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Update on latest test results

smorgy8513
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‎06-02-2016 08:33 AM

Good Morning.    Some people have asked for latest news on tests, doctors, etc. so here it is.

Skip if you don't want to read....I will not be offended because there are many of you that don't know me.

However, if you read this do know that it could happen to you if you continue to smoke.      Read my profile page to see the length of my smoking 'career".

On Tuesday I had a PET scan (filled me with radiation and ran it from skull to thigh.     Also an MRI with contrast on my pancreas.

My dr called me the next morning and said "Well, the prayers must be working!".          No sign of cancer in bones or lymph nodes.     The 2 large nodules in my lungs have not gotten any bigger.         Yeah for this!

The test on pancreas was not as bright.     They found a second 'cyst" that is fairly large.      Concern for this is that until they can shrink it it could grow or move and block the pancreatic duct.     So it is really important that I watch for nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellow eyes and skin.     If any of that shows up they may have to put a stint in pancreas until treatment begins.           Prayers are that I won't develop any of those symptoms.

For the most part I am symptom free.......another sign that this is being caught early!

My dr got me into the oncologist that she wants me to see.....I see him on 6/15......    I've asked my 2 boys to go along with me because they need to hear and understand this as well.

I need to watch my diet.     Pancreas creates insulin so I need to do low carb, low sugar, high protein diet.   "Do not get yourself run down" (says Jody, my dr).

I'd appreciate ideas on how I'm going to survive without my bread and chocolate!!!

Will share about prayer circle at church Tuesday night.

About 14 people were there.     They wrapped me in prayer shawl, anointed me, read Bible verses, prayed and at the end sand "Hallelujah" all together.     I felt so loved and filled with the Spirit!     Tears flowed and cleansed me inside!      Thanks to those of you who joined in at that time.      Many shouts to heaven with praise for healing!

I drove away believing that I am healed.        Maybe I'll see it today, or next month or in heaven......but God has healed me!           It is a done deal even if I don't see it immediately.

A song that has been a blessing to me is Flawless by Mercy Me.....Don't know if I shared it here before or not.          Powerful and spirit filled!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjLlLPZderk

 

Love and blessings to all of you!!!

Sharon

P. S.      NO smoking for me today........

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Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.