did i really have crc? was the last year just a nightmare?

pete43lost_at_sea
pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
edited June 2011 in Colorectal Cancer #1
The wife, kids and I are having fun at wananavu resort fiji.
So much so I have almost thought the last year did not happen.

Did I post all the posts, have all the juices, try all the supplements?do the ops, take he folfox express?

Well I know I did.got $700 suplements here on the shelf, taking them morning and night.my fingers and feeet are still numb.almost fell off a track today, my balance is shot as we'll.

Been exploring villagers, walking, snorkelling, eating great seafood.

I can see myself living a healthy normal life again, something like a dream.

My wife needed this break more than me,she is getting a facial tomorrow and I will
Finish getting my dive gear ready.

Started photography again, its been pretty dormant this last year.


Just hugs to everyone,

Pete
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  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    #2
    Great to hear you are all
    Great to hear you are all enjoying your time in Fiji. I would love to see the pictures you are taking underwater.
    Enjoy every minute of your stay.
    Hugs, Marjan
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
    #3
    Nature puts Life in Perspective
    Pete,
    Nature - Feeling nature through the sun, water, wildlife, and flora with family. Living with cancer means learning to put cancer in perspective and not let it absorb your life. You are getting back the zest for life. You are living your authentic life. Take pictures and enjoy.
    NB
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #4
    relaxoutdoors08 said:

    Nature puts Life in Perspective
    Pete,
    Nature - Feeling nature through the sun, water, wildlife, and flora with family. Living with cancer means learning to put cancer in perspective and not let it absorb your life. You are getting back the zest for life. You are living your authentic life. Take pictures and enjoy.
    NB

    Nice! I am enjoying life
    Nice! I am enjoying life right now too, just enjoying each moment and not worrying about tomorrow!
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #5
    Nana b said:

    Nice! I am enjoying life
    Nice! I am enjoying life right now too, just enjoying each moment and not worrying about tomorrow!

    Great therapy Pete!
    I like it !
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #6
    pepebcn said:

    Great therapy Pete!
    I like it !

    thanks pepe, raquel, marjan and relax
    Maybe we learn the zest for survival from cancer, as we get healthy again we get the zest for life back again.

    Believe it or not herbal medicine talk on 3.30pm today by old native fijian.

    Take it easy and be healthy in the real world, not sure which of these worlds is the real world anymore .

    Hugs,_

    Pete
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #7
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    thanks pepe, raquel, marjan and relax
    Maybe we learn the zest for survival from cancer, as we get healthy again we get the zest for life back again.

    Believe it or not herbal medicine talk on 3.30pm today by old native fijian.

    Take it easy and be healthy in the real world, not sure which of these worlds is the real world anymore .

    Hugs,_

    Pete

    ENJOY!!! Seafood, I'm
    ENJOY!!! Seafood, I'm jealous....probably fresh catch of the day too.....mmmmmhhmmm, now I'm hungry :)
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #8
    Enjoy!
    Sounds like a GREAT time!

    *Hugs*
    Gail
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #9
    smokeyjoe said:

    ENJOY!!! Seafood, I'm
    ENJOY!!! Seafood, I'm jealous....probably fresh catch of the day too.....mmmmmhhmmm, now I'm hungry :)

    its so fresh
    hi smokeyjoe,

    all the eggs and chickens and ducks are freee range.
    they taste so good.

    the tropical fruits are awesopme.

    hugs,
    pete
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #10
    tootsie1 said:

    Enjoy!
    Sounds like a GREAT time!

    *Hugs*
    Gail

    its a great time, i treasure it.
    hi gail,

    just... hope your issues resolve well.

    hugs,
    pete
  • Marianne313
    Marianne313 Member Posts: 124
    #11
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    its a great time, i treasure it.
    hi gail,

    just... hope your issues resolve well.

    hugs,
    pete

    hey! My grandson....
    is in Fiji as we speak. He did the last 3 weeks helping work on a farm there, and the next 3 weeks will be spent scuba diving with a group. Small world.

    Enjoy your trip.
    Marianne
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #12
    Marianne313 said:

    hey! My grandson....
    is in Fiji as we speak. He did the last 3 weeks helping work on a farm there, and the next 3 weeks will be spent scuba diving with a group. Small world.

