Hi Kathy 
That is great news! I never had a painless period ever, it must feel wonderful for you. As for the lymphoma , I hope all is well. Give Chrissie a gentle hug for me, I miss her posts & humor so much, I hope her Guardian Angel is still sitting on her shoulder.
Love and gentle warm hugs
Jo (Australia)
>From: Hummgbrd@mediaone.net (Kathy R.)
>Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org
>To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
>Subject: Re: Dearest Helen & friends
>Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 19:48:13 -0600
>
>I just wanted to say HI to everyone. I have healed well from my
>laporoscopy and it would appear that my OB has performed yet another
>miracle. He removed adhesions from my right ovary on 10/19 and I had my
>first period since the surgery with no pain. Yippee. It has been
>almost 11yrs since that has happened. I am keeping my fingers crossed
>that it will stay that way. God I wish everyone could have the same
>result. You all deserve it more than I can tell you!!
>
>I posted on the quilt as Chrissie told me to ( I always do what she
>says!) I had mentioned that when they were in there they found something
>else but weren't sure what. Well I found out Monday that they found
>lymphoma and now I am off to the oncologist. I am keeping a positve
>outlook an dhave a great support system. Ihave my fingers, toes, and
>anything else that I can stretch crossed! Either Chrissie or I will keep
>you posted. I am sure I will be fine.
>
>Chrissie is hanging in there. Work is doing a job on her. No pun
>intended! She loves her job but it wipes her out and she spends the
>week-end recouping. I am doing my best to keep my eye on her. I know
>she misses everyone!
>
>I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season! Please know that I am
>thinking of you all.
>
>Love,
>Kathy R
>
>PS: Helen C, Love you and please hang in there!!!!
>
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