Recently diagnosed, surgery on Monday

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  • Unknown
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    #42
    trainer said:

    I am the luckiest man in the world!
    I haven't been active on this board lately, as I had a colon resection on Monday. Didn't realize how debilitating the big incision method was going to be. Have had some slowness in getting my system back on line. But the good news is, I'm going home in the morning. Been on clears for the past couple of days once my NG tube and bladder catheter were removed. I get a kick out of the nurses calling them "tubes" while I call them "hoses" which is a definitely more accuarte description. So glad they're out now.

    Each day has been an almost 100 percent improvement from the day before. Let's have a big round of applause for morphine. Page management was essential and I soon learned to keep it active. Hard drugs scare me, but in this case, it was most welcome.

    And since it took almost a week to get the reading back, but when it came in from the lab, it was glorious. I'm officially a 100% cancer free zone. It looks like either the gastro. got it all in the polyp or God performed a miracle as the surgeons couldn't find anything. Either way, I'll take it!

    Neither am I so foolish to think I've gotten off scot-free. I was very fortunate and know that it can come back. Of course, I'll be vigilant from now on. I'm too sore to whoop and holler right now. And I don't think it has completely sunk in that within a 30 day period, I've been dxd with cancer and then to be given a NED report. Physically, it hurts like hell. I am 61 and a type 2 diabetic, which often results in a longer healing period, no matter what. I stubbed my big toe at Ft. Bragg and it took over a year to heal and get the new nail grown in. Do you realize those Army folk jump out of perfectly good airplanes for a living? They are awesome.

    So, just wanted to drop a note here and pass on the good news to all of you. You all are great and I'd still be flying blind on this whole colon cancer deal without your sharing of your wisdom and experiences. Thanks.

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  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch Member Posts: 1,375
    #43
    trainer said:

    I am the luckiest man in the world!
    I haven't been active on this board lately, as I had a colon resection on Monday. Didn't realize how debilitating the big incision method was going to be. Have had some slowness in getting my system back on line. But the good news is, I'm going home in the morning. Been on clears for the past couple of days once my NG tube and bladder catheter were removed. I get a kick out of the nurses calling them "tubes" while I call them "hoses" which is a definitely more accuarte description. So glad they're out now.

    Each day has been an almost 100 percent improvement from the day before. Let's have a big round of applause for morphine. Page management was essential and I soon learned to keep it active. Hard drugs scare me, but in this case, it was most welcome.

    And since it took almost a week to get the reading back, but when it came in from the lab, it was glorious. I'm officially a 100% cancer free zone. It looks like either the gastro. got it all in the polyp or God performed a miracle as the surgeons couldn't find anything. Either way, I'll take it!

    Neither am I so foolish to think I've gotten off scot-free. I was very fortunate and know that it can come back. Of course, I'll be vigilant from now on. I'm too sore to whoop and holler right now. And I don't think it has completely sunk in that within a 30 day period, I've been dxd with cancer and then to be given a NED report. Physically, it hurts like hell. I am 61 and a type 2 diabetic, which often results in a longer healing period, no matter what. I stubbed my big toe at Ft. Bragg and it took over a year to heal and get the new nail grown in. Do you realize those Army folk jump out of perfectly good airplanes for a living? They are awesome.

    So, just wanted to drop a note here and pass on the good news to all of you. You all are great and I'd still be flying blind on this whole colon cancer deal without your sharing of your wisdom and experiences. Thanks.

    Yayayaya Mike!!!
    Awwwwright!!! What excellent news!!! I am absolutely tickled pink to hear your news!! So, between Kathi's blue face from holding her breath and my pink face from being tickled by your report... you've got quite the colourful cheerleading team on your side. :)

    Now... you have had some pretty darn major surgery so don't go being a hero now... you make sure you take lots of time to heal and then more time to rest after the healing :)

    I hope this doesn't mean we don't see you anymore??? Your humour is hilarious and we need that around here!! We will even give you your own cheerleading skirt and pom-poms so you can join Team Semi-Colons Cheerleading Squad :D

    Hugggggs,

    Cheryl
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #44
    trainer said:

    I am the luckiest man in the world!
    I haven't been active on this board lately, as I had a colon resection on Monday. Didn't realize how debilitating the big incision method was going to be. Have had some slowness in getting my system back on line. But the good news is, I'm going home in the morning. Been on clears for the past couple of days once my NG tube and bladder catheter were removed. I get a kick out of the nurses calling them "tubes" while I call them "hoses" which is a definitely more accuarte description. So glad they're out now.

    Each day has been an almost 100 percent improvement from the day before. Let's have a big round of applause for morphine. Page management was essential and I soon learned to keep it active. Hard drugs scare me, but in this case, it was most welcome.

    And since it took almost a week to get the reading back, but when it came in from the lab, it was glorious. I'm officially a 100% cancer free zone. It looks like either the gastro. got it all in the polyp or God performed a miracle as the surgeons couldn't find anything. Either way, I'll take it!

    Neither am I so foolish to think I've gotten off scot-free. I was very fortunate and know that it can come back. Of course, I'll be vigilant from now on. I'm too sore to whoop and holler right now. And I don't think it has completely sunk in that within a 30 day period, I've been dxd with cancer and then to be given a NED report. Physically, it hurts like hell. I am 61 and a type 2 diabetic, which often results in a longer healing period, no matter what. I stubbed my big toe at Ft. Bragg and it took over a year to heal and get the new nail grown in. Do you realize those Army folk jump out of perfectly good airplanes for a living? They are awesome.

