So on the 21st, I went in for a little fibroid surgery. No big deal. Even though I felt really bad for 2 months. I come out of surgery with the c word. Stage 4 uterine cancer that grew our of my uterus and all over my abdomen. Blood transfusions, 5 hour surgery, Icu. I wake up to the c word..... I have no ovaries, or uterus, or appendix. They had to peel the tumor off my bladder and repair that. They couldn't even get all of it out. So I asked my Dr. why she kept saying you'll be fine with advil. I met the gynocological oncologist that operated on me.
Of course I have no answers but I do have a good attitude. I am going to MD Anderson I think. Nothing is set in stone. I still feel bad and this is the first day I felt like communicating. I am still in the hospital......
I feel so lucky to be so loved and to have so many great friends.
keep the prayers coming...........
I will post more tomorrow.....
But more than praying for me, please pray to give Mom strength. she is the one having the hard time.....
Thanks , Ellen
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ReplyDeletewell Fuck. Yep, I said it. What the hell is the C word doing with anything associated with you? doesn't it know you kick ass and take names? I'm soooo with you in spirit, and when you're tired of kicking C's ass, I will be ready to take up the fight for you. I love you girl. Get some rest, and we'll all be here when you get your walking papers from the hospital, and we'll be here always...and forever. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou will kick ass, you will beat this and your Mom will stay strong. You are loved and I will pray every night for a successful recovery from the this awful illness. Ellen, you have always been a survivor, I don't see how the C word stands a chance against your tenacious, funny and hard working self. John sends his prayers and thoughts too. We love you!
ReplyDeleteHoly Crap Ellen! Trying to get this to register. In the meantime, We Are With You!!!!! Much Love!!!! (Sinrich & family here)
ReplyDeleteHey, I got the impression that this is where you were after talking to Frank. So sorry that you've joined the club. Stage 4 is hard, and you know that you're not done yet... but the docs have you now and you're "in the machine", just endure the process with good spirits. You're right about your mother, a friend with leukemia warned me to pay special attention to my family because they would be the ones enduring stress. The friends and family who know your mom need to surround her and be there for her, and for you. Praying for you and your next steps. Drew
ReplyDeleteRight, Okay. You've got a road in front of you, and it's hard, but you can do it because girl you have got some fight in you. Anything you or your mom need let me know: walking Riddley, trips to the store, cleaning the house, just let me know. Love you, Drew
ReplyDeleteEllen Sweets..I've touched base with your mom a couple of times and had already put you on our prayer card with my spiritual group before I heard the news. Just sent out an ongoing prayer request to them for you, your mom, and Leslie. I've already got a response. She says her "heart opened like a flood" for you. I'm touched by your spirit, Ellen, and it serves you well. Know I"m here for you and your mom...I adore you both...Am sending all of you loving, balancing energy daily. Rest well. The healing begins. I love you and your mom mightily. Beth
ReplyDeleteEllen - It's Mary at The Treasure Mart! We will be praying for you and you are a strong person and can beat this!! If you would like to talk to my mom about her oncology practice let me know! the Dr's there are known all over the southeast and we had amazing care with them and she is now 5 years out with her ovarian! The attitude is everything if you remember her journey! I have your Girl Scout cookies too!:) I can drop them to your Mom's house so you can enjoy them! My treat!!!
ReplyDeleteMary .... Thank you. I will call next week. I get out of the hospital tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHow is Elaine? I am holding my head up getting ready to fight.
Ellen, you will be in my prayers each and everyday! Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ronnie!
ReplyDeleteEllen! Holy cow! My sister called me a couple of days ago and said, "I think you should go to Ellen's facebook page. Call me back and let me know what you think." And yep.
ReplyDeleteAll of us Bridges girls are pulling for you, and know you will kick the C word's booty. David and I have had three friends who have gone through cancer, chemo, etc. in the last three years and are doing great now, cancer free, and I know that I will be adding you to that list.
Can I send you anything? Audio books? Magazines? Movies? Books? You are most certainly in our prayers and happy, healthy thoughts.
Love you! Susannah
Hey there again,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you've seen this but I love these kids! Maybe they'll bring you some cheer and smiles. They are the same kids who sang at the Academy Awards but I think that venue didn't capture their magic that well.
Xoxo,
Susannah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_tcE4rWovI
Hey Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI am friends with your mom and I just heard about what you are going through. I am praying for ya'll. Prayers and love saved my mom from breast cancer last year and I know it will do the same for you. I made a blog for her called The Pink Chronicle,www.thepinkchronicle.com, there is lots of information up that may be helpful. Much love,
Ansley West
Dear Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI know your mom through photography and wanted you to know that my prayers are with both of you. I think it is wonderful you are sharing your story. It will help many others who might feel alone in their fight. Sending light and love on the wings of a prayer, I wish you the best in the journey ahead. Much Love
Danielle