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My Cancer Surgery: Hysterectomy (& More) At 37
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
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After being diagnosed with Stage 3 (possibly 4) ovarian cancer during surgery on my left ovary back in June 2022, I decided to pursue treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. So far I have been through six rounds of paclitaxel and carboplatin. I have also had two inconclusive biopsies (on my liver and lymph nodes). On Monday, January 16, 2023, I had a tumor debulking surgery that included a laparotomy, hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, lymphadenectomy and an omentectomy. After 8+ hours of surgery, a 12 inch incision, 4 nights in the hospital and a whole lot of pain and nausea, I am currently recovering at our Airbnb in Rochester.
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We are Brian & Jessica, a married couple who started on a life-changing whole food, plant-based weight loss journey back in June 2018. In June 2022, our lives were flipped upside-down when Jessica was diagnosed with Stage 3 (possibly 4) ovarian cancer. We continue to share our adventures (highs, lows, struggles & everything in between) in following a plant-based diet while keeping you up-to-date on Jessica's cancer treatment.
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❤ As I mentioned in the video, a very dear friend of ours is going through her own cancer journey at the moment. If you are looking for a way to help, please consider donating to her GoFundMe here: www.gofundme.com/f/MrsJenniferGravley We have been so blessed with donations to our own GoFundMe, and would consider it such a blessing to be able to pay it forward to the amazing Gravley family. We love you Anthony & Jennifer ❤
Every woman should have a Brian in her life. He is such a rock. Blessings upon you both.
This !!! ❤
Yeah someone to maximize revenue from your cancer. How many more affiliate links can they have?
@@wingsofredemptionexposed4425 this is pretty standard, and also a good way for their followers to support them. I’m not sure why you felt the need to leave negativity on Jessica’s surgery video.
I have a Brian in my life, but his name is Mark. The Brians/Marks in this world are worth their weight in gold and diamonds. They are precious. In that respect, we are extremely lucky women. Hope all goes well with your continued healing. ❤
@Donna Ballew I agree! I had a mastectomy at 33 and my husband (now ex) made me get up the second day after surgery and pack my son's lunch because he didn't know what to put in it. He wouldn't cook or clean and did the bare minimum to care for our son. I'm 55 now, and looking back at how he treated me; I should have divorced him sooner than I did.
Do you realize how strong you are? To undergo this major surgery and to feel good enough to talk and make videos and to express your feelings. You are a rock star!!!! Love and prayers ❤️
Amazing. The morning of my hysterectomy I could barely brush my teeth without having, that's how bad my anxiety was. Not Jessica!🎉😂
* without gagging
Gosh I wish I had somebody that loved me that much. I'm sorry you're going through this Jessica. Brian is a gem.
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Me too
Love. Both. Of. Uu
God. Bless. U. Both
Dearest Jessica as a Registered Nurse who has lived with a chronic pain disease for almost 23 years I completely respect and applaud all you said regarding perception of our own challenging situations vs those of others.
We only further hurt and damage ourselves and those closest to us when we deny or bury feelings, especially those stemming from issues that are life-altering.
On another note, I was in hospital for 5+ weeks recently and the item I longed for most from home was my squatty potty. Hospitals need to have them available to patients.
I wish you peace and pain-free living as you walk through the days and weeks ahead.
You and The Lovely Brian are in my thoughts. With gratitude and grace~XOXO
I have also suffered from Chronic Pain for the last 23 years. I broke my back and it’s never stopped hurting. Makes me not the nicest person on the block 😂 what you wrote is just beautiful. You seem like an amazing person. A beautiful attitude to go with your loving heart. I will be praying for you and your pain. I hope it helps.🙏💙
In an "emergency" a cardboard box can work as a squatty potty.
Jessica, your video made me cry from beginning to end. My daughter just had a 7 hour surgery for a mass on her pancreas. She lost most of her pancreas and her spleen. Your whole ordeal is bringing up the memories of what she/we just went through. She is chugging along and so are you. I’m proud of you guys for making these videos no matter what is happening, you are so much stronger than I am.
Brian, how much you love Jessica with your whole heart is making me cry.....
Sorry to make you cry. I only know one way to love. Completely. 🙂
@@KrocksInTheKitchen Yours is a lovestory that has no ending.
Rarer than one might think.
