Hang in there Linda!!! (I know you will!)
You’re a strong woman!!!
Please keep us posted on how you’re doing and how the procedure is going.
Andrea
It’s hard to express how much I admire your attitude towards all this, and your way of dealing with another great challenge. I am very sorry to hear this news; I send you all good wishes for healing and good health.
Linda,
You know without a doubt that you are in mine & Wendy’s thoughts & prayers. Thank you for having the courage to be open with our little…now large…electronic family. If you need anything, even just to talk or vent, you know I am only a phone call away.
Dave
Linda, girl, you need to write a book. What a rollercoaster of a ride you’ve been on during this med school journey. I have no doubt you will beat this just as you’ve conquered every other challenge that has been thrown at you. You are an inspiration on so many levels. If you ever need anything, or just want someone to talk to, I’m here. I’ll send you my contact info off-list.
Jane
Linda,
Though I have been visiting this electronic community for a very short time, I must say that your courage and determination are very amazing. God certainly knew what He was doing when He made you. And what incredible tales of perseverance and overcoming you will have for your family, friends and patients.
Our prayers are with you and we look forward to hearing of your victory over this disease and your success as a doctor.
Blessings,
Jeffc
Linda,
I’m so sorry to hear this news. You are in my thoughts! Hang in there and stay strong. You are such an example of motivation and courage, and the stories you’ve shared on OPM are always inspiring. Like others have said, keep persevering and know that we are all thinking of you.
Okay. One test done. My colonoscopy was yesterday, and other than the really awful prep the night before, it all ran smoothly (Okay. Maybe that was due to the prep Monday night, at least the running part!).
Anyway, came back with no sign of cancer on the inside of my colon. Just a little diverticulosis. Nothing unusual there.
Now tomorrow will be the CT. I’m really very sure it will show no metastasis either. So, if there is any spread of the cancer, I think it will be very early and it will show up in the lymph nodes during the surgery itself.
For those of you familiar with osteopathy, I went to see my OMM specialist last week to work on my neck. He knows me well, and while checking out my neck he also felt for general rhythms. After he was finished, he told me that he had not felt any irregularities that would make him suspicious of metastasis. That may sound strange to some of you. But to those who really understand ALL of osteopathic manipulative medicine, it does make sense. And I think I’ll just choose to trust his hands and judgment, especially when combined with my faith in a Higher Authority. After all, this doctor AND my faith have gotten me through a lot in the last two years. 
Anyway, next week is the ob/gyn doctor and the internal med visit. Then on the 24th is the surgery. Can’t wait to get it all over and done with!
Linda,
I’m glad to hear things looking so good at this point. I hope you continue to get good news and that soon you’re lying on the sofa with your feet up having a smooth recovery from an uncomplicated surgery. YOu’re in my thoughts.
You know, the good part about recovering from surgery is all the ice cream you want. Ok, so you aren’t getting your tonsils out, but you can still have ice cream!
I’ve had a couple of surgeries, and after my thyroidectomy, I joked with my dad (who also had a thyroidectomy) that no matter what you go under the knife for, you should always get ice cream after when you recuperate.
Good luck, but I know you will be fine!