Hensylee is asking for something

[hensylee]

This isn't really Small Talk, but where else would you put it in a heart site!

I have been visiting the doctor for about 3 weeks. My children insisted - but I knew I needed to go.

Long story short:

Test results:

there is a 10cm mass in left kidney - suspicious for renal cell carcinoma

there is a cyst on the right kidney. (This one hurts, the other doesn't)

I am being seen by a nephrologist Monday 5/5 and he will take it all from there. My brother had a kidney removed several years ago because of a wee cancer and he is fine. Our Norn Iron friend has a friend who had a 6 in one in his kidney and kidney was removed 12 weeks ago and I am told he is doing just fine. Gina's husband had a kidney removed, too, and he is fine. (Gina I don't recall the reasons for removal).

I have been sitting on this for awhile now, but the day is coming quickly when things heat up as to what is next for me so I guess I ought to let y'all know. So, y'all, I am requesting your prayers and good wishes for whatever God has in store for me. I am not afraid. After all, I faced life/death at heart surgery time and it all worked out. One more time, I am getting my affairs in order. What the heck, these things need to be done periodically anyhow. My old boss used to say, I am ready to go but I am not homesick.

Main dread - pain, don't let me have pain. I am afraid of pain. Even from a headache or a cramp or healing pain. No pain, please.

Thanks, All and blessins to you. Ann

 

[nadi]

In my prayers and thoughts

In my prayers and thoughts

You will be in my prayer( prior to be going night night monday am )

My Mother had her kidney removed 2 years after quad bypass surgery and she said the kidney was no big deal, it was "much" easier than the OHS.

I will have my husband watching this thread while I am in the hospital and keep me updated.

Take care and good luck,

Go with God

Nadine

 

[Les]

Ann,
Of course you have all my prayers, hopes and best wishes for you. I know you are not afraid....and I (we) are side by side with you to get you past this new "curve in the road" that has been laid before you. We'll do it Ann.... you can bet on that...
_______________
Les AVR '93 / '95

 

[Kim]

You will be in my prayers and thoughts as you face this upcoming challenge in your life. Hang in there. God will not give you more than you can handle.

 

[Jan]

Dearest Ann.

I really do not know what to say too you.I have no knowledge of your medical condition,

But always remember that with the love and prayers of all who know and love you, you will get through this,

Take Care

Love and prayers coming your way

Jan

 

[EVELYN]

Hi Hens

CONSIDER IT A DONE DEAL!!!! YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS---ACTUALLY I'VE ALREADY SAID ONE FOR YOU! Please don't be overly worried---you are such a special person on this list that I know you will have thousands of people praying for you. I truly believe in the power. If we can do anything else for you, girlfriend, just let us know. PLEEEEZZZEE keep us posted!!!

We love you, Ann.

Evelyn and Tyce

 

[shana23]

let us know

let us know

Oh dear,
I was so sorry to hear your latest news my arms are around you and my prayers are with you.please know that we are all with you in this moment.

 

[Kevin M]

You are such an inspiration to everyone on this forum, I have no doubt you will benefit from the warmest wishes of most of the regulars here.

While I do not know anything about the conditions which ail you, I know they are frightening.

Please try to keep your wonderful warm attitude alive through this difficult time - it can be a big part of your strength.

I am sending you a virtual hug as we speak.
Please keep us updated on your condition and let us know if there's anything we can do.
Kev

 

[sylviayasgur]

dearest ann,
i was so upset to read your post. i hope you are holding up well.
it's a good thing you have those kids of yours, or you could've ended up with a basketball in that kidney!!!

ofcourse, you are in our prayers. you are such a special person on this site, always helping and there for others.
it pains me to see you have to go through this.
i will also pray for no pain. will they be giving you pain meds?
please let us knowif you need anything. we are here.
also, is there someone who will post for you if you are unable to? please let us know what happens on the 5th.
we'll keep you company until then...
God bless you, sylvia

 

[Christina]

My dearest Ann,

My loving arms are stretched out to you to hug you and tell you that you will be in my prayers every day from now on until I hear from you that all is well.
It is an honour to have you as my VR.com cyber friend and you are such an inspiration to us all. I admire your kindness and helpfulness that you are showing to our new members, to encourage them, and to comfort their fears about the unknown. It must take a long time each day to do this, but I thank you for VR.com service. I don't have the time anymore to sit in front of the computer that long and answer all the messages from the new members, but I am grateful to you and Nancy for accepting this service to VR.com.