Love seeing these two together Brian and Jessica. A beautiful, sweet, caring, loving couple. Wishing you only the very best as you journey in life through ups and downs together. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Hello. I am Darlene and I found your channel by accident and SO happy I did. I am a new sub and look forward to getting to know you both through watching old vlogs.
Yours and Jessica's strength and kindness is such a sweet blessing to see. I pray you both find that this surgery will secure a happy, healthy blessed future for your love to blossom for years and years more! May God's Grace continue to bless and guide you both!
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I was diagnosed months ago with stage 4 metastatic cervical cancer and lymphoma..I completed 6 rounds of chemo which was the origional treatment length. I'm on keytruda ( which saved my life) I started showing huge improvements within the first week of that.i just recently learned i have 2 small lesions on my spine...
You all have been a huge support to me in keeping my spirits up. Not giving up.iv also been a vegetarian for almost 5 years now. Thank you for everything you are doing ❤️ I can't wait for you to feel better 💗
sending you prayers and light
After I tried to downplay my own life-pain, a wise woman said to me: "Ella, do not let my pain diminish yours." Please, please keep this in mind as you find your way out of this difficult period. You deserve more self-love than ever right now, both of you.
Beautifully said.
I’m watching this from the hospital, hours before my surgery starts. I’ve never had a surgery done before and I’m very scared and anxious but watching your video is helping me calm down. Thank you for sharing your experience
Brian, u have been through a lot also, you deserve the all time Best Husband Ever award 😘😘😘
I don't leave many comments, but your journey hit me hard. I cried all of the way through this.
On June, 10, 2022 I had a radical hysterectomy & several smaller surgeries after hemorrhaging so often for a year that I had 32 separate blood transfusions. They were too scared to perform the hysterectomy due to the possibility my bladder or colon was fused to my urerus from a previous cervical cancer in 2006. But, thankfully, they had no other choice but to do it. Well, they found uterine cancer, although 3 biopsies showed no cancer. Later, I found out that my Daughter was scared that she & her Dad were going to lose me. I saw so much fear in them. Heck, God knows how scared I was. Watching you go through this made me feel like there was this beautiful sisterhood of women out there, connected in this way, and learning to show love to one another in every way they can.
I literally pray for you & Brian. Not the "pray, but it's only me saying I will" prayer, but the real deal conversation with God. I will include your friends, too! And I do it because my heart is with you, and I love that you included the world in your journey. You are teaching so much to so many! I truly respect that, and your honesty! Continued healing to you, and here's to 2023 being the year that gives us all a new normal that we love!
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I had mine at 21! And I'm 59 ..... if God will carry Me through September! You're a Warrior! Keep Faith God's got You! HALLELU - YAH!
Jessica, you and Brian continue to be in my prayers!
Here from the Dells area in Wisconsin.
Honey, your emotions are going to be all over the board because they're what you're going through but also because of the hormone changes your body's going to be going through. It's nice to see that you're feeling better, and it's also great that you know to take care of yourself and you don't have to do a video Everyday.
You are correct. Her body is missing a lot of female hormones. I hope she has hormone replacement, I had a total hysterectomy (including tubes & overies) and they forgot the patch. I woke up in terror from lack of hormones. The anxiety could be from that change.
Yes, I hope they have those hormones on the radar, but there may be some cancer related reasons that they may not be able to give her hormones at this point.
Jessica, what you are going through post-surgery is similar to what I have experienced. For one thing, I think how much it sucks to have cancer, and then have to go through all of this garbage! Isn't it enough to have cancer? Other people have told me they felt similarly.
This is your story. It really doesn't matter about what other people go through - this is YOURS and you are owning it. That is what matters.
I look out the window from my hospital room and think that out there is the real world and that is where I want to be! You are out now - do what you want, even if all you want is to go to sleep! Getting comfortable is another issue!
About those dreams - I was told that with all of the drugs they were giving me, I wasn't getting my REM cycle of sleep, which is the part where you dream. I was told that my body will catch up on those dreams all at once - so don't be alarmed.
Basically, you are having normal reactions to all of this. Things will get better, even if the doctors decide another round of chemo to clean up what they can't see. You will get better. You are in the best place, with the most nutritious way of eating, to pull through this. Get some rest, and then sit back and congratulate yourself on kicking that cancer to the curb!