    So, just wanted to drop a note here and pass on the good news to all of you. You all are great and I'd still be flying blind on this whole colon cancer deal without your sharing of your wisdom and experiences. Thanks.

    Superb News!
    What a difference a week makes! I am so thrilled to read that your pathology report showed NED!!! Wonderful! I know your nurses are going to miss you and your sense of humor. Just think tomorrow night you will be home sleeping in your own bed....TUBELESS!!!!

    Take it slowly and heal well.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #45
    trainer said:

    I am the luckiest man in the world!
    I haven't been active on this board lately, as I had a colon resection on Monday. Didn't realize how debilitating the big incision method was going to be. Have had some slowness in getting my system back on line. But the good news is, I'm going home in the morning. Been on clears for the past couple of days once my NG tube and bladder catheter were removed. I get a kick out of the nurses calling them "tubes" while I call them "hoses" which is a definitely more accuarte description. So glad they're out now.

    Each day has been an almost 100 percent improvement from the day before. Let's have a big round of applause for morphine. Page management was essential and I soon learned to keep it active. Hard drugs scare me, but in this case, it was most welcome.

    And since it took almost a week to get the reading back, but when it came in from the lab, it was glorious. I'm officially a 100% cancer free zone. It looks like either the gastro. got it all in the polyp or God performed a miracle as the surgeons couldn't find anything. Either way, I'll take it!

    Neither am I so foolish to think I've gotten off scot-free. I was very fortunate and know that it can come back. Of course, I'll be vigilant from now on. I'm too sore to whoop and holler right now. And I don't think it has completely sunk in that within a 30 day period, I've been dxd with cancer and then to be given a NED report. Physically, it hurts like hell. I am 61 and a type 2 diabetic, which often results in a longer healing period, no matter what. I stubbed my big toe at Ft. Bragg and it took over a year to heal and get the new nail grown in. Do you realize those Army folk jump out of perfectly good airplanes for a living? They are awesome.

    So, just wanted to drop a note here and pass on the good news to all of you. You all are great and I'd still be flying blind on this whole colon cancer deal without your sharing of your wisdom and experiences. Thanks.

    Awesome news!
    Mike, I am so glad to hear about your excellent recovery and that the surgeon found no evidence of cancer! You and Mary will be dancing and looking back on this time as a distant memory in no time flat!
    Mary (the Tattooed lady!)
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #46
    WOOOHOOOO
    Congrats!!!

    What great news. I am so happy for you. When you feel better make sure you celebrate.

    Maureen
  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    #47
    CherylHutch said:

    Yayayaya Mike!!!
    Awwwwright!!! What excellent news!!! I am absolutely tickled pink to hear your news!! So, between Kathi's blue face from holding her breath and my pink face from being tickled by your report... you've got quite the colourful cheerleading team on your side. :)

    Now... you have had some pretty darn major surgery so don't go being a hero now... you make sure you take lots of time to heal and then more time to rest after the healing :)

    I hope this doesn't mean we don't see you anymore??? Your humour is hilarious and we need that around here!! We will even give you your own cheerleading skirt and pom-poms so you can join Team Semi-Colons Cheerleading Squad :D

    Hugggggs,

    Cheryl

    skirts and cheerleading sweater, that's a vision
    Hey, wearing a skirt and using pom-poms wasn't enough to keep me out of the draft in 1967, so bring it on. However, I accept only crimson and blue colors, colors from my alma mater, the U. of Kansas.

    I appreciate the reminders on several points. Not only is this a club none of us want to be in, but once you're in, you should never leave. We are all needed now or will be needed by someone who eventually will find his/her way here, unfortunately. so if you think you've seen the last of me, guess again. This is a wonderful site, darn it!

    I know, too that while I'm feeling great about the results, it has been a major trauma to this old bod, and I plan on recouperating nice and easy. I'm also a walking, talking advocate for laparascopic surgery over the "cut in the gut" type. I can't even feel or notice the six incisions from the daVinci machine, but the long incision through layers of muscle (yeah, right, like I've got 6-pack abs) is horrible.

    We're at the hospital right now, waiting for the clearance to leave. I met with the two checkout doctors and am waiting on more paperwork. I am looking forward to my own bed for a change, no more constant late night interruptions of sleep and just some familiarity of home.

    Guess I'd better sign off. Your photo has Cheryl and Hutch on it, yet you mentioned Kathi's face turning blue. So, who's Kathi and I take it you are Canadians. I live in Scottsdale, Az and we get about 70,000 Canadian winter residents each year. Retail stores start putting up signs to welcome Canadian money. That's a bit crass. I'd just say Loonies are welcome. The people who know what loonies are will get the message. We're looking forward to visiting Canada again, esp. Vancouver. I put in for press credentials for the Winter Oympics, hope they get approved. I produce two national radio programs and write a marketing column for a trade magazine. Kind of my alter ego. Nice to be able to control daily four minutes on more than 500 stations in the U.S. I'm trying to figure out how I can work some screening public service announcements into the shows.

    Gotta go for now. Thanks for using your influence to get me on the cheerleading squad! We first have to figure out is Semicolon one word or hyphenated? My daughter is the senior copy editor at the Phoenix AZ daily paper, so I'll get it from here.

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