Happy and Groggy

Today’s procedure was successful! My doctor said he got four good samples to biopsy and definitely hit the target. I am tired and groggy and in a bit of pain — just feels like I have been punched in the back and am bruised, but I am really happy the procedure was successful. It was kind of cool to be half awake for it; just wish I could have seen the screen to watch what was happening, but I wasn’t in a position to see anything. I am feeling good about the wait. I can’t do anything about it anyway. Today was the day I was anxious for, so I am glad it is over and that I am one step closer to a treatment plan. I am pretty sure I know what the results will be, and I am not anxious to get the result back, so I will be able to wait patiently for them to come back in five to seven days. I like this quote today because I do not want to waste this week worrying; I want to live each day to its fullest. I’m in the 1/3 of people who develop air around the lung after this procedure, so I am going to take it easy for the next few days and will update once the results are back.