Thoughts of a 1 year old!

WOW… I just can’t believe that a year has gone by already! Happy 1^st Birthday to ME! The NEW ME! 1 year ago tonight I sat and prepared myself to go into the hospital in the morning for my Gastric Bypass Surgery (RNY) I remember all the thoughts I had as if it were yesterday. This was one of the biggest decisions I made in my life so far. I’d have to also say one of the BEST… I will have my official 1 year weigh in tomorrow… So far I have lost a little over 150 POUNDS!!! Starting at 427 pounds October 2nd 2007. This choice has given me freedom, it has given me movement, it has allowed me to come out of my cocoon and become the butterfly that God has created me to be… I am a new creation! My journey has only just begun! I still have so much more to get out of my tool, my Gastric Bypass has not only saved my life by helping me eat to live and not live to eat… We found a “cyst” the size of a grapefruit on my right ovary last October in a CT scan that we were watching… We were going to remove it as long as it stayed the same when I was ready for skin removal… In August 2008 we did another CT scan and found another “cyst” on my left ovary the size of a large orange… We had done a blood test called a serum 22 which I had “thought” came back OK… These are not “cysts” they are tumors… I have tested positive for ovarian cancer and will be having a full hysterectomy on October 27^th 2008… Dr. Guske will be assisting with this surgery which is comforting…. The Gastric Bypass saved my life twice! If I had not had this surgery, I would not have had the CT scan, and we would not have found the “cysts” nor would I have lost over 150 pounds to be healthier to now have this surgery! I am so thankful that we have an ALL knowing God! God is SO good! I know I am in good hands, if you are reading this please say a prayer for me and my family… Please pray for the Dr’s that will be doing my surgery, and pray for my recovery… I have a wonderful support system… My family and friends will take good care of me… I have a wonderful church family… I have a wonderful support group family… I am very blessed and loved! Thank you SO much to everyone who has been there for me, I love each and every one of you! Thank you for sharing in this past year with me… For all your encouragement, kind words, and compliments it has really helped me through! In HIS love, Jenn 
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Good morning Jenn! Happy 1st year surgianniversary!!!

WOW, your pictures sure tell the story. You've done extremely well in a year. I'm sure that your family is thrilled for you and Dr. Guske as well.

I would take a camera with you for your visit and ask to have a picture taken with him. I've done that and have it sitting on my desk at work. I can remember how happy I was on my first year anniversary.

Sorry to hear about the ovarian cancer. I pray for you and the skills of your docs. I'm sure it's comforting to have Dr. Guske there. Are you having it done at Alexian Brothers or St. Alexius?

Please keep us posted.

Again, congratulations on your awesome success this first year. It only gets better and better.

Hugs,
Lucy

Awe Lucy Thanks SO much... I will be at St. Alexis... I am SO happy that Dr. Guske is able to be there, I knew someone from the team was going to assit but knowing that MY surgeon is going to be the ONE makes it so much more comforting! What a good idea about bringing the camera I am going to do that! Thanks for the prayers... Hugs Jenn

Jenn, what time is your appointment with Dr. Guske today??

I'm a little late Lucy it was at 10:30... Jenn

Jenn, What a difference a year made in you. Can you even think of what you will look like in another year? I think you will be one hot mama.

My daughter just had a compleate in August. Same thing, tumors. But, luckly they weren't cancerous. You will be fine, and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Big Hugs

Lisa, Thank you so much for ALL of your support and kind words over the last year! I am SO happy to hear your daughter is OK... Praise the Lord... I know I am going to be just fine too! Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers! Hugs, Jenn

Congrats on your 1st Birthday!!  You look fabulous!!

I am so sorry to hear about the cancer though. You and your family will be in my prayers sweetie!!  You will get through this because you have a new healthy body too!  Please keep us updated.

How is Serenity doing??  I have been thinking about you!
Love ya

((Monica)) Thank You... Serenity is doing SO good! Thank you for asking! I am going to see her October 24-26th... Then having my surgery at St. Alexis on the 27th... I am SO happy I am going to see her! We are both ready for a visit! She also gets to come home for 10 days over Christmas! I will keep you posted when I am home from my surgery and recovering! Thanks for your prayers and friendship! You are doing AMAZING! WTG! Jenn

Happy Surgiversary Jenn!

You have done an amazing job and I'm sure that you feel much better.

I am sorry to hear of your cancer, but you have a great support system and faith.  I am sure you are in great hands and will come through beautifully!