Prognosis: 30 days

Buckwirth
Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
That is what my wife was told in January. Of course I knew I was sick, but I always felt that I was going to recover (though my internist did openly recommend hospice to me)

Bladder blockage, kidney failure, a leg that looked like a sausage about to explode, blood clot behind the knee, fluid in the space between my lungs, completely bedridden, OK, I can see where they were coming from.

February has been much better. Kidneys work with the aid of a stent, swelling has gone down (I suspect that my left thigh was nearing 40" in circumference, compared to my right which is around 19") so my legs look almost the same size.

The muscles and tendons in the left leg have atrophied to the point where I need to relearn to walk. Currently it is a struggle to get from the bedroom to the living room, let alone do normal things like take a shower.

Sorry I have not kept up to date, but even I was getting bored hearing about my health, that and typing on the tablet is a pita.

For the record, all of my issues were CANCER related. What brought about the improvement from near death? Folfox. Because of chemo, I am going to be around for quite a bit longer than 30 days.

Thanks for reaching out, love you all!

Blake
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  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow Member Posts: 600 Member
    #2
    Awesome
    Awesome, just totally awesome. I
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #3
    Phoebesnow said:

    Awesome
    Awesome, just totally awesome. I

    Oh, Blake, so sorry you've
    Oh, Blake, so sorry you've really been through the grind lately. Sounds like your improving with the chemo.....great to hear :)
  • druidshadow
    druidshadow Member Posts: 85
    #4
    glad
    i am glad you are improving and i wish for you to continue on this road. john
  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #5
    You are the ultimate
    You are the ultimate survivor. What an inspiration. I to think i had the nerve to complain about a blood clot. Keep fighting brother. We can all learn a lot from you.

    Jeff
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #6
    janderson1964 said:

    You are the ultimate
    You are the ultimate survivor. What an inspiration. I to think i had the nerve to complain about a blood clot. Keep fighting brother. We can all learn a lot from you.

    Jeff

    I Join the Chorus Line...
    I'm glad to hear of your situation improving...all of us have been very concerned and sometimes not hearing can make one's mind wander.

    What a relief to hear things are on the upswing...

    You think I'd ever be able to write one of my posts on a tablet or smartphone?

    LOL!

    Hey, at least they would be shorter:)

    Take care, man and continued improvement for you.

    -Craig
  • westie66
    westie66 Member Posts: 642
    #7
    Sundanceh said:

    I Join the Chorus Line...
    I'm glad to hear of your situation improving...all of us have been very concerned and sometimes not hearing can make one's mind wander.

    What a relief to hear things are on the upswing...

    You think I'd ever be able to write one of my posts on a tablet or smartphone?

    LOL!

    Hey, at least they would be shorter:)

    Take care, man and continued improvement for you.

    -Craig

    FOLFOX
    Keep fighting! The fact that FOLFOX is keeping the nasties at bay makes me want to go back on it (well...I have to think about that!).
    Cheryl
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #8
    westie66 said:

    FOLFOX
    Keep fighting! The fact that FOLFOX is keeping the nasties at bay makes me want to go back on it (well...I have to think about that!).
    Cheryl

    Blake
    So very good to hear from you and especially great that you are finally on the road to recovery, but what a bumpy road! Hoping you get stronger each day. Now see, I thought pita was just a type of bread. Us old folks learn new things every day.LOL

    Luv Ya,

    Wolfen
  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    #9
    wolfen said:

    Blake
    So very good to hear from you and especially great that you are finally on the road to recovery, but what a bumpy road! Hoping you get stronger each day. Now see, I thought pita was just a type of bread. Us old folks learn new things every day.LOL

    Luv Ya,

    Wolfen

    FANTASTIC
    HOURAH!! FANTASTIC, so good to hear some better news. Ofcourse you have some ways to go, but so far it is awesome.
    Glad to hear you are doing better Blake.

    hugs, Marjan
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #10
    thingy45 said:

    FANTASTIC
    HOURAH!! FANTASTIC, so good to hear some better news. Ofcourse you have some ways to go, but so far it is awesome.
    Glad to hear you are doing better Blake.

    hugs, Marjan

    Awesome to have you for 30 years more at least!
    If don't mine will send you a PM as I'm a little scared now to see how just a node can complicate things!.
    Hugs my dear friend hope to share with you lots of things in the next 30 years!
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #11
    Oh, that's great news, I'm

    Oh, that's great news, I'm so glad that you're doing better. :-) Keep it up!

    Hugs,
    Cyn
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #12
    Dear Blake
    Awsome news! So very glad you are improving so much.

    Glad you kept up the fight. Keep on doing it and tell your doc when he gets ready to retire you want an invite to the party!

    Best wishes to you and your wife.

    Marie who loves kitties...and a great come back story!
  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    #13
    So glad to hear you're on
    So glad to hear you're on the upswing. I had been wondering about you, knowing from your posts that things were rough.

    Thanks for keeping us informed. Speaking for myself, I know I want to know how people are doing but understand when posting can get tedious when one is just struggling to get through the day.
    Keep up the good fight.
    Laura
  • tko683
    tko683 Member Posts: 264 Member
    #14
    So glad to hear
    that the chemo is working for you! That is such wonderful news! You have really had a rough start to this year but it sounds like things are starting to turn around for you.....love to hear that kind of news! Keep getting better! Teri
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #15
    Blake
    Blake,
    I LOVE that you are going to be around! Awesome that the chemo is working. We are not tired of hearing about you. We missed you and hope to hear from you more.

    Aloha
    Kathleen
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #16
    Kathleen808 said:

    Blake
    Blake,
    I LOVE that you are going to be around! Awesome that the chemo is working. We are not tired of hearing about you. We missed you and hope to hear from you more.

    Aloha
    Kathleen

    Hey Blake
    So very glad things are improving. Keep on keepin on!
    Love to you

    Jennie
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
    #17
    Thanks for sharing your good
    Thanks for sharing your good news. It's a great start to the day. Lisa
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #18
    buckeye2 said:

    Thanks for sharing your good
    Thanks for sharing your good news. It's a great start to the day. Lisa

    oh blake
    i know you have had it really rough lately but i am very glad you are showing improvement.hang in there as that is all we can do is just try and hang on to each day.just know you are in my thoughts and prayers....Godbless....johnnybegood
  • MrsJP
    MrsJP Member Posts: 157
    #19
    (((HUGS)))
    Just want you to no I thinking of you.
    jp
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #20
    I'm glad to hear you are
    I'm glad to hear you are doing better. sounds like that was a scary one...

    Gail
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #21
    plh4gail said:

    I'm glad to hear you are
    I'm glad to hear you are doing better. sounds like that was a scary one...

    Gail

    Word that I like to hear!
    Word that I like to hear! Survivor!!

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