We are trying to met with the doctor to talk through the procedure and the possible risks of both the surgery and of waiting it out.
The thing is, he's a surgeon who has never done this procedure before and needs to bring another surgeon in to actually perform the removal.
So we really need to sit with both of them to find out everything and scheduling that has been a challenge.
But I told DH that I refuse to let anyone operate on him until we have at least MET the guy.
As far as waiting, the tumor is slow growing, so we can probably put off the procudure, but it's also so rare that they don't know a whole lot about what it can do to someone if let go.
Expecially since it's wrapped around his carotid artery and since the only way to tell for sure if it's malignent or benign is to remove it (although in over 75% of these cases it is benign).
Thank you for letting me get this out here. It feels better just writing about it to impartial parties. Everyone in both of our families has their own two cents to put in about how we should be handling this and it gets to be too much to discuss with them.
I'm so sorry you have to go through this during what should be a happy and care free time for you and your DH. Does he have the option of waiting without risking his health more than having the procedure?
OMG Lauren I dont think I have any words that can possibly make this better for you.. I just feel so upset and angry for you that you and your DH have to go through this right now.. you waited so long for this time, to be pregnant, and it's just terribly unfair that you cannot enjoy it right now...
I will keep you and your husband in my thoughts and prayers...
Lauren- I am just seeing this now. I am so sorry that you both are going through this and I wish I had something to say to make it better. Just know you two are dealing with this the best you can, and it sounds like you are doing a good job. I am impressed that DH was able to put that fear and emotion into words.
