I got a call from my surgeon’s office today giving me some the pre-op instructions like stop taking my Tamoxifen a week before. I’m glad they called because I saw an orthopedic specialist this morning who doesn’t believe my swollen hand is from tennis elbow. He’s not entirely sure what’s causing it, just that he thinks the tendons along the top are inflamed. He prescribed an oral steroid to help with it, but my surgeon’s nurse said it’s also something I can’t take. In fact, she even said they’d cancel the surgery if I had. That was close!

And apparently, my CT scan hasn’t been read it because it’s not a high priority given that it doesn’t typically show a good or bad result. The nurse said it’s usually used to inform the doctor for the surgery, but if anything else showed up as an issue, they would call me right away. Then she answered all my questions and encouraged me to call if I have any more.

I also had what is probably my final massage before my surgery. I always leave there feeling so much better, but I’m really hoping I won’t need to go back, at least not for a medical massage. Maybe I can go once later just for relaxation.

I’m super thankful I got the call from my surgeon’s office when I did today because I would have been sooooo upset if my stupid hand screwed up my surgery. I’ll revisit the issue later. I’m also thankful for a good final massage, and that all my lingering appointments are now done.