CML, Gastric Bypass and ME

April 24, 2006

Hi everyone, I know that with all that has happend to Kathy there are

some concerns about my surgery. Let me first let you know I have

looked into and thought about all that has happend to Kathy and have

decided to have the surgery anyway. I have been on Gleevec for 3

years and have been stable the entire time, I do not have any heart

issues and do not take any diuretics. I understand the complications

and risks and have decided that the PROS are much greater in number

than the CONS. I will take my Gleevec, 100mg at a time with each

meal, to help with digestion of it, and try to alleviate some gastric

erosion, I will also include high Potassium foods into my diet. My

oncologist here and at MDACC are very educated in CML and Gleevec,

and I feel we can handle together anything that may arise. If

Gleevec stops absorbing as it should there is BMS and AMN that I can

look into. Standard Chemo I don't think would be the option. I have

surrounded myself with a fantastic support group and have all the

faith in the world that God will take care of me. If I make it

through and do great then WOOHOO I'll feel better for the additional

20 years Gleevec will give me, and if I do not and go to

Heaven.....well, I've heard amazing things about Heaven too! So it

is a win win situation. I really appreciate all your concern,

prayers, and support. I will have my friend Tess update you all and

let you know how things go post surgery. Feel free to message me if

you have any questions! I love you ALL!

Amy B.

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