Bye-Bye Tumor ....

Well Lei and Patty ... I guess talking about my dates got NIH a moving . Alan wrote them this morning in frustration, and they called me with the dates of my inpatient stay and my surgery . I go in November 13th for studies. This will last until November 28th. On November 28th they will remove this nasty 6cm fastly grown mass of a tumor from my right adrenal gland and kidney . I know I have nothing to be scared of .. but boy did it hit me .. and hard .. I want this to be the last of it .. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired . I have so many things I want to finish and do this year and next .. and I am not letting any fatty butt tumor stop me ... Thanks to those that have written me with concern . I appreciate everyone's support . And Oh yea ... No Thanksgiving for me .. She asked me would that be a problem and I told her heckno ..Thanksgiving is a Holiday I can now skip with out remorse .... Many hugs . Natalie

Ohhhh Natalie, I'm glad you final have the dates. I am sure that is relief for you. I will be saying some extra prayers that the study and surgery go well and that everything turns out in the best possible way that it can. From what I have learned about you by reading your profile and other responses, you are strong and will conquer this demon too! I know that you have a lot of plans (becoming a trainer for WLS patients, plans with your beau, etc.) that you want to get on top of ASAP. You will get to them soon, I am sure! Just keep your positive attitude, and you'll get through this too. Hugs, Robin

GREAT NEWS!!!! ...all the way around. Not only do you finally have a date you can sink your teeth into and plan your future around, it also brings HOPE to your doorstep and that's a very powerful motivatior and emotion. Oh....and, lol, in a slightly selfish (but you luvz' me anyway) sorta way, it also means you can be with us in Kentucky now, woooooooohooooooo!!!!! I havent done a slumber party kinda thing in 20 years, Im truly looking forward to being with just the girls (although I have to say the obligatory, I'm gonna MISS my man, thingie) ...it's going to be a blast sharing a room with a buncha' girly-girls! Pssssst.... now that we know you're free till November, it's never too late to book that ALL GIRL CRUISE with us? We leave next Saturday.

WooHoo!!!!! Glad to hear that you finally got some answers, and that you will be able to join us on the road trip! We are gonna have a blast!!!! I know this is a scary time for you.....please know that you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.....as always. Hugs, Patty

Hey Nat! I am glad you have some of the answers you needed...and that things are moving forward! You know God has your back! Thinking of you... Stephanie

Natalie - at last the waiting will be over and you can get some answers and that bad tumor removed..... and can maybe get on with your life without living under a cloud..... Good luck - and great news for us - that means you are coming to Lexington in a few weeks!!!!! Jackie

Natalie, You will be in my prayers.

Natalie, What great news. Youve had lots of folks praying for you, that's for sure. It is wonderful to hear your great news. Needless to say, you are going to the best and we will continue to pray for you CathyA

Natalie, I'm so happy you have a plan for the end of this journey. I have been praying for you since your discovery, and have now added a prayer of THANKS. Hugs to you and Alan! Tammy

Natalie, I'm so glad your finally going to get answers. I'll be thinking about you and pray for a quick recovery. I can't wait to see you in Lexington! I know we met briefly once before, but we didn't really get to talk much. Thank you for your sympathies when Joe dies, It really meant alot to me and I ahve saved the card you sent for Dylan's keepsake box. Take Care & many Hugs, Jane