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lylagarrett's picture

Sorry I haven't updated, it's just been a whirlwind around here. I met with the surgeon and a total mastectomy of my left breast is mandatory with biopsy of my lymph nodes. My case is so unusual that they really don't know what they are working with, therefore, until after surgery I won't know if is invasive or not. I have decided also to go ahead and have both breasts removed due to a sighting of "cysts" in the right breast. They informed me that the chances of breast cancer returning in the other breast is higher due to my age and already having cancer. I am only 37! Surgery is scheduled for October 11.

My step-daughter came to our house the other night (the night we found out total mastectomy was needed) and I'm not sure how to react to that. It has been a year and seven months since she has had any contact whatsoever with us. She called my husband's cell phone (with name withheld) and said she was coming by. She brought her newest boyfriend with her and the only thing she could say was "Wow! You all got a lot of new stuff!" She never once mentioned my mother's passing in December. And pretended to know nothing about my cancer. I live in a small town and people have been coming out of the woodwork with prayers, etc. Her brother was informed about it and also her half-brother (with her biomom) asked a friend of my husbands if it was true. Also no mention of her lies to police that put us in jail or about her lies getting her half-brother (my son) taken from us for a month. She acted like nothing ever happened and just walks around our home like she owns it again. So...............anyway again I'm just not sure how to react. I'm just waiting around on pins and needles wondering what's going to happen next!

I also have a personal blog that some idiot is leaving anonymous stupid comments on that I have responded to them as such.........I find it amazing how someone can read an entire blog and know what trials and tribulations that I am going through at this time in my life and find an old (Year OLD) post to comment stupidly to. I told them that any wrong doing on my part has already been asked for forgiveness for from God and in my heart I feel he has forgiven me. I am strong! I am going to beat this cancer and to stop leaving stupid comments. I only have God, my husband and my son to answer to!

So, I've rambled long enough and again I am sorry for the long post but thank you all for listening and for your thoughts and prayers. Surgery again, is next Wednesday, so please put out those special prayers again that the surgery goes well and that the cancer is not invasive. I appreciate it!

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lovin-life's picture

Maybe SD doesn't know what to say..... after all the trouble she caused. Maybe feeling a little guilt...that's why she has come around. Don't worry about her coming back around... One sign of trouble from her...I'm sure hubby will deal with it. Leave it all with him.

The comments...there are idiots everywhere...your old postings are where you were then..people are constantly evolving as their life unfolds...don't appologise to anyone for where you were then...it's just a snapshot in time...you've moved on.

I'm sure you must be scared, the unknown scares the hell out of me...just know that we're all with you..and praying for you. Try not to worry..take things as they come so you don't get overwhelmed. I hope its good news on Wednesday!! Smile

lylagarrett's picture

Thanks lovin-life! You're right about SD maybe not knowing what to say and maybe feeling a little guilt and you're also right about leaving it all with hubby if there is trouble. I have enough to think about with adding on to it. You're also right about people evolving as life unfolds and that's my thinking on that subject too. I moved on, others just have a harder time at it than I did I guess. But to each his own I guess! Yes I am scared! But I'm staying positive and I know in my heart that all will be good! Thanks for the prayers!

Nise's picture

I will be saying a prayer for you Wednesday! What time is your surgery and in what time zone? I think it would be great if everyone on here could be saying a prayer for you at the during your surgery…regardless of what time zone we are in…that way at that time all of our thoughts and prayers can be with you! Let me know and I’ll mark it on my calendar! Together we can beat this!!!!!

Make a GREAT Day!

lylagarrett's picture

Thanks for the prayers, Nise! You don't realize how much it means to me to know there are so many out there praying for me! You're right we can beat this! Surgery is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Wednesday. Central Standard Time. Thanks again!

goldenlife's picture

The prayers of righteous women avails much!

Nymh's picture

I will be praying for you too! Any thoughts as to what you'll do about your different chest after the surgery has healed? I know some women get implants, some get tattoos, so I was wondering.

As for the anonymous comments, I go through the same thing with biomom. She sifts through all of my online journals and websites, and even those of my friends, and leaves stupid anonymous comments about me and my BF all the time. I just ignore her anymore. Usually my friends jump on her and rip her a new one anyway so I don't worry about it anymore.

*~So sayeth Nymh~*

lylagarrett's picture

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts on the comments. As for after surgery, I have not yet decided definately what I will do yet. I will meet with a plastic surgeon afterwards and see what options that they have for me first. I may go for reconstruction and then again I may not. I'll keep you posted and let you know my decision when I make it.