Update (long)

First, I want to thank everyone for their supportive and loving responses. I honestly don't know what I would do without you guys. I've gone back and reread your responses to my earlier post about my newest "predicament" (that's what we're calling it at my house ) and my heart is so full with your postive thoughts, prayers and hugs. You guys rock! After thinking about it all weekend, and having a consult with my doc today, I've decided to go with the less invasive procedure, rather than the hysterectomy. I was leaning towards the hysterectomy this weekend, thinking that at least I would know it would be OVER. But, my doc has assured me that my chances are VERY low that I will have a recurrence with the conization and to be honest, right now I just CAN'T take 4-6 weeks out of my life, which is what a hysterectomy would require. What it came down to was, the hysterectomy would provide me a greater peace of mind (and no more darn periods! ) but with work, school and the kids, the EARLIEST I could do it would be December and my doc says I can't wait that long. So, within the next few weeks I'm going to have the conization and a tubal and we'll go from there. As to everything else, I feel great. I'm down a solid 70 pounds now, slowly transitioning from an 18 to ALMOST 16s and I chopped my hair off (6 inches) and everyone tells me how "cute" I look. Any idea how long it's been since someone told me I was "cute"? So, again, May Family, thank you so much for your well wishes. I'm feeling much better now that I've had time to digest everything and I know this is just a little bump in the road to a new and exciting life! Becky 287/217/150ish (new goal per my surgeon)

Ok Becky time to update your pic with the new "cute" haircut! cary

Sounds like you've made a good well thought out decision. Prayers to you and your family. Let us know when your procedure is and how it goes. And yes, please provide us a picture of your "cute" new hair! ~Wanda

Becky~ I'm glad you've got this option available. I'm sure your decision will work out for the best. Can't wait to see the new 'do! Julie

Becky, Sounds like you are comfortable with your decision and with your doctor. That's great. Not an easy decision to make either. "Cute" is definitnely a good thing! So...down 70 lbs with 67 to go to your surgeon's goal. Over halfway there. I know, I know...stop it math geek, Kathy!!! Glad to "hear" you sounding so good. You'll do fine! And we'll be here for ya. Hugs, Kathy

Becky, All the best of luck! Will keep ya in my thoughts and prayers! Hang in there your gonna be just fine! Hugs! Marla

Hey Becky, glad to see that you are in good spirits, keep up the positive thinking. I've got 7 more to go to 70 lost

Good for you, Becky. I can't imagine how difficult that decision must've been for you and it sounds like you did it very thoroughly and well informed. Keep us posted and even though most of us are way far away, let us know if we can help in any way. ((((HUGS)))) Michelle

Hi Becky, sorry to hear about your troubles but it sounds like you have it under control. You will be in my prayers. We both had the surgery on 5/17! I wish you the best. Geniene