Well, my pathology results were given to me today. I had surgery 4 weeks ago tomorrow and have been patiently waiting. When I talked to the doctor last week, they were worried, bc they didn't have the full report back, but they told me NOT to worry. So they called me today and told me what was taking so long--the original report showed cancer. I almost died when she told me that, but Dr. T said--NO, do more tests, that can't be right. So the lab did. Spent another 1 1/2 weeks testing. After more tests, this is what they know. My cervix looks bad-like HORRIBLE bad. Pathologists said thank goodness I did the surgery when I did because they felt that within 6 months, I would have had full blown cancer. I had wanted the doctor to leave part of my cervix to begin with, but he said, no that usually doesn't help any. And now I'm so thankful that I let him overrule my decision. My uterus also looked bad. We have known this for several months. The original sonogram showed my uterus was small and aged--and I'm only 29. So going into the surgery, we knew this. Even after the surgery, the doctor told both my parents and I that my uterus was abnormally small and they were very unsure still as to why. The results explain why most of my blood test (white blood cell count and potassium levels) have been off for months now. Patholgist said he would have thought it was cancer and no way that I could have been just 'healed' from this. And no way my uterus got the way it did overnight. Said its been this way for awhile. I just know that I thank God right now that this is all over with. I still can't lift anything for at least 4 more weeks. I'll have to check in with my doctor if I have anymore pain like I was having before. He will watch both my lymph nodes and ovaries for about a year.
Back in February, I went on an Encounter and they laid hands on me to make sure that I was healed and I firmly believe right now that this had a huge part in it. I've never been more thankful! Thanks to all my friends and family that have stood beside me and listened to me WHINE and complain about all the pain. Most of all, I thank God for allowing me to get thru all of this. In October, I'm planning on going on another Encounter (Bobbie Jo will be going too). I just pray that this comes together, bc I KNOW, just KNOW that this is due to that weekend and all the blessings that I had poured down on me!
Well, I'm going to lay down and rest so I can be up and running for tonight (soccer practice for the girls). I feel like I've been given this chance to make sure I do everything possible with them. We are planning a trip to Disney World next summer and I just can't wait. And then I want to take them to the coast so we can all see the ocean! It's gonna be great to have my life back again!
