Ultrasound Biopsies

So early the next morning we find ourselves back at the hospital. Knowing full well what to expect as far as the procedure goes and not knowing anything about what to expect for results.

The Radiologist told me that the right breast will be a "fine needle aspiration biopsy." In English- we are going to insert a needle into the site and withdraw some fluid. If the "site" collapses, it means it is nothing and the fluid will not have to be tested. That is what is expected to happen in the right breast.

The Dr. after several tribulations finds a place to insert the needle, without hitting any major blood vessels and starts to perform the aspiration in the right breast. Little did we both know...the lidocaine (numbing medication) didn't go as deep down as the needle did and I could feel the whole thing. Dr. said he would stop and give me more lidocaine...I told him no...just finish. He withdrew the needle and told the nurse to send it in for testing. SERIOUSLY? Is there ANYTHING that can go right? Why couldn't that little thing just have collapsed? Ughhh....on to the next side.

He said, "This side should be easier." Easier?? You are shoving a huge needle in my breast and then ripping out tissue....and that's easier for who??? He was correct. It was not as painful (while it was numb) and he was able to get to it without any trouble. He told me that he would call me on Monday with the results. Monday? Today is Wednesday!! More WAITING.........