37 Years Old, 3 Kids and Cancer Survivour - Dominican Republic

Time is going by so fast! I feel as though I'm not prepared at all! I'm now losing sleep over the anxiety of going =\ which I knew would happen. I think like many on here I do tend to over think the "what if's" from time to time. But I know that things will be fine for my mom and myself. I am excited, nervous and hopeful about this whole experience, just pray that it all goes well and smoothly. Dra.Baez and I have been in contact a few times this past week because I had some concerns about my health. As you all know (if you've read my page) I only have one kidney left. I do everything I can to keep it healthy as possible because I'm scared to death of being on dailysis. So we talked about it she wanted me to send her my test results of the last time I had my kidney function tested. I had them tested in June 2014 and so I sent her everything that was tested which was a lot, she said everything look really great! So I felt a lot better about all of this after that, I'm happy that she cares the way she does. You don't feel like just another paycheck I guess would be a good way to look at it... After all that is what we are no matter what country or doctor we choose. I guess what you have to decide is which one do feel good enough about to put food on there table? For example I based my decision on more than just skill or money...If I felt like that person is rude or rushed me or I was irritating them they would not get my money. That's it period, I don't care how good you are, the quote you gave...doesn't matter! I work hard, have manners and respect for everyone I meet and believe that you get what you give. So if I'm paying you for a service...and your a dick or rude or booshi...I'm out! She has never made me feel that way...ever! People say I would never go anywhere but here in the "States" for surgery. Why? Why wouldn't you? There are very few doctors I have ever meet here "States" that have made me feel respected as a patient!! Even as a "Cancer Survivor" some of the doctors I had were so harsh during the worst time of my life. U.S. doctors (some not all...for my sensitive ladies) lack compassion and empathy and understanding because they have it in their heads they are above us. Wrong, without us/without food on your table.

Thank you Dra.Baez for still holding on to the humanity that one should have, the dignity within yourself and respect for your us to show it! It truly means a lot to me.

This post is being done at a sleepless 4 am so please excuse my rambling but I feel lots better now...lol =) Good night!!

Hello Ladies,

So I have been super busy as life has a way of getting in the way at times. Well our time is getting closer and I'm really getting excited, nervous and eager to get the show on the road! My mom and I have all of our supplies except just a few little odds n ends that seem to always pop up at the last minute. Ya'll my mother is such an awesome and amazing woman, she has really worked so hard to lose the weight need to move forward with her dreams...I could not be prouder of her! She is almost 60 (February of this coming up year) and is going to look "A-M-A-Z-I-N-G"! I'm really excited and happy for her and can't wait to see her transformation. She has always struggled with her weight and is finally in a place she has longed for, so proud of her!

So with time flyin by we will be just finishing up on the little odds n ends. We have our Doctor appointments with our amazing Doc here in the states on October 27th for one last check up and blood work to check our hemo (mine was a 14.7 in July) one last time. Also our Doc is giving my mom and I all of our meds here. I took him a list of the meds listed from Dra Baez and the ever so important "pain killers" lol don't leave home without them!!!! Anyway so just going stay busy and let time slipped away like it's been doing and it will be here before we know it!

Lord please watch over us all pre and post surgery...please allow us all another day on this earth and to let our mind, soul and body to be the best that it can be! Amen

Good luck to all of you Ladies, ttyl! #fabulous2015