Journal entry by Amanda Gatto —
Hey there! I realized I never updated you guys on how the biopsy went! So sorry, I’ve been home resting and Cohen seems to have come down with something so I’ve been watching him like a hawk and taking his temperature every five minutes! (First time mommy problems!)
Anyways, back to the biopsy. I think it went as well as it could possibly go. During the procedure they gave me a bit more of the pain medicine then before so I was a bit more comfortable, but the samples she was getting were still just blood and regular bone cells, so she suggested to use a drill to get a deaper sample. I told her yes, I did not want to have to do this again, so she gave me even stronger pain medicine and started drilling into the bone! After the procedure the doctor told Vince that they got a pretty good size sample so we should have an answer at my next appointment which is Tuesday. I wish I could have had answers right then and there, but the pathologist just tests to see if there are cancer cells, then sends them out to get a full pathology on them so now we wait. I will say, I do believe all your prayers are working because I am in a lot less pain this time around even though it was a more invasive procedure! If you can, please continue to pray for favorable results in the pathology report. I feel kind of selfish with this next request, but I also believe nothing is impossible for God, so please pray that if it be his will, for him to give me complete and miraculous healing that surpasses all understanding. I know nothing is too big for Him and am trying to rest in that truth. While I’m waiting I have also tweaked my diet a bit to cut out most meats and Dairy. I was kind of lenient with myself during the thanksgiving holiday, but now I’m back at it! I’ve also added juicing and soursop tea to my daily regimen to try to get my health in tip top shape! I feel like we’ve been waiting for answers for so long that I’m just siting here doing nothing, so at least my diet is something I can change and feel like I’m doing something to heal for the time being. Thank you for your continued prayers, I will let you guys know how it goes on Tuesday! 💗
Anyways, back to the biopsy. I think it went as well as it could possibly go. During the procedure they gave me a bit more of the pain medicine then before so I was a bit more comfortable, but the samples she was getting were still just blood and regular bone cells, so she suggested to use a drill to get a deaper sample. I told her yes, I did not want to have to do this again, so she gave me even stronger pain medicine and started drilling into the bone! After the procedure the doctor told Vince that they got a pretty good size sample so we should have an answer at my next appointment which is Tuesday. I wish I could have had answers right then and there, but the pathologist just tests to see if there are cancer cells, then sends them out to get a full pathology on them so now we wait. I will say, I do believe all your prayers are working because I am in a lot less pain this time around even though it was a more invasive procedure! If you can, please continue to pray for favorable results in the pathology report. I feel kind of selfish with this next request, but I also believe nothing is impossible for God, so please pray that if it be his will, for him to give me complete and miraculous healing that surpasses all understanding. I know nothing is too big for Him and am trying to rest in that truth. While I’m waiting I have also tweaked my diet a bit to cut out most meats and Dairy. I was kind of lenient with myself during the thanksgiving holiday, but now I’m back at it! I’ve also added juicing and soursop tea to my daily regimen to try to get my health in tip top shape! I feel like we’ve been waiting for answers for so long that I’m just siting here doing nothing, so at least my diet is something I can change and feel like I’m doing something to heal for the time being. Thank you for your continued prayers, I will let you guys know how it goes on Tuesday! 💗
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