Yes!!! Very good point about the dreams! I had that, too. They feel so real, they're disturbing. But they're a normal reaction & they don't last forever! An excellent deterrent to stay away from drugs! ;)
I don't know if CZcams gives out "best of" awards, but Krocks in the Kitchen would be worthy of one. This is what a well-done, classy, informative, and highly engaging show by amateur CZcamsrs has the potential to be, yet so many aren't. I always look forward to new postings by these two. My fingers are crossed for you Jessica that this surgery does the trick. And to Brian, I'm wishing you well and to hang in there, too. 💪
Thank you for your discussion about how you know others have a worse situation but that doesn't invalidate what you are going through. I've been applying a lot of your realizations to my own journey with mental health. I'd been gaslighted for so many years that I was only faking and seeking attention. After finally seeking help, I now know that my depression and PTSD are real and I deserve treatment for them. You and Brian are helping so much more than you know just be being honest and open. Prayers for you both.
Yes, I had a similar gaslighting experience. Thank you for sharing. You and Jessica have both helped me.
My mother, who not only witnessed, but participated in my abuse tells me that mental health is just a “cop-out” or I’m lying. My older sister remembers our childhood abuse exactly the same as I do. I guess she can’t take ownership for bringing a man into our home that constantly, repeatedly, beat us (among other things) our entire childhoods. I just want anyone reading this to remember…. You are important, You are Loved, You are Worthy, You are Beautiful, You are Unique❤ I believe you and in you. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Praying for all of us that have a hurdle to overcome❤❤❤❤
Teeth falling out in dreams is stress! I use to dream this all the time.
I'm so thankful, so so thankful - you are going to thrive, darling! You are incredibly brave and determined. You should be so proud.
I thank God that NO cancer cell is able to survive in your temple. Period. ❤️🙏❤️
This new life will be glorious!
After I had my hysterectomy at 34,the drop in estrogen was so immediate and drastic that I felt AWFUL!! I wasn’t even dealing with cancer. You are not just restless, you’re talking faster than I’ve ever heard you before. I am so proud of you for realizing that your pain and suffering is valid even when there are some others worse off. I am 60 yrs old, and have had an extremely painful, disabling disease since age 19. It took me until I was almost50 until I stopped comparing myself to others worse off, minimizing my pain, and drowning in guilt. You and Brian are such sweet, loving people, and I don’t want to see you suffer any unnecessary emotional pain. Much love to you both, Kathryn
If you were my daughter (you do remind me of my oldest daughter) I would say Im so proud of you ,that you are loved and be kind to yourself ! You have come so so so so far and the road ahead is in Gods hands! Blessings !!
Your dream is a classic anxiety dream, Jessica. I’ve had it too. It means you are afraid of losing grip on the things that were stable and solid before, and now something happened (what you “ate”) and everything is falling apart, especially the solid realities (your teeth) you were so used to. Is not surprising you’re feeling this way, right?
Hang in there, sweet Jessica! We’re all supporting you and Brian any way we can. We love you guys!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I had a return of breast cancer in May. Had 2 surgeries. I now have those horrible dreams. I am lost, then my purse is lost, my car is lost, my dog is lost. I am searching, searching all night long. I wake up relieved but exhausted. I am doing ok. I had no spread to other organs. I am 73 so not nearly as awful as young people going through the cancer journey.
I've had severa; dreams of my teeth falling out. And I have anxiety!
I prayed for you Jessica on and off the whole day that you were in surgery. I admire your bravery - you have such a positive attitude . The Krocks community is rooting for you 🙂❤❤❤
Hi Jessica, I'm 33 and am finishing up frontline treatment for stage 4 high grade serous carcinoma ovarian cancer. Like you, my dx came as a shock last August. I underwent my own debulking and radical hysterectomy, omentectomy, etc. last November. Thankfully my procedure went well and I'm responding to chemotherapy. I'm writing this comment on a good day, minimal hot flashes, minimal existential dread, and maybe 2cm of hair on my head. I just want to say hi from one OC person to another. I know there's much more to do but I wish you nothing but the best. We got this for now.
How are you now and did the surgery removed all ur disease
@@ManjuDevi-bg3li Surgery went well. I finished frontline in January this year and moved onto maintenance. I was on Zejula for a couple of months but scans from October showed regrowth. I underwent my 7th chemo cycle this past Thursday and I'm due for 3 more for this regrowth. We're exploring HIPEC surgery in the new year if all goes well.
@@fromsomegirlshead secondary surgery is an option?
@@fromsomegirlshead I'm very scared doc said that some small residual disease was stuck in intestines which they could not remove.
