Freddie Gets Evicted

When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 they did a PET/CT Scan of my body to see if there were any "hotspots" to determine if the cancer had spread. The answer was NO -- we liked that. However the doctors did tell me that there was a 7.5cm fibroid attached to my uterus and as long as it didn't grow we might not have to remove it. If it did grow, and because I had breast cancer, they said that it was best to remove whatever else was down there before it could become a haven for cancer -- translation -- total hysterectomy -- and I said, "Ok, let's monitor it."

I wasn't so excited to go through another surgery anytime soon, since I had been through four surgeries between 2007-2009. I said to myself, "Let's give me a break." I did and I'm happy that I did. In February, 2010 I had an MRI that revealed that the fibroid had increased in size to 11.5cm. Since it was getting fat and happy in my body -- we decided that now's the time to have surgery. Nothing should be in your body that isn't contributing to its well being -- so, Freddie the Fibroid must go. On May 20th I will have an abdominal hysterectomy and say bye-bye to the now very unwelcome freeloader. My last day at work is May 12th. The doctor said I will be in the hospital for a few days and recovery for this type of surgery is around eight weeks. At this time I've not been told that anything looks cancerous. The surgeon is cautiously optimistic. So I hold the thought that the surgery is to get rid of Freddie and have an easy recovery with no cancer freeloaders! And that's the thought I want you to hold.

All that has come into my life has been a blessing and to be able to walk the path with you and deepen my faith in the Divine, makes it all worth it.

Many of you have asked what you can do. I won't have visitors at the hospital -- won't be there long enough for that and I want to stay focused on getting me out. And as much as I adore flowers I'd prefer they not be sent. I will have need for nourishment as I recover- so I am eating organic with Healthy Creations. If you want to donate to the dinners that would help in my healing (you can do this on the paypal button to the right of this blog). Laughter is such a fabulous way to heal -- send me funny stuff: 4911 Chateau Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 or ekvd@aol.com.

Jeff will update the blog post surgery and let you all know how I'm doing. Prayers and good thoughts are the very best. My surgery is at 7:15 a.m. and will last for about three hours. If you can mark your outlook calendars to send good thoughts my way during that time -- that would be awesome!!

Hugs to all of you -- your body and good health is such a blessing -- take a moment today and thank your body for all that it does for you.

Cheers!

Karen