Hi,
Tomorrow I go back to the surgeon for the 1st follow up and they have me down for a chest x-ray and also see the oncologist. I am kind of nervous. Everything has gone well, I am eating and using the J tube trying to gain weight but it is a slow process. Also, I find out about the one bad lymph node, like where it was and what the plans are for chemo. Has anyone here had to have the chemo after their surgery? Guess one bad node out of 19 isn't too bad but don't want this stuff to come back. My main problem is the same that Jeff had, major rib and back pain from that particular rib incision and the 2 chest tubes. Sometimes it is a 10 so I am still taking oxycodone for that. I would eat more if I could but can only take in about a half a cup at a time. They have me doing a food log and I have a visiting nurse for 2 wks checking up on me. I will be praying for all, very sad about Al and Luis having all those problems and wondering how we know if the cancer is lurking somewhere else that hasn't been checked yet. Prayers for all. I am grateful to get this far and have to be patient and take one step at a time. take care,
Donna70
Joined: Nov 2009
Ill be thinking of you Tomorrow too. My dad goes as well! Im hoping the clear him for soft foods since hes been on clear liquids for 2 wks now. My dad had 4 lymph nodes come back positive out of 20. He will do chemo and radition now. He had surgery first no chemo.. He its also complaining about his back alot too from his incisions.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Joined: Mar 2009
I'm saying an extra prayer for you tonight!!!
Erika