Jessica, you have to also remember that you were under, what, 8 hours of anesthesia, and your body will take time to leach all that stuff out! I think that is part of the restlessness and weird dreams. I’m reminded of my own similar surgery 30 years ago - including, hah, walking stooped over and clutching a pillow to my stomach! (Especially when coughing and sneezing)😊. It’s a whole body process to recover. Give yourself time and grace.
My brother had a similar surgery and his doctor told him before surgery "It will feel like you were run over a truck.'" I think the dreams are mostly the drugs. Great idea to try to stay in the moment. Every day of surgery recovery will be better with little ups and downs along the way. It is awesome you got through this with such grace.
For those who are going through a lot of pain, and people rarely know or think about it, everyone has a different threshold of pain. So don't feel like you're less of a person because someone else went through the same surgery, injury, etc, but they experienced less pain than you. That doesn't mean you are less of a person. Like Jessica said, you are validated. I'm so glad things went well for you, and you are on your way to recovery 🙏
I am so glad the surgery is done! You look so good after having such a major surgery! God bless Brian for being by your side! Praying for you guys! I hope you have a speedy recovery 😊
It’s very normal to have mood struggles post surgery. Whenever I have surgery I struggle with my mood for about four weeks after and like you said the dreams are crazy and I just don’t feel like myself. I’ll be praying for a speedy recovery and for you to feel more at peace.
You can tell that Brian loves you whenever he looks at you. You are lucky to have him to forge this trail with you.
SO glad to hear your surgery went well Jessica! Hoping you have a speedy and full recovery:)
Jessica what you have gone through and to be this articulate is truly a testimonial to your s and Brian's strength of character, you are truly a blessing. Keeping you in our prayers
I looked up the meaning of your dream. Dreaming about your teeth falling out is associated with loss and important life changes. Praying for a full recovery from your surgery. Also praying for you both. ❤️🙏😊
This is quite a challenge for both of y’all, and the way you support each other is a testament to the strength of your partnership.
So glad you are on the road to recovery Jessica. Brian is such a wonderful husband.
Hello Jessica, what helped me, was realizing that everything changes. No matter how difficult the present may seem, everything changes. I never thought the pain would ever end, but it did, and I am now cancer free with a recurrence risk of just 4%. Like you, I eat plant-based whole foods, my Oncologist is totally impressed, and I am twice your age.
So happy to see it’s over and you’re recovering. I’ve been thinking about you and Brian……..🙏❤️🙏
I had a tumor removed from my neck 36 years ago now! And well remember the nausea afterward, heaving while I held my neck trying not to burst open my stitches. Anesthesia recovery alone - is no joke! I’m in awe of your courage in dealing with all that you are going through with such a sweet and honest attitude. God bless you as you heal. You and Brian! Team Krock!❤
Glad you posted, have wondered how you were doing, sending hugs ❤❤❤
Absolutely! You should never compare your pain to someone else’s. Don’t belittle yourself in comparison to anyone else. You are going through a major situation. Hugs to you both.
It is SO SWEET that you think about what others are going through even as you are trying to recover from a big deal surgery. You are absolutely right that your journey is as true and real and epic as it is. You don't exist relative to others, you are entirely you and SO authentic and we love you and are with you. And there is love and compassion enough in you and us for you and your dear friends and even all the strangers going through things all over the world. Struggle is struggle and love is love and we are all in this life together🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Jessica - I have to say I've followed you guys like maybe three or four vlogs before you went to the ER for the kidney pain. I applaud you and Brian for being yourselves-it's so very refreshing. I hate that you have to walk this journey of cancer, but am so proud of you for your honesty and transparency. This whole thing changes a person and to be vulnerable to share this is valuable to those who may end up walking the same path. With that said, it allows for people to keep you and Brian in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers for your friend as well. It is all relative....you are valid, your pain is valid and your victories are valid!! Love from OH
You, my dear lady, are a rock star! This journey you’ve shared with us is invaluable with our own health care. Thank you for your honesty, raw content and including us. I’m honored to have followed your story. Prayers for continued healing and strength, love to you both...a testament to what marriage entails.
I'm still Praying for You 🙏🕊️❤️🌻🌹 I pray that you are on the way to recovery now with no more set backs, no more complications at all. I had a complete hysterectomy for uterine cancer in May a lot of the same thing you've going through, so I understand what you're going through. I think of you each and every day with great respect. I wish I was there to help you . I'm really lucky I don't feel pain very much. The dreams are coming from the medication. I remember some very strange dreams myself. I think you are doing great.
