I had the growth cut off my arm this morning - that was no ordeal. It was quick and easy, and no pain whatsoever. The Dr. anesthetized it some way, but I didn't feel a needle anywhere, nor have I felt any discomfort hours later.
My appointment was at 9:20, so I figured I would try for a 9am arrival because there is always paperwork when you visit a Dr. for the first time. I had the directions - the medical bldg is on Elvas Ave., and I am familiar with the lower end of Elvas Ave. The further you go however, the more tricky it gets. I left home at 8:20 or so. My Dad always impressed on me that you should strive to be a little early in case you run into traffic, but you should NEVER be late. So I am always ridiculously early!
I was close to my target when I took a wrong turn and got myself hopelessly lost, and then even worse, became directionally challenged. I went through the campus of Sacramento State Univ., plus through other intersections of streets I know well, but I didn't know how to get back to where I went wrong. I finally pulled over and called the medical office to get further directions. I did make even more wrong turns but with some illegal turns I eventually got to the office at 9 am! My dad would have been proud. I was worried how I would find my way out of there to a more familiar place, and again, by pulling through some parking lots I did get back to Folsom Blvd and made my way home! If I drank I would have poured myself a shot! It was a little too early in the day for a beer however.
I have to go back to have the stitches removed in two weeks, and hope I can do a better job of getting there. The nurse who came in to bandage my arm and I were talking, and I mentioned the trouble I'd had. She said, "You had trouble! When I came here for the job interview I got lost and barely got here in time for the interview!"
I wanted to stop at Michael's on the way home, but by then I just wanted to pull into my driveway. Maybe I'll save Michael's for tomorrow. I need some kind of adhesive for the small photos I'm putting into the album.
I was asked to bring a list of meds & OTC's I take, plus vitamins and supplements. The Dr. expressed surprise that at my age I don't take any meds or OTC's - just vitamins. I feel pretty good today, considering my ordeal this morning.
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Did they do a MOHS procedure? That's what I had done on my forehead. I would never get anywhere without my gps. I get turned around so easily.
ReplyDeleteThe Dr. said nothing about MOHS, and I don't know what it stands for. I have two Garmin GPS units, and neither one works. The last one I bought didn't last 3 months, and I just give up on them. I would never buy another Garmin, but since I don't plan to drive all that much or that far, I guess I can do without one. Never thought I'd get so lost in the area I was in.
ReplyDeleteMohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains. That's what wikipedia had to say about it. I use the gps on my smart phone. It works really good except it will take you on some weird directions because it might be 25 feet short that way. All in all though it does me good.
DeleteThe dr. said nothing about mohs. In fact, the dr. at the urgent care center who I originally saw, said it was NOT cancerous. I would worry more if it just appeared out of the blue one day, but it occurred on my arm where I had injured it on that damn oleander bush! I sure hope this fixes it.
DeleteI've heard oleander is poisonous; maybe that caused your growth. I'm invaded by poison ivy this year - terrible growth. My weed killer isn't doing its job and I dare not tackle it by hand. I hate spending money for a dud, which can happen very often anymore.
DeleteI asked the doctor and was told oleander is only poisonous if you eat it.
DeleteYou sound just like me! I have no sense of direction, and can never remember how to get places. If I didn't have a GPS, I'd never be able to full-time. Even when I visit my son and he lends me a truck, I bring along my Garmin. Sorry you've had issues with yours. Mine is so old, but still works like a charm. If I ever replace it, it will be because I want it to do some of the more recent things they all have. You should contact the company and see if they will exchange your newer one for another.
ReplyDeleteGlad your doctor visit turned out so well. That's always nice! :)
Since the Girl Scout store where I take donations for the homeless is on one end of Elvas Ave. I didn't think I would have any problem. I googled the route, but sure wish I had a GPS with me. One problem is that by the time I see a street sign I'm almost past it. But it all turned out ok, and I was on time.
DeleteIAbout 7 hrs later, my arm feels itchy under the bandage and aches a bit. Nothing I can't deal with though.
Good to get that over with. Now, the healing begins.
ReplyDeleteI just read the directions for changing the bandage tomorrow. I'm going to be like a one-armed paperhanger!
DeleteWhen I was young I would drive all over the place and we sure didn't have GPS back then. I had a TomTom that by time I figured it out someone stole it. I bought a new one and could never figure it out so it sits in my drawer. My new phone has GPS and is so easy to use. Now that I'm older I can't find my way out of a paper bag.
ReplyDeleteHope you heal well and quickly
I rarely need a GPS but once you use one it's kind of nice to have it. I sure could have used it yesterday. No having a smart phone I'm out of luck there.
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