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Okay, saying this with my mommy voice "make the appt!" ;)
I hope it means your neuropathy is abating, too. Mine is feeling a bit better since starting neurontin and swimming. The swimming in the evenings has helped me sleep, too. Quote:
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Glad to hear she is referring it to a race. Plastic utensils helped me with the metal taste. It was a couple weeks after chemo, when food started tasting better. I ate a LOT of watermelon during chemo. Dairy didn't taste good to me during chemo and I usually eat yogurt everyday.
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My update:
Half way through radiation, so have 3 weeks left. I am feeling good. I am getting some energy back. Been swimming and walking the dog, again. My feet still hurt, but seem to be getting better. Adjusting to living alone. Surgeon and Onocologist submitted to my insurance to approve a double mastectomy. This has been a hard one for me to accept. I am hoping insurance approves a reconstruction, too. |
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I am glad to hear that things are going so well. I was worried that the reason that we hadn't heard anything from you was b/c you were very worn out. That is great to hear that you have been swimming and walking the dog! Glad the feet are getting better, too! I did not realize that you have to get a double mastectomy. I'm sorry. I would think that mastectomy approval means automatic reconstruction approval? |
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okay, it's not quite that easy, but I know thousands of success stories over the years that I have been active in this field. . :rrose: Living alone was tougher than cancer surgery and recovery over 7 years ago. We broke up in Oct. I was diagnosed the next May..Life was drive thru's, eating off paper plates, struggling to choose dish patterns and shelf paper... Bachelorhood was a big surprise at every meal :byebye:, and ...the decisions on which appliances I needed ..ugh... ;) |
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You are NOT an asshole. I am starting to get wiped out and radiation burns this week. Gonna slow me down a bit. No more swimming until the burns heal. :( Doesn't mean the recontruction will be approved. Shame to have to battle insurance and cancer at the same time. Debby |
Hi Tommi,
Might be great to be a smaller cup size, too. :) Clothes will fit better and it will be easier on my back. Living alone has been an adjustment, but much better than living in a bad relationship. Debby Quote:
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Oh dear, Debby...radiation burns...do I even want to know? {{{hugs}}} to you on all fronts!
I have to agree with the dairy issue Dapper speaks about. I have a very strong oppionion when it comes to dietary issues, so I'll keep my mouth shut. But if anyone wants to hear, feel free to contact me! I am doing pretty good! Thanks for asking Dapper! I have another procedure coming up on the 21st and then I hope to be on the mend. Sorry if I am vague about all of the details. I tend to be an open book about almost everything in my life except for health issues. My mother was "dying" from age 27 on, so it touches a nerve in me to discuss my own health. I'd rather think there is nothing can keep me down for long! ;) Thinking of you all! |
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I hope that the 21st goes well! :bunchflowers: <--- get well flowers |
Want to share my story with you Brave Warriors!
Let me say that each and every one of YOU are such Brave Warriors! I have been in and out of this thread at times, since joining the Planet in May this year! I came then as someone who had been a caregiver.
Recently I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer...found on biopsy of uterus after an abnormal US showed some thickening of one side of uterine wall. My gynecologist feels this is in the earliest of stages and I am given a prognosis of 95% survival rate! I will take those odds! I was referred to a Gynecological Oncologist in a town an hr. from me...at a cancer treatment center. This Friday is my first appointment...11/11/11..cool huh? I had my (yearly) mammo done last Friday to take results to her..and am having a colonoscopy done tomorrow with anesthesia. The Oncologist wanted those results also. I am okay with facing all of this..and I am in a very positive frame of mind. I am going to fight this..all the way. My battle isn't as tough as most of you have faced...and I am in awe of each and every one of you. Some are facing this battle alone..some are with someone to face it with them..I am in that camp of no one to face this with me. For me, that is hard...but I have to trudge on...you know. I have days of being afraid, of being so alone, and feeling so lonely...I try to stay busy, occupy my mind..but my heart..it is just not satisfied..it wants what it wants...you know? I know there are schools of thought..and I have thought them all..I just would wish for someone to hold my hand, tel me I am going to be okay, to care about me..and to be by my side... Sorry I am crying and losing thoughts...I will come back later.. Thanks all you Brave Warriors..you make ME want to be just like YOU! I heart you all...Clay |
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Number one order of business....report back to us on the 11th. Not the 12th, the 11th! I hope you have someone who can go with you on the 11th. Two sets of ears are better than one. Write your questions down before you go, even if you don't think that you could possibly forget any of your questions. Take notes. And also....sorry about the prep you are going through tonight! :blowingitup: (hoping to make you smile) |
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P.S. Please note the above post. You are the official "hand holderer" of the thread. We voted on it last week. |
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Dear one, you and I are in the EXACT same boat. My jaw almost hit the floor while reading your post. Seriously, I have the jitters right now!! I also go in for a colonoscopy soon...that is the next procedure I was referring to in my earlier post. I had surgery last month and a carcinoma was found connecting my ruptured appendix to my colon. This is following a hysterectomy and the removal of my ovaries and fallopian tubes (a total of three procedures/surgeries.) It has been a crazy ride since late April/early May of this year. I am so sorry you feel alone, but PLEASE know you are not!! Even though we are a small group, we are pretty darned supportive and TOUGH and we can help carry you through if you'll let us. I am the absolute worst when it comes to asking for and accepting help...even to the point of feeling the need to leave when things get rough. But I am working on that. :) Feel free to PM me if you want to talk more about our situations. Honestly, I feel encouraged to know we are experiencing such similar realities. Just know you can lean on us! Jo, you got it! I just got home from an ass kicking class where I had to turn a 10 page paper, so my brain is powering down for the night. ;) But I will try to collect my thoughts and post something tomorrow! |
oHhhhh Dapper...I almost fell off my chair laughing at the animated crapper...thanks, my friend...Clay
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I still need to fill my Rx for the colon blow. :(
SOOOO not looking forward to yet ANOTHER bowl-prep. And from what I hear, this one is the MOST fun!! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :| |
rest of my story...
