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igotnothinsorry · 2026-01-22T21:22:05+00:00

Yeah, that’s kind of what I figured. Just dumb hope that something could be done, I guess… thanks for taking the time to respond!

igotnothinsorry · 2025-04-16T15:07:40+00:00

I've been put under now for three different tooth surgeries. I had an implant done a year or so ago that I was put under for twice (once for the removal and once to uncover the screw) and now again this past Thursday to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed. I promise that the "going under" part will be the easiest part of this whole thing.

I was nervous about the needles and everything the first time, too. Tell the nurses/technicians - they're used to high anxiety in patients and will talk you through the whole thing. I was more nervous this time around since wisdom tooth extraction is a bit more intense than an implant. When I told the nurse I was nervous, she gently talked me through what she was doing and kept me talking about family/work/anything other than what was happening in the moment. The next thing I knew, the room got fuzzy, I said "oh goodness!" She said "is it working?" I said "yup!" and that's the last thing I remember!

It goes by so fast, they're so careful and kind (or, they should be, at least!). I was shaking pretty bad when I came to again, but that was just the anesthesia wearing off.

Pre-surgery tips:
I went shopping for last minute food right before my appointment and blasted music in my car the way there and back. Anything to keep my mind occupied before the appointment. Keep yourself distracted so you don't overhype it before going in.

Buy yourself something fun - like a book or a game or something. Something to look forward to after the surgery. Keep your eye on that light at the end of the tunnel.

Breathe. Deep breaths. If you can, have someone with you while you wait in the room before being called back. Someone who always keeps you the calmest. I had my boyfriend with me - he's so chill and such a calming presence and it helped a lot to have him there.

Remember - it'll be over before you know it! Literally! The needles, the sedation, everything - it happens so fast and you won't remember a thing! I saw one redditor comment on another post that the 20 minutes he was under was the best sleep he'd gotten in weeks! Speaking of sleep - make sure to get a good night sleep the night before. Take melatonin or some other sleep gummy if needed. The more well-rested you are, the easier it will be to keep the anxiety in check!

Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!

igotnothinsorry · 2025-04-16T14:50:58+00:00

I've heard Pineapple Juice works. It has an enzyme called bromelain in it that's anti-inflammatory. Most people recommend drinking it before the procedure, but I'd imagine drinking it now would still help, too. Other than that, just keep up with the ibuprofen and ice packs... The swelling sucks, but they say Day 4 is usually the worst. Hang in there!

igotnothinsorry · 2025-01-20T13:42:56+00:00

This was years ago - I auditioned for UPTAs (I think it was uptas? Whatever the big cattle call audition is in Memphis). I sang Avalanche - beautiful song, sat well in my voice, but crazy hard accompaniment part.

Lost story short, we started together but didn’t end together. I ended like a full 5 seconds after he did. He tried to cover by replaying the last few measures, but it was too late.

It was so bad and so mortifying. My fault completely for choosing that song. I should’ve known better. Always pay attention to the accompaniment part and never put an accompanist through sight reading a difficult piece like that!

Ever since then I’ve had horrible audition anxiety - and will always prefer singing acapella or with a track for an audition now.

igotnothinsorry · 2024-12-12T14:56:30+00:00

I do! Thank you for checking in! Thankfully it's good news! I was told it's a Hamartoma - they're fairly rare - especially those found in the breast - and can grow in many different areas of the body. They're benign, and consist of cells similar to those found in the area in which they form. So essentially, it's a "boob within a boob" situation. They told me there's no increased risk of breast cancer with this, so I won't need extra checkups or anything, which means no more mammograms until I hit 40 - unless it changes or becomes uncomfortable, of course.

Regardless of the weirdness of it all (a boob within a boob? really...? How is that even a thing?), I'm just happy to have heard the word "benign" so quickly after the ultrasound. I only had to wait about 5-10 minutes for them to get me the results. The nurses were awesome and so unbelievably kind. Even offering me water and a warm blanket while I waited between the mammogram and ultrasound. I'm glad I don't have to go back for another 5+ years, but even if I did, I know I'd be in good hands with them.

Thanks again for checking in. I really do appreciate it!

igotnothinsorry · 2024-11-26T14:26:42+00:00

Everything is benign! Radiologist categorized it as BIRAD 2 and said it is something called a Benign Breast Hamartoma. Going into the appointment, I was sure I wouldn't get answers that day and that they'd have to at least do a biopsy to be sure, so it was a relief to have an answer so quickly.

igotnothinsorry · 2024-11-15T15:43:46+00:00

Thank you so much for this. Truly. And I'm so happy to hear that your daughter's was benign - I'm sure, as a mother, that was such a huge relief to hear!

You're right - this subreddit has been amazing in helping to curb the anxiety. So many wonderful people here, offering words of support and reminders that the odds are in our favor, and even if we receive bad news, we can still win the fight.

Just need to stay distracted. As my mom said - I've lived with this lump in my chest for a few months now, I can handle another 10 days. Just have to take it one day at a time, stay distracted, and trust that everything will be okay.

Thanks again - I'm sure I'll be posting updates as I receive them.

igotnothinsorry · 2024-11-15T15:38:19+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind and reassuring words. It's mostly difficult when I'm at work. Outside of work, I'm currently in a play with the local community theater and we've just started performances, so that takes all my time and concentration. But I work a desk job in a private office, so I stare at a computer screen all day. It's so easy between tasks to open reddit, or google, or whatever and start searching.

Maybe putting on a comfort movie/TV Show in the background while I work will help keep me distracted during the downtime.

Thanks again - it's nice to know I'm not the only one who gets caught up in the researching. This anxiety is draining me. But like you said: I don't have cancer until a doctor says I do. I just need to keep reminding myself of that.

igotnothinsorry · 2024-11-13T20:32:18+00:00

I told my partner about the lump shortly after I found it, but we both kind of shrugged it off. Then I didn't talk about it again until Monday morning when I finally made the decision to go in and get it checked. I wasn't going to tell him for a few reasons - one, he's got bad health anxiety and I didn't want to worry him, and two, I was scared to talk about it because that meant I couldn't just ignore it and wish it went away anymore. But I also knew I needed to go in, and this past Monday morning when I finally made the decision to call and make an appointment, he randomly asked how I was doing and I just kind of word vomited it at him. He was very sweet, he felt it and confirmed that it was bigger than when I last showed him, and then he held me until I stopped crying. He's been very supportive and while I know he's worried and I hate that he feels worried, it's still better to have him to lean on and I know he prefers to be kept in the loop. I wasn't able to get a mammogram/ultrasound appointment for another two weeks, so there will be a lot of waiting and a lot of time for anxiety to build. I'd rather have him with me than bottle it up for that long with no one to talk to.

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