Really beginning to look forward to TAH

[armslee]

Mornin' all.
First let me say that I LOVE the new message boards! I really haven't been hanging around as much as I used to. I have been so busy lately with my dayjob, selling Avon (this time of year is CRAZY), going to doctor appts, changing around family plans to accomodate my upcoming surgery and well....
Just trying to find the energy for it all.

Truth is I am really wiped out right now and flared beyond belief. I started my period early yesterday morning and while I wished this was my last, I know my body will squeeze in one more before the big "date".

I am starting to look forward to the prospect of not enduring these flares anymore but I know that the surgical flare will be phenonminal!:mad:
I really do hope that this will cure my cancer and I won't be fated to have it come back as my Mother's did. Right now my pelvic floor is a real mess again and the worst it has been since May.

I hope that everyone has a chance to sit back occassionally and relax a little through the holidays. While I am in pain and see only temporary comfort from my meds, I am most thankful that I have a job, a home to live in and a source to go to that will comfort my soul.
God bless us all as we hussle through this season.

[aprilmae]

Good to see you. I have been wondering how you are as the big day gets closer. This is my first holiday season with IC and I am beginning to understand the holiday flares - argh!!!!

I really hope you are able to get some rest and I will continue praying for you as you prepare to go through your surgery.

Sending you lots of hugs too!

[armslee]

Thanks April, that is so thoughtful of you! I don't know where I would be today if it weren't for so many here on the boards who have uplifted me when I needed it!

That is really the true blessing!

[~*~Christine~*~]

you'll be in prayers for a quick recovery and full removal of the cancer :pray:

[Kara29]

I am thinking of you Wendi and wishing you well for the future!

HUGS!

Kara:angel:

[ihurttoo]

Hi Wendi!! Glad that your outlook is still so positive in spite of your health issues. So when is the big day? I have been wondering about you, since I havent seen you around here for a while. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all goes well for you with the surgery and that it brings you relief from the pain and gets rid of the cancer. :pray: Hugs, Amy

[maryla]

Sending you lots of hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery.....:pray: :

grouphug:

God Bless,

[Bessie]

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Octoberfarm

[armslee]

Hi all-
The big day is scheduled for 12/27. I called anesthesia yesterday to set up my consult for 12/20. That ought to be fun.... gee...here is a list and a hefty bag full of all my meds. Now have fun with knocking me out! :lmao:

Yeah Amy, I am trying to be positive about it, but I am scared silly too. I hate the thought of what the recovery is going to be like. That will be the "mother-flare of all flares" I am sure! :bonk: But seeing as I don't have a choice and I HAVE to undergo this one, I can dwell on it and be horribly depressed or I can be my normal anal self and try to overplan and compensate for everything during my recovery time.

Right now, I am just ready for Christmas. I want to enjoy spending some time with my daughter and husband for a few days without work and family before it all begins.

Thanks to everyone for your very sweet replies!

[ihurttoo]

I actually didnt really have a bad flare after mine. But, I think it was due to some forethought by my thoughtful Gyn (who also treats my IC). He did a rescue instill while I was still knocked out, and left orders for the nurses to do one a day on me as needed while I was in the hospital too. I think that really helped me alot. You might ask your Dr. if he will do that for you too! Cant hurt!! Hope all goes well for you! Hugs, Amy

[armslee]

That is interesting. He asked me if I wanted to have in instillation done while I was under and I said yes. That was the last time he was able to do one to me because of my pfd.
I hope it helps!!

[ihurttoo]

OH Good! I am glad he is willing to do that for you! I do think it will help! I am glad you have a compassionate Dr. like mine!

Also, just wanted to remind you to start doubling up on your recipes when you are cooking something you can freeze, so you will have a ready supply of IC friendly meals that your family can warm up during your recovery. I am sure your friends, family and church will bring some meals, but they may not be IC friendly, so just in case, it is best to stock the freezer!

I hope your surgery goes well for you. You know you remain in my prayers. My list is very long, and occaisonally I accidently forget someone during a prayer or two, but when I pray each morning and night, I NEVER forget you. I hope you will soon see the results of it! With love, AMy

P.S. Collin prays for you too b/c he has heard me do it so much. (only he cant say "Wendi, so he says, "And God bless Mama's Winnie" (like Winnie the Pooh! LOL!) It makes me smile everytime!:) He says "Mama's Winnie" since he doesnt know you, and I told him you are Mommy's friend. It is pretty darn cute!

[armslee]

Amy that is soooooo precious!!! You just tell little Colin that Winnie really appreciates his prayers and that God is going to take good care of her!

[mary124]

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. :pray: :pray: