Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Back from biopsy

Bryan is back from the biopsy. He's been back for an hour or so. He is sleeping (with the help of a sedative).

If you know Bryan, this tidbit will not surprise you. He was fascinated by the CT and biopsy equipment. He was happy to know that the CT scanner is only a few weeks old and that the University is a testing ground for Siemens--he says they get the latest equipment because of that. (He also said Utah Valley is getting the U's old CT equipment and Utah Valley is very happy about it.) He also wanted to know the angle used when inserting the needle and other "interesting" info like that.

He has an "x" on his chest written in purple marker (where the needle was inserted). I know our boys will love that!

Now we wait for pathology results (and keep our fingers crossed that this sample is adequate for a diagnosis).

7 comments:

Stacey said...

Bryan, I am very sorry to hear that things for you are not well. I know that you will be just fine and things will be well soon. You take care and don't get down, you have a family that love's you very much and all that love will keep you going. JoLayna you stay strong witch I know that you will you are stong sprited. You are in my thoughts and pryers. Stacey Herceg

Lori said...

JoLayna & Bryan:
Just wanted to express my love to both of you and let you know that I join others in praying for you and your family. Thank you for letting us know about the blog. -L. Bigelow

Richard Rusick said...

Hey Bryan,

Just wanted to say hello and let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love the Arndt family. Great picture of you in the Pineapple fields!

Love, The Rusicks

Anonymous said...

Bryan (with a "y");
Dude! I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. My prayers are with you and your family. Rachael (with an "ael") :)

Anonymous said...

Bryan, Jolayna, & Family...
We just wanted to tell you guys how much we love you all! You are all in our prayers. Please keep this blog updated so we can check on everything. We'll be up soon to visit, if that's ok with you guys. Let us know how we can help in anyway we can! We love you guys!

Love,
Joe & Shauna Romine

Anonymous said...

uncle bryan i miss u even though we dnt live there but i sent u a text message and i hope you got a good lagh but dont hurt yourself laughing if it hurts dont lagh at all i just wont send u any more funny things that way u wont hurt anyway as i said watch lots of sports and drink lots of fluids and keep a journal seriously tell everything the way you feel and how your family feels and wat things you want to do after you get out of the hospital really this is something i want u to do if u ever have time cuz ull be there for a while and im telling u from the heart do soething with ur time but i would hate to be layin in bed forever but im not all that smart but really keep a journal cuz when you get out ull look back and remeber how much pain ur in but i take that back none wants to remember that watever just get better PS the whole watching sports thing probly really works

Anonymous said...

JoLayna,
I am sorry to hear of your trials lately.
You are a strong and positive person which will make your family more optimistic.
The mind is a powerful thing.
All the prayers from your family and friends will work miracles.
Maui is waiting for a return celebration!
May God Bless You and Your Family!
Sherry Russon