My first prayer request..

[Flowerchild]

Well ladies.. I kind of debated posting this because I wasn't sure I wanted to share personal stuff.. but you gotta start sometime, right? Here goes..

Tomorrow early morning, I go in for a colonoscopy and GERD. I've had recurring issues with my bowels for several months now ranging from bleeding large amounts to sloughing off the lining of my intestines; to very frequent watery stool. I'm having absorbtion issues and therefore losing my hair, my skin is cracking and bleeding, and I am getting rashes that won't heal. I have a rough time eating much, and I also need my gallbladder removed (which will come later). At any rate, sometimes you smile and sometimes you just fake a smile, know what I mean?

I am asking for prayer that a resolution is brought before me. An answer that at least will give me somewhere to go from here. I am also asking for support in general. My life is sadly lacking friendship, other than dh, for quite awhile now; and you ladies have come to mean a lot to me in this short time because of that.

Thank you.

[SoonerMama]

Oh, no! I will certainly be praying for you. Sounds miserable!

[Hoosier Mama]

Oh, FC....I am so glad you shared with us. I will be praying for you in all areas you specified. I am also so glad you found us at the HS Spot...you will always get plenty of support and love here from us!

As far as friends go, I understand. It is shocking to me that "cyberspace" can provide such a "real" place to share together an become good friends...but this place certainly has! I wish we did live closer though, it would be so nice to be able to just give a hug when it is needed!

Let us know how it goes and know that you are being lifted up!

[aggie01]

I am sorry that sounds horrible, I have gallbladder issues and that is terrible in itself.

I will pray for you
Aggie

[Codi]

I will be praying for you! I hope you get answers!!

[JenPooh]

FC, saying prayers for you right now. I really hope you can get past all of this. Hugs to you and hoping all is well.

[MamaBear]

I know I am very new to the board but I would like to offer my support and prayers to you.

Praying you feel better soon.

[Actressdancer]

*hugs*

I can't say I know the answers, but I do know who does. I will certainly be lifting you up to Him.

[MonkeyMamma]

Praying for ya here Flowerchild!!!!

[crazymama]

Many many hugs and prayers!! If you need to talk when you get home IM me! I can't wait for spring so we can get together!

[CrystalB9]

Praying for you!!!!!

[sixcloar]

Many prayers for you Flowerchild!

[Ohio Mom]

Praying for you that the dr will have wisdom to diagnos your problem.

[Ava Rose]

I am sorry to hear about this. I will pray for you!!! Please let us know how things went! We love you!

[ABall]

I hope that everything goes well.

[Jennifer R]

Prayers here!

[Hoosier Mama]

Praying for you today. I hope you are feeling ok after your tests and will hear something soon.

HUGS!

[Deena]

Oh man, I'm sorry! I certainly hope you get some help for the problems and answers to your questions! It's miserable going through stuff like that, and it makes it more miserable when you don't have reasons or answers!

You are certainly being prayed for now! We're very glad you're here, and hope you make some new friends soon. But for now, here's as good of a hug as I can give you!

(((((HUG!)))))

[crazymama]

Hey doll... was thinking about you all day yesterday! I hope you are feeling well today! I can't wait to hear from you!

Oh.. those things from ebay.. they came yesterday!! That is crazy fast!!! (thought that would put a smile on your face :) )

[MamaBear]

Praying you are doing well.

[Marylyn_TX]

I'm praying for you, too!!

[KrisRV]

wow Flowerchild, how did I miss this one, oh me being shy and all I can see. Anyway I am with you girl, hang in there. you are a tough cookie I know you can do this.

I agree with Sommer can't wait till this Spring till we all meet, thats going to be so much fun.

Yea IM me when you are feeling better thinking of you .. Love you and miss you on here.

[Flowerchild]

Thank you so much, all of you!! I'm feeling kinda worn out and sore, but I wanted to update you all on what's going on.