    Enjoy your trip.
    Marianne

    Enjoy your vacation, I am
    Enjoy your vacation, I am sure it is much needed by everyone. We just had our first fun vacation since the diagnosis/surgery/treatment etc.. Really makes you feel wonderful. Sometimes I look back and it all seems like a nightmare. but it was real. Lets focus on life and celebrate life with our loved ones.. It is definitely too short and we don't know what our next obstacle will be. Have a great time.. Petrina
  • northernlites
    northernlites Member Posts: 96
    #13
    hope
    Hi Pete,
    I just posted today on this site for the first time. Your story is a very inspirational one. I am trying to stay very positive but have gone into a deep depression after finding out that I have colon cancer. Stories like yours really helps!
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #14
    northernlites said:

    hope
    Hi Pete,
    I just posted today on this site for the first time. Your story is a very inspirational one. I am trying to stay very positive but have gone into a deep depression after finding out that I have colon cancer. Stories like yours really helps!

    hi north
    Welcome here.

    Sorry your depressed, crc does that to you.

    We have lots of inspiring folks here.

    Post away whatever you want.

    Hugs,
    Pete
  • SisterSledge
    SisterSledge Member Posts: 332 Member
    #15
    wonderfuls days ahead
    Hi Pete,

    I'm tickled you're having such a great time, and you deserve every minute of this trip! I hope each day only gets better from now on :)

    Hugs,
    Janine
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #16
    mommyof2kds said:

    Enjoy your vacation, I am
    Enjoy your vacation, I am sure it is much needed by everyone. We just had our first fun vacation since the diagnosis/surgery/treatment etc.. Really makes you feel wonderful. Sometimes I look back and it all seems like a nightmare. but it was real. Lets focus on life and celebrate life with our loved ones.. It is definitely too short and we don't know what our next obstacle will be. Have a great time.. Petrina

    glad i am not the only one
    Hi petrina,

    I agree let's love our families.
    And tomorrow I will enjoy when it arrives.

    Hugs,
    Pete
  • AncientTiger
    AncientTiger Member Posts: 130
    #17
    I catch myself
    saying, "Now... WHAT was it that I was afraid of again???".. of course, the answer always comes, "OH.. yeah.. CANCER".

    But, Pete, like you, I find more and more "forgetful" spells where I just kick back and can enjoy LIFE again. I think THAT is one of the very best parts of the healing process :D

    Glad you're having a wonderful vacation Pete. God Bless :D
  • AncientTiger
    AncientTiger Member Posts: 130
    #18
    northernlites said:

    hope
    Hi Pete,
    I just posted today on this site for the first time. Your story is a very inspirational one. I am trying to stay very positive but have gone into a deep depression after finding out that I have colon cancer. Stories like yours really helps!

    NOT alone
    Northern, WELCOME.

    If you were just recently diagnosed, right now you're having it rough emotionally. Rest assured you are NOT alone, as we have ALL been there. Bring your concerns, worries and questions to our little corner of the web and draw from the experiences of others and our combined strength. Anything we can do to help, you just say the word
  • SisterSledge
    SisterSledge Member Posts: 332 Member
    #19
    northernlites said:

    hope
    Hi Pete,
    I just posted today on this site for the first time. Your story is a very inspirational one. I am trying to stay very positive but have gone into a deep depression after finding out that I have colon cancer. Stories like yours really helps!

    trying to think positive
    Anyone will tell you that keeping a positive attitude makes the days better and can even effect your health. So I hope you find a way to alleviate your depression. There are many strong emotions that can overwhelm us after diagnosis, during treatment and throughout recovery...stay with us here, as whatever you're going through you'll find many here who have been or are dealing with it too :)

    I was diagnosed with stage4 cancer Feb/2011 and started chemo right away. So far, my cancer is inoperable. I have had many bad days because of cancer but I don't let it keep me down long. I went camping for three days to celebrate Spring Equinox, spent two three-day weekends camping and participating in a Renaissance Faire and just got back from a three-day weekend camping with friends for Summer Solstice. In between camping, I've gone to an art day gallery stroll, I paint with a friend once per week, take walks often and played tennis once so far this summer.....life is good in spite of adversities!

    Live well,
    Janine

    *edits*
    changed my subject line and corrected one grammatical error.
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #20
    SisterSledge said:

    wonderfuls days ahead
    Hi Pete,

    I'm tickled you're having such a great time, and you deserve every minute of this trip! I hope each day only gets better from now on :)

    Hugs,
    Janine

    today was a bad arse day here
    Hi janine,

    I think I could forget crc if the constant painful pooing did not happen.
    I loved your answer above about depression.

    We have a love of camping in common.

    Hugs,
    Pete
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #21
    AncientTiger said:

    I catch myself
    saying, "Now... WHAT was it that I was afraid of again???".. of course, the answer always comes, "OH.. yeah.. CANCER".

    But, Pete, like you, I find more and more "forgetful" spells where I just kick back and can enjoy LIFE again. I think THAT is one of the very best parts of the healing process :D

    Glad you're having a wonderful vacation Pete. God Bless :D

    agreed lets just kick back
    Thanks wise ancient tiger.
    Fiji is stunning.

    Hugs,
    Pete

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