Follow up
Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Did they make a difference? Who knows, but I’m going with they did.
So thanks. After getting there early for a 7:15 check in time, I was told I had to wait for an emergency surgery that bumped everyone. They gave me the choice of stay or go home and come back. The temptation to eat was too strong, so I stayed. So, they prepped me(next time I shave myself) and around 11:00 they said it was time. After a frustrating few minutes for myself and the OR staff, we found the lump in question.
I don’t remember anything after that until I woke up in recovery an hour later. So, today I’m sore and less two small masses and about a 2″ scar under my left arm.
Looking back, it’s easy to say “I told you so”. But the chances of it going the other way were about equal. So, I will maintain vigilance over changes to my body for the time being and err on the side of caution.
(editor) In no way was the exclusion of my wife being with me intentional) She stayed with me the whole time and was there when I was wheeled back to the short procedure unit TY BABY!!