Requesting Positive Vibes!!!
Fitlisa
Member Posts: 99
Hi All,
Well the time is almost upon me - I have my surgery for the peritoneal carcinomatosis this Friday and am very glad that I made the decision to have it done now instead of waiting until March to go to Washington. Again, thanks to all of you in helping me come to that decision.
I have started to feel uncomfortable for the first time since I was diagnosed in May...hard to breathe at time and abdominal pain seems to be my constant companion. I am told by my surgeon that this is normal as the tumors in my abdomen, small tho they are, put pressure on the diaphram causing those feelings. Also, there are a zillion nerve endings in the peritoneum which cause the smallest pain to be exacerbated...so, soon he will clean me all out and I will be as good as new (hey, better hopefully!).
Anyway, my surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am this Friday and is scheduled to last 12-14 hours (yikes!). I will then be in the hospital for about 2 weeks before home to recover in the comfort of my own bed (man, will that feel good!).
I ask all of you to send me your positive vibes and prayers that all will be well. Every little bit helps and I know that there are no stronger beings on the planet than all of us.
I will give an update when I am home from hospital and I pray that all of you are doing wonderfuly well to start off what will hopefully be a fantastic new year for all of us.
Take care,
Lisa
Well the time is almost upon me - I have my surgery for the peritoneal carcinomatosis this Friday and am very glad that I made the decision to have it done now instead of waiting until March to go to Washington. Again, thanks to all of you in helping me come to that decision.
I have started to feel uncomfortable for the first time since I was diagnosed in May...hard to breathe at time and abdominal pain seems to be my constant companion. I am told by my surgeon that this is normal as the tumors in my abdomen, small tho they are, put pressure on the diaphram causing those feelings. Also, there are a zillion nerve endings in the peritoneum which cause the smallest pain to be exacerbated...so, soon he will clean me all out and I will be as good as new (hey, better hopefully!).
Anyway, my surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am this Friday and is scheduled to last 12-14 hours (yikes!). I will then be in the hospital for about 2 weeks before home to recover in the comfort of my own bed (man, will that feel good!).
I ask all of you to send me your positive vibes and prayers that all will be well. Every little bit helps and I know that there are no stronger beings on the planet than all of us.
I will give an update when I am home from hospital and I pray that all of you are doing wonderfuly well to start off what will hopefully be a fantastic new year for all of us.
Take care,
Lisa
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Lisa - You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and All the best to you. I wish you the speedy recovery.
julie0 -
Dear Lisa,
Know that you will most definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. I know the surgery is a tough one and I know you will get through this. You WILL feel so much better after they rid you of all the nasty tumors. I remember how much better I felt after the APR... Focus on life that awaits you after surgery if you feel down in the hospital. After the surgery you will feel better, so much better and life will be waiting for you:)
Livestrong and be well.
All my love and warm fuzzies!!!
Andrea0 -
You are all sooo amazing. Thank you. Teary here. Your strength gives me even more strength, Thanks guys2bhealed said:Lisa!
The prayers will be going!!
Anything specific? General prayers are fine but sometimes it's a great feeling to pray for specifics and then watch them unfold.
Here's to your health!!
peace, emily who believes in the power of prayer0 -
Lisa, Honey, darlin gal........kanga is sending you a rainbow. You should know by now what is at the end of it!Fitlisa said:You are all sooo amazing. Thank you. Teary here. Your strength gives me even more strength, Thanks guys
When you open your eyes after surgery and are regaining your lucidity remember to;
"close your eyes and follow my rainbow....imagine all the wonderfull colours leading you to the end of my rainbow.....at the end you will find all our love!!!"
We will be with you on friday sweetie, kanga n Jen0 -
Strong positive vibes coming your way...best wishes for a safe surgery and recovery. Look forward to your "back home" post.
Bev0
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