Having to have biopsy

[Laura Beth]

A few weeks ago I collapsed out of the blue; I found out I suffer from sudden low blood pressure. While at the hospital I had a x-ray done on my chest which in turn lead to a C.A.T. scan which again lead to me  having a biopsy on my right lung today. I gave my preferred name but I kept being referred to as my first name that no one uses. When the nurse called me to the back to get changed for the procedure she used the unused name but referred to me in the female context to let my ex know how long roughly I would be. As we went through the door she quickly corrected herself about my gender but I explained that she wasn't wrong about my gender because I was transitioning from MTF. I kept being referred to as Alberta but after I was back in recovery I heard the nurse call me by my preferred  name of Laura. I now have to wait for the results to come back and hope it is not cancer.

 

So as I continue through life I keep explaining myself but I do it in a kind and gentle way. I have received support from everyone I have told. 

 

Laura Beth

Edited July 10, 2019 by Jani
corrected a likely spell check error (proffered to preferred)

[Jani]

I'm sorry you had to go through that name issue Laura, especially as you had given your name to the nurse.  When it didn't match the name on their records the nurse should have inquired about your preferred name and used it.  

 

I hope the test comes back with good results.  

 

Hugs, Jani

[Laura Beth]

The hospital up here doesn't print out the preferred name on the paperwork just the legal names. The nurse was very understanding but with how the paperwork is you can't explain it to every one you interact with. I had roughly seven or eight different nurses attending to me in waiting for the procedure and during the procedure. 

[reyindium]

1 minute ago, Jani said:

I'm sorry you had to go through that name issue Laura, especially as you had given your name to the nurse.  When it didn't match the name on their records the nurse should have inquired about your preferred name and used it.  

 

I hope the test comes back with good results.  

 

Hugs, Jani

This ^^^ 1000x

 

Best wishes on your test results. Collapsing like that can be a very scary experience. 

[Lexi C]

best wish GF..

[tracy_j]

Good luck x

 

[Charlize]

Hope your biopsy doesn't show problems!

As more of us have come out and go to the hospital our preferred names and gender are becoming more of an issue.  Ask for a note on your chart.  I found that helped me.  

Get well soon.  You have a community hear routing for you.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Timber Wolf]

Good luck, Laura. I hope the result is good.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf ?

[Laura Beth]

Thank you all for the well wishes.

 

[Laura Beth]

An update to the biopsy I had. I was back at the emergency last night because of high fever and shortness of breath. It turns out  I developed pneumonia and all the lovely affects that brings. The doctor who did the biopsy just happened to be there at the time and gave me the results. The DEMON is back and I will find out after my bone scan next Friday if it has spread to my bones. 

 

Laura Beth

[Timber Wolf]

I'm sorry to hear that, Laura. I hope it has not spread. And I hope your pneumonia gets better quickly.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf ?

[Jani]

I hope this has been caught before it spread too far Laura.  I'm glad you went to the ER.  There is never a need to stall when looking after our health.  

[Ellora]

I hope that it has not spread, and that you can rid yourself of this as soon as possible. Stay strong and we are all here to lift you up and through this battle! ????

[reyindium]

That's terrible news, I'm really sorry. I'm glad that you are getting your pneumonia treated. Let's hope the demon hasn't metastasized and that you have treatment options available to you to beat it back.  Get well soon, Laura Beth.