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What the FIRETRUCK?!?! Cancer!!!!

THE DAYS LEADING UP

Crazy that I had to sign permission to take my uterus. I mean, it's not really my choice so why am I signing it away. In a way, I'm signing away many of the hopes and dreams Andrew and I had as a couple. It doesn't mean that our hopes and dreams won't change as happens so often, but most can't pick the day their hopes and dreams changed. Oh the journey of life!

These past few days have been the most extreme roller coaster of my life. Thrill seekers welcome! There are moments that I begin dancing (parking lots, swimming pool, backyard) when the wind blows through my hair and the sun is shining just so. I know that I am blessed.

And then there are moments when I lose it and my mind spins out of control (driving in the car, sitting alone, seeing a small boy playing in his yard with no hair). I seek reasoning and understanding.

HUMOR HEALS

Fortunately, my mind and spirit are so strong. As I approach "the surgery" I am excited to move on. Waiting is the hardest part. And considering I'm not a fan of doctors, hospitals, and especially needles, God has a pretty funny sense of humor, don't you think?

I've stocked up on my clear liquids. Mmmm, Gatorade, strawberry juice, apple sauce, and chicken broth. Oh and for a special treat, hard candies.... this is not how I was hoping to lose weight for my brother's wedding! :) Evan and Andrew BOTH told the doctor that they may not want to be near me after I don't eat for 3 days.... I don't think the doctors took their warning seriously. I hope I don't make the news when I order a pizza to my hospital room. I'm really not kidding about that!

Also, it turns out that you cannot request liposuction as an "add on" to a hysterectomy. Kind of like when the doctor tosses in a fluoride treatment at the dentist. I mean, as long as you're in there, you might as well help me with some trouble spots. I get the feeling the oncology doctors haven't quite had a patient like me.

I will keep you posted on my recovery. I've been warned not to let people make me laugh. The five incisions will kill, so... NO MAKING ME LAUGH! :)

Boy, CANCER SUCKS!

E

Posted by cancersucks on 2009-06-29 22:13:35 | Rating:

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Dream sweetie. laughter is the best medicine, You just said so yourself. Oh so ok, we'll give it a day or two after surgery. Oh well we'll give it three days. The pain from the stitches should be heading out by then. Are you going to have a computer in the hospital?
Your sense of humor is just great. And also you are a great blogger. Never knew how to spell blogger. One or two G's.

Posted by kal on 2009-07-01 22:14:53

well
will you have a computer, good question Kal?

Posted by roe on 2009-07-02 00:51:34

Great seeing you haven't lost your sense of humor. That's step #1 in keeping positive.All the Best.

Posted by cabinfever on 2009-07-02 03:06:10

Kudos to your attitude to life. I sure need to learn a lot from you.

My tummy was flat for a while ( a miracle in itself considering all the input) after I had a laparoscopy to get my kidney stone out. Since the hospital I was in is reputed for plastic surgery, I kept wondering whether they mixed things up and gave me a tummy tuck instead!

Posted by thehseenz on 2009-07-02 04:49:46

Erika can I say that when you have God on your side what can go wrong???
If God is for you who can be agaisnt you.

My ex had the saame as you have, she had it all taken out because of cancer, this was about 8years ago, and now she has no more worries at all, and just after the op. she was walking around a little sore, but that soon went as we believed in the word of God, and the healing comes from Him anyway.

God loves you

Raymond

Posted by raymondchristianp... on 2009-07-02 05:31:46

You are 29, why would you need liposuction? ;)

Posted by Pauligan on 2009-07-02 07:51:59

Erika..I'm with you..Can you fix the landscape a bit while you're in there? Ha!! I liked that one. Good luck sweetie. Clear diets suck..I had my mouth wired shut for 6 weeks and had to suck liquids between the spaces in my teeth. I didn't starve to death but that was a long 6 weeks. (((hugs)))

peace :) shemelts

Posted by shemelts on 2009-07-02 07:58:10

I absolutely love your sense of humor! Keep it that way, it'll take you FAR places! :).

Posted by brlracincwgrl on 2009-07-02 08:16:00

Great to see you haven't lost that sense of humor.s It will sustain you in the days ahead. You obviously are very strong. Good for you! As ever, my prayers are with you. Keep up the attitude and we'll all keep praying for you.

Posted by Tony51203 on 2009-07-02 08:34:56

Five minutes at a time.

I can feel through your words that you are strong, vibrant and positive. Just what's needed to face this challenge head on.

Posted by greunie on 2009-07-02 08:35:57

I bet it does sucks. I am glad that you are taking this situation with optmism, that is very important.
hugs

Posted by virtualife on 2009-07-02 09:27:33

Great sense of humor, which is so good to see when you're dealing with what you're going through. It just shows what a strong, wonderful person you truly are.

Posted by Forgetmeknot on 2009-07-02 09:47:27

Good job keeping the chin up! I always felt the doctors liked when we joked with them. LoL! Even if they didnt I enjoyed it.

Posted by IrishMike6464 on 2009-07-02 17:27:18

Just remember to hold those incisions when letting out a belly laugh:)

P.S. You have an awesome sense of humor!

Posted by pitapie50 on 2009-07-02 20:13:14

I think you're a really amazing person. :) I just hope I can be like you when I'm older, always strong and so funny. :)

Posted by EasyBev on 2009-07-03 10:53:44

So when is the L date? The date when we can make (or in somes cases try to make) you laugh. The last thing I want to see is staples flying across the room or pinging off the doctors forehaed because you were laughing so hard. Praying that God guides the surgeroens hands and that ALL cancer is removed.

Posted by Louisj on 2009-07-03 10:58:32

Wow! I return from a short trip with my family and find that this community has EXPLODED with LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, PRAISE, and HUMOR! I am moved beyond words. Thank you for joining me on this journey. May you only be a passanger and never a driver! :)

Stay tuned...

Posted by cancersucks on 2009-07-05 13:58:15