[COLOR="Blue"]First, let me say I knew I would have an army of comrades in here..and I knew I would be enveloped, held, loved, and cherished..I am not alone in here....for that I am thankful!! I am blessed..beyond measure...I think this is one of the most supportive, the most caring, and the tightest knit group of all..for the battle scars are worn with pride...and we carry one another...we hol done another..for we are mirrors of one another!!! Now, before I begin to cry again...let me finish.
I lost my wife almost 3 years ago..to Stage IV Breast Cancer..with mets to Liver/Lung/Bone/Brain/Skull/Kidney...that was her initial diagnosis[..we were told to make final arrangements and if there was a trip she wanted to go on, to go now.....she had to get 40 rad tx. right off the bat before she could even hope to get chemo....10 to hip, 10 to shoulder, 10 to cervical spine and 10 to thoracic spine.. She was one of first people on Tykerb after that...anyway she gave a helluva fight for 26 months. Liver failure...BUT she was able to die at home, in my arms, and was what she wanted...she asked only that I NOT say she "lost her battle to cancer" but to say she "passed her torch on..and I did! We had 15 wonderful years together...not nearly enough BUT I was blessed with those. Our relationship was wholly loving, healthy, positive, and one in which I would hope to have again. It was so good..and I miss her..so damn much. I know she would be here with me.and her spirit will be..and many others..and all of you here as well...thanks.. My oncologist will be doing a total hysto (uterus, tubes, ovaries, and lymph nodes, along with my appendix) and do follow up with radiation prophylactically! She is hoping to use the Da Vinci robotic arm and do a vag. hyst...so I am hoping that she will be able to do so. I will be at Hollings Cancer Center..a division of MUSC... So, thanks each and every one of you Brave Warriors..I hope to be half as brave as each of you are....we need to have each of us a pink bandana embroidered....we had them made for my wife..and each of us wore them at the memorial service, had 45 motorcycles there..and released 30 pink balloons in her memory! Ok folks, let's kick this Big C's ass.what say ye...I'm in...let's crusade on my family...I love you all...totally!! Debby..I will see you tomorrow. I am the one who is smiling....Clay/COLOR] |
hey C.R. I will share my exploding crapper with ya...after I clean it up a bit...it is nice!!!
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the Davinci (sp?) is amazing!! From what I have read it is the best at minimizing any spillage when it comes to uterine cancer. Your story is beautiful, Clay. I'd wear that bandana with pride!! (w)
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My light and love to all of you:) |
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Thanks for having my back, Dapper. :)
I have a terrible case of potty humor, so nothing along those lines could possibly offend me. Although, I draw the line at sharing exploding crappers. Now that's just yucky!!! ;) Welcome OOAK. Sorry you are facing such challenges but we all need to make the decisions that feel best for us in the long run. :bunchflowers: |
Colonoscopy is the word for today.
Post Uterine Cancer~ 7 year annual work up includes the Colonoscopy OF COURSE...
