Breaking the Barrier

**Monolith** · 07-06-2004, 11:29 AM

Nice! I cant believe you were in Boston and didnt go to a sox game, though.

**tucker01** · 07-06-2004, 11:34 AM

Its a little out of the way to go to Atlanta to see the Bosox

Welcome Back Jodi, Good to see you had a good time

**Monolith** · 07-06-2004, 12:56 PM

**Jodi** · 07-06-2004, 02:53 PM

This is hard for me to type but if I don't explain why I will feel even worse and afraid everyone might think I'm just a quitter and that's not the case. I'm having a very bad day and just received some news that has destroyed some future plans.

About 2.5 years ago I discovered several small lumps and 1 large lump in my left breast. For 1.5 years I went for mammograms and ultrasounds every 3 months so monitor any growth and nothing changed. Finally we just did a biopsy and was given a clean bill of health with nothing more than Fibroadenoma which are large noncancerous tumors.

This past Wednesday I went for my mammogram and ultrasound. This morning I received some bad news from my Doctor and was asked to come in. It appears that the largest lump has grown again. I will need to have another biopsy done within the next month. My doctor doesn't feel it is cancerous by any means because it is still movable but the reason for the biopsy is because she wants it removed soon. After 2.5 years it has decided to grow again and she it is already noticable by eyesight. I won't know the surgery date until after the biopsy but its looking like September or October.

I told her about my competition and she strongly suggests I do not go through with it. She said that dropping below 10% bodyfat at this time would not be a good idea and without knowing what is going on she doesn't feel I should take any chances and complicate my health anymore. She said she doesn't even wanting me to lift heavy but I'm not sure if I believe that one.

I haven't spoke to TP yet but I'm sure he would agree that I need to hang it up for this year and get my health and well being in order. I think I'd like to diet for a few more weeks to drop a little lower. I'm 126 right now so I figured another 5-6 pounds wouldn't hurt me.

So anyway, I guess this is it for me. End of journal.

**tucker01** · 07-06-2004, 03:00 PM

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that Jodi.

I don't even know what to say. I hope all goes well.

Iain

**sara** · 07-06-2004, 03:13 PM

Jodi- I just can't believe it

I'm so so so sorry
I'm seriously in tears now
I will pray for you sweetie and everything will be fine

**chauny** · 07-06-2004, 03:17 PM

God Bless. Your health is more important than anything else. Your a true inspiration.

**Monolith** · 07-06-2004, 03:32 PM

Wow... thats tough news. Youre very lucky its not cancerous, at least. In a year you'll be good as new, though! (and perhaps with enough persistence, we'll have convinced you to get a little larger too

).

Anyway, i know it must really suck to have to go through this (my mom has gone through the exact same thing for years and years)... but hey, think of it this way - you can increase your monthly cheesecake ration, now.

**aggies1ut** · 07-06-2004, 04:06 PM

Wow. I'm sorry about the comp., but there will be more later. Your health is what's important.

**P-funk** · 07-06-2004, 04:12 PM

Jodi, I am sorry to hear about this. I hope everything works out for the best. It is important to listen to your doctor right now, enen though we all know how bad you want to compete. Like everyone said, there are always going to be compeitions to do but your life only happens once. hang in there. we're here for ya.

**JLB001** · 07-06-2004, 04:15 PM

Jojo.....gotta take care of yourself. There is only one you and lots of comps! Be sure you are healthy before embarking on something that may cause harm. We want to keep you around chickie! Plus if we ever get to meet...we have some serious damage to do to beer and cheesecake!

Mammograms suck, when I had one they discovered I had cysts in one of mine, but lucky it wasn't anything bad. I wish you all the best in this and if you need anything...give us a HOLLER!

**Jodi** · 07-06-2004, 04:21 PM

Thanks everyone.

You are all the best. I don't relate to too many people outside of this virtual world because of this lifestyle. So most of the time I truly feel you are all the best friends I have.

**P-funk** · 07-06-2004, 04:24 PM

You are all the best. I don't relate to too many people outside of this virtual world because of this lifestyle. So most of the time I truly feel you are all the best friends I have.

Amen to that!

**sara** · 07-06-2004, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Thanks everyone.

You are all the best. I don't relate to too many people outside of this virtual world because of this lifestyle. So most of the time I truly feel you are all the best friends I have.

