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Back in 2004 or 2005 my primary care doctor sent me for an abdominal ultrasound exam because I was having a sharp pain in my groin area which we suspected was a hernia due to me lifting something I should not have tried to lift. The radiologist's report noted a "tumor or growth filled with liquid", giving its exact size in centimeters and location in my abdominal cavity.

I was petrified and I assumed it was a large cancerous tumor. After informing my family and friends and loved ones and updating my will, I sent the exam report and films to my then New York City GI/J pouch specialist, because I figured this would cause J Pouch issues too.

The next day I got a call on my cellphone from my GI/pouch specialist. He was laughing. I asked him why he was laughing and he said to me, "that idiot radiologist in Connecticut described as a liquid filled tumor or growth your J Pouch. It is in the exact same location and has the same measurements as your J Pouch. He is describing your pouch, Dude."

Funny thing was I had told the radiologist tech assistant that I had a J Pouch. I guess that info did not make its way to the radiologist.
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