In Outpatient Surgery, on a gurney talking to the next in line in on a gurney beside me, it was her first time and she was really nervous. I have had cancer, so my nervousness with her is well hidden as we are just outside the surgery suites, and I didn't want her bolting on my account... Not the time to say the C word to someone about to have this procedure.... the Anesthesiologist came by to introduce himself. "Propofol ? " I asked, and the Anesthesiologist and I agreed that is what I wanted and was getting to "sleep" during my colonoscopy. His and My drug of choice, no hangover, no problems and it's over fast. I was next now. They wheeled me in, my Doc said "Hi, and turn on your side please" ....It WAS fast, I came to in what seemed like seconds. My Gastroenterologist is leaning over me. ""Well, your bowel is boring. Nothing to report, and thanks for following the prep. I'll see you in 5 years, unless you want to come back sooner" HAAAHHHhhhhh Happy Miralax to you, or whatever you need to do, and to all a good day, and night. Alrighty then, it's not everywhere you can discuss cleansing of colons, and surgery with light heartedness~~~~ but , we are a special group. To all those coming in to visit, to support one another, and to post I send chicken broth. Doc had me on nothing but clear liquids for 24 hours before my colonoscopy. I had to drink 64 oz. of liquid with Miralax powder, wait 4 hours then 32 oz with Miralax powder. So, I bought chicken and vegetable broth, 6 cans of each~~ I still have 5 of each... IT WAS Ghastly to just drink broth. and yes we are full of crap, as the scale told me that Miralx morning. :seeingstars: I have gone from Endometrial Cancer Clinical Trial checkups once a week seven years ago in May, to now seeing the Oncologist once a year. I wish you all well on this journey and the trip around the Planet, and happy bowel prep too. (f) (f) :pile: |
OOAK.....big hugs to you!! I am in rush this am to get to hospital for my colonoscopy but will write more this evening...take that rest..we are all here for you..and undertsand..but keep the fight in the spirit!!
DAPPER: it's all good hon..promise..I DO get it and your humor! I don't sweat small stuff..seriously! CATALINA ROSE: I would give you a super clean crapper..really and it would not be an exploding one! A brand new one...smiles....and I would love to hang out with you at Reunion????? ((((((((((((OOAK)))))))))))....hang in there my friend! We will ALL get throught this......feel the love and support from every one of us!!! Laters folks....I heart you all..Clay |
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I'm sorry I brought my stress to the group. I was having a pain-filled night and felt like poop (No pun intended LOL). I'm usually very upbeat and the cheerleader of the group. Just couldn't summon the energy last night. Again, my apologies and love and light to all you courageous people:)
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My thoughts are with you all
Clay BIG hug! your in my thoughts today, hope all goes well..
OOAK hugs to you! Is natural to feel down once in a while but you seem to bounce back quickly. Tommi so glad to read your doing well! My hopes are that you have it beat! I do not have the big C but it does run in my genes and I have seen family members go thru the trials and tribulations that all of you here on this thread have and are going thru and I salute you for your courage and ability to keep on keeping on. You all have awesome spirit and are a true inspiration to others.. |
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OOAK, no need to apologize! We are only human and some days we just feel like shit (pun intended!) ;) Hang in there, love! :) Tommi, you are such an inspiration! I love reading your posts. :) I have my Rx on the fridge at home but I don't think it's for Miralax. All I know is the powder has to be mixed with a gallon of water and drunk over the course of six hours. ACK!! And then nothing but clear liquid and absolutely nothing red in color. I'm supposed to drink extra fluids since I'm on the small size and they don't want me to get dehydrated. I opted to do twilight sleep since I loathe the way I feel coming out of anesthesia. The last few times I have woken up almost near tears. It just has a weird effect on me. I was emailing with my aunt this morning and she told me she is allergic to the Demerol/Versed combination they typically use for twilight sleep...so now I don't know what to do since the location I go to is based on what type of anesthesia you opt for. My last two hospital stays I have had Morphine post surgery and while it did make me itchy, I didn't have any negative reaction to it. I also have a hysterectomy question for those who've gone through the procedure. I continue to have mild bleeding and lots of mild pulling and jabs of pain where my uterus once was...well, and ovaries, too. My doctor said it could be from scar tissue forming but I'm wondering what others' experiences might be...especially with the bleeding/spotting. It always happens out of the blue! |
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(((((((((CountyFem)))))))))))...thanks so much for your kind words, hugs, and support...that is so comforting....Clay
(((((((((((((((((OOAK))))))))))))))) you have no need to apologize...it's only human to have off days...and you are entitled...we all have those moments! Take care... CatalinaRose (I always want to say Caitlin instead of Catalina..don't know why...:)....).....I sent you a message on your user reps...check it pls... I had propafol....brand name is Diprovan..and is called by nurses "milk of amnesia"...super safe, wears off quickly with no ill effects....works quick, wears off quick...YOU will do fine.....and we are all here for you...and will be with you in spirit! You most likely have the prep HalfLytely....comes in half gallon jug, ya mix with water to the fill line on it.....comes with a Dulcolax 5mg tablet you take first...then begin the 8 oz of HalfLytely followed with 8 oz. water..til the stuff is all gone..then do two glasses of water..then NPO (nothing by mouth) after MN....til after test....a really good idea, to be sure one is super clean in GI tract is to do clear liquids for the two days before test...the day before test and day of test....Jus' sayin'....smiles TOMMI: CONGRATS, buddy!!! You so rock! Keep up that fighting spiirt...and I, for one, know you def. move me to fight, too!!! I will be back later to post....I have an ortho appt in a while...I heart you all!!! Clay |
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I will attempt to post...again
Hey all you brave warriors!!! I wrote out a post last night..computer froze up for some reason..and I lost it..by then I was frustrated, tired, more like exhausted, so I said fu get about it..lol.
