So sorry we have been away for so long! I think we curled up in a hole for a few months & now have dug out!
I go on facebook every few days because there is such a wide variety of our friends that are on fb & it is just easier to keep that updated. We haven't forgotten about you.......I apologize we have not been on here posting and keeping everyone current.
I had my surgery Nov 5 and it was rough but overall, it was a lot better than they had anticipated. The surgery time was not nearly as long as they orginally thought (estimate was 8-10 hours & we were well below that). I didn't have to get a colostomy which was a HUGE relief for me. THey were able to do the bowel resection and stitch back together and had not problems.
I do still have a catheter (because of the bladder reconstruction) but will get hat out next Tues. That day I also have an appointment with the oncologist and I am optimistic that all the biopsies are going to be just fine....I know I have lots of people praying for me and I have strong faith.....truthfully, I am unusually calm....I just know it will all be fine. I probably have another good 6 weeks of recovery but every day I am starting to feel a little bit better than the day before. I am still having the nausea & pain after eating but they told me I may have that a little while untill all the swelling subsides & the healing has had time.
As of now we are still planning on going to Wekiva for NYE. I think by that time I should be feeling pretty good. There may be one hurdle to jump before we make the final decision. John was notified Mon that he was being laid off. No warning nothing....we were totally blindsided. The worst part is that as of 11/30 we will have no benefits and they haven't been able to provide him any info on what cobra coverage will cost. I know cobra is extremely expensive and I'm not sure if we will be able to afford it.....this is going to be a real pickle for us....no income, no health insurance....oh boy! I am trying to too stress too much, but that is a lot easier said than done! I am saying my prayers & have my fingers crossed & again, I have faith that it will work out---and hope its SOON! The next few weeks are going to be a little rough and I know it will only get worse until he finds another position. This time of year is not the ideal time to be job shopping! By NYE we may be on the rice & beans diet which would mean we probably shouldn't be spending money to go out of town. The campsite is already paid for and I am going to have to calculate the cost of everything else (gas,food). John & I will have to make a decision when the time gets a litle closer and see where we stand. We blew through almost 20K of savings last year just on my medical expenses so needless to say, our savings account is a little depleted!
I REALLY, REALLY want to go and am going to do everything possible to make it happen. I am going to start by placing my children for sale on craigslist. I know I won't get much for them...but it would be 3 less mouths to feed!
THANK YOU To EVERYONE.......I know you have all been concerned and have had me & the family in your thoughts and prayers. I wasn't trying to be rude..just don't spend a lot of time on the computer lately.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!!