You two have been through so much, continued prayers for strength to bring you to good health. Thank you for the update.
Glad the surgery went well. Hope you get good news Jen. It’s been a long haul for you both. You’re looking good for someone who has just had a major op. Sending both of you lots of love and light. Take it easy baby steps are still steps. ❤️💙
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You are a warrior Jessica! We are all so proud of you. Thank you for your good advice on dealing with our individual pain. 💕💕💕
You are both loved by me. You two are super stars in my book. You're in my prayers. My Husband is fighting a very aggressive lung cancer so pray for us. Blessing from us and Glory's House.
Jessica, you continue to be such an inspiration! No doubt, your willingness to share your journey with the public is helping so many! Thank you for keeping it real and honest. I hope you can feel the biggest virtual hug from all of us as we cheer you on! You are so very loved! Congratulations to you and Brian on 100K subscribers! That's amazing, but not surprising as you two are the real deal, and as sweet as can be! Continued prayers for complete healing! PS, I love your "Kindness Matters" t-shirt! Much love beautiful Jessica and Brian! 🙏💖🌟
Bless your heart! So glad the surgery is over. Speedy recovery! 🙏🙏🙏
You both are in my thoughts and prayers! Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your journey. Jessica the strength you have and way you explained validating one’s feelings was so impactful. Brian the way you stayed calm and said you wouldn’t let fear take over when Jessica was undergoing that very long intense surgery was powerful. You both are very special people and a beautiful couple!
You're going through a lot right now. Remember, there are a lot of us who care about you and are rooting for you. Love you and Brian. A big cyber hug to you two.
I remember that terrifying feeling before my cancer surgery. The worry of not waking back up & never seeing my daughter again who was 8. The worry of what they will find. I'm my surgery they expected it to be an hour and they ran into some tumors growing into surrounding structures & it took around 5 hours! My family was so worried because they expectede out sooner. I remember waking up and being happy to be alive. You never know how strong you are until you have no other choice but to be strong. You are always in my prayers. Before mine I was so nervous they ended up giving me something in my iv but telling me not to go to sleep because the surgeon wasn't there yet & he'd get in trouble 😂 of course it immediately knocked me out! They broke my tooth with the breathing tube. I hope it's something I never have to go through again. My recovery was hard my whole body hurt like I was hit by a car. Praying for that positive news! ❤
I cry every time I have to go under anesthesia. I have a big fear of being unconscious and vulnerable.
I’m so glad you’re through the surgery and starting to get better. Jessica, I love what you said about levels of pain and stress etc. I’ve always thought that when someone is depressed of sick with something that will pass, the last thing they need to be told is “look at what so and so is going through, there are so many people worse off”. All that does is add guilt to the mix. As you said, we all have our own journey and our own story. Our feelings are valid. Anyway, I’m sending prayers, blessings and healing thoughts. You are loved…
You are stronger than you know.
You inspire those of us who observe your progress. Jessica, I am amazed by the resilience of your capacity to share all of this.
That drain from your incision is called a Jackson Pratt drain. You empty and decompress it so it pulls all the secretions out of your abdomen. God Bless you dear Jessica. The dreams are from all you’ve been through. ❤ You have a great attitude!
Make a Med sheet for all your meds. It’s too easy to forget when you took the last one!
No one is going to invalidate your pain!!! Girl, I had a tiny (relatively) incision for a gallbladder removal and I couldn’t sit up on my own for 2 days! This is not the time to be altruistic- negating your pain will not relieve someone else’s. Take your pain meds without guilt. Get better. We love you and Brian. Suggested subtitle for podcast- Krocks in the kitchen featuring Brian the Rock! He’s amazing.
Jessica you are so gorgeous,angelic, gracious and giving in a very trying and emotional personal time for you and Brian, your Saint in Shining armor, to share this fearful, personal journey you are going through. You show such courage, humility, and still reaching out and having the capacity to think of others that might be going through what you are going through or even worse and giving them strength. My prayers are with you and Brian and thankful for this channel and sharing your journey. I look forward to your healing and your fabulous cooking videos in the future. I pray for you and Brian every night!
