JohnSFO update Scheduled for 12/1!
I know he will appreciate any good intentions, prayers, private messages or whatever. We're not hung up on the terminology.
It's now 4:30 am and I just got back from Stanford Hospital. It still feels like Saturday to me, even though I know it's really Sunday.
Thanks to all of you - this board is an amazing community. Sitting there with him in the Stanford ER, I was thinking about you guys and feeling your support even though I had yet to post this.
Adrian
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Prayers are with you
Adrian and John,
We are thinking of you. I just had an ostomy on Nov 11 and honestly, I am so glad I did. All my issues are now gone. Yes, I have to learn a "new" way of living, but it is easy-peasy in my book. Most of all, I have control back and the pain is gone.
Stanford is a great hospital. I used to live in the Bay Area and they saved my life when I had viral meningitis back in, well...let's say a long time ago! LOL! And my daughter was born at Stanford, so it holds a special place in my heart.
Good luck and many hugs to you both. Now, go get some rest! Vicki0 -
I'm praying...
...and sending best wishes for a smooth surgery and fast recovery for John. I'm also praying for you Adrian. I know how stressful this is for you as a caretaker. It will take some getting used to, but I'm sure that the procedure will bring relief to both of you.
Prayers and best wishes,
Tashina0 -
It will be okay.
Hi Adrian,
So sorry to hear that John is having to go through this, but it will be okay. I am sitting at Memorial Sloan Kettering next to Brant who has a nicely functioning colostomy right now. When we first thought he would have to have one last April, we were sad about it but now that things have turned even more serious we could care less about the colostomy.
Since Brant's tumor was so low it was causing a lot of pain and having the APR and the colostomy has really helped that. We know the colostomy will be a "new normal" and we will get used to the care. I hope it brings some relief to John as well. Please PM me and let me know who your doctors are at Stanford. We would love to be able to help or give a heads up to some doctor friends there to watch out for you guys.
Love,
Melissa0 -
Hello Adrian, Thanks fordorookie said:Please
let John know we are thinking about him and praying for him. I sure hope this brings him some relief and very soon. I pray for a speedy recovery and that he will be home in no time at all.
*HUGS*
God Bless you both
Beth
Hello Adrian, Thanks for the update. Tell John I am praying for him.
I have a permanent colostomy due to ColorectalCancer. It has saved my life.
When you have questions about Ostomy management let me recommend a couple os sites.
First is UOAA.org You will get more info there than you can possible ever use.
c3life.com is another great place. Lots of good info.
if you want some live chat and instant information Ostomyland.com has a 24/7 chat room. People there are always willing to help.
And of course here and the Chat room are good sources for the cancer related stuff.
Good luck to you both......Jimbob0 -
Hey GuysJimbob- said:Hello Adrian, Thanks for
Hello Adrian, Thanks for the update. Tell John I am praying for him.
I have a permanent colostomy due to ColorectalCancer. It has saved my life.
When you have questions about Ostomy management let me recommend a couple os sites.
First is UOAA.org You will get more info there than you can possible ever use.
c3life.com is another great place. Lots of good info.
if you want some live chat and instant information Ostomyland.com has a 24/7 chat room. People there are always willing to help.
And of course here and the Chat room are good sources for the cancer related stuff.
Good luck to you both......Jimbob
My thoughts and prayers are going out to both of you..I know its not easy being in either position....But hang in there it has GOT to get better...We are here for you...JULIE
P.S. as everyone keeps telling me just keep plugging along second by second and eventually we will all get there..Where I don't know but there lol lol0 -
Thinking of you both.
Hi Adrian,
Thanks for the update. John and I were just talking about the "inevitability" of a colostomy last week.
I hope things go well with the surgery and that you are both able to adjust to a new normal smoothly.
Holding you in the light... Rob; in Vancouver.0 -
tell John I'm praying
Adrian,
I will be thinking of and praying for John as he undergoes the colostomy surgery. I just posted about what my week entails and mentioned also that I know others are going through a lot of things this week, also. I didn't know yet about John when I wrote that, but I guess it just adds to what everyone is going through this week.
You take care and I think it's probably a good thing that the original surgeon that you're comfortable with is doing the surgery.
It will be a huge adjustment after the surgery, but hopefully it will help bring relief and healing to the problems he's been having.
You take care-
Lisa0 -
Thanks to all of you!Aud said:Holding you and John in the
Holding you and John in the Light.
Audrey
Dear Friends,
Adrian brought my laptop to the hospital today, and I just read all of your messages. Thank you all so much! I almost wrote that you don't know how good you all make me feel -- but I think we all do know how good this group is for all of us.
I'm feeling OK right now and will be glad to be feeling good soon.
Much love,
John0 -
Praying for both of you
John and Adrian,
You will both be in my prayers. I pray the surgery will go well and John will adjust to the colostomy with no problems. You are in great hands at Stanford. I'll be thinking about you John when you and in surgery and you Adrian as you wait for John.
Take care.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
Life will be betterKathleen808 said:Praying for both of you
John and Adrian,
You will both be in my prayers. I pray the surgery will go well and John will adjust to the colostomy with no problems. You are in great hands at Stanford. I'll be thinking about you John when you and in surgery and you Adrian as you wait for John.
Take care.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Adrian & John,
I feel the pain you are going through. I to am in the hospital this holiday weekend. I will be thinking positive thoughts for a sucessful surgery and speedy recovery, as well as thinking exta positve thoughts for Adrian while you are in surgery.
Don0 -
I'm praying for you both asjohnsfo said:Thanks to all of you!
Dear Friends,
Adrian brought my laptop to the hospital today, and I just read all of your messages. Thank you all so much! I almost wrote that you don't know how good you all make me feel -- but I think we all do know how good this group is for all of us.
I'm feeling OK right now and will be glad to be feeling good soon.
Much love,
John
I'm praying for you both as well. I moved to NJ recently but I was born and raised in the Los Gatos-Campbell area and lived in Alameda right before moving here. OH! How I miss the farmer's market in the city! More prayers coming.
Christine0
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