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surgery done

cherriann
cherriann CSN Member Posts: 155 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
hi all,
just thought i would let you all know my surgery is over and was a sucess. i had rectum and anus removed with permenant colostomy on june 30th still feeling quite sore and have to get use to this whole colostomy thing but today it worked for the first time so that is a big relief. a little or should i say alot nervous today because i go to my surgeon to hopefully find out stage of cancer, wish me luck. will be back in touch soon.
cherri
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  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 CSN Member Posts: 818 Member
    #2
    Hi Cherri,

    Good vibes your way for today. Glad the surgery went good. Hope you have lots of info on the colostomy. There are lots of sites that are in the discussion board. Take care and HUGS.

    Lisa
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #3
    Hi Cherri,
    Glad to hear your surgery went well and that everything is 'working'. Sending best wishes for your meeting with your surgeon today. I had a similar surgical procedure, with permanent colostomy. Please feel free to contact me anytime, if there is anything you want to discuss. It is a big adjustment but, from my perspective (and with time!) really not that big a deal - it's OK.
    Tara
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  • alihamilton
    alihamilton CSN Member Posts: 347 Member
    #4
    So glad you are OK and adjusting very well, it seems. Just give it time and do not try to overdo things. Your body needs to recuperate from surgery. Take care
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  • pink05
    pink05 CSN Member Posts: 550
    #5
    I am so glad your sugery was a success. You really seem like a strong person. I can tell by reading your posts. That strength has gotten you through all of this and will continue to get you through the next few days while you are waiting for results from your surgeon. No matter what, I know you will be determined to get through what ever it is that you are dealing with. You are in my prayers.

    God bless you,

    -Lee-
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  • gocatsgo
    gocatsgo CSN Member Posts: 3
    #6
    Best of luck to you. I hope you get great news today! Having a colostomy is a HUGE adjustment. Let me know if you have any questions or run into trouble. Make sure you find out the name of your ET nurse...she will be a great help to you. It takes a lot of trial and error to get it right, but it does get better.

    Good luck!
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #7
    Yea Yea Yea Yea! The TOUGH part is OVER (the waiting!).
    I HOPE your surgeon was a beefcake like mine...LOL!
    Hugs, big hugs, bigger hugs to you!
    Kathi
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  • jerseysue
    jerseysue CSN Member Posts: 624 Member
    #8
    BIG GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
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  • cherriann
    cherriann CSN Member Posts: 155 Member
    #9
    KathiM said:

    Yea Yea Yea Yea! The TOUGH part is OVER (the waiting!).
    I HOPE your surgeon was a beefcake like mine...LOL!
    Hugs, big hugs, bigger hugs to you!
    Kathi

    sure is and a great surgeon to boot!!
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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown CSN Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #10
    I am very happy for you that this huge stepstone is now completed. I wish you speedy recovery.

    Best wishes and God Bless.
    Eleonora
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  • Moesimo
    Moesimo CSN Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #11
    Cherri,

    You must be so relieved that it is over, now you can concentrate on getting better. You will survive, stoma and all. Please email me with any ostomy questions. It gets better with time. Order the beige appliances as soon as you can.

    moe
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