Prayers work! Thank you for all of yours! Quick update because energy is at a premium but I wanted to share the news. Surgery went off without a hitch but for the “alien baby.” More about that in a minute. Good news is that all pathology came back negative. NO cancer! I’m on the road to recovering from the surgery which seems like it should be easier that it is. LOL I’m on the laptop which is being squirrely so forgive any typos. Anyway, I have a big ol’ gnafly scar with stitches and staples (which come out a week from tomorrow–YAY) and I’ve lost 30+ pounds (which creates its own set of problems. LOL). Part of the weight loss is due to inability to eat, loss of taste due to general anestesia, and shrinkage of stomach. Sadly, I have no “pants” that fit other than my pjs and I can’t wear them to the doctor appointments I have next week. Ah well. The other part is due to the “alien baby.” If you are squeamish, stop after my moment of begging. If you are curious, keep reading.
Begging. I’m not good at this and it makes me really uncomfortable but I’m basically getting by on SSA benefits. Medicare won’t cover everything and I’ve already put the 4-figure deductible on my credit card. Please go buy one of my books. If you already own them all, buy one and gift a friend who might enjoy it. If everyone who follows me on social media did this, I’d be in the black with maybe enough left over to buy a new pair of jeans. LOL Jiminy but asking that leaves a bad taste in my mouthl. Moving on…
Alien baby. The tumor on my right ovary was 14x16x24 centimeters and weighed 10 POUNDS. Yes, you read that right. TEN FREAKING POUNDS! The doc took pictures. It was gnarly and took two hands to hold. The nurses told me that it wouldn’t fit in the specimen bucket they send to the pathology lab. One of them had to get a placenta bucket and it still spilled over. Yeah, yeah. TMI but I find that hysterically funny and things to laugh about have been few and far between so far this year.
Wow. It took me an hour to type this. I need a nap now. Again, HUGE thanks for all the prayers, healing thoughs, and good vibes sent my way. Y’all are the very, VERY best! I’ll touch base as energy allows. One last thing, I’m blessed that LG is my life partner. He’s been a rock star! ❤ you all!
Silver James 
Thank heaven! I have been praying like crazy. Yes, The Lord answers prayers.
Such a blessing that it isn’t cancer. Ten pounds, oh my! That is an alien baby! You will feel so much better as you recover just from getting rid of that mass.
I am going to continue to keep you in my prayers. Hugs!
Many thanks for the prayers! They do help and work. I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things and have hopes to being back “on-line” in all ways soon. 🤗 and ❤
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OMG, speechless! Are you setting up a GoFundMe?
Yes, of course, all prayers for you!!
Rest well!!
Risë
So glad to hear that you are on the mend. I have been wondering how things went. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Have missed you! Healing blessings continue your way
Miss you guys, too! And many thanks for the blessings. It’s a slow but sure recovery. I’m getting there.
Silver, Holy Cow that’s a big alien baby! I’m so relieved it’s not cancerous, and that their weren’t any serious complications removing such a large mass! But it’s still a huge ordeal for you to recover from so be patient. (I know it’s easy for me to say when I’m not the one going through it!) And please let me (all of us!) know if you set up some kind of Go Fund Me, or another way to donate and help out — including an Amazon wish list to get you some clothes. I’m truly so happy to hear you’re going to recover!
❤ you, Jen! I don't really want to do a gofundme because I don't want charity. That's why I asked folks to simply buy a book. To the 12 people who did, many thanks! I appreciate your concern and willingness to help. You are all kinds of awesome, m'friend!
So happy to hear that it wasn’t cancerous. Hope you are beginning to feel better. And did the Dr. name the Alien Baby?
I think it went into the files as as Alien Doe. LOLOL I am FINALLY starting to feel more normal. It’s been a long time coming!