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  • Jairoldi
    Jairoldi Member Posts: 221 Member
    derMaus

    The other ladies have so eloquently expressed everything I have thought of since reading your post. May the doctors find a way to manage your pain and eradicate those tumors that are wreaking havoc in your body. 

  • Donna Faye
    Donna Faye Member Posts: 427 Member
    Tuesday, 9:30 EST

    You are in my thoughts as you begin or perhaps are ending the surgery. But when you awake, may things begin to be so much better. Take time to heal as surgery is rough on us, but let our good wishes flood your heart and may your nurses be the best ever. May the sun warm your face, may your family and friends cradle you in love and may the days ahead be better with each rising of the sun. Peace and love, dear Maus.  df

  • evolo58
    evolo58 Member Posts: 293 Member
    I hope that you beat the odds this time.

    You really are due for good news this time ... news so wonderful it makes you cry tears of joy.

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,676 Member
    What Donna Faye said

    In spades. 

  • Forherself
    Forherself Member Posts: 959 Member
    derMaus said:

    Beat the odds

    Hello friends,

    God smiled on me and the surgeon beat the odds! I am now the (highly pained) owner of a stent, shades of Cheese! And I must say that putting up with this for a few hours gives me even more sympathy into what she put up with for nearly a YEAR. I can definitely feel it; the urination pain is like the worst UTI known to man along with bad PMS cramps - and that's with 2 prescription Tylenol, 2 Azo and 4 mg Dilaudid on top of my Fentanyl patch - BUT the damn thing is in. I'm so happy. Pee is coming out nicely, if painfully, and, best of all, the constant nausea of the last few weeks has abated. The urologist was able to get a bunch of scans while she was in there so more shall be revealed as to how bad the blockage was but, for now, I just had to share the news and thank you all for your generous support. I love this group, even though I hate that we all have to be here. xxoo B

    I can't believe you are well enough to post

    I believe in the power of many people praying.  I am so happy for you!!!    Now to manage that pain.   O happy Day :)

     

  • derMaus
    derMaus Member Posts: 558 Member
    Beat the odds

    Hello friends,

    God smiled on me and the surgeon beat the odds! I am now the (highly pained) owner of a stent, shades of Cheese! And I must say that putting up with this for a few hours gives me even more sympathy into what she put up with for nearly a YEAR. I can definitely feel it; the urination pain is like the worst UTI known to man along with bad PMS cramps - and that's with 2 prescription Tylenol, 2 Azo and 4 mg Dilaudid on top of my Fentanyl patch - BUT the damn thing is in. I'm so happy. Pee is coming out nicely, if painfully, and, best of all, the constant nausea of the last few weeks has abated. The urologist was able to get a bunch of scans while she was in there so more shall be revealed as to how bad the blockage was but, for now, I just had to share the news and thank you all for your generous support. I love this group, even though I hate that we all have to be here. xxoo B

  • zsazsa1
    zsazsa1 Member Posts: 565 Member
    I'm happy for you that the

    I'm happy for you that the surgery went well, and that the urinary blockage has been relieved.  Now I'm praying for you that they can do something to shrink the tumor and relieve the pain. 

  • Donna Faye
    Donna Faye Member Posts: 427 Member
    True Grit

    Girl, John Wayne did not have half the grit you are displaying! I checked back but did not expect to see anything from you. How delighted I am that all went well and though the pain is terrible now, you are just being the strong woman you are. Just too happy for words that all went well. Woo - hoo!!!!!!!!!!!

  • cmb
    cmb Member Posts: 1,001 Member
    Beating the odds

    While I know that you're experiencing a lot of pain right now, I'm so happy to hear that your surgeon was able to insert the stent, despite the odds. I hope that the pain subsides as your "innards" get more settled. And I'm sure the scans will help you and your doctors to consider next steps. One more hurdle overcome…

  • SF73
    SF73 Member Posts: 317 Member
    Hi Dermaus

    Just left work and immediately checked here to see if there was an update from you. So glad to hear that everything went well. Wishing you all the best. I hope the urologist has all kinds of new info that will inform the next steps. 

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,811 Member
    Hey B, thanks so much for

    Hey B, thanks so much for posting your great news! I hope your pain eases up soon and you continue to get good news.  

    Take care of yourself sweet friend and keep us updated when you can!