Hugs and prayers.

 

[Nancy]

Dear Ann-

I am so sorry to hear about your problem. That is such a devastating blow. You certainly have my thoughts and prayers that things will not be as bad as first thought and that everything can be taken care of without much pain.

I have been through such dark times with Joe. Many times when I didn't think he would make it, and neither did he. You have to trust your doctors and their vast knowledge. Do not be afraid to tell them you want to make this a successful outcome.

Never, ever give up, and never, ever give in. Modern medicine has many miracles.

I will pray that you are one of them.

You have a vast group of friends here. We'll all be behind you one hundred percent.

 

[Ross]

You already know that I'm in overtime prayer for you. I'm upset that I can't just up and come down there to give you a hand to hold through all of this. My mother had one of her kidneys removed and she did just fine. My deepest prayer is that it is not some carcinoma but something that can be removed without losing a kidney. None the less, you know your gonna get a lot of support at least prayerwise from me.

 

[Granbonny]

Annie

Annie

You KNOW I would come down in motorhome if there is anything John and I could do..Feed animals, ect...When I worked in a hospital in 1958-60..our Young Supervisor had his kidney removed..was back at work in no time....Over 40 years ago..so I Know things have improved more medically since then And those wonderful good feel drugs But, first..take one day at a time..Like Ross said, may not need surgery... We LOVE you..Bonnie

 

[LUVMyBirman]

We love you Ann. I sent you a PM. Let's talk on the phone ok? You will be just fine!

 

[Creed3]

Ann,
I am sending out many CYBERHUGS to you. You most certainly have me praying for you. God certainly throws us some curves in life, but there always seems to be a reason for it. I'm sure he will guide you through this.

Take Care & God Bless!
Gail

 

[pegne]

Ann

Ann

You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. My father-in-law had his kidney out about 14 years ago because he had a spot the size of a pencil tip that was cancer. He is fine and busier then ever now (keeping up with their 3 grandchildren, all under 7, that they babysit). I'm sending you comforting hugs and lots of love. Peggy

 

[pillarpaul]

Just to let you know you have one more set of prayers coming your way, Ann. You've always been so helpful to everyone else - glad we can try to return your love.

Paul

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Top of the Prayer List...

Top of the Prayer List...

Ann,
I don't have to tell you what an inspiration and support you have continuously been to everyone in our little heart world here. I am so thankful that now you have chosen to share your recent condition with us. See, it's now our chance to be your support team.

Without fail, you have prayed, agonized with, supported, encouraged, held out your hand, offered your shoulder, and generally been such a wonderful friend to have for all of us and all that on a daily basis for about three years now. What marvelous dedication you have had toward all of us. We thank you for that.

Now it's your turn to be on the receiving end of all those prayers, hopes and best wishes for a full and uneventful recovery if surgery is in your plan. Whatever decision you make in your treatment, just know that I will support you to the fullest.

I feel in my old fixed up heart that you will be just fine. Yep, just fine my dear friend -- just fine. I love you...and so does God.

 

[Bunny_Rabbit]

Ann, you're already in my thoughts. I hope and wish for nothing but the best for you. Take care of yourself and let the doctors do what they do best. You're in good hands.

 

[Rain]

I can only echo what has already been said.

I can only echo what has already been said.

Ann,

I want you to know how much I love and care about you. You are a wonderful person.... with a beautiful heart. Our vr.com family could never be complete without you.... so make a speedy recovery and hurry right back to us!

Mean while, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I just know everything will turn out okay. That?s what you have to believe too.