Misc

Hi, I dont log on to the website very often. It has been 2 yrs since I found out I had colorecetal cancer stage 3. I am in remission now. And I pray that it stays that way. Since going thru chemo and radiation, and several surgeries. I have had several other issues. I had a ilestomy(sp) and they did the reversal. Sometimes I think if I knew what would happen afterwards I wouldnt have done it. I had some of my colon removed due to blockage from the radiation. I also had to have another surgery to reconnect my colon a different way because I couldnt eat or drink, and it wouldnt stay down. I had a feeding tube last yr for about 4 months. Just recently I have been in and out of the ER and hospital due to urinary tract infections and something called "C DIFF". Boy, the C diff was very painful. It took my appetite away. A few weeks ago I was down to 69 lbs. I was severly dehradted(sp). Had to stay in the hospital for a week or so to receive medication via IV. Prior to that I had to go see the urogloist(kidney dr) and was told there was or is a blockage in the right uretara(sp) so they put a stint it. When I was in the hospital a few weeks ago, I felt horrible pain on my left side had to have another stint for my left. They say my kidneys are fine. Meanwhile, I have loose stools and sometimes they are starting to form. I wear diapers 24/7, which I am used to know (boy are they getting expensive along with the different ointments I buy over the counter). I try to follow the no fry foods etc. I try to eat chicken, salmon, rice, white bread. Just lately I am able to drink sweat tea without making a trip to the bathroom. My bottom gets so sore and irrated(sp) that I have to take numerous sitz baths during the day and sometimes during the night. I have to take so much Lomtiol(sp) and immodium to try to slow everything down. I have to take pain pills almost everynight plus Ativan. Sorry I keep rambling on but can someone suggest any receipes for fish, salmon and chicken etc. Not sure about juice drinks I am afraid it will create loose stools. I just finally started to drink walmarts brand of ensure. I do know my appetite has increased.

Does everyone that had or has colorectal cancer still have loose stools? Wear diapers?

Any suggestions for what to eat or not eat? I usually try to eat something they say you arent suppose. I know right away if I can or not.

I was told last night by my cancer dr my urinary tract infection is still there and shouldnt be since I am on medication to clear it up. He also said that my tumor marker is in normal limits but alittle high which surprised him. He believes it is because of the c diff I had this yr and last yr.

Again sorry for me rambling on and on. Thank you all for listening.

Barbara