**nikegurl** · 07-06-2004, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Thanks everyone.

You are all the best. I don't relate to too many people outside of this virtual world because of this lifestyle. So most of the time I truly feel you are all the best friends I have.

back atcha.

**Jill** · 07-06-2004, 06:42 PM

Jodi-I am deeply sorry to hear about the news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The most important thing is your health-you can compete any time. Please take care of yourself. When it comes down to it, seriously our health is the most important thing we have-without where would we be??? You were always there for me when I had my issues-if you ever need anything please pm me.

You are such a wonderful person. You do so much for all of us on this board. Im betting everyone here is willing to do anything for you this time.

Just ask.

Off topic, are you going to the O??? Steve and i are going!!!! Id luuuuuv to meet ya! We can eat together-bad stuff!

**sara** · 07-06-2004, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Jill

You are such a wonderful person. You do so much for all of us on this board. Im betting everyone here is willing to do anything for you this time.

Just ask.

Jodi I'm with Jill on this

**Monolith** · 07-06-2004, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by sara

Jodi I'm with Jill on this

Me three!

**P-funk** · 07-06-2004, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Monolith

Me three!

I'm in too

**Stacey** · 07-06-2004, 10:42 PM

Jodi,
I'm so sorry to hear about your bad news!!

Your health is very important and like everyone said there are a lot of more comps. You are such a strong woman I know you will conquer this and come back fighting hard. You are so amazing. Stay strong sweetie and listen to your doctor. Hugs to you. I know how hard it is to hear you can't do a comp, or can't workout hard do to health.

You are in my prayers sweetie!! Stay strong! We are all here for you.

Hugs to you

**carbchick** · 07-06-2004, 11:35 PM

Jodi so sorry to hear this news, and that you have to put your plans on hold. but they are just that - on hold. It's disappointing, but you know better than anyone how to respect your body, and what is important right now. Gee these things have a way of putting all the other stuff in perspective, don't they?
thinking of you, and please do not disappear from the boards!

**Jodi** · 07-07-2004, 12:14 AM

Thank you again for the support everyone. I truly appreciate it

I'm going to listen to the doctor as much as I don't want to listen to her. I went to the gym today and just stood there in confusion for a bit. I don't know how to workout "light and easy"

I managed a pathetic chest workout and called it a day. I'm going to drop so much muscle

Thank you Jill for your kind words.

You made me cry though.

Yes, I'm planning on going to the O and eating lots of crappy food

I would love to get together.

I just hope the surgery is in September and not October.

**Novo** · 07-07-2004, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by Jodi

I'm going to listen to the doctor as much as I don't want to listen to her. I went to the gym today and just stood there in confusion for a bit. I don't know how to workout "light and easy"

I managed a pathetic chest workout and called it a day. I'm going to drop so much muscle

And it is BECAUSE you are going to listen and follow the doc's advice that you will be back on top form as quickly as possible - you know it makes sense

You can put the muscle back Jodi, you can sculpt yourself in whatever way you desire, as soon as you're given the all clear to go heavy again (not before!!)

I'm so old! I've got the words from The Six Million Dollar Man in my head (we have the technology, we can rebuild him)! Chin up strong lady, and think positive thoughts about being able to schedule the surgery for Sept, leaving you free to celebrate at the O. I wanna come over and meet you all there

**Jodi** · 07-07-2004, 08:23 AM

Novo, you're so sweet

You should come over. Its alot of fun. Those AL guys are crazy

**sara** · 07-07-2004, 09:06 AM

What's the O?

**Jodi** · 07-07-2004, 09:45 AM

The Olympia.

**sara** · 07-07-2004, 09:48 AM

kool! too bad I'm stuck with school

**mikah** · 07-09-2004, 12:26 AM

God Bless you Jodi.. Ive seen all that you do for all of us and you are a wonderful person..
You dont really know me but you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Take care of your health.. You have many more comps ahead of you

**Akateros** · 07-09-2004, 07:07 AM

Jodi, I've got to come out of the Lurker Closet -- you don't know me either, but I'm so sorry you've had to hang up your plans -- and deal with that kind of shock.

Here's to a smooth surgery, and bigger lifts than ever. You're going to come back strong, and the comps are waiting for you.

Take care of yourself. Lift the pink weights if you have to keep it easy. You know, over where the girls are, the part of the gym where you never go.

**Jodi** · 07-09-2004, 09:11 AM

Thank you Mikah and Akateros. I appreciate your kind words.

Akateros, I will never lift pink db's

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