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Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All: Went to the doctor this morning and he wasn't really at all concerned with the amount of blood that I am having. He said that I am going so frequently and this has probably caused some bleeding from the lining inside the rectal area. I feel so much better. He said first of all I need to control the frequency so I'm to take metamucil 1 tablespoon a day and if I wanted to go someplace where I didn't want these "bouts" to come on I could take pepto bismol or immodium.

He did give me a internal exam and said everything felt fine. Nurse said, "Kim is afraid of getting another tumor." Doctor said "no, no, no, we did a flex scope on you last month and another one two weeks ago when you had surgery. Believe me, cancer doesn't grow that fast and you don't have another tumor." Guess I am over scared and over analyze everything.

I'm feeling so much more relieved. He still said I'm doing really well and looked good. I can now do a sitz bath which should alleviate some of the rectal pain and burn.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

Kim
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  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks CSN Member Posts: 980 Member
    #2
    Good to hear
    Good to hear that everything is a okay!!!

    Brooks
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  • Shayenne
    Shayenne CSN Member Posts: 2,342
    #3
    just4Brooks said:

    Good to hear
    Good to hear that everything is a okay!!!

    Brooks

    Hooray!!!
    That's wonderful news Kim, now the trick is to control it, and I wish you all the luck in the world with it! Keep patient, this will definitely take time, and I have you in my prayers!

    Hugsss!!
    ~Donna
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  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN CSN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    #4
    Good news
    I am happy to hear that there is nothing serious going on. Now to just get the frequency under control and you'll be feeling better. Hang in there - it will keep getting better with time.
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  • lesvanb
    lesvanb CSN Member Posts: 905
    #5
    oh i'm so glad
    for all that good news and that relief is on the way. I also used slippery elm powder and clay powder as per my naturopath for frequency. The slippery elm soothes the colon lining.

    Leslie
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  • khl8
    khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
    #6
    Kim,
    Hooray for you! Happy
    Kim,
    Hooray for you! Happy to hear it is nothing serious and you will be able to retrain your body, just wait and see. I did it, you can do it!
    Kathy
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #7
    Good for you,Kim,nothing is
    Good for you,Kim,nothing is more valuable than the peace in your mind.Take care.
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  • AceSFO
    AceSFO CSN Member Posts: 229
    #8
    Phew!
    Hey Kim,

    I'm so glad to hear it all went well! I've been thinking about you a lot the last few days and keeping you in my prayers.

    Take care,
    Adrian
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  • coloCan
    coloCan CSN Member Posts: 1,944 Member
    #9
    good news for you Kim
    Nice to know your doctor had good news over your concerns in earlier posting....Steve
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #10
    coloCan said:

    good news for you Kim
    Nice to know your doctor had good news over your concerns in earlier posting....Steve

    Hey Kim
    Glad to hear all is ok. I had a severe problem with the poops. I was going about 15 times a day too. They started giving me a shot once a month call Sandostatin. Wow! It did the trick. I rarely go more than twice a day now. You take care and I will keep you in my prayers.

    Jennie
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #11
    glad to hear it
    Kim,

    I'm glad to hear your news. I've been praying for you.
    You take care!

    Lisa
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #12
    I am very glad to hear your
    I am very glad to hear your good news; you must be relieved!
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  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis CSN Member Posts: 893
    #13
    AnneCan said:

    I am very glad to hear your
    I am very glad to hear your good news; you must be relieved!

    Great News!
    Great News!
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #14
    khl8 said:

    Kim,
    Hooray for you! Happy
    Kim,
    Hooray for you! Happy to hear it is nothing serious and you will be able to retrain your body, just wait and see. I did it, you can do it!
    Kathy

    Yes that is what doctor is saying. He said it's been so long, it needs to remember what to do and now that I don't have a rectum but a j-pouch this pouch needs to stretch to be able to hold more - I didn't know that. I'm glad you were able to retrain yours as well.

    Kim
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #15
    Hi Kim
    Hi Kim,

    Get in that bath and get some relief my friend. I'm glad the doc said not to worry. I hope and pray that you can get comfortable soon.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • maglets
    maglets CSN Member Posts: 2,576 Member
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    Kathleen808 said:

    Hi Kim
    Hi Kim,

    Get in that bath and get some relief my friend. I'm glad the doc said not to worry. I hope and pray that you can get comfortable soon.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    ahhh Kim
    that is such good news. Not one soul here who does not understand the worry. I did cea's today....worry worry worry

    you get in that tubbie girl

    best hugs

    mags
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #17
    :)
    (((KIM)))

    Very good news!

    Thank you for our talks last night - you would not believe the difference you made last night and how you made me feel - beautiful timing and beautiful words, from a beautiful woman, with a beautiful soul and spirit.

    Did I mention "beautiful?"

    Those bowels just hate being messed with, don't they?

    Love ya, Kim
    -Craig
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  • lmliess
    lmliess CSN Member Posts: 329
    #18
    Sundanceh said:

    :)
    (((KIM)))

    Very good news!

    Thank you for our talks last night - you would not believe the difference you made last night and how you made me feel - beautiful timing and beautiful words, from a beautiful woman, with a beautiful soul and spirit.

    Did I mention "beautiful?"

    Those bowels just hate being messed with, don't they?

    Love ya, Kim
    -Craig

    yah!
    I am so glad you got good news. Get in the tub, light some candles and listen to some soft music and relax. You have made it this far...just a little longer!

    Linda
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  • maglets
    maglets CSN Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #19
    Sundanceh said:

    :)
    (((KIM)))

    Very good news!

    Thank you for our talks last night - you would not believe the difference you made last night and how you made me feel - beautiful timing and beautiful words, from a beautiful woman, with a beautiful soul and spirit.

    Did I mention "beautiful?"

    Those bowels just hate being messed with, don't they?

    Love ya, Kim
    -Craig

    funny
    I didn't notice the word beautiful :):)
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #20
    Good news
    Well, that's great! I'm glad the doctor was so positive!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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