The doctor found several ulcer spots in my colon and stomach (not severe at this point..) His initial diagnosis is gastritis. I go in in two weeks for the results from the biopsies he took of my colon and stomach tissue. He also wants to do another test on my gallbladder checking for crystals or sludge, and depending on what he finds there he will move on with removing my gallbladder. He also wants to do a laproscopy to look at the outside of my bowels, to rule out Chron's.

My mom stayed here today while dh was working and let me rest, so that was a big help.

Thank you all again. It means so much to me!!

[Flowerchild]

And Sommer.. yeaaa!!! I am glad they came and I hope they are as nice as we thought!

[Ava Rose]

So glad to hear from you, Flowerchild! I will continue to pray for you! Please rest as much as you can!

[KrisRV]

Flowerchild, sure glad you are home and better, I have a ulcer problems for years yes they bleed and cause all kinds of problems I hope you feel better soon... thinking of you girl

[MamaBear]

Glad you are feeling better. Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. Been praying for your quick recovery. Sounds like it could be a case of colitis which is a less severe form of chrones.

[Deena]

I'm still praying for you! Hope they find something that can be done for you!!!

[crazymama]

It was good to hear from you tonight.. I'm glad it is looking like some answers are on their way to you!

[Hoosier Mama]

Thanks for checking in.....I am sure you are tired. Just get some lots of rest and we will keep praying.

[Codi]

I was thinking about you today!! Just keep resting, easier said than done right? :)

[Flowerchild]

Thank you, all of you, for your kind responses and prayers. They mean so much!

I think I am about as rested as I can get. I'm just smiling as much as possible and waiting for the rest of the appointments. At least the overwhelming fear has subsided! That is a blessing. I know that whatever it is, I can handle it.

So, I'll let this topic rest and update everyone in a few weeks when I know more.

Thank you all again!! Bless you! :love:

[P.H.]

My goodness, Flowerchild! You are facing a lot! I am just now getting around to reading more of the posts on the forum and have just now seen this. I had no idea you were suffering and am so glad you shared so that we can pray.

You probably know about kefir and its healing, soothing properties. It's a stronger relative of yogurt. I'm praying that relief will come from every angle--from doctors, from rest, from diet, from the love of your family, and miraculously, from God.

[KrisRV]

Hay, Flowerchild how are you feeling we haven't seen you on here much? hope you are feeling better.. and things are getting better for you.

[Flowerchild]

I'm sorry I haven't been on much.. things here are kinda sticky lately.

I'm just so darn tired!! Honestly I had chronic fatigue a few years back and I am not far from that lately. I am really hoping it's just the stress/ weather/ worrying. I have been trying to rest and rest some more.

Also, ds is looking worse for the wear. I know he is affected by this, although I try very hard to make light for him or "Mom's gonna lay back and watch you build a ship!" etc. But, he is a kid and kids just know when something's off. He is fair complected, as I am, so when he is tired or not feeling well it really shows! Therefore, for the last several days we've been pretty much sleeping and resting and doing very quiet things.

Anyhow.. it's nothing to worry about or anything.. I think I am finally just breathing a little.. if you know what I mean.. and it's hitting me how much I've been holding my breath.

Thank you again ladies. All of your kind words mean so much.

[P.H.]

"Nothing to worry about or anything..." ?? Hmm..mm.. I wonder about that. I'm hoping the festivities of the holidays won't further deplete your energy. It's always so hard for me to admit when things seem overwhelming, so I want to encourage you to consider opting out of any activities which might over-strain you. Sometimes the wear and tear isn't all that needed.
Blessings to you and your family!

[Emma's#1fan]

I am so sorry. I didn't see this thread until right now.
You are in my prayers.
Patty

[kbabe1968]

FC - praying for you...because you sound a lot like me!!!!

I'm sending a PM.

Krista

[Flowerchild]

Prarie, don't worry.. dh is not letting me do very much. We have my parents here, and they aren't letting me do much either lol. I am still very tired, but I'm happy to have family close. :) Thank you for your well wishes.

kbabe, Thank you.

Emma's fan, Thank you, too!

[KrisRV]

just keep us posted... we are thinking and praying for you all the time...