Just returned from Tokyo---1st big trip since diagnosis

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tommycat
tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all,
Simply sharing: I just returned from Tokyo and everything went better than I could have hoped. I had my ilestomy reversed in October, went through the Depends stage, and for the last few months have had very few accidents (and can usually trace why, like drinking red wine). Anyway, I purchased some Depends before going away for my one week trip, and the change in diet caused me to rely on them . I ran out while there, but fortunately could find a store in Tokyo that sold them, Japanese-style.
My point is that I was afraid to go, afraid of all the what-ifs that come with colorectal cancer recovery.
But I did it. And I got to see part of the world that I've always wanted to explore.
I did it. Even with my fears.
xo
Stage 3 colorectal cancer, diagnosed 2009
F, 49 yrs, old with two small children.

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  • keystone
    keystone Member Posts: 134 Member
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    Good for you!!! It seems as
    Good for you!!! It seems as if we go on living we do much better. I'm so glad you ventured out and enjoyed your trip.
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
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    keystone said:

    Good for you!!! It seems as
    Good for you!!! It seems as if we go on living we do much better. I'm so glad you ventured out and enjoyed your trip.

    I'm going to Mexico from Barcelona next monday , little bit
    afraid since first overseas trip after DX ,been nearly 3 years just around BCN , any suggestion , my last infusion was just 2 weeks ago!
  • marqimark
    marqimark Member Posts: 242 Member
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    WHOO-RAH!
    Way to beat back the bad breaks thrown your way!!

    I am jealous, I'd like to visit Japan someday.
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    WHOOO HOOOO
    How fabulous was that???? You go girl!!! And thanks for the encouragement for everyone else!!
    Winter Marie
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
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    I am glad you had a great
    I am glad you had a great trip. It's tough to make plans when battling this disease but you remind us to "go for it"! Lisa

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