just in and didn't know anything about that. I would think if it was serious I would have noticed it.

The great news is my phlem sample was apparently clear of any nasty bacteria. That's great news!

Today I was trying to access the work server. At first my password wasn't working, but now it lets me in, starts to load the window, and just stalls out. Oh well. I'll try again in a bit. For now I'm off to make my list of questions for Dr. Gahl. Grin!
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