I Met the Gynecological Oncologist Today

Today, July 10, I met the Gynecological Oncologist. Yes, I was nervous. I had a difficult time falling to sleep the night before because I didn't know what to expect. Will he tell me my biopsy came back positive for cancer or not. Will I really need a hysterectomy or not. If it is cancer, did we catch it time. If it's nothing, hallelujah, praise the Lord.

When I woke up this morning, I layed in the bed for an hour as the butterflies danced in my stomach. As I headed to my appointment, I called my Warrior King. I could tell he was upset because he wasn't able to make it in town. So we did the next best thing, he attended via the phone.

I walked into the office and there sat this bald black woman. Tears welled up in my eyes. She had a beautiful smile and cute earrings. My hands started shaking as I filled out the paperwork. I had to fight back my tears. I was determined not to cry.

As I was led to the doctor's office, I passed by a room where some of the patients were receiving chemo. I had to fight the tears again. Would I be one of those patients?

Dr. Munoz walked in the office and said hi Linda. If you know anything about me, you know I don't like being called by the incorrect name. Something from a childhood stay in the hospital. I quickly corrected him. Asked if he mind if Louis listened in via speaker phone. He said not a problem.

Dr. Munoz explained what was going on with those fibroids and he gave his professional opinion, I doubt if it's cancer. But to be on the safe side, your age being a factor and your family history, you will need a hysterectomy. The biospy came back beign, thanks God.

He asked if I had any questions, I said no. I already researched you, my daughter in college has probably researched you because she researches everything and my oldest sister researched the robotic method. He said impressive, that's what you're suppose to do. He said I was in good physical health and because I am a runner, I would have no problems recovering. That's what I needed to hear.

The only bad thing, since the largest fibroid covers my entire abdomen area, I will not be able to have the bikini incision. So it looks like I will be getting my first tattoo to make a design out of the incision. I plan on wearing my bikinis in Maui regardless.

I walked out that office as happy as can be. Thanking God for sending the right people to pray for me and encourage me. My younger sister had sent me a text that said I'm there holding your hand virtually. I needed that text. Now to wait for my surgery. And today is the best day of my life.