Hit the road sister!

Hi friends! My procedure went really well today and we are already back home! I'm not in a lot of pain, just really sore, and very swollen. Gertie just had to be large and in charge one last time! But the doctor says its normal. I'm not sure how long the swelling will take to go down...but thankfully I'm a certified hoarder of scarves so I should be good for at least a week or two :)

He said he was able to fill the entire mass with the sclerosis solution...which he wasn't sure he would be able to do on the first time, so that was GREAT NEWS to hear! The more he's able to fill the tumor with the solution, the faster it will get in there and start shutting down all of the blood flow. It will take about 4 weeks to see the final results of the treatment. I have to take it very easy for the next month. He doesn't want me doing anything that might increase the blood flow in that area and hinder it from scarring, sticking together, and shrinking. So that means no running, no elliptical, no weight lifting, no kick boxing, basically no NUTHIN. But if no exercise is what it takes to get Gertie the heck outta here- its worth it!!! Too bad working, cleaning the house, and laundry isn't on that list......

I'll be seeing the doc in about 4-6 weeks for a post procedure appointment. That's where we'll asses the results and see if I need a second treatment. 

Thank you so much for all the prayers. I know the Lord is hearing them and answering. So many things have already gone better than I ever imagined. The peace I felt yesterday is even stronger today. I have no fears or worries this time. The anxiety I had the first 2 surgeries was almost unbearable. So I'm very thankful to feel the way I do today. John 14:27 says, "I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." I feel like I should tattoo that scripture on my forehead right now! Its so true, yet so easy to forget!

Well....thanks again to all of you keeping me in your thoughts and prayers...I'll be keeping you posted!