Removal of tumour on Monday

ruggersocks

Hi all!
I've found so much comfort from this board and I'm glad I'm not alone in getting rid of this 'beast' inside of me. I go into surgery on Monday, August 28th, for the removal of the rectal tumour I was diagnosed with back in May 2006. My surgeon said the chance of a temporary ileostomy is over 50% so I'll probably wake up with a bag. I'm not as afraid as I was in the beginning and I look forward to coming home and getting healthy. I'll keep you posted as much as I can on my condition.
Peace and hugs to all of you, Cheryl

AuthorUnknown

Dear Cheryl,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your surgery be successful and recovery is speedy.

Please do let us know how is everything going.

Best wishes and God Bless!
Eleonora

tkd3g

Hi Cheryl,

Best of luck with your surgery Monday.

I was diagnosed March of 2004 Stage 3 rectal CA. They sat me up, in the hallway outside the operating room to mark me for "bag" placement. Never happened. Actually, I was very surprised because they told me the tumor was very low. Ya never know.

My advice ( not that you asked) is to drink lots of water and walk, walk, and walk some more.

When I was able to "solo" ( no supervision), I grabbed my IV pole and there was no stopping me. My hospital had a really nice outside patio area. I think I burned track marks in the flooring!!! People thought I was crazy, but I got out of the hospital 4 days before they predicted!!

Good luck. I'll be thinking of you.

Barb

pepperdog

Cheryl, best wishes to you during your surgery & recovery. Know that your CSN friends will be thinking of you. My husband's had a temporary ileostomy since April. It was to be reversed in July, but we opted for post-surgery chemo, so it won't be reversed for another few months. If you have questions, I'll be glad to talk with you. Prayers for you.......
Pepperdog

cherriann

hi cheryl,
stay strong cheryl. i know it will be awhile after surgery but please keep us posted. i will be thinking of you .
hugs your way, cherri

Patrusha

Good luck, Cheryl! I'll be praying for you and the best outcome...

vinny3

Good luck Cheryl. The bag isn't so bad,considering the alternative. May your surgery go well. We will send some angels to watch over you.
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4law

Perhaps this will motivate you: A couple of months before my surgery, while I was on 24 hr chemo and radiation, my cousin told me that a year from then I would look back and it would be like looking back at a nightmare -- the black cloud over my head would disappear -- I would wake up and be well. There is no reason why you cannot get through this and live a long, active and normal life! I had my surgery, my temporary bag and over 6 months of additional chemo. My port is now out, and NED. The best advice I can pass on is to push yourself as much as possible to get up and walk following surgery (you will not feel like doing it -- but push yourself) -- it will pay off in the long run. You will have ups and downs with the bag, recovering from surgery, and more chemo -- but you will get through this and triumph -- believe it. You will look back in 9 months and see this time as a nightmare and you will be well again. You have lots of support here.

crazylady

Hi Cheryl,
You have a great positive attitude! I'm sending positive energy your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Jamie

pink05

Cheryl,

I will be praying for a successful surgery. Please let us know how you are doing.

God bless,

-Lee-