November 9th and 10th

[magicalwoman 190]

I lost a couple more pounds.

Yesterday was my 15th year wedding anniversay.

Yesterday my Mom passed away back in NY and I could not be with her.

Yesterday was the first year anniversary of my good friend Kirsten's passing. She battled breast cancer for a couple years.

Today, I am having brain surgery to remove one of 5 brain tumors on the dura layer covering my brain. Prayers that they are benign tumors.

You have all been my friends as I made the decision to have weight loss surgery, you have been my support after my surgery. Thank you for being there.

Today is a day of many emotions. I miss my Mom so, but I have a beautiful angel going into surgery with me.

Thank you all so much.

Liz

[lovingdavid 119]

Sending you prayers during surgery. My condolences in the passing of your mother. And wishing you many more years of marriage. Stay strong!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

It is so sad to hear that one of our bariatric sisters is having such troubles. I can't imagine how you feel. Even though opinions and tact vary here on the forum, one thing we all do have in common is that we understand how easy it is to get tired of being strong. Please let us know how you are progressing. Hugs from Chicago.

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

Best wishes for your surgery. This requires far more fortitude than bariatric surgery, and your story should be an inspiration to everyone who reads this forum. I know your mother is looking down on you and guiding you and giving you strength. You have obviously made her proud. Blessings!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I can't even start to think how you are feeling. Prayers sent your way xxx

[Margie122 845]

Thinking of you and praying for a speedy recovery (and BENIGN tumors) !!!!

[shellyd67 198]

Best wishes for a full & speedy recovery ????

[Gabby F. 4]

Blessings ????????????????

[lorri716 256]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother will be with you everyday for the rest of your life and she will guide you. Hugs from Lancaster Pa

[magicalwoman 190]

My Mother had relatives in Lancaster PA.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother will be with you everyday for the rest of your life and she will guide you. Hugs from Lancaster Pa

The tumor they removed was more invasive on the brain than originally thought. The surgeon removed the largest one almost completely and it was benign. YEAH. I have been having a problem with dizziness and vertigo so I am on a new medication. I find it hard to recall words that I want to use and it is frustrating. Nothing tastes good at all.

I am down another pound. If this keeps up I will probably lose more.

The new medication for vertigo is a patch and cost 48.00 for 5 Patches. Yikers.

Thank you everyone for your kind words. Last week was kind of rough with my Mom passing on the 9th, surgery on the 10th and then ICU for two days then having to stay an extra day in the hospital. We will have a memorial service for my Mom in the spring back in New York.

My BApals are great. Thank you.

Edited November 17, 2015 by magicalwoman

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

@@magicalwoman ... am late to this thread, but sending you wishes for great strength and resilience as you recover from these blows.

Yes, you do have our support. As a friend says, "Life is full of a number of things ...."

[The Candidate 3,215]

I wish I had words that would magically heal your heart, but they aren't any adequate enough. You mom is proud of you and you will always have her love and support to carry you through. Be strong and healthy in her memory.

[magicalwoman 190]

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers.

We sent to the surgeon yesterday. Final pathology of the tumor, benign grade meningoma.

So the 4 others that are there, we will monitor with MRI's to make sure they are not becoming a problem.

I will return to work on December 14th.

The surgeon wants me to see a neurologist about my headaches. He will make the referal and I will be contacted.

I am feeling pretty good, I get tired quickly and still get dizzy spells.

I am praying these next two weeks that I gain more strength and the dizzy spells stop.

Thank you all again. It has been a blessing to read the support and having my beautiful angel by my side (my Mom) has been very comforting.