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Vsg Has Literally Saved My Life (May Be Tmi)



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I have been post-menopausal for 5 years. I had started spotting off and on a few months before my VSG but after surgery I have been having a full-fledged period like, every 2 weeks ! So... I followed my mother's advice (she's always right) and talked to my PCP about it. He didn't like the sounds of my symptoms and ordered an ultrasound. That showed that my uterus is enlarged and the walls were thickened. The PCP sent me to a gynecologist. She did a biopsy and I got the results today - I have endometrial uterine cancer. I now have an appointment with an oncologist and I'm pretty sure I'll be just fine (and lose more weight too ! ;-)

If my hormones hadn't been stirred up by getting the VSG, I would have been content with putting up with the occasional spotting for a long, long time.... more than likely, too long.

So thank you Sleevie ! And thank You God !

-Sheila

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Best of luck to you! Be well!

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Sheila,

Sorry to hear about the cancer but am glad it has been diagnosed and can now be treated. Thoughts and paryers are with you.

Cathy

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My goodness that is a mixture of good and bad! It sounds like you got it caught early enough! So glad to hear that you went to the doctor and the signs had you concerned.

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Best of luck with your treatment..

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You will fight it and you will beat it. None of us have to give into cancer, we exist in an age that we are literally able to cure diabeties through curing obesity, cancer will be nothing!

I know you are scared, please be ok with that. Listen to your body. Find something new everyday to go "I am fighting for ME, to appreciate and experience THIS."

Keep the wind at your back, and call upon us if it changes directions.

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We'll be thinking of you, neighbor. Let me know if I can help - I'm right here in your little town.

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Oh, THANK GOD!!! Not that you have cancer, but that you mentioned it to your doctor and they are going to treat it asap!!!! I'll definitely keep you in my prayers!

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Spatters. thank God they caught it ...Sending you positive thoughts... good luck with the treatment

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Thanks guys :-) I was upset & scared at first, then I was angry, and now realize it's yet another incident in my life where I can clearly see the hand of God on me. I am truly blessed :-)

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Hi Spatters,

I was just thinking of you. How are you doing?

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God bless you my dear. ..

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Thank God you found it and pray all treatment goes well. :-)

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