One extreme to the next

4_Lisa

I have gone from wanting to end my life, to possibly being in the fight for it!

I have suffered from depression for most of my adult life, through most of it I have had suicidal and self injuring thoughts. I started adding exercise to my regime a while back and I am now off of my medication. Things are looking up! Hubby and I are planning out our vacations and dreaming of retirement and travel. All the physically demanding things we want to do... hiking, mountain climbing, bike riding.... and then.

In May I had gotten really sick, throat pain, swelling, trouble swallowing. Doctors told me it was viral go home and rest...
fast forward 3 weeks, I no longer had the fever, but the sore throat, hoarse voice and neck was tender to the touch, and I choked trying to eat or drink anything.

Back to the doctor, they checked my thyroid (ultrasounds, blood work) all normal... onto the ENT... they thought possibly acid re-flux burning my throat and vocal chords, (shoved a scope through my nose to look at the throat)... new medication to decrease acid... (double dose)... 2 weeks later in the checkup, nope not working... next...

The head ENT then did another scope (through the nose...ugh) doesn't like what he sees.... in his words it is very possibly cancer and would be surprised if it turns out to be anything else.... Now done the preop work (x-rays, ECG, blood work, CT scan next week) all for a biopsy that I will have August 2 to confirm...

So after getting my health on track after years of abusing my body, I now have to prepare for the possible fight of my life... FOR my life.

DishyTrish29

It sounds like you have been through so much! Thank-you for being such an inspiration to me. Keep pushing and you will get through this! Praying for you and your husband. God bind this sickness in her and wraps it up and throws it out. Lord God just keep her healthy and happy. Show her how much she has changed the people in her life because the struggles she has overcome. Lord God, even as she awaits this diagnosis, continue to show her the blessings in her life. We don't always understand why we have to go through these tough times and often question you and your works Lord, but forgive us and help us to stay strong. Please walk with this woman and her husband and draw them even closer together. God, thank-you in advance for healing her, because we have faith in you, you will move mountains. Amen

4_Lisa

Thanks