Now, this is the story... and it's an odd one, really...<P>Here's the dope (so to speak!)... Over the course of the last seven to eight months I've been on several courses of anti-biotics (3 courses for a stubborn bladder infection), the last time for an "infection" that they weren't sure I had, but I'd gotten so sick "female-wise" and they (the docs, the ER) "assumed" it was some kind of STD (given my one hop in the sack with the OM), so they over-medicated me, and gave the antibiotics to my H too. Then you add the 3 rounds of predisone I had for my asthma, and you get.... now get this..... poisoning. Yup, the specialist says that he doesn't think I have cancer, he isn't gonna push the colonoscopy because he really truly believes that I had antibiotic poisoning which killed flora, and the prednisone finsihed the job. So, I don't need to go back unless I have another bad flare-up. He thinks the problem will recur, maybe not so severe, since this type of problem can reoccur over the lifetime <whew!>. Was that a run-on sentence, or what?? <P>All this stuff has happened since I had an affair. Geez... not only is my body a mess, my head is a mess (especailly since it has been determined that I never had those STDs) and even the therapist said my problems are guilt and shame induced. <P>LISTEN CAREFULLY FRIENDS... this is how bad infidelity is- really and truly - no matter which side of the fence you are on. It wreaks havoc on EVERY level of life. God, how I wish I had realized beforehand. Hindsight and all that...<P>No other news on the marriage-front. Still very bad, but not in a yelling-screaming kind of way, just an emotional roller-coaster kind of way. The fat lady may have sung, but she isn't dead yet, so hope springs a little tiny bit...<P><B>thank you thank you thank you for the prayers and hugs and happy thoughts!!! </B><P>------------------<BR>~Sheryl<P>Marriage: the most important contract you'll ever enter into, and the most sacred.<P><p>[This message has been edited by new_beginning (edited November 18, 1999).]

Sheryl,<BR>I am so glad that things are getting better for you, at least health wise.<P><P>------------------<BR>God Bless you and yours,<P>Sheryl W.<P>www.widesmiles.org/gallery/britanie

Whew! I can breathe again!!!

Whew! I can breathe again too!!! <P>Thanks Sheryl with an S and Lori!!!<P>------------------<BR>~Sheryl<P>Marriage: the most important contract you'll ever enter into, and the most sacred.<P>

Sheryl ... I am so glad to hear that!<BR> <P><P>------------------<BR>Mater<P>

~Sheryl,<P>Some one up there is looking out for someone special here... <P>Jim

NB - I have to agree with Jim. Someone up there has you covered. <P>TNT

Mater, NSR, and TNT,<P>THANKS GUYS <P>Big, big relief that I'm just beginning to realize the significance of...<P>God is good, I agree, but I don't deserve His mercy or even his grace... I have had many struggles lately and wonder if I am EVER in His will. Did I say wonder? I mean that I KNOW I am out of His will so much...<P>------------------<BR>~Sheryl<P>Marriage: the most important contract you'll ever enter into, and the most sacred.<P>

No you are not out of his will. God is always there for us sometimes we are willing to be there. so it seems like he is gone but he is always there helping us if we will et him. I am so glad to hear the good news. Now just get to feeling better and don't let the guilt get you down. See how sick it can make you give it up to God. He will help.<P>------------------<BR>di<P>

Hi, NB.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>LISTEN CAREFULLY FRIENDS... this is how bad infidelity is- really and truly - no matter which side of the fence you are on. It wreaks havoc on EVERY level of life. God, how I wish I had realized beforehand. Hindsight and all that...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Wow, isn't that the truth. I had some major physical problems as a result of my affair as well, and it's no walk in the park. <P>Glad to see you're feeling better, and also glad to hear of improvement on the home front! <p>[This message has been edited by Connor (edited November 18, 1999).]

glad to hear things have improved- and only in a couple of days!!

Oh Sheryl, I am so happy it wasn't cancer. I know how infidelity affects your health. I've been sicker these last 5 months than I have in my whole life. But, on top of your good news, I have a new great-nephew born tonight 3 weeks early, 6 1/2 pounds, 17 inches long. So, moral is: Life goes on!<BR>Hugs to you!!

xinlaw, congrats on your new great-nephew!!!!!<P> Sheryl,<BR> Just got here after LONG day with W again (see my new post) WHEW is right!!! PRAISE AND THANK YOU GOD!! We need THIS angel here and healthy to spread your prmomise of hope!! I pray God puts a mussel on that fat lady forever in your marriage!!!! FRANK