Surgery

kris43
kris43 Member Posts: 275
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hi Ladies -

I wanted to write and just request a few prayers as I get ready to undergo surgery to remove my gall bladder and repair an incisional hernia this coming Thursday. I have been having stomach pains, horrible cramping in my back and nausea for many months - but until I had to make an ER visit & had an ultrasound done nobody could tell me what it might be. I always thought my cancer was back. What else would it be, right?

The surgeon is 85% sure he can do the surgery laparoscopic but because of all the scar tissue I might have to be opened. I WANT to feel better - but the thought of being opened again is causing great anxiety - that along with the fear that they'll take a look inside and find more cancer.

My last CA 125 in March was 5.4, so I know that's great - but you never can tell.

I hope this finds everyone doing well - there are so many of you dealing with recurrences right now - I think of you every day. A little surgery is nothing - this I know to be true!

My best to you all! Hugs.

Kris

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  • green50
    green50 Member Posts: 312
    #2
    My Prayers are with you
    My niece and mom had their gall bladder out without opening up. Hope that is the way for you so it will be easy on you. You will then feel better. Mom had symptoms as you do. She feels a lot better now that its out. Hope all goes well for you Kris. I am praying for you.
    Prayers and A BIG HUG
    Sandy
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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #4
    God's Peace
    Hi Kris, you are in my prayers, along with many others here. May God's peace hug your anxieties away. :-) We'll be watching for your update. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie

    1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
  • TracieK
    TracieK Member Posts: 45
    #5
    HUGS
    I know that you will feel soooo much better when this is done. I will be praying that you have a fast recovery. What a great CA-125. Woohoo to you!

    Tracie
  • iram
    iram Member Posts: 2
    #6
    TracieK said:

    HUGS
    I know that you will feel soooo much better when this is done. I will be praying that you have a fast recovery. What a great CA-125. Woohoo to you!

    Tracie

    hi
    sure i'll pray for u.......sweet heart u'll be fine
  • rasunshine
    rasunshine Member Posts: 28 Member
    #7
    A thought for you
    My precious ,precious child, God loves you, and He will never leave you during your times of trial and suffering, for it is in His arms that He carries YOU..I pray that He will guide the hands of your surgeon...and I will lift up you in Prayer..God bless and remember..There is always a ray of sunshine somewhere...

    RASUNSHINE
  • ladyjogger31
    ladyjogger31 Member Posts: 289
    #8
    Prayers
    Hi Kris, your always in my prayers, along with everyone else. I hope that your surgery will go well and your recovery is fast.
    Hugs, Prayers and Love, Terry
  • arbor3
    arbor3 Member Posts: 103
    #9
    PRAYERS
    HI KRISMY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOU WILL BE GOOD.  HEADS UP YOU ARE DOING GREAT. YOUR CA125 IS WONDERFUL BEING SO LOW.

    HUGS AND LOVE DINORA
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #10
    With you
    I had my gall bladder out before the OVCA. It's a breeze compared...gas the biggest problem. In fact I thought it was gall emptying in my abdomen that might be causing the pain I was having from the cancer in my liver!! Dumb me. Your CA125 numbers are great. Laproscopic surgery has one 1 inch incision and three 1/3 inch holes. So you get up quickly. I only had to pee in order to leave the hospital that day.

    You will be in our thoughts and prayers on Thursday and you are never alone in that area...just keep that in mind. Remember that FEAR is only "false expectations appearing real". (((Hugs))) Saundra
  • newhopechurchli
    newhopechurchli Member Posts: 126
    #11
    saundra said:

    With you
    I had my gall bladder out before the OVCA. It's a breeze compared...gas the biggest problem. In fact I thought it was gall emptying in my abdomen that might be causing the pain I was having from the cancer in my liver!! Dumb me. Your CA125 numbers are great. Laproscopic surgery has one 1 inch incision and three 1/3 inch holes. So you get up quickly. I only had to pee in order to leave the hospital that day.

    You will be in our thoughts and prayers on Thursday and you are never alone in that area...just keep that in mind. Remember that FEAR is only "false expectations appearing real". (((Hugs))) Saundra

    Don't be scared
    Your CA 125 is the greatest marker for your cancer. If your numbers were high....I don't think the Dr. would even consider doing the surgery right now. So don't be afraid.... and take care of these things while the are small issues. I had a huge hernia and believe me... I wish it was taken care of when it when smaller and they could have done it laproscopic. I like what Saundra said above me about FEAR..... that is powerful!
    I wish you the best and will pray for you.
    God Bless, Tricia
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #12
    newhopechurchli said:

    Don't be scared
    Your CA 125 is the greatest marker for your cancer. If your numbers were high....I don't think the Dr. would even consider doing the surgery right now. So don't be afraid.... and take care of these things while the are small issues. I had a huge hernia and believe me... I wish it was taken care of when it when smaller and they could have done it laproscopic. I like what Saundra said above me about FEAR..... that is powerful!
    I wish you the best and will pray for you.
    God Bless, Tricia

    HUGS & PRAYERS
    Sending lots your way! Hang in there.

    Monika
  • kris43
    kris43 Member Posts: 275
    #13
    Thanks everyone
    I so appreciate everyone's notes and words of encouragement. I am so afraid to do this thing tomorrow - but I know that it will be fine. I really mean that. I think. I'll take you all along with me in my heart -

    Thanks again. I'll post this weekend if I'm feeling well.

    Kris

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