I was diagnosed with a (leo) tumor on my left adrenal glad in June. I was actually happy to hear this diagnosis as I was sure I was suffering from an incurable heart disease. I had heart palpitations, I was out of breath after climbing a few stairs, I had lost 17 lbs – without even trying! My blood pressure was 235/195 and I would wake up in the middle of the night with my heart pounding like I’d just run 10 miles. I would be sweating like I’d just run 10 miles also.
Dr. Harari scheduled my surgery for July 5th and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. She had so much cariing in her voice and expression that I absolutely had no fear of going in for this – my first ever – surgery. The hospital experience at UCLA Ronald Regan hospital was fine. The nurses were great – the food was great, and two days later I was released. I stayed with a friend for the next two days. A month later I am back to normal. I was surprised that I didn’t have more pain after the surgery, but I have to honestly say – it was a piece of cake. Four small incisions was what it took to remove my tumor and restore me to health. I am back to exercising without gasping for air and I feel better than I have in a very long time. I wonder how long that tumor had been growing inside me and causing all kinds of havoc. I am so thankful to Dr. Harari, Dr. Edling, Dr. Davis and all the staff at the Dvision of Endocrinology for my new lease on life. I feel amazing!