I know this had to be extra stress to record and video through all of this but I am so thankful for this update! I’m not on Instagram and I have been praying that the surgery went ok and wondering how your made it! You guys have been so strong. When I read the update on the screen I said out loud “Thank you Jesus!” Continuing to think of you and pray for full healing! Hang in there!!
Prayers prayers and prayers. Been thinking about you. Thanks 😊 for the update.
Well said Jessica. Your journey is just as valid. You are making it one step at a time. ❤️🙏😎
Love Brian being barely awake while you are packing your hospital bags haha. Too great. Breaks my heart to see Jessica scared to go into surgery while Brian is waiting for her. The love between the two of you is really something super special.
It is so comforting to know someone you love is there waiting for you to come out of surgery bless your hearts good to stay calm🙏🙏🙏
I looked into that losing teeth in your dream meaning and it's basically having the fear of losing control of something in your life. It's your subconscious girl. I'm sorry you're going through all of this. I'm glad I found your channel!💜
Jessica you look amazing. All that surgery and still beautiful. Heal well.
I get the most positive vibes about your recovery. You will make it.
That is amazing news . Congrats on 100,000 subs and your hair is starting to grow back in!
Brian, you are a wonderful husband. God bless you!❤️🙏❤️
Although as an introvert, I could never be so brave as to vlog on my life, (it’s boring anyway) I appreciate your honesty and sense of humor, as you go down this tough life journey. Having a great partner helps so much, I’m sure. I hope you are feeling better very soon. Blessings. 🌹
Thank you for giving us an update, I know it wasn’t easy for you to ! So happy the surgery went well! I will continue to pray for you and a complete healing and recovery ❤
I'm glad you made it out of your surgery. You're in my prayers. ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
When my husband had open heart surgery at OHSU, they called me from the OR every hour to give me updates. It would be nice if they did that for lengthy complicated surgeries like yours.
Thank goodness for physicians, scientists, medical teams & researchers. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I don’t know who I hurt for worse, Brian or Jessica. I am so sorry guys! Words can’t express the hurt I feel for you both. Prayers going up
You’re doing remarkably well, and we’re pulling for you like crazy! Sadly, I know of what I speak…
Congratulations on the hundred thousand subscribers. That’s a lot of folks praying for you. Continued prayers for a full recovery.
You look incredible after such a big surgery. You are a warrior girl. I have been thinking about you all week and you're in my prayers everyday. I looked up the meaning of teeth falling out and it's about loss or major changes, amazing. You have really been through it but I'll be praying for great news. Be strong.
Congratulations on your 100,000 subs!!! Something truly exciting to celebrate! I am so happy for you both. The hardest part of the surgery is over. The hardest part for me was wearing a bra for a long time. If you can invest is some soft sports bras or ones that you can fasten from the front helps a lot.
We all have our own journeys that we are on in life but it is so awesome to have support and to be able to support others. Your channel provides that for us. Thank you! Love to Peef! ❤️
You both are handling everything amazingly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I had all the same surgeries as you at only 29 years old. I am 60 now and doing great. The greatest challenge for me was the sudden estrogen drop that left me depressed and almost suicidal. It took a few weeks before that really hit me, bit when it did it was bad. Thankfully, I was referred by my Doctor to a natural medicine pharmacist that did saliva tests and got me on a balanced hormone. That was the beginning of really turning the corner for me and the rest is history. Just thought this might be info you .ight need in the near future. Blessings to you both! ❤️
Dear Brian & Jessica, I was so relieved to see your post. I checked a few night's back & was anxious to hear how surgery went. Having had a complex hysterectomy & the pain that involved, I cannot fathom what you both have been through. Brian, to have all those hours of waiting without any information. Jessica, my heart hurt so much seeing you pre-surgery, & then your pain levels with nausea, I can't even think about it. I am so thankful that you came through surgery safely. You both need a huge amount of rest & recuperation. Please be extra kind to yourselves. Sending all my love 💗🤗🙏
Yeah!!!! It’s done snd you’re moving. Whew! What an ordeal you went thru. I feel for you, I don’t even like a standard dr appt. Sooo happy you have this behind both of you. You guys are amazing 💪🏻💪🏻
I was just looking for an update.
Me too.
Me, three!💜Thank you for giving us an update, even though you’re really not feeling like it.🥰
You are so sweet. Don't ever invalidate your own experience. You would never do that to someone else so don't do it to your precious self.
