Hoping for some positive vibes...and reassurance?

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  • garym
    garym Member Posts: 1,647
    I'll throw my hat in too...

    Hi Jenn,

    I'm very sorry you are here, but as everyone above has said, you've come at a a good time.  Your mass is still relatively small and it is unlikely it has spread, in a very short time all of this will be behind you and you can go back to concentrating on a "normal" life for 50 years or so.  You may find that occasionally you need an understanding ear or shoulder, when that happens we're here and will help any way we can.  Feel free to pull up a chair and hang out for awhile, welcome to the club.

    Good luck and Godspeed,

    Gary

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    NewDay said:

    Wise advice before surgery

     

    Hi Jenn,

    I remember well being where you are today although it's been a year.  My fear was through the roof, much of it due to googling statistics.  As you will hear from others, they are based on old data and there have been a lot of advances in treatment.  We certainly hope you don't need any treatment beyond the surgery and the only long term effect will be the incovenient, but necessary future scans.  You are still young, so your recovery should not be too bad.  My surgery was laparoscopic.  I went back to work after six weeks, but I am older and had other health problems so you may not need that long.  The first young Urologist that was going to do my surgery told me two weeks.  I don't know what he was thinking.  Mine was discovered as a result of scans for abdominal pain and weight loss.  While it may be hard to see yourself as blessed right now, you and I and many here are because, had it not been for other health problems, the tumor would not have been found in time.

    Being a woman, I can offer one bit of advice men wouldn't appreciate.  One of the smartest things I did was purchase a neck pillow when I started driving.  The largest incision is in your pelvis right where the seat belt crosses.  I found that laying a neck pillow over my pelvis with the open part over the incision and belt going over it kept the belt lifted away from the incision.  I thought it was quite ingenious and tried to think of a way to get rich quick by patenting it as a medical device.Smile

    It will probably be about a week after surgery that you will get your pathology report.  Be sure to get a copy and share the details with us so we can offer additional advice.

    Finally, I will leave you with advice I received from Icemantoo the night before my surgery which was wise advice.  Had to dig through old posts for this:

    "Do drink the liquid plumber tonight

    Do get a good nights sleep
    Do relax before surgery
    Do think about all the NEDs to come
    Do keep a sence of humor

    Don't run down the hospital corridor with the IV attached
    Don't even think about the Nathan's hot dog eating contest
    Don't go on a roller coaster until next summer
    Don't get on a Harley for at least 4 weeks

    Icemantoo"

    BTW:  "NED" means "no evidence of disease".

    I'm glad you found us.  Feel free to lean on us as needed.

    Kathy

     


     
    Oh My

    Liquid Plumber... that is toooo much... 

    Jenn.. as you can see we all try to keep our humor in spite of it being a serious disease...  it helps for sure..!!  Remember the fear is way worse than the surgery..  It won't be long until you look back and smile...

    Ron

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    garym said:

    I'll throw my hat in too...

    Hi Jenn,

    I'm very sorry you are here, but as everyone above has said, you've come at a a good time.  Your mass is still relatively small and it is unlikely it has spread, in a very short time all of this will be behind you and you can go back to concentrating on a "normal" life for 50 years or so.  You may find that occasionally you need an understanding ear or shoulder, when that happens we're here and will help any way we can.  Feel free to pull up a chair and hang out for awhile, welcome to the club.

    Good luck and Godspeed,

    Gary

    here is what you do

    Go out for a pizza and beer. At the beach.

  • faithlou
    faithlou Member Posts: 41
    In shock?

    I was in shock for about 4 weeks, until I had enough info to put together a plan of attack.  The first step is getting that mass out and recovery.  After that, scans and results will guide your path.  Live one day at a time.  These guys are a wealth of knowledge and correct about not paying attention to most of the internet info.  The data is way behind current treatment results.  There are options out there, just need to find the best one for you. 

    Keep the faith.  Good luck!

    Lou

     

     

  • Jenner86
    Jenner86 Member Posts: 13
    Thanks to everyone! 12 hours to go...

    Hi all!  

    Tomorrow is the big day...I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to tell me their stories and words of wisdom!

    I hope to be able to be one of the people doing the pep-talks soon.  

    talk to you next week!

