I set this blog up simply for my health updates. As of now, what will go on here will most likely not be good or exciting news. I cherish each of your prayers, and each of you that take the time to read about the battles I am facing.
This past week since the colonoscopy has been one of my worst weeks. The Dr did say that it was inevitable that my colon would be bother by the procedure. While in there the camera is just bunping against the bleeding ulcers. It has nevertheless caused intense pain for me ever since! In 5 days I have lost 8 lbs. The pain has been so bad it causes me to be so nausious, and therefore making food unappetizing. I do try and eat what I can, but fight it staying down. Last night I think was one of the most painful nights of my life! Could not rest because the pain was so severe. At one point, I was sitting on the toilet moaning out from the pain, and almost passed out....instantly from the tips of my toes to the top of my head I broke out into cold sweats, my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest. I say all this to explain how down-hill I've gone in just a few days.
Yesturday the Dr called me and wanted to see me right away. Instantly David and I were worried. Dr's don't call you in to tell you good news. We started expecting the worst, so that way anything we heard that wasn't that bad would be good news. It worked to. :). We went in half way expecting the biopsies to have traces of cancer, and what we heard was not even close. My Dr. is just guenuinely concerned about me. He wants me to go see a rectal surgeon right away. He said that dr's like to drag their feet when it comes to surgery because they dont like to see their patients get cut. He said that he keeps reviewing my file and is just very concerned with how bad it is. He wants a surgeon to make the decision of whether we should give it more time or not. And he wants me to go now, in a few days if possible and is gonna help me get in. The next update on here will be after the apt with the surgeon.
David and I were able to go to lunch with pastor and share with him our stuggles.We are so lucky to have such a good pastor who loves and cares for us! He wants to take the time tommorrow during church to poor oil and pray over me. I am not worthy, but more than grateful! I want to say again thank-you all who are reading and keeping me and David in your prayers!!
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I'm glad that they are annointing you and that you were able to talk with Pastor. Brookie and I are praying for you every day! These updates are great--thank you for taking the time to write them for so many who are concerned and care about you! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Jenna's, and will certainly be praying for you. I pray the Lord will give the surgeon wisdom, and give you and your husband grace for all you are going through.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am a friend of Jenna's and and sister let me know about your health sruggles right now. It was amazing to read about you health situation seeing as I honestly just went through that whole thing just last year! I hope somehow I can be an encouragementto you since I know what you're going through. I am 26 and have been married for over 2 years now, so i just wanted to share my testimomy.I had been plagued for years with these episodes of pain and sickness, yet no dr ever diagnosed me right and each time they were worse and worse to the piont where I was in bed for weeks. The last bout I had was in July of 2008 after returning from my father's funeral. It was soo bad I don't remember really ever getting out of bed for a few weeks. I couldn't eat or drink without it coming back up almost immediately. I had been to all kinds of drs, but they never did a colonascopy like they should have. Finally after a few epsiodes of passing out, my husband found me on the bathroom floor ( which I had to crawl to, since I was soo weak to walk) And couldn't get to to "wake up" He scooped me up and took me to the ER. I don't know what all happened uver the next week or so as I was in the hospital since they kept me "out" most of the time. When I remember waking up though, I found out what had happened. The drs had discovered that I had such severe ulcerative colitis, and my colon was starting to actually ooz liquids into my body. They honestly didn't know if I would make it or not. My family all flew up to Alaska to stay with me. I was so dehydrated that my kidneys and other organs were shutting down, so they pumped me full of fluids hoping to get things working again. ( I was about 40 lbs heavier when they pumped me full!!) Anyway, I ended up having to have an emergency surgery to remove my colon since it was so far gone and deteriorated. However, because of the need to get iot done so quickly, they didn't have a specialist to perform the "entire" procedure, so now I have an ostomy pouch, and someday should I choose, I can have another surgery to "hook" things back up again. I must say, not ever planning on having this, it was quite a shock to wake up and find this out. I won't lie and say I didn't have struggles, but looking back, I can see God's hand in everything.My biggest fear was that this would affect our ability to have children ( since we don't have any) And this is one area whre we can definitely see the Lord's will in our lives. We had tried to get pregnant for months, but couldn't. After the drs had done the Operation, they said there was no way my body could have supported a baby since I was barely getting enough nutrience to keep me alive. I raise my hands and praise the Lord that 6 months after my surgery ( even though they recommend longer) the Lord allowed us to concieve and we are due in just 7 weeks! They have been no problems and many women have normal natural births without and complications. Not sure if you want me to go into all the nitty gritty, I can later if you want I hope this has been a blessing to you and if I can do anything, please let me know. My name is Amie Craft and my email is amiecraft@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. The Lord gave my mom this devotional one of the nights I was in the hospital. Not sure if it will mean the same for you, but she wanted me to let you know. It;s in "Morning and Evening" and the date would be August 17 in the evening. PRaying for you!
ReplyDeleteAmie, I very much appreciate you commenting on my blog seeing how you dont even know me. I would like to pick your brain some more if you don't mind. I am on facebook, or through email. look forward to talking with you more! Thank-you so much for your words of encouragement!!
ReplyDeleteHey Jess, just want to let you know that I'm praying for you! Hope things get better!
ReplyDeleteJessica - we are praying for you and David both. I hope your doctor continues to care as much as he does at this point. I was reading the other comments - and I remember reading email after email about Aimie when she was in Alaska undergoing all she did. It was great to hear how her life has progressed. Hopefully she can be a big help you. We love you so. I don't know why God allows some people to endure SOOOO much. I feel like such a wimp!! Thanks for being so honest and direct and in doing so, you are evidence of God's grace because you keep putting one foot in front of the other. Love and prayers, Sharon Trangmar
ReplyDeleteI am friend of Jenna's and I just want you to know that I will be praying for you during this time:)
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of all the pain you are in and all the health struggles you are having. I can not imagine, but I am praying for you.
I am sure you have a lot of questions about why...I do too after reading this, but I pray God will comfort and bless you in a special way so that you can feel His presence.
Love ya!
Ashley King
(Amie that has shared her story with you is my sister in law's sister. I know she will be a great inspiration to you.)
Jess I am praying for you and hope that God will heal you but if not that he will continue to give you grace and strength everday!
ReplyDeleteHello Jessica, I am a friend of Jenna's and I just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you... I know what it's like to be in pain like you are in .... you are in my prayers...
ReplyDeleteOnly in heaven will you ever know the many prayers being said for you. "Weep with them that weep" - we are praying, weeping, and loving you!
ReplyDeleteDear Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI linked to your blog from Jenna's blog. I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you. I never knew what you have had to go through until now...I knew of you from Facebook, which I am no longer on...but I was aware of some of your difficulties. Anyway, our family will begin to beg God for mercy and grace for you and your husband at this time of great need. Keep your eyes on the Lord and know that He is in total control of your circumstances. God Bless!
In Christ,
Sally
I can not begin to thank each and every one of you so very much for the prayers that you are giving for me! Thank-you to each and every one of you who don't even know me, and are so ernest in prayer. How blessed we all are to have the Lord! Thanks again!!
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