So I am up really early...for me..and decided to leave a note...I appreciate each and every one fo you..and I know that you each deal with your own battles daily...so I am in awesome company...:). I had the endoscopy...and will have to have another..after I get a CT Scan of abd/pelvis this am...with and without contrast....and will know more when we get the results of this. I am seeing my oncologist the first time in the am..and I will REALLY have to be up way earlier than this..I have to leave my home at 515am, drive to the friend who is driving me to appt..and travel another hr and a half to get to oncologist's office...but it's is all good....smiles... The endoscopy did reveal a mass in the bowel someplace..and he wasn't able to proceed further....so a metal clip was attached to it, the mass was "tattooed" with blue ink...and this is two fold...1..make it more visible on CT Scan and show where it is exactly in gut, and 2. when he does a repeat endoscopy, he will know he has already seen this one..and to help distinguish from any new stuff that I know he WON'T find....smiles....I am tired this am..slept about 4 hrs...but I will get a nap in this afternoon..yummm..love a late afternoon nap! I am in a good mind space...and I am going to fight this, just a lil hitch in my giddy up..and something I WILL overcome. I am sorry I didn't post yesterday...I know you all were waiting to hear...I did try and got tired with computer acting up...lol..so...anyway I am off to get nuclear'ed...as I say..when I do get with someone..she won't have any trouble finding me..I will be the one glowing in the dark!!!....and I so hope it won't be Neon Pink...lol...chartreuse I am guessing..would that qualify me as a shrek??? Cool...now to find "my" Fiona!!!! I heart you all...have a most awesome day..I am.. ETA: I fell off the curb the am of my endoscopy, and have a nasty 4 inch gash on my left elbow...unable to be sutured as skin is ripped and shredded....and had to go on to scan with a bloody, ripped open elbow..I cleaned it in bathroom at hospital with soap and water and surg, nurse irrigated wound with saline..and dressed it..talk about sore...anyway it is still sore but will be fine. I did get a cortisone shot in my achey left knee yesterday...so is feeling better this am..yea, I am a "mess" BUT I am a worthy mess..and I am tough!!! smiles... |
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Congratulations on doing the big things. claybaby. http://mysistersjar.files.wordpress....onoscopy11.jpg Glad you went through with it, and YOU ARE doing the follow through stuff. So, you don't need that stuff hanging around in there, and you are seeing specialists that will take care of it. Yes Dapper, time flies .I think the Planet is spinning faster and we just don't know it. This thread gets it. |
I was a care giver
Hi all, I am new here and saw this thread. Thanks for whoever started it.
Two years ago in March we lost my dad to a rare form of kidney cancer. My mom's cousin was there one day a week to help, my daughter was there one day a week to help, my younger sister and I were there two days a week each. My mom was working so there was no doubt that since he was home with Hospice we would be there so she could still work. I was there Thurs. evenings and Saturdays. My mom was with my dad everyday after work. She slept on the couch so if he needed anything at night or had to get to the bathroom she could help him. He had a hospital bed in the living room. She never once babied him, just talked to him as she normally would. They were close but his last few months brought them closer. My dad hated to "bother" us as he would say. One day after having to clean him after he had an accident on the way to the toilet, he kept apologizing to me because I had to do that for him. I told him he did for us when we couldn't do for ourselves, now it is our turn to help him. We do what we do for you because we love you. My dad cried that day. It was the first time I ever saw my dad cry. It was maybe three weeks before he died. Not once did my dad complain about his pain, he was always upbeat and also fun when he was on his pain meds...LMAO We had so many laughs with him. My dad died with dignity. He was my hero. The only regret I have is not telling him the things I wanted to. He did know I loved him and appreciated him. |
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Thanks for stopping by KimbaYLRF. What a great post about love and support. I am so glad you were able to spend time with him during his illness. I know even if we don't get to say all the things we want to, our loved ones know from our eyes and our hearts, how very much they mean to us, and that we will miss them sooo. (f) |
I am a great hand holder. I am also really great at inappropriate jokes in times of stress. lol
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