by Shannon W
Member since:
November 11, 2006

My Mom has to have surgery

November 10, 2007 11:55 AM UTC
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My Mom had to go to the Emergency room last night because she was having a bad pain in her side. They did a cat scan and she has a mass on one of her ovaries and it could even possibly be cancer. She has to have an operation to remove it. She has to make an appointment with her doctor on Tuesday so they can plan when to do it. Needless to say, everyone is scared. Add this in with my grandma needing surgery to remove polyps on her colon and just...ahhhhhhh.

You could say that our immediate family has been lucky, no one has really needed  any surgeries but now BOOM, two people dear to my heart need it. I knew about my Grandma's first but it didn't bother me a whole lot yet because the date for her to do it seemed so far off. I knew that I would get more upset when she went actually went in but I was trying not to think about it right now.  But my Mom.... my Mom and surgery... that really scares the crud out of me.  I am really close to my Mom, even more so since she moved in 4 years ago. 

Of course I can't act that upset on the outside, for one thing it wouldn't do much good and I don't want to worry that kids. We don't know when she'll have it yet but still.... I am scared.

Comments: 50

Amanda C. Nov 10, 2007, 12:00pm UTC
I am sorry that your family is going thru this. I know how you feel about being scared... When my mother was diagnosed 3 years ago with breast cancer, I was very scared too, but her surgery went fine, and she is currently cancer free!!
I will be praying for you that everything goes well with her surgery. and your grandmother as well..
{{{HUGS}}}
flit . Nov 10, 2007, 12:01pm UTC
here's hoping that everything goes well and its good news all 'round
lynn a. Nov 10, 2007, 12:12pm UTC
I'm so sorry to hear this. I know it is difficult. I will say some prayers for you and your family. Take care.
Kathy D. Nov 10, 2007, 12:14pm UTC
Please take care of each other...you're all in my prayers!
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Nov 10, 2007, 12:21pm UTC
Shannon, you and your family are in my prayers. Take care and I wish your mother the very best.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 10, 2007, 12:32pm UTC
Shannon, so sorry to hear this. I will keep your Mom and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Let's all hope for the best!
Carolyn K. Nov 10, 2007, 12:46pm UTC
I am sorry you're all going throjugh this - I wish your Mom and Grandmom good luck with their surgeries!
Pam H. Nov 10, 2007, 12:50pm UTC
Please know, you are all in my thoughts and prayers Shannon.
Madame Donna C. Nov 10, 2007, 1:11pm UTC
I'm sending some moral support to you, Shannon.
Jacqueline R. Nov 10, 2007, 1:20pm UTC
Shannon I will say prayers for your Mom and Grandma and YOU!! I know how you feel kiddo, last weekend when my folks were here for a visit my Mom told me that the Dr found a suspicious lesion on her bladder. She goes in for a biopsy on Monday. I'm taking my last vacation to be there to sit with my Dad. It is very hard to be calm on the outside when your guts are in knots on the inside Shannon but just ask God to be with all of you and He'll be there:). Blessings!! XO
Truth Always Nov 10, 2007, 1:37pm UTC
Shannon, I had a mass on one of my ovaries, it was not cancerous but it took over the whole ovary. They removed the ovary. It was the size of a grapefruit. I hope that she makes a fast recovery and that it is not to serious. I was scared to. I think praying does help calm the nerves. God Bless your mom and grandmother, and your whole family.
Wilma M. Nov 10, 2007, 2:10pm UTC
Will keep all of you in prayer. I just had a friend who also had to have ovarian surgery and it turned out benign. Hope all goes well for your mom and grandmother.

