Since I didn't have any experience with hospitals as a patient, the whole ordeal has been surreal, to say the least.
I have felt every emotion on the scale and after the cancer diagnosis (adenocarcinoma of the gall bladder), I pretty much started preparing for the end. Traditional treatment is frightening and not very promising.
I thought the best stategy would be to make peace with my maker and accept the inevitable. I was giving up and feeling sicker.
When my friend, Sue, insisted I look at Hippocrates as an alternaltive, I was not interested, it was easier to just give up. "Where will I get the money? I don't have insurance? Isn't this just a place for movie stars? What will I wear?"
Sue told me to choose and commit to the program and the rest will work itself out. Marsha, said "Go for it! I will make sure Scimon (my sweet doggie) is taken care of. " My sister said, "I will be with you." My support group was behind me and is growing everyday. God bless you all!!!!!!
After a little more internalizing and consideration, it hit me. What have I got to lose? Let's go for it! This is a life and death decision and I choose LIFE!!!!!
A social network benefit web site was Sue's brainstorm and creation and I am so grateful for her talents, love and devotion during my life. Thank you in advance to all of you!
I will be documenting this journey to share an alternative to others facing similar challenges in their lives.
Humbly with tons of renewed optimism,
Judy