surgery this wednesday

newbee

Well folks the day is approching quickly now.
After 5 weeks of chemo and rad, and 5 weeks of "cool down"
I am set to go into surgery to remove my shrunken uninvited guest.
So far the plan is laparoscopic surgery, but as with all else," that depends".
no pun intended, I can't wait to put this situation behind me.
I'd be lying if I were to say I am not a bit nervious, but I have confidance in my surgeon,
strong faith in my Lord, a loving caring family to cheer me on, and of course
CSN network of cheerleaders. Thank You all so very much, reading your posts has kept me
in good hopeful spirits.
I'll pack my bag today as tomorrow is "movi-prep" day, LOL

iluvmms

Good luck!! What surgery are
Good luck!! What surgery are you having exactly?? I havent been posting uch lately. I have had colon resectio, therashperes or Sir Spheres on liver, and liver resection. All clear now for 9 months, scan on Wednesday.

CHristy

AnneCan

newbee
Best of luck with your surgery. Please let us know how it goes.

pepebcn

AnneCan said:

newbee
Best of luck with your surgery. Please let us know how it goes.

newbee
Good luck we all pray for that!
Hugs!

newbee

iluvmms said:

Good luck!! What surgery are
Good luck!! What surgery are you having exactly?? I havent been posting uch lately. I have had colon resectio, therashperes or Sir Spheres on liver, and liver resection. All clear now for 9 months, scan on Wednesday.

CHristy

Sorry inform but I am very
Sorry inform but I am very ignorant on most of this.(Ostrich syndrome) I have a tumor in my rectum, low anterior resection to be the most positive results.
Good luck on your scan I'll be thinking of you.
Cindy

newbee

AnneCan said:

newbee
Best of luck with your surgery. Please let us know how it goes.

surgery
Thank you, will let all know as soon as I can type.

newbee

pepebcn said:

newbee
Good luck we all pray for that!
Hugs!

thank you
I know all will work out for te best and I have many hugs, prayers and well wishes from all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I look forward in faith to a cure for this desease in the near future.
God Bless,
Cindy

khl8

newbee said:

surgery
Thank you, will let all know as soon as I can type.

Good luck and get lots of
Good luck and get lots of rest!!!! I had this procedure

Kathy

lisa42

prayers for you
HI,

Thanks for letting us know & I will be thinking of you and praying for you as you prep, during the procedure, and for the recovery time, as well.
You take care & get back to us as soon as you're up to it-

Hugs,
Lisa

Nana b

lisa42 said:

prayers for you
HI,

Thanks for letting us know & I will be thinking of you and praying for you as you prep, during the procedure, and for the recovery time, as well.
You take care & get back to us as soon as you're up to it-

Hugs,
Lisa

You have a lot of folks
You have a lot of folks rooting for you! Relax, and get plenty of rest. All the best!

lizzydavis

Nana b said:

You have a lot of folks
You have a lot of folks rooting for you! Relax, and get plenty of rest. All the best!

Tips & Tricks for the Colon Resection Surgery & After....
Hi. Just thought I would let you know about my surgery and give you some info I looked up too.
--- I had a colon resection on May 15, 2009 (Rectal Stage III – No tumor - Low Anterior Colon Resection). Approx. 6" was removed. I was in the hospital for 3 nights. I slept in a recliner when I got home since I was not comfortable in the bed. It was easy for me to get up and down by myself that way and I used a comforter and was cozy.

---Things went better than I expected. If you have questions, please feel free to ask. That's why we are here - to support each other.

--- I was prescribed a Low Residue Diet after my surgery.
A low residue diet eliminates coarse fiber and other indigestible material that may cause distress to the gastrointestinal tract and designed to reduce the volume and frequency of bowel movements. It is similar to a low fiber diet, but also restricts milk and milk products and prunes. Stock up on soup, pudding, jello, saltines, bananas, rice, applesauce.

This is some info I found which may help you.
Colon Resection Surgery

Details of the procedure

---What do I need to do before surgery?
Please contact your insurance company to verify the coverage and determine whether a referral is required. You will be asked to pre-register with the appropriate hospital and provide demographic and insurance information. This must be completed at least five to ten days before the surgery date. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for the procedure.

--- Before surgery, your colon will need to be emptied. Your physician will give you directions on how to do this. You may be put on a liquid diet and instructed to drink a solution that will induce diarrhea. You may also be instructed to give yourself an enema.

What happens on the day of surgery?
--- You will report to a pre-operative nursing unit, where you will change into a hospital gown. A nurse will review your chart and confirm that all paperwork is in order. You will be taken to a pre-operative nursing unit where an anesthesiologist will start an IV. Before any medications are administered, your surgeon will verify your name and the type of procedure you are having. You will then be taken to the operating room. After the appropriate form of anesthesia is administered, surgery will be performed.

--- What type of anesthesia will be used?
You will have a pre-operative interview with an anesthesiologist who will ask you questions regarding your medical history. Colon resections are performed under general anesthesia, which will keep you asleep during your surgery.