Keep us updated.
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Nov 10, 2007, 2:45pm UTC
I will be thinking about you and your mom. I hope all goes well.
Elaine A. Nov 10, 2007, 3:08pm UTC
Oh my lord Shannon. I have your Mom, and your family and most impirtantly you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dee - Grandma in Virginia Nov 10, 2007, 3:24pm UTC
I am so sorry that you are facing the double surgery dates. That sucks. And I know how stressed you are going to get. My mom is having some too. Talk all you want about how you feel. that always helps.
donna h. Nov 10, 2007, 3:26pm UTC
I hope all goes well..
Joan O. Nov 10, 2007, 3:28pm UTC
Shannon really sorry to hear this. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope everything works out well and the surgergies are successful.
Shaunee C. Nov 10, 2007, 4:02pm UTC
I will pray for both your mother and gradmother. I am so sorry they are both happening at the same time.
Heather W. Nov 10, 2007, 5:46pm UTC
I hope everything goes well for your family.
Patty Mayonaise Nov 10, 2007, 7:00pm UTC
im sorry, my thoughts are with you
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Nov 10, 2007, 7:58pm UTC
Hugs and prayers for you and your whole family.
Sue * Nov 10, 2007, 8:23pm UTC
I know you are scared, the same thing happened with my mother years ago. She had a mass (tumor) that was growing so fast that between when they found it and 1 week later at surgery, she could feel it from the outside of her body. It was the size of a football when they removed it...we were terrified. It wasn't cancer, she was 50 at the time...last week, she was 79! It will probably turn out to be fine, I'll say a prayer for her.
Karen D. Nov 10, 2007, 8:33pm UTC
Love and prayers to you and the family. Please keep us posted.
Marianne R. Nov 10, 2007, 9:27pm UTC
Hopefully it's just a routine procedure and that the mass is benign. I'll keep you and Teresa in my thoughts.
→ Victoria ← Nov 10, 2007, 10:58pm UTC
Oh, Shannon, I'm so sorry to read this. I hope everything turns out alright, both with the surgery and the mass. Tell your mom I'm thinking of her. And I know it has to be extremely stressful for you. I'm sorry. I wish there was something I could do. You and your mom are both among my favorite people here on Gather. So I'm thinking of both of you!! Please keep me informed on what you mom finds out and when she'll have to get the surgery and all. Will they not have to run more tests to see about the mass before they do anything? If you wouldn't care about my having it, I'd really like your mailing address so I could send your mom a card.
debra g. Nov 10, 2007, 11:21pm UTC
Shannon,Just leave it in the lords hands.All should be fine.God Bless.
Lisa Frost Bailey Nov 10, 2007, 11:51pm UTC
I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless you, and hold you now.
Holly G. Nov 11, 2007, 2:11am UTC
Sorry to hear that...I would be scared too. I can't imagine being without my mom, (or dad). I am sure everyting will be just fine with their surgeries though, and then your family will be all healthy once again...no worries! I will keep you and yourfamilyn my thoughts...
CyberGwen ! Nov 11, 2007, 12:59pm UTC
I am sorry that you and your mom have had such a shock! You will be in my thoughts:)
Nancy S. Nov 11, 2007, 1:42pm UTC
Shannon you and your family are in my prayers. Most of these things turn out just fine so try not to worry. I know it isn't easy but you need to be strong for your family.
Bonnie S. Nov 12, 2007, 8:46am UTC
I am sorry your family is going through this, I hope everything works out well. I will be thinking about you.
Hollie C. Nov 12, 2007, 4:23pm UTC
Shannon, I'm so sorry. I really hope it all works ok!! A ((HUG)) for you and your mom!
Shannon W Nov 12, 2007, 9:14pm UTC
Thank you all so much for your support. Tomorrow she'll be able to call to see when she can get into the doctor. I was really upset when I found out and posted to Gather and several people that I know. When she found out she said "Did you tell everyone?" So I had to tell her Um...yes... She wasn't upset about me telling but I guess surprised. It was hard to keep it to myself and I'm glad that so many of you stopped by. Thank you...
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Nov 12, 2007, 10:05pm UTC
I hope she recovers quickly.
Frances Virginia M. Nov 13, 2007, 3:42am UTC
I am sorry to hear about this. I hope that everything works out well.
Laura H. Nov 13, 2007, 11:16pm UTC
You have every right to be scared. I wish you and yours good health.

Hugs and prayers coming your way.
Jennifer F. Nov 14, 2007, 1:58am UTC
That is so scary! I hope everything is just fine and she recovers very quickly and feels so much better after the surgery.
Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Nov 14, 2007, 1:49pm UTC
Just tell her you're scared and cry a little and get over the fear. Hope is the operative word. You need to have hope and wait to find out what is happening. Even if it's the worst you can imagine, hope can get both you and her through it.

I will hope it's just a surgery and that you and your mother share this special time without fear but full of hope.
Linda J. Nov 16, 2007, 1:40am UTC
I am so sorry to hear about this, sometimes it's hard having to be the strong one. I am sure it will all be fine, just keep positive thoughts.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 16, 2007, 6:45am UTC
Oh that is so scary. My mom had lung surgery, sis had back surgery after a terrible accident but nothing was more scary than my eight year old niece having surgery!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 16, 2007, 6:50am UTC
I hope your mom just has a big ole cyst! They can be very painful.
Christopher K. Nov 16, 2007, 10:34am UTC
i hope she will be ok
my thoughts and prayers will be with you

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Birdee F. Nov 16, 2007, 1:42pm UTC
I wish you well! ;o)
Karolyn Q. Nov 19, 2007, 7:54pm UTC
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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Cheryl R. Nov 22, 2007, 12:22pm UTC
I'm praying for your family. Keep faith, you can only let God do what He wills.
necee t. Nov 27, 2007, 7:09pm UTC
hi Shannon... i'll be praying for you and your whole family through these
scary times... God bless you all... i'm sure they will both be fine...
Jerri H. Nov 28, 2007, 2:17pm UTC
Wow....I hope she is doing well...I will keep her in my thoughts!

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