Yay!!! I'm Finally Out of the Hospital!!!!!!!!

Shayenne
Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Heyas everyone!!! it's so sweet and very heartwarming to come back here and find I was actually missed~ I have to go through a whole bunch of posts I haven't read yet.

First of all, thanks for the beatiful cards and flowers that were sent, they sure msde my room smell lovely, and look so pretty, those made my day! you guys are just so caring and wonderful!

I went into the hospital because of very bad pains I was getting, I could barely move, my hubby had to carry me in the van, I was throwing up well,this was on July 4, of all days, when I wanted to have fun celebrating with my family, well, hubby gave the kids money and had my oldest take them to their grandma's and friends.

After going through tests, I was found to have a a partial obstruction in my small nowels, also had fevers, which scared them since they are a sign of infection, so they could not find anywhere where that infection is, and decided it could be the port, and they took it out, snd since they found it wasn't the port doing it, they just did more tests, and the fevers did go down though within a few days, saying that my body is healing itself, (it must have been all those wonderful prayers you were all doing for me :))

So anyways, I got a new power port put in, which turned out well, the infection went away. Though I was starved for a couple weeks (I couldn't eat anything, since thy were trying to make the bowels "rest" thinking this obstruction would go away by itself, they explained it like having a band wrapped around the small bowel, which made a "kink" in it, and by noy feeding it, it usually unravels itself, they really didn't want to do the surgery, but since it was taking so long, they went ahead and did the surgerym where I got staples, which was taken out yesterday, before I left, and replaced with sterry-strips.

Then then Psin and Palliative maintenance team in, who wanted to adjut my medicines. They think now I will have some chronic pain which may not go away, and I will need other stronger meds. They have me on Methadone and Dilaudid for pain,

What scared me is when they said the Palliative team. Aren't they people for like, lkast stagers?? Like these are people who will be distributing stuff in perparation for death? the said No, but they scared me.

I swear, I seem to be in the hospital alot this year! 2 surgeries, and you wonder if this is telling you something, like your body is giving out, I was helpless, and hopeless, and getting more afraid. I know my liver is bad, and I believe is inoperable, but I'm still not ready to go yet. I have some more fight in me.

But, thanks all for sending those thoughts and prayers, they sure did help, I still pray for all on yas as well! It's good to be back with my other family here :)

Hugggsssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!
~Donna
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  • punch_vj
    punch_vj Member Posts: 88
    Welcome back, Friend
    You

    Welcome back, Friend

    You were so missed, your beautiful spirit and brightness always remind me of two things : agels and my very on sis :)

    We are going through a similar ordeal. My sis had an exacerbation with her disease in her ovary, this resulted in a lot of hem-hawing from a lousy "Cancer Specialty" _CINJ center. Finally we got back to reg ONC, they 1st tried Oxi again in a re-challenge. It wasx OK for txs, then the adverse reaction again.

    We finally got a consult with a caring OB-GYN ONC for a complete hysterectomy and that went smooth. Cool, but only one week later a gastritishad set in and this is tough- nausea, vomiting, pain. Initial they did tests look for bowel obstruction, as cause. I hate this "trial-error, while you suffer" stuff that seems to go with being in the fight with this illness :(
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Donna
    Donna,
    Welcome back! It must be great to back at home with your wonderful family! We missed you around here.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member

    Donna
    Donna,
    Welcome back! It must be great to back at home with your wonderful family! We missed you around here.
    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    Welcome Back Home
    Glad that you are back home and they figured out what was going on. I pray that you continue to heal and have a speedy recovery. Hope each and every day brings you more comfort.

    Kim
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    Welcome Back !!!
    It feels so good to have you back, Donna - your sweet spirit and bubbly personality left a big ol' hole in the family unit here.

    I'm so glad that all went as well as it could - you are brave and strong to fight through this and all of our prayers were answered!

    Looking forward to hearing more from you after you get caught up with getting settled back in at home. WELCOME BACK !!!

    Take it EZ, "Chicky"
    -Craig
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    Hi Donna,finally you are
    Hi Donna,finally you are back home.It's so nice to see your post again.I should dance and celebrate you are back home.You are very very missed here,we were all very worried about you,but Beth kept us updated,finally we knew your surgery was a success,and we were all happy for you.Anyway please rest at home and have a quick recovery.
  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    So wonderful!
    Welcome back, Donna! I'm so glad they were able to find the main problem, and fix it! It sounds like you really are having a tough year. I hope so much that it gets better. You have been in my thoughts and prayers...i have to say, i was very, very worried about you.

    You get your rest, and enjoy that dilaudid!

