Thank You All For The Love, Support, Prayers, Good Wishes ...

Just a "Thank You" to all of you who have sent messages, support, love, prayers, good vibes during my ordeal.   You probably all know what happened ... but if anyone missed the excitement, here's the story.   I went in for my Open RNY Thurs., 10/18.  Was  a little nervous, but mostly excited.  Came out of anesthesia in Recovery to Dr. C telling me they did not do the bypass, that they found metastatic cancer on my liver, they biopsied that and my pancreas (since they were in the neighborhood) and also removed my gallbladder.  He said we would need to figure out where the cancer originated and I would need treatment.  Wow -- that was unexpected.  I tried not to freak out.   My husband, sons, family and friends and a dear nun at the hospital loved me more than  I had ever imagined and kept me calm until we could find out what exactly we were dealing with.  The love I felt that day was incredible.   The next day Dr. C said the pathologist went through everything again and determined it was a benign liver tumor (a hamartoma).  Mimics a cancer cell but is not dangerous.  What??  Thank You, God.  I felt like I had been given a Death Row Pardon.  We were  overjoyed and are forever grateful.   He said they recommend I get a CT scan of the Abdomen and Pelvis, which I did, and they were clear.  Then he said we should take the biopsy slides and CT scans to Roswell and get confirmation.  But no one expects any bad news.  I go to Roswell on Nov. 7.   Dr. C said if I want to have the bypass, we should wait until sometime after the first of the year, so I can heal from this surgery.   We'll see ... can't really think about having surgery again right now.   Again, thanks to all of you.  There are AMAZING people here on these Boards.  Special love and thanks to Anne S (AnneS2bthin)  and Christina (Catchris). Love, Maria  aka Lisa Douglas      

Oh My goopdness - I had no idea! Wow - Thank God you are OK!  Sending positive vibes for your next appointment :0)  keep us posted hugs, Britt

Hi Maria!
I'm so happy that everything turned out ok. If you are meant to have the RNY it will happen. Just take one step at a time.
I can't imagine the fear you must have faced when you came to after the surgery. Going in for one procedure and coming out with news like that. I hope all goes well for you on Nov. 7th. You will be in my thought 's and prayers.

Best wishes to you!
Debi

Thank God the diagnosis turned around!  Yes, I had read at the time what you were going through and until they told us it was benign I was thinking about you lots!!  I'm sorry you didn't get what you had hoped for but maybe in time.  At least you did receive a major blessings while you were there! Many blessings to you!!!

Maria;      I am so glad that things are going better for you.  Prayers were certainly answered.   Just take care of yourself and allow yourself to heal.   The RNY can come later if that is what your heart desires.  It will all work out.   I continue to pray for a speedy recovery for you and that you will continue to recieve good news from Roswell. Sally

Oh, LisaDouglas! I had heard what you went through, kept you in my thoughts for sure. But had not heard that it was benign (spelled that wrong, huh). So glad to hear that you are on the mend.

MUAH Glad things turned out for ya!

Maria, I was just thrilled to hear your good news...and after they clear you at Roswell maybe you will reconsider and have the surgery.  Its like a good sign to change your life.  Please keep us updated...and whatever you decide is the best thing for you. Rosemary

Maria, I am so glad you are doing well. I am still praying for you to get through the last step of this ordeal with flying colors!!!! You take care of yourself!!! Cece

Maria, I was so glad to hear your results.  It was quite a scare for you!  Take care of yourself - I hope you recover quickly.

Mary