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Surgery date set
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Apr 22, 2004 - 4:41 pm
Hi all, A lots happened in the last few days. I went to the chemo doctor that I had all the problems with. Boy, what a change!!! I went to him yesterday. I prayed before he came in to the room. I don't know if God answered my prayers that fast, or if he was just having a really bad day the other time. He was as different as night is to day. He was really nice. Joking around and everything. Shook my hand and I about fell over. He said that he was praying that I would beat this. He put me on a blood thinner, since I still have the port in my chest. He said to go off it about 4-5 days before surgery. He did some blood work. Said I seemed to be doing well. Said probably would need more chemo after surgery and I said that I really get sick and he said they had plenty of "puke" drugs. Like I said, he was really nice. My surgeons office called today and said they had scheduled surgery for May 20th, so 4 weeks from today, I will have it. I am so scared now that the big date has been set. More nervous than I was the first time I had surgery and I thought I'd never be that scared again. I really appreciate all the advice and friendship that I've shared here. So glad that I found this group. Please bare with my up and down moods. I guess we all have them. I feel so close to you all, even though I've only been around here for a few weeks. Again, thanks for being there. |
Joined: Mar 2004
Hi,
I am so happy to hear a things picked up for the better. You sound much better (aside from being scared about the surgery). See, one day at a time! We all have those ups and downs believe me and like you said, this place is great. Prayers do work...I kept you in mine. Stay strong.
Joined: Nov 2003
I thought my onc was a gloomy guy when he started treating me but he was a top doc and seemed to know his stuff. Now he is one of my favorite people. Not only has he saved my ass - literally - but he turned out to be a real sweetie. He really cares. That worried look on his face is not a scowl, he is just a worrier.
BTW I had an APR and you will, indeed, have to clear out the ole chute. Even tho' it is being removed the area must be clean to prevent infection. Don't fret about my post concerning all the wound problems I encountered after surgery. Not everyone is so sensitive to radiation. Cross that bridge if and when you come to it.
Aspaysia, advising plenty of drugs so you can get some rest.
Joined: Apr 2003
Judy- I am so glad to hear that you had a much better appointment with your oncologist. That is one load off of your mind.
I hear you about being scared. I found the waiting time until the big day the worst. I tried to be good to myself, and in between distracted myself with exercise and work.
My thoughts and prayers are with you that all will go smoothly.
Kris
Joined: Mar 2004