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Hi, I'm Peggiesue, born and raised in NJ 10 miles from NYC. I enjoyed a 32 year career in the foreign service serving overseas and here. In my mid 30's, home between tours, I met my soul-mate whose passion is music and comedy. We've been together 27 years; while not blessed with children, we been adopted many times by a number of adorable little critters. Upon my retirement in 2000 we moved to our "dream home" an old (turns 100 in 2013) Victorian in a tiny, friendly southern town; our 8 furbabes, felines and canines ranging from 3 to 14 help make our rambling house a home.

I enjoy the freedom retirement offers keeping busy with a number of activities including volunteer work. Recently I returned to the workforce p/t teaching older foster children. Sadly the school closed abruptly for lack of fun but I hope to find another p/t job working preferably with children or adults with special needs. Among the things I love best are- family & friends, furbabes, nature, bird-watching, car trips, swimming, walking, HS, sweets, books and music of all kind including DH's creations.

The "beast is overcome" story: In Summer 2003 I had several tests done because of very slight post-menopausal bleeding and received a DX of complex hyperplasia with atypia with the scary comment - "cannot rule out cancer." As an "info freak, " I immediately got on the Internet and found several hysterectomy sites, one fine lady I met on site recommended I check out Hystersisters. From HS I gained useful information on my condition and, most importantly, heard and learned from other women who had similar DXs. I also followed the oft repeated suggestion that when one feels uncertain re surgery, etc; get a second and even third opinion.

I feared the surgery (first ever for me) more than the cancer probably as all tests showed it was only pre-cancer or perhaps it was denial. I tried to find alternative treatments but many kind "sisters" advised why alternatives might not work. Then when 3 doctors told me to have the surgery, I allowed reason to rule. Perusing HS I found lots re post-op pain, recovery time, etc. and armed with knowledge I became increasingly more comfortable as my surgery date neared. My operation was only a few weeks after my DX and that was good since the op path showed I actually had a very early stage endometrial cancer thus the doctors believed the surgery was the full cure. The waiting was the most unsettling time as I imagined all that could go wrong, etc. A couple days pre-op I finally remembered that the Great Physician would be guiding my experienced doctors; I felt a great peace and even slept like a baby sans pills the night before surgery.

I am certain that without the encouragement and support I found on HS, I likely would have delayed this for me very necessary surgery allowing the cancer possibly to spread. I remain so grateful to have found this very special site. In Feb 2004, Kathy asked if I would like to become a hostess; I considered this a great honor and a way to possibly give back just a tiny bit of what HS has done for me. Please don't hesitate to email me if I can be of any help.

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Post-Op Panty - These great panties speed recovery, and reduces scarring. They contain a medical-grade silicone panel over incision to reduce scar's apperance while they provide support to weakened muscles and tissues from surgery. Excellent!
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Ellen Wilson, M.D. 5323 Harry Hines Blvd - Dept of OBGYN Dallas TX 75390 214-648-4747	Ken Sinervo, M.D. 1140 Hammond Dr., Ste. F6220 Atlanta GA 30328 770-913-0001	Charles Miller, M.D. 120 Osler Drive Suite 100 Naperville IL 60540 630-428-2229
Jon Nielsen, M.D. 9825 Hospital Dr. Suite 205 Maple Grove MN 55369 763-587-7050	Wilfredo R. Ramos, M.D. 5301 F Street, Suite 210 Sacramento CA 95819 (916) 453-3440	Emily Cunningham, M.D. 1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 702 Lexington KY 40503 859-264-8811
Michele Cowling, M.D. 303 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville MN 55337 952.460.4000	Susan D. Hunter, M.D. 626 Ed Carey Dr Harlingen TX 78550 956-428-4868	Siobhan Kehoe, M.D. Gynecological Oncology Clinic - SW Med 2201 Inwood Road Suite 106 Dallas TX 75390 214-645-4673

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