Wow!  I can’t believe it’s Friday already, and I haven’t had a chance to blog about my surgery.  Sorry to all those who have been waiting to hear back from me.  My days go by so much quicker now that I’m not really doing anything…  sad!

Anyways, you can praise God that my surgery went smoothly.  Marcus and his sister Renee kept me company until I got wheeled into the operating room, and then they stayed in the waiting room until I woke up.  Renee was my medical consultant.  Marcus was the comic relief.  ☺  The surgery took a little less than 2 hours to complete, and I woke up shortly after in the recovery area.  I remember waking up (I had been dreaming about hiking) and wondering where I was!  And then I remembered I was having surgery.  It took me a second to realize that I in fact had already HAD surgery and was back in recovery.  I got a shot of Demerol, took a Percocet, ate some crackers and cranberry and apple juice, changed into my clothes, got some instructions from the nurse while she took out my IV, and then left the surgery center right after that.  Pretty fast if you ask me! 

• Good news:  All 3 lymph nodes removed were clear of cancer cells, which means the cancer has not spread yet. 
• Bad news:  There were still some cancer cells in the margins of the tissue they removed, and they actually found 3 other types of cancer cells that we didn’t know about.
• Good news:  The 3 other types of cells found are considered “pre-cancerous” and are not growing rapidly nor are they spreading or likely to spread right now.
• Bad news:  I will need to have a mastectomy of my right breast to ensure that all the cancer and pre-cancerous cells are removed.
• Good news:  I shouldn’t need radiation, and I get to have breast reconstruction (a free upgrade, according to Marcus).  ☺
• More good news:  After speaking with my oncologist this week, I may not need chemotherapy.  I will need to have some more tests done in order to better determine the need.  But that makes me happy!

When will all this happen?  We are still working out details with the doctors, but what we do know is that I will be having surgery sometime in September after our trip to Vegas and Zion National Park.  (Yes, we have another vacation planned and are not canceling it!)  ☺

Marcus and I were a little disappointed at first when we heard that I would have to have surgery again, but overall we are still confident that God is in control and have peace, hope and joy in this.  God continues to be our strength!
 

Comments

Tina T. (71.145.185.xxx) 2007-07-28 17:46:24 We love you guys and will continue to pray for you. Let us know when we can bring you food in September! :) Reply | Quote 0   0

laleh (70.113.74.xxx) 2007-07-29 07:36:36 Hi Jocelin I am glad that you are doing well if you guys need anything let me know and I will continue to pray for you. Reply | Quote 0   0

Gordon (221.126.239.xxx) 2007-07-29 14:33:37 Hi Jocelin, This is Gordon from Yan Fook Church, Hong Kong. We will keep your family in prayer. Reply | Quote 0   0

Bill & Janet Luk (70.244.161.xxx) 2007-07-29 15:10:18 Marcus and Jocelin, you may not quite remember us, but we are the old ACC folks. We just wanted to let you know that we'll continue to remember Jocelin's health in our daily prayers. God is faithful and good and He is our strength. Reply | Quote 0   0

Dee SanchezeeDee (24.28.28.xxx) 2007-07-30 07:06:12 Jocie I am glad I got to check out you site now I am a little informed and can my prayers can be a little more concise. Keep strong girl Tony's mom had her breast removed when she was 40. She is about to turn 60 and is doing awesome. She too had reconstruction. No-one would know the difference, if she doesnt mention it. Your hope is in God and that is the best kind. over and out for now Reply | Quote 0   0

Sabrina (199.91.34.xxx) 2007-07-30 07:35:59 Jocelin and Marcus, Hi Jocelin, you are such a good testimony for me I admire you in everyway and Marcus you too. I have been keeping you both in my prayer and God will prevail. Remember He is in the driver seat and He will get you through this. He is our Rock we stand on and isn't He ausome. You stand firm and know that alot of people love you and are prayer is for God to give you a full recovery. Reply | Quote 0   0

peylin (70.113.111.xxx) 2007-07-30 15:54:52 praise God that things went smoothly. and so glad to hear that you won't need to go through radiation and chemo. :) Reply | Quote 0   0

Niky (199.91.34.xxx) 2007-07-31 06:07:30 Hi Jocelin, I am so very happy you are doing so well. I can's wait to here about your trip to Alaska. You have been on my mind a lot and I've been praying for your recovery eversince I heard the news. I definitely miss having you around. See you soon. Reply | Quote 0   0

rachel lee (72.48.211.xxx) 2007-07-31 17:32:19 great to hear the great news:) we are praying for you guys... Reply | Quote 0   0

Michelle Paek (76.211.185.xxx) 2007-08-03 14:58:30 :grin Glad to hear that your surgery went well Jocelin. I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers for a speedy recovery. Reply | Quote 0   0

Sean, Maureen, and James Power (63.97.37.xxx) 2007-08-06 11:20:55 Joce, we continue to keep you in our prayers. The faith and love you and Marcus have is truly inspiring. I know we're down here in Houston, but if there's ever anything we can do for you guys please let us know. Lots of love and hugs to you both! Reply | Quote 0   0

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