Yes yes yes - that is one of the best hospitals in the world
Best wishes for recovery from a supporter in St. Louis!
When you talked about everyone's pain, should not be invalidated. That meant so much to me. My pain may not be better or worse than others..but it is our own journey. I pray that each day you feel stronger. I admire your openness and you help me feel stronger. Thank you for sharing your life struggles. It helps me get through mine. God bless you both! See you in your next live.
Hi Jessica. I’m going through pretty much the same stuff as you are. I was diagnosed with serous endometrial cancer, stage 4. I am 78 now. I had surgery in May and then went on chemo with two powerful drugs. I was sick virtually non stop for the 6 treatments. My fingers and feet have no feeling now. I can’t show my dog or quilt right now. I am in a double blind experimental immunotherapy protocol at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. I have an autoimmune disease too. The immunotherapy sends my body into a state of inflammation that causes pain, nausea, dizziness. I get that infusion every 6 weeks for 72 more weeks. Hearing you say that it doesn’t matter if someone else is having worse stuff because it doesn’t negate my pain really helped me. I’ve been trying to get rid of the anger, the despair, and the helpless feeling that this will never be over. I’m with you in this journey. Together we can beat this and move on. Try to live each day with hope. I’ll do the same.
You guys have the best sense of humor.
May God continue to bless you Jessica and Brian. I’m following every step of your journey and sending prayers.
That Panda balloon was perfectly timed and perfectly filmed! ❤️
The love you have for each other is beautiful. Love the way Brian looks at you. You are definitely loved. Brave Jessica ♥️
Jessica, I have been praying really hard for you and Brian. I am so glad you are out of the Hospital. In terms of your struggle with thinking of others and especially your friend, I do agree that each person's struggle is their own unique situation. You and Brian mentioned about the dreams and possible interpretation. I am a Mental Health Therapist with 25 plus years of experience and I work alot with people's dreams. Usually the unprocessed emotions show up in dreams. Dreams are the window of the soul. I was listening as you described the dreams and with both dreams it seemed the overwhelming emotions in the dream was feeling powerless and having no control over the situation, and maybe fear of things getting worse. This no doubt can describe how you feel in your situation, your friends unique situation, or any other person with similar health struggles. It's the same but different. All the feelings that you are going through are very common because it is true people in situations such as yours now waiting for the pathology report and anything else you may face along the way is very difficult. I think back to my own Laproscopic (sp), Robotic, Hysterectomy just over a year ago and I did feel some of the same feelings. The waiting is so nerve racking but God's will be done. I hope you feel better each day. Take care...
You are blessed to have so much support and love. And you are (whether you realize or not) helping support/uplift others. Wishing you all the best to come!
(And congratulations on your 100K milestone!)
So glad for the positive update. Jessica you look amazingly well. Looking forward to the pathology reports and feeling very hopeful about it all. You are both amazing, and your love for each other is evident and literally nourishing to me, so I thank you both for sharing your very inspiring stories and lives. May the healing blessings continue.
Glad you are recovering from your surgery. I wish I could give you a hug to show how much I admire you and your strength. Your husband is also so strong and is perfect for you with his positive attitude and support. You are allowed to feel crappy… and sad and emotional and afraid… it is soooo normal. Just know we are all hoping and praying for the very best outcome for you. Bless you and your husband!
Thank you for your videos. I am about to face surgery on Monday. My left ovary is huge and I am so scared. Thank you for your positivity.
I had one of mine removed during a partial hysterectomy because of bleeding, Don't be afraid, take it one day at a time. You got this! 👍
Glad to see you up and about. I don't think I could chronicle a journey such as yours, half as well as you and Brian. Sending good vibes your way.
Hello Brian and Jessica, just wanted to let you know I've been praying for you both. I found your channel years ago from the potato diet from Penn and Teller haha. Your videos are inspiring in many ways and am praying you two have a great 2023, I hope things only get better.
Your end topic really touched me, I’ve had a lot of medical issues and have chronic pain issues and I really put down my actual feelings like even right now I’m having a stomach virus which is causing my body to be so dehydrated which is causing my kidneys to be acting up and I felt so silly because I’ve been through so much worse but I realized the brain is so amazing at making those connections so the anxiety and fear are little reminders of that scary time and I’m so afraid things will get worse. Life is hard sometimes but giving myself grace can only help me. I’m so grateful that your surgery has been productive and sending all the positive vibes that you will be healed.