WHEW

Sorry it has been so long since my last posting. I am now 7 weeks post op and am down 32 lbs. I am so happy. It is great on this side. One very suprising thing I need to share. When I had my surgery, the doctor mentioned he found a polop on my small intestine. He was sure that it was nothing to worry about. Well at my 2 week check up. I asked about it and the doctor said I don't see the pathology report here but I assure you there is nothing to worry about. In fact this should be the last thing on your mind. At my 6 week check up, as the doctor was walking out the door, I asked him once again about my pathology report. It turns out that it was cancer! A gastrointestonal stromal tumor. I am now, at last seeing an oncologist. However, they think they got it all. These tumors do come back a great deal of the time. I will need a CT scan now and one in 6 months and then yearly thereafter. WHEW! They tell me if I had not had gastric bypass they would have never found the tumor and I would be more than likely dead in a year of so. Thank you, everyone for your encouragement that made me go ahead with the surgery. Cindy

WOW! What a story. Just goes to show that this surgery really is a lifesaver....in more ways than one! Best wishes to you.

You are very blessed. I belive everything happens for a reason. Your life is not over yet. Honey, soon you will be living your best life. Be patient and enjoy yourself. We all have waited so long for this opportunity (wls), no longer will we have to hide our true selves. Take care of yourself and God bless ya....