Results

I tried really hard not to get my hopes up that I would finally have an end to my crazy health journey; that I would finally know what I was dealing with and have an actual treatment plan. Unfortunately, the hopes were up and came crashing down. The journey is not over. The results of my MRI came to me this morning. I quickly scanned the report and read, "no change in the masslike enhancement along the pituitary infundibulum (stalk)". Yep, NO CHANGE. The steroids did not work. But wait, it gets even better, "there is a small enhancement along the right lateral wall of the third ventricle that COULD represent a small additional lesion". Really?? Trying not to get hung up on that one too....

So, I guess biopsy is next. Fortunately, the doctor scheduled the biopsy date when I started the steroids just in case we needed it. It will be on Dec 10th. Last time we talked he said I would be in the hospital for 2 days. I was hoping I wouldn't need to know so I never asked him about the recovery time after I got out. He told me I would most likely lose all function of my pituitary but there is still a small chance I won't. That, of course, is what I'm praying for. I will be meeting with my doctor on November 25th (unless there is a cancellation that comes up earlier) to discuss everything before the date of my biopsy.

I've been praying that I would be able to accept whatever outcome came from MRI. I honestly don't think it's totally set in. I can tell I'm trying not to think too hard about it. There are too many what-ifs. I know there is a reason I'm still going through this. I've been told that a few times. There have already been some pretty amazing things that have happened to me because of what I'm going through. I'm tired but I think it could always be worse.  

It's going to be a long 33 days but I'll be ok.