Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Removal

Sorry if this is gross, but it is a part of my life.

I had a precancerous mole removed when I was about 21 years old. I figured I would be pretty good from then on out about going to the dermatologist and getting stuff checked out. I haven't been. I guess I'm lazy.

For about 2 years I've had this tiny mole on my leg that has been looking and acting like the precancerous mole that was taken from my face. I finally went in and had it removed along with three others that were getting on my nerves. I'm waiting for results, but this is not a cause of anxiety in my life. I don't care if they are cancerous or not. My reason for blogging is so that I can remember a few details for next time. My body loves to make extra cells, so I'm sure there will be a next time.

-The limit of moles removed at a time is four. This has to do with the post lab work.

-It takes a week to two weeks for the sites to heal. You have to keep them covered and poly-sporined in the meantime.

-Each site itches like the dickens afterward! It drives you crazy and you can't sleep.

That's all.

4 comments:

Tracy said...

You know... I have never had any of my moles checked out and because of what you have gone through I wonder if I should.

Tracy said...

And to answer your question on my blog.... the Farr's are great. They are living at his parents house while they are on their mission and taking care of their 3 kids. It was good to see them. They asked about you and Dan.

Amy Foote said...

Yeah, I am right there with ya!!

Did you get the results yet?

jamie hixon said...

No, oddly enough.