# The diagnosis may not be good... need prayers and good thoughts!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 28, 2000, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904 "2000-06-28T17:40:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Minxsmom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@Minxsmom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Minxsmom)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/21 "2000-06-28T19:36:28Z")
::sending positive thoughts to Rachelle:: I’ll keep you in my prayers 🙂 Let us know how you make out, OK? ---
**Author:** ![Kiki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dc4da7/32.png) [@Kiki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiki)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/22 "2000-06-28T19:36:52Z")
Thanks so much everyone. Your prayers, thoughts, and support mean a lot even though I still don’t know my diagnosis! Very few of my friends and loved ones know about this. It seems to be easier to share this kind of stuff with everyone here… I don’t get as weepy when I’m typing as I do when I’m trying to tell someone what’s going on. (o.k. so _now_ I’m starting to get choked up at my computer! Great!) Thanks everyone. I’ll post an update as soon as I know something! ---
**Author:** ![JeffB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeffb/32/188_2.png) [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/23 "2000-06-28T19:40:15Z")
Best wishes, Rachelle. ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/24 "2000-06-28T19:59:55Z")
Good luck, hon! I’ll be sending you good thoughts. Let us know when you hear anything. ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/25 "2000-06-28T20:27:01Z")
Mamma O. just had an ovary removed due to a cyst the size of a grapefruit. God knows what her first gyno was thinking, letting it get that big! :growls: She’s doing fine, and we both send our sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery and the best of prognoses for you, **Rachelle**. ---
**Author:** ![neuro-trash\_grrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3ab097/32.png) [@neuro-trash\_grrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neuro-trash_grrrl)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/26 "2000-06-28T20:31:48Z")
Let’s see. I think I have some karma I haven’t used yet, so why don’t I just send some of that over? Hmmm, if I send it in the mail, will you get it in time? Anyway, I wish you and your future children the best of luck in these troubled times. ---
**Author:** ![OldBroad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@OldBroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldBroad)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/27 "2000-06-28T20:36:13Z")
Thoughts and prayers are with you Rachelle. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Catrandom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@Catrandom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catrandom)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/28 "2000-06-28T20:37:53Z")
Rachelle, best wishes to you. Pester those doctors and make sure they tell you everything you need to know. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers; keep us updated as you can! Catrandom ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/29 "2000-06-28T20:40:40Z")
Good luck Rachelle. Being a woman sucks sometimes huh? Hope all goes well. Best to you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/30 "2000-06-28T21:10:55Z")
If it’s any reassurance with the surgery, I had my gall bladder out laproscopically a few years back and it couldn’t have been easier. My wife had hers out the old-fashioned way a few years before by the same surgeon and was laid up much longer than I. Just make sure your surgeon has a few (bunch) of these under his belt, so to speak. The more experience, the better. You have my prayers that everything turns out well, dear Rachelle. Keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/31 "2000-06-28T21:19:59Z")
Rachelle, Prayers and good thoughts coming your way. Keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![Sylence](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@Sylence](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylence)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/32 "2000-06-28T21:34:16Z")
My mom had a cyst removed two years ago and she’s doing fine. Good luck. – Sylence ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/33 "2000-06-28T21:55:56Z")
Wishing you the best, Rachelle. I had a close call with a cyst a couple of weeks ago, but I turned out OK. I hope and pray the same happens for you. ---
**Author:** ![Wicked\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/2acd7d/32.png) [@Wicked\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wicked_Blue)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/34 "2000-06-28T21:56:07Z")
Waiting for the results of a test can be the longest hours of your life. Try not to get too stressed out. Hope everything goes smooth. Love, Rose ---
**Author:** ![Jeannie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@Jeannie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeannie)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2000, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/35 "2000-06-28T23:02:21Z")
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2000, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/36 "2000-06-29T04:12:01Z")
Oh, Rachelle…I hope you’re okay. ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2000, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904/37 "2000-06-29T04:26:50Z")
Best of luck, Rachelle, but most of all, don’t assume the worst or worry prematurely. I had a hugongous ovarian cyst removed when I was 16; no problem. The worry and dread are the worst parts, honestly. Wishing you comfort, Veb [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-diagnosis-may-not-be-good-need-prayers-and-good-thoughts/23904.md?page=1)