     

    jen

  • Eims
    Eims Member Posts: 423
    Jenner86 said:

    Thanks to everyone! 12 hours to go...

    Hi all!  

    Tomorrow is the big day...I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to tell me their stories and words of wisdom!

    I hope to be able to be one of the people doing the pep-talks soon.  

    talk to you next week!

     

    jen

    good luck jenner and we will

    good luck jenner and we will see you when you get back x

  • LuckyDucky
    LuckyDucky Member Posts: 8
    Good luck

    I was in your exact same position two weeks ago tonight,  and I had all the feelings you are having now, completely normal.    Try to get some rest tonight and stay positive that things will go as well as possible tomorrow.  Believe me, it will be a good feeling to have the surgery behind you.  You will be in good hands...good luck!

  • MDCinSC
    MDCinSC Member Posts: 574
    Jenner86 said:

    Thanks to everyone! 12 hours to go...

    Hi all!  

    Tomorrow is the big day...I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to tell me their stories and words of wisdom!

    I hope to be able to be one of the people doing the pep-talks soon.  

    talk to you next week!

     

    jen

    Rock and Roll Jenner!

    Show that tumor who is boss!  It's been hitchhiking way too long!

    NO PRISONERS!  KICK ITS A55!!!!

    With you in spirit!

    Michael

  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member

    Good luck

    I was in your exact same position two weeks ago tonight,  and I had all the feelings you are having now, completely normal.    Try to get some rest tonight and stay positive that things will go as well as possible tomorrow.  Believe me, it will be a good feeling to have the surgery behind you.  You will be in good hands...good luck!

    Piece of cake

    The surgery will not be fun, but getting the Cancer out of you will make it worth it. My Dr. wrote on my Discharge Summary that I was discharged 2 days post surgery without pain.

    I do not know what he was drinking at the time he wrote this.

     

    Icemantoo

  • Darron
    Darron Member Posts: 310 Member
    Jenner86 said:

    Thanks to everyone! 12 hours to go...

    Hi all!  

    Tomorrow is the big day...I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to tell me their stories and words of wisdom!

    I hope to be able to be one of the people doing the pep-talks soon.  

    talk to you next week!

     

    jen

    Prayers with you

    Good luck. Praying for good clean removal and quick recovery.

    You will be amazed how much better you feel every day!

  • garym
    garym Member Posts: 1,647
    Jenner86 said:

    Thanks to everyone! 12 hours to go...

    Hi all!  

    Tomorrow is the big day...I truly appreciate everyone taking the time to tell me their stories and words of wisdom!

    I hope to be able to be one of the people doing the pep-talks soon.  

    talk to you next week!

     

    jen

    Good luck TODAY...

    I'm sure all will go smoothly and you'll be back home in no time.  Remember to walk as much as you can, gradually increasing the distance/time, and drink plenty of water, both will aid big time during recovery.  The next two weeks may be a little rough, but in a month you'll be wondering what all the fus was about.  Post as soon as you're up to it and let us know how everything went.

  • DonMiller
    DonMiller Member Posts: 109
    icemantoo said:

    Piece of cake

    The surgery will not be fun, but getting the Cancer out of you will make it worth it. My Dr. wrote on my Discharge Summary that I was discharged 2 days post surgery without pain.

    I do not know what he was drinking at the time he wrote this.

     

    Icemantoo

    One Great Thing

    I really bothered me in the three weeks before the surgery that I had this thing growing inside of me.  It not only depressed and pissed me off but the thought of it was pretty gross. It is true that it will hurt tomorrow and you will have trouble breathing for a while but the thing will be gone.  This is a  really good feeling. Sending prayers and thoughts your way. 

     

    Donald

  • GSRon
    GSRon Member Posts: 1,303 Member
    DonMiller said:

    One Great Thing

    I really bothered me in the three weeks before the surgery that I had this thing growing inside of me.  It not only depressed and pissed me off but the thought of it was pretty gross. It is true that it will hurt tomorrow and you will have trouble breathing for a while but the thing will be gone.  This is a  really good feeling. Sending prayers and thoughts your way. 

     

    Donald

    Hey Jenner.. you cute little

    Hey Jenner.. you cute little chicky... hang in there.. sending good thoughts and prayers your way..!  Remember you get to sleep through it, while the surgeon has to work..  See you back here soon..!

    Ron