Thanks ((everyone))

I'm not afraid. It's my husband (and son) I'm worried about most because he doesn't want to lose me (we're very close). He's very upset. I haven't said anything to my son and won't until he gets back from his deployment to the Middle East.

I'll accept whatever the outcome because it's just a part of life. I was TERRIFIED when I was told I had familial amyloidosis 12 years ago. There is no treatment available for my type of amylodiosis. All I can do is lay down and take the blows from the illness - day after day, year after year.

At least this will be an enemy (illness) I can fight with weapons (treatment).