--- What happens during the surgery, and how is it performed?
If your surgery is performed laproscopically, your surgeon will make three to four small incisions, and insert tube-like instruments through them. The abdomen will be filled with gas to help the surgeon view the abdominal cavity. A camera will be inserted through one of the tubes that will display images on a monitor in the operating room. In this manner, your surgeon will be able to work inside your abdomen without making a larger incision.

--- Your surgeon will perform the colon resection with the laparoscopic method unless other factors require open surgery. If the procedure will be performed with the open method, your surgeon will make one larger incision to enable him or her to view and repair the colon.

-- Once inside, the surgeon will clamp off the diseased section of colon and then cut it free. The diseased colon will be removed, and the healthy colon stitched back together. In some cases, a colostomy (link to colostomy procedure) may be performed.

--- What happens after the surgery?
Once the surgery is completed, you will be taken to a post-operative or recovery unit, where a nurse will monitor your progress. It is important that your bandages be kept clean and dry. Mild discomfort may occur at the incision site, so your surgeon may prescribe pain medication. You will be scheduled for a follow-up appointment within two weeks after your surgery.

--- How long will I be in the hospital?
Most patients are in the hospital from five to seven days with an open colon resection and three to five days with a laparoscopic colon resection. You may need a ride home when discharged from the hospital.

---- What should I watch out for?
Be sure to call your doctor if any of the following symptoms appear:
• Fever
• Worsening pain
• Redness or swelling around the incision
• The incision is warm to the touch
• Drainage from the incision

---- Will there be scar(s)?
If the procedure is performed laparoscopically the incisions should heal well, leaving small discrete scars. If the open method is used, a larger scar will be present.

---- When can I expect to return to work and/or resume normal activities?
This can vary from patient to patient. There are no restrictions after laparoscopic colon resection. You will be encouraged to return to normal activities such as showering, driving, walking up stairs, light lifting, and work as soon as you feel comfortable. Some patients can return to work in a few weeks while others prefer to wait longer. You should not perform heavy lifting or straining for six to eight weeks after open surgery. If you are taking narcotic medications for pain, you should not drive.

--- While you are in the hospital for recovery, stay ahead of the pain curve and if you have discomfort, don't be afraid to ask the nurse for the pain killers. Even when you start feeling better, and you will, stay on the pain meds. They make the stay more bearable.

---- Also, get up for a walk as soon as you can. They won't let you out until your system kicks back in and the signal for this is passing gas.

--- Walk as much as you can while in the hospital.
Holding a smaller pillow over the incision area. The pillow is comforting. Don't be afraid to ask for an escort while you walk, you wouldn't want to trip or fall.

-- You will also be very, very thirsty in the beginning and they'll just give you crushed ice, but if you can tolerate it, you can have more.
It takes time to be back to yourself. So, don't push going back to work or your normal routine too quickly, it will be tempting.

--- Try to stay busy with books, light housework, TV, Internet while you are home. Get outside and walk as much as possible.

---- Also, if they use staples on your incisions, when they take them out, it's no big deal, most of them I didn't even feel. A couple were only a tickle while being removed. None was painful.

By the way in which State do you live?

Please let us know how you are doing and if we can answer any questions.

It will be over before you know it and remember to think of the light at the end of the tunnel.

Hugs,
Lizzy

Lovekitties

Prayers coming your way
Praying for very sucessful surgery and quick recovery.

Hugs,

Marie who loves kitties

TMac52

Lovekitties said:

Prayers coming your way
Praying for very sucessful surgery and quick recovery.

Hugs,

Marie who loves kitties

Your in my prayers.
Hi Cindy,
we all know how nerve racking it is before the surgery. I pray for your peace of mind and speedy recovery.
Tom

coloCan

TMac52 said:

Your in my prayers.
Hi Cindy,
we all know how nerve racking it is before the surgery. I pray for your peace of mind and speedy recovery.
Tom

Ask your surgeon about your chewing gum after operation
as it supposedly gets the "digestive juices" going faster....steve

Kathleen808

Prayers
Prayers coming your way Cindy. Hope all goes very well.

Aloha,
Kathleen

herdizziness

quickly
Here's hoping for a smooth surgery, nice quick recovery for you,and a hooray at the removal of that pesky tumor!!!
Will be thinking of you, sending positive vibes all the way!!!
Winter Marie

tootsie1

Praying for you
Here's to getting rid of that "shrunken, uninvited guest!" I know it's scary, but we'll be praying you through it.

*hugs*
Gail

djm_2010

Praying for you and you're family
I'll be praying for you that you're surgery and recovery will be ok and all nodes and margins hopefully will be negative for cancer cells. I had my OR for rectal cancer last nov 11,2010 and had a difficult recovery. I stayed at the hospital for 2 weeks. Please don't eat any fatty foods, I did that and had ileum and had to extend my hospital stay. After that you're digestive tract will adjust to new diet postal away from meat or any fatty foods. I'm okay nowand will have my2nd cycle of xelox on thurs. Ankfully my cancer has been downgraded to stage 2 and all my nodes and margins turned out to be negative.. I took me a month to fully recover after my operation. I'm back to work now but only 3x a week because of the chemotx. Good luck and God Bless you!