Surgery Scheduled

The consultation with the oncologist went well. He was very optimistic. But, I can’t help but think that’s part of his job. This type of cancer is rated 1,2, or 3. Mine is a 2, but he said that he groups the 2s with the 1s. I will have a total hysterectomy on November 13 in Winston-Salem, NC. He will also take a few lymph nodes to have them tested. The plan is to have an arthroscopic surgery. 

I went for the pre-op appointment and labs 4 days ago. Everything went well except for one. My potassium level is low so now I’m eating bananas, almonds, cantaloupe, raw carrots, Brussels sprouts, and other things high in potassium. I should be getting it rechecked on Wednesday. Hopefully, the level has increased at least somewhat. 

I have lists of stuff to do between now and surgery on Friday. I work two days, have to drive to Mt. Airy for a cardiologist appointment another day. That leaves me with one day to do everything that isn’t done before then. What gets done, gets done. I’ll try not to stress about it. 

Please pray for a successful surgery. Pray that the lymph nodes are cancer free. Pray I can come home on Friday. Pray that there are no complications with my recovery. Pray for my care team. Pray that God’s peace and presence will be felt. And the list goes on….