not lurking anymore I have signed on

hello, I am new to this so bear with me while I try to figure out the abbreviations. I have a large fibroid uterine on the interior cycling basically constantly and am slated for lap. hysterectomy end of March but date has been postponed many times and we just added the ovaries to be removed because my Mom was diagnosed with a massive fast growing uterine tumour last week. I am hypertensive and she has congestive heart disease, Mom is on a an emergency surgery waiting list, her surgery will be body lengh wise and removal of everything including nodes for biopsy and we are hopeful it will be Monday, I teased her that it is people like her that keep bumping people like me since I have been waiting since Oct. 01. I treid to con her Dr. for a 2 for the price of one deal ha ha. I guess thats it for now until I figure out if I did this right.

Welcome Deirdre! You've done great. I'm so sorry to hear about both you and your mom. I travelled a long road with my parents and in-laws having chronic illnesses. My dad was the one with CHF. Oh, yeah, and I too, am hypertensive as you are. I think keeping a good sense of humor and even a "gallows" humor was what my sister said got me through everything. I see from your writing that you're trying to keep up the spirit. What a great relief that must be to your mom. I wish you well with your operation, sorry you have to wait so long. Did you tell the doc you'd share a gurney for that two-fer?

not only the the guerny but the bed, gown, drugs and meal trays, he still wouldn't buy in
thanks for a supportive response

Welcome Deirdre
I am so happy you found us. This is a wonderful site. If you haven't already, please check out the pull down menus on the Home page it is a great source of information.
Also come in the Chat Room, and meet ladies just like you.
I will keep you and your Mom in my prayers.
Take Care

thank you from the bottom of my heart

Hi DeirdreI

So glad you found the site, as Tina said the pull down lists are
a great source of information, keep reading and post any questions and the sisters will be along to try and help answer
with their experiences and knowledge.

Try and pop into chat its a great way to learn the abbreviations,
just ask wot they mean and someone will explain

Take care glad to have you on board!
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thanks again for another friendly voice in the huge storm. I will get family members to tell me how to figure out the chat part in the mean time does anyone have any ideas how to un-terrify other family members that are 12, how do you eat when you feel so ill? hmmm maybe I do need that chat room thingy, I will try to figure it out sorry I am already on a huge learning curve, please be tolerant.

Hi Deirdre!

Welcome To Hystersisters!

We are so glad you are here!

Lurking actually lends to alot of info and insight, huh? I hope everything goes really well for both you and your Mom. We are here for support any time 24/7.

I hope you do make it in to the Chat room; wonderful ladies there full of love and hugs - truly sisters.

Thank you for letting us know what is going on; please keep us posted.

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