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • jan9wils
    jan9wils Member Posts: 202 Member
    I was happy to hear the

    I was happy to hear the surgery was a success and astounded you were able to post. I do hope the pain subsides and that the tumors shrink with the everolimus. I will continue to pray for you as you recover from your surgery.

  • Armywife
    Armywife Member Posts: 451 Member
    derMaus said:

    Beat the odds

    Hello friends,

    God smiled on me and the surgeon beat the odds! I am now the (highly pained) owner of a stent, shades of Cheese! And I must say that putting up with this for a few hours gives me even more sympathy into what she put up with for nearly a YEAR. I can definitely feel it; the urination pain is like the worst UTI known to man along with bad PMS cramps - and that's with 2 prescription Tylenol, 2 Azo and 4 mg Dilaudid on top of my Fentanyl patch - BUT the damn thing is in. I'm so happy. Pee is coming out nicely, if painfully, and, best of all, the constant nausea of the last few weeks has abated. The urologist was able to get a bunch of scans while she was in there so more shall be revealed as to how bad the blockage was but, for now, I just had to share the news and thank you all for your generous support. I love this group, even though I hate that we all have to be here. xxoo B

    WooHoo!

    Praise God!  Won't He do it!!  Praying for quick pain relief and that this is the first of much good news to come!!

     

  • Northwoodsgirl
    Northwoodsgirl Member Posts: 571
    Great news!

    So happy to hear the stent was successfully placed for you! None of us know if or when we might develop this type of complication. Baby steps now on to healing. Still keeping you in my prayers as you find out more and make your next treatment decisions. Thank you for sharing your successful procedure. 

    Lori

  • EZLiving66
    EZLiving66 Member Posts: 1,482 Member
    edited June 2019 #36
    derMaus said:

    Beat the odds

    Hello friends,

    God smiled on me and the surgeon beat the odds! I am now the (highly pained) owner of a stent, shades of Cheese! And I must say that putting up with this for a few hours gives me even more sympathy into what she put up with for nearly a YEAR. I can definitely feel it; the urination pain is like the worst UTI known to man along with bad PMS cramps - and that's with 2 prescription Tylenol, 2 Azo and 4 mg Dilaudid on top of my Fentanyl patch - BUT the damn thing is in. I'm so happy. Pee is coming out nicely, if painfully, and, best of all, the constant nausea of the last few weeks has abated. The urologist was able to get a bunch of scans while she was in there so more shall be revealed as to how bad the blockage was but, for now, I just had to share the news and thank you all for your generous support. I love this group, even though I hate that we all have to be here. xxoo B

    That's wonderful but I hope

    That's wonderful but I hope the pain abates soon too!! 

    Love,

    Eldri

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,676 Member
    edited June 2019 #37
    Way to go!

    Can you see me grinning ear to ear?  I hope good things continue to evolve. 

  • Lulu7582
    Lulu7582 Member Posts: 112 Member
    edited June 2019 #38
    derMaus said:

    Beat the odds

    Hello friends,

    God smiled on me and the surgeon beat the odds! I am now the (highly pained) owner of a stent, shades of Cheese! And I must say that putting up with this for a few hours gives me even more sympathy into what she put up with for nearly a YEAR. I can definitely feel it; the urination pain is like the worst UTI known to man along with bad PMS cramps - and that's with 2 prescription Tylenol, 2 Azo and 4 mg Dilaudid on top of my Fentanyl patch - BUT the damn thing is in. I'm so happy. Pee is coming out nicely, if painfully, and, best of all, the constant nausea of the last few weeks has abated. The urologist was able to get a bunch of scans while she was in there so more shall be revealed as to how bad the blockage was but, for now, I just had to share the news and thank you all for your generous support. I love this group, even though I hate that we all have to be here. xxoo B

    Good to hear from you

    Sorry to hear about the increased pain from the stent but glad you are peeing and the nausea subsided. Now to pray that the rest of your news from the docs is good news. Sending prayers your way right now. xoxo

  • Donna Faye
    Donna Faye Member Posts: 427 Member
    derMaus

    I was so glad to see your post on the hair questions! If I could dig that DC hat out of storage, I'd wear it for you! Do hope the stent is getting less painful and you are feeling better every day. Let us hear how things are going. Hugs! me