The Struggle Has Ended

Greg Hewlett passed away on January 17th after nearly eight years of battling colon cancer. While we grieve his loss, we are comforted to know that he is with his Lord.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Biopsy complete - no problems

They gave me plenty of drugs, so I was quite comfortable during the biopsy. I was just awake enough to follow what was going on. I found the gadget and process to be quite interesting. Then again, I might have thought anything was interesting in my inebriated state. The doctor guided a long narrow sleeve needle into me bit by bit, each time taking another CT scan to make sure it was going into the right place. Then at the end he shot the biopsy syringe needle through the sleeve to get the sample. We'll hear the results Monday. Meanwhile, I'm feeling a bit loopy and I have a big patch on my rear.

8 comments:

Kathie Pagan said...

Thankful it's over and things went well. Thanks for keeping us all posted. Praying...
Kathie

Nils said...

Glad to hear this wasn’t as bad as the last time you had an invasive biopsy. It’s a good deal easier to be interested in something a doctor is doing to you when it couldn’t be confused with a KGB interrogation technique. I “enjoyed” my spinal tap a whole lot better when they did it with the help of fluoroscopy after four unsuccessful tries the old-fashioned way.

willeyne said...

I loved getting this news. Love to you all. Willeyne

Tricia said...

Greg, I'm thankful to hear the procedure was better than hoped. We are all standing with you in prayer.

Ann Strauss said...

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, Greg.

Greg said...

Glad to hear biopsy went well. We're praying for good news on Monday.

curtis frodge said...

well i am glad to hear your biopsy went well, hope you enjoy your state of loopiness and your fancy new band aid. ill be prayin for you man God bless.
-curtis

Carl said...

Greg and Christine
Another step completed for Greg. Thanks be to God your posterior survived,Greg. "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead". And "May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus".