The CT Scan showed that I am clear! Last Friday on 4/22 I got a CT scan and Thursday 4/28 I had my final appointment with Dr. Gupta and there are no signs of disease whatsoever! The feelings are difficult to describe: basically a mixture of relief, gratitude, and excitement. We are very happy to be able to live our lives again and pull out of this "stall". Prayers have been answered and we are making certain we give thanks to Heavenly Father in our prayers.
I will be on a surveillance program for the next 5 years now to make sure I stay clear. The first year I will be going in to have labs drawn every 2 months, and a CT scan every 6 months. The second year I need to go in to have labs drawn every 3 months, and a CT scan once...years three through five I need to go in for labs every 6 months, and don't need CT scans done. As years go, risk of recurrence drastically reduces. But even to begin with, Dr. Gupta told me the chances of anything coming back are very small. Yess! So now we are going to live life to its fullest.
Next week I'll be having a minor surgery to have my port taken out. I also don't need blood thinner shots anymore starting next week.
I brainstormed a few lessons learned from this experience that I want to keep in mind throughout life:
1. Don't complain and don't sweat the petty stuff in life.
2. Have lots of quality time with family; In other words have frequent memory and relationship building activities.
3. Make life's priorities Family and the Gospel...no exceptions.
4. Love, forgive, and serve others.
5. Strive to be happy and optimistic! Life is to be enjoyed and not dreaded. It is too short to waste on being unhappy.
6. Don't live life terrified of death. It will happen to all of us at some point, so no need to be afraid. And besides, there is a glorious place on the other side.
7. Be the best person you can be and work to improve weaknesses.
8. Learn who Christ is and strive to emulate him... Matthew 11:29 says "...learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
9. Be a planner, organized, and tidy in life.
10. Eat healthy and exercise often.
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