Keeping a kidney - and we all say, "AMEN!!!"

I am truly blessed by all the prayers that have gone up, I knew going in that the left kidney was a loss...  so the prayers have been for the right, just save enough so that I can function without dialysis, and God looked down with love and said, "OK." 

We don't know for how long I will keep my right because it does have two AML masses on it, but they will monitor their growth rate and keep a better eye on them.  I might keep it 6 months, 6 years or 60 years, only our Maker knows!

At this time....   I go in for pre-op on July 23rd, and my surgery is August 3rd here in Cookeville.  I am blessed it can be done so close to home as my parents are in their late 70's and driving to Nashville though not impossible is difficult for them. 

I am blessed with a family who has rallied behind me, even my sister that had basically shut me out of her life...  and two brothers who HATE hospitals wanting to know where they can go to see if they are a donor match if I need a kidney!! 

I am blessed with friends like each of you who have prayed and supported me through your words and thoughts.   I am blessed by my angel Ronda, I know I can call upon her at anytime, and I know during the surgery she will keep ya'll updated as well!

I am up-beat, I am a child of God, and while I am facing major surgery and the removal of my left kidney, I get to keep the right!!!  Praise the Lord!!!

I do ask that you all keep those prayers and thoughts going as the time for surgery approaches, and that you look up to Heaven and say a word of thanks as well.  

The last thing (and I'll stop rambling) these masses/tumors have NOTHING to do with weight loss surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!  Please do not think the two go hand and hand, it is a genetic disorder!  It was not brought on by the WLS, it was not enhanced or promoted by the WLS, in fact the one on the left has been there long before the WLS!!  So please don't think you are next.. 

HUGS and MUCH LOVE to each of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy

My goodness, Amy.  Wow it has been quite a week for you!  And, its weighed heavy on our minds as well.  I shot out some emails to friends and said PLEASE pray for Amy!  You had us all worried and I can't even begin to imagine how you've made it through.  Adrenalin?  Rushing around in a whirlwind to get it all done? I dunno! But you surely have had your share of trials this week and yet, here you are, posting already like a trooper.  I don't think I could stay as calm as you.  Heck, I've had my share of health trials these past few weeks which pale in comparison to yours, and it just left me feeling sorry for myself and in a worse state of depression.  Amy, I wish i could handle my petty little "stuff" with just even a pinch of calmness that you have.  I dont know how you do it except that you must have a reservoir of calm that is stored up for times such as these!

My internet is horrible at work and I tried to post yesterday but it got locked up; I kept my eyes on the board throughout the day though in order to keep up with your surgery progress.  I dont know if you need anything from any of us on the board...  but would you let us know?  

Hugs to you, and I pray for a speedy recovery.  And, its good to hear that your family has rallied around you.  Perhaps God does work in mysterious ways and can bring something good out of a bad situation.  Hugs sis!

You are pretty incredible!  Thanks for encouraging me about YOU!  Will be praying  for Aug 3rd.  Erika

Still praying hon!

AMEN!!!!! Follow the path that God has led and there is nothing that you shall not overcome.

Better news, than you first thought. That is  good to hear. Glad to know that your family is coming together for you. I'm sure that you will be in great hands on Aug. 3rd and that they will take excellent care of you on that day and watch everything else very closely afterwards. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do. So is the Cookeville get together still on for that weekend? What was the final vote? Is it Fri or Sat?

Cheryl

God Bless you my friend.  I am so glad to hear the news is more positive than you first thought.  I know you can feel this big hug all the way from West Tennessee!  Keep your chin up and know that the well wishers on this board are sincere and think alot of you.  We are all with you in spirit and prayer.   

How can we be even remotely negative about anything after being  inspired by your positive attitude under this kind of emotional stress.   You are one of a kind Amy, a breath of fresh air!    My life is blessed having you as my cyber friend.  You hang in there.  God has a lot in store for you and Conner.  The best is yet to come.  You'll see. 

HUGS and Love back to ya! 

I will continue to keep you and Connor in my thoughts and prayers.Everything will be fine.We are all continuing to root for you.

You & Connor are in our prayers....this is great news & I have a feeling your one lone kidney is going to take care of you for a very, very long time!!!! xo, Micheala.

I just wanted to thank everyone for your thoughts and posts, it has been a roller coaster of a week, I've had my moments of total insanity and crying my eyes out, but then a calm would over come me, and I do believe it was God reaching down reminding me, that I was in His blessed hands.

God is my calm and Connor is my focus!!

God Bless each and everyone of you, and please continue those prayers of peace and healing.

HUGS
Amy