    Many hugs,
    Krista
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member

    Hi Donna,finally you are
    Hi Donna,finally you are back home.It's so nice to see your post again.I should dance and celebrate you are back home.You are very very missed here,we were all very worried about you,but Beth kept us updated,finally we knew your surgery was a success,and we were all happy for you.Anyway please rest at home and have a quick recovery.

    welcome home
    whew what a ride you are on.im just glad you are ok and yes we did miss ya.by the way im done with my chemo but that darn oxy has really messed my blood up.i go to onc on tuesday and if my counts are up im going to get my port out.once again glad you are home....Godbless.....johnnybegood
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    Welcome back!
    I am glad you are back home and felt up to letting us know you are back and fighting strong!! Hang in there!!
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    lmliess said:

    Welcome back!
    I am glad you are back home and felt up to letting us know you are back and fighting strong!! Hang in there!!

    Hey Girl!!!!
    Welcome Back..... Man, you had us sooooo worried. Quit that. Yes, we missed the heck out of you and your hugs. It's gonna all be uphill from here so keep the faith. I am glad you enjoyed the flowers I sent. I was hoping they would brighten up your days.

    Jennie
  • Denise1966
    Denise1966 Member Posts: 90
    Welcome home!!!
    Donna,
    I'm really glad you're finally home and on your way to feeling good again! I know just being home makes you feel better. Take it easy and enjoy the meds!!!
    I will keep you and everyone in my prayers.
    Hugs,
    Denise
  • ADKer
    ADKer Member Posts: 147

    Hey Girl!!!!
    Welcome Back..... Man, you had us sooooo worried. Quit that. Yes, we missed the heck out of you and your hugs. It's gonna all be uphill from here so keep the faith. I am glad you enjoyed the flowers I sent. I was hoping they would brighten up your days.

    Jennie

    Welcome back!
    Hi Donna - Sorry to hear about all that you have been through. Welcome back and I hope that you continue to recover and feel better.
  • dmdwins
    dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member

    Welcome home!!!
    Donna,
    I'm really glad you're finally home and on your way to feeling good again! I know just being home makes you feel better. Take it easy and enjoy the meds!!!
    I will keep you and everyone in my prayers.
    Hugs,
    Denise

    Rough time
    Donna,
    You have had such a rough go of it lately. I am glad that you are finally home. I said an EXTRA little prayer for you at church tonight for healing of body and spirit.

    Take Care of yourself,
    Dawn
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Welcome back
    Wow, you have 5 out of the first 6 posts!
    Glad you are doing better
    -phil
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    Welcome Back!
    Welcome back, Donna! I'm so glad you are doing much better and I sincerely hope you never have to go through that again! You were definitely missed!

    -Sheri
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Hey!!!
    Hey, Donna!

    So glad you're finally home from the hospital. Hope you can stay out of that place for a long while now!You've had too much.

    I know you've been very scared and woried because of all that's gone on, but I hope you will feel stronger and more in control of things soon. Know that I will continue to pray for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • SandyL
    SandyL Member Posts: 218
    tootsie1 said:

    Hey!!!
    Hey, Donna!

    So glad you're finally home from the hospital. Hope you can stay out of that place for a long while now!You've had too much.

    I know you've been very scared and woried because of all that's gone on, but I hope you will feel stronger and more in control of things soon. Know that I will continue to pray for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    You've been missed
    big time! Sure hope you are on the road to recovery. WE have really, really missed your upbeat conversations. Welcome home.....
    Sandy
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    Welcome back
    Welcome back, Donna! You have been sorely missed. I'm so sorry for everything that you have been through. I don't think you're ready to go at all!!!! You are a fighter and shouldn't have "I give up" in your vocabulary. I do understand that feeling, though, but you should ignore it and keep forging on. We NEED you with us!

    Hugs and prayers,
    Kirsten
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    glad to hear from you
    Hi Donna,

    I'm glad to see your happy picture on another post again, home from the hospital!
    You definitely have had a rough year- things need to start swinging to your side and going your way now! It is comforting to come back to this site when you've had a tough time, isn't it? I've felt the same way so often myself.
    You take care of yourself and I'll be thinking of and praying for you-

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    Nice having you back
    You had us all worried, so welcome back!
    Mike
  • sharpy102
    sharpy102 Member Posts: 368 Member
    yay
    @Donna: soooooo good to see you back! :) I hope you got my letter too...not as nice as most people probably sent...but it takes a week to get there, so I hope you didn't miss it. :) If you did, keep calling the hospital up and ask them about it. LOL :) Naww, no need for that. What counts is that your back, and posting...:) I just left a note at another thread hoping that you'll post, and just realized that you did! Awesome! Wish you a quick recovery! Stay strong, be well!
    Take care,
    Sophie