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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 12:43pm | IP Logged Quote MindyG

Hi Ladies,

I am scheduled for thyroid surgery on Oct. 6th. I have a mass on the left side that will be removed, and possibly the whole thyroid will be removed. There is about 60% chance that I am facing thyroid cancer, which would involve a follow-up treatment as well. So I am asking for prayers that that I do not have cancer, that I am able to keep half of my thyroid, that the surgery goes smoothly with no complications and for an easy recovery.

Thank you for reading - I appreciate your prayers so much!

Mindy

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Thank you, ladies, so much for praying!!! After consulting with a surgeon friend of the family, I am seeking a second opinion with a head and neck surgeon who deals primarily with thyroid issues and has a very good reputation. I have an appt for Oct 13th, and the Oct 6th surgery is canceled. My parents especially are relieved, and I am feeling much more peaceful about the situation and more confidence in this surgeon. After talking with the nurse, it sounds like surgery is still the plan, but I don't know when it will be. I'm sure it is answer to prayer that the head and neck surgeon is willing to fit me into his schedule so soon. They initially couldn't see me til the end of Oct. If you are willing, please pray also for Mr. Vander Woude's intercession on my behalf. I will update again when there is more to say, but I think the next 2 weeks will be much calmer. In the meantime, I will be praying also for your intentions. Thank you again for reading and praying. My family and I are so grateful for your prayers!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 12:49pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM

Offering prayer for you and the upcoming surgery.

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 12:56pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

Prayers, Mindy! I was sooooo close to having to have thyroid surgery as well...I suppose it's not really off the table, just not imminent any more. Anyway, all that to say, I'm praying with a whole lot of empathy!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 1:02pm | IP Logged Quote amyable

Praying, Mindy!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 1:15pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Praying for you, Mindy.

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 5:02pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Mindy, praying for your up and coming operation, praying it is not cancer and that you recover quickly!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 9:16pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Praying, Mindy! May the surgery be successful and may you be cancer-free.

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Praying, Mindy.

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 9:59pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Praying for you!

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Praying for you, Mindy.

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Praying for you, Mindy.

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Praying, Mindy!!
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Posted: Sept 25 2009 at 6:30am | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Mindy,
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Praying hard, Mindy, please, please keep us updated!!!

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Adding my prayers for you Mindy!



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Posted: Sept 25 2009 at 10:38pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Thank you for updating! Will continue to pray.

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