Please keep myself and my children in prayer

bspangler47
bspangler47 Member Posts: 145
in Colorectal Cancer #1
well I am suvivor of colorectal cancer stage 3, had chemo and radiation, feeding tube, etc, many surgeries. even 1 last yr when my bowel was preforated. went back to ER Sunday in horrible pain, thought it was due to pain in my kidney. But it is because I am backed up, so came home, have been taking colace, zofran, and have no aptteite and cant eat. Its hard for me, I am a single parent wtih 2 kids still at home. I am is so much pain right now, I have packed clothes for kids to go with friends. its nothing like them being home. but i cant take this discomfort anymore. I know in my heart whatever god has attended for me in my life I am okay with it.


Barbara

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Best Wishes, Barbara!
    Your story is just full of pain and sorrow...I'm so sorry for all that you've had happen to you - it's enough for two lifetimes.

    I'm assuming you have decided to have the colostomy done?

    If so, I wish you well with this new route - from what I've read from others who have gone through it, the procedure will at least provide you some more stability and help cut the chord that is tethering you at home...that in itself, will be the reward I hope that you find.

    I hope that all goes as planned and your recovery is not fraught with any issues...

    Here's to "The New Barb."

    -Craig
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #3
    Sundanceh said:

    Best Wishes, Barbara!
    Your story is just full of pain and sorrow...I'm so sorry for all that you've had happen to you - it's enough for two lifetimes.

    I'm assuming you have decided to have the colostomy done?

    If so, I wish you well with this new route - from what I've read from others who have gone through it, the procedure will at least provide you some more stability and help cut the chord that is tethering you at home...that in itself, will be the reward I hope that you find.

    I hope that all goes as planned and your recovery is not fraught with any issues...

    Here's to "The New Barb."

    -Craig

    Oh Barb, I'm so sorry you're
    Oh Barb, I'm so sorry you're feeling this miserable so long after your surgery. I hope you're feeling better soon. Sounds like that surgery is probably the best solution for you to get your life back.
  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #4
    Our thoughts and prayers are
    Our thoughts and prayers are being sent your family's way! I have had a similar complication it was a challenge. Keep a positive attitude because that is half of the battle.

    Best Always, mike
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  • here4lfe
    here4lfe Member Posts: 306 Member
    #6
    You got 'em
    We tried Magnesium Citrate when my wife had trouble. You drink a whole bottle of it and it makes you go.

    Good luck.

    Best to you and your family.
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    #7
    i wish i had answers for
    i wish i had answers for you... but instead i'm praying for you all week.

    take care and be sure to push your doctors to pay attention to you.

    complain to them and get them to step it up.

    my best to you and to your kids.

    Joe
  • LAF53
    LAF53 Member Posts: 60
    #8
    Barbara
    I was backed up once thru all this, so I know how horrible that is. I will pray for you and your children.

    Lydia
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #9
    you got them from downunder
    Lots of prayers.
    Hugs,
    Pete
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #10
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    you got them from downunder
    Lots of prayers.
    Hugs,
    Pete

    You got them from the other side of the pond !
    Praying for you and kinds!
    Best hugs!
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #11
    Dear Barbara
    Prayers for you and the kids are on the way.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #12
    Lactulose
    I was given Lactulose when I was backed up - a couple of doses 4 hours apart, and things started moving again... Works much faster than colace. Plus, zofran is constipating, so it is working against you. However, Lactulose beats zofran (and is easy to take). Ask your dr about it.

    Sending you good thoughts and wishes, for you and your children.

    Alice
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #13
    Prayers
    You have them. So sorry that you are going through all this. I'm surprised that they didn't give you something to help you go and sent you home to deal with it on your own. Hoping that you get some relief very soon. Please keep us advised.

    Kim
  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 Member Posts: 384 Member
    #14
    Hope you're doing better...
    Thinking of you, Barbara. You must feel awful. Colace is just a stool softener, it's not a laxative, so it won't make you go. Do you have some milk of magnesia? It's a pretty mild laxative that won't cramp you up like a lot of them. Sounds like you need something you an take every day that won't make you dependent on it and that will prevent this "backup" from happening. Others have given good suggestions. I hope you are feeling better.

    Sandy
  • bspangler47
    bspangler47 Member Posts: 145
    #15
    Varmint5 said:

    Hope you're doing better...
    Thinking of you, Barbara. You must feel awful. Colace is just a stool softener, it's not a laxative, so it won't make you go. Do you have some milk of magnesia? It's a pretty mild laxative that won't cramp you up like a lot of them. Sounds like you need something you an take every day that won't make you dependent on it and that will prevent this "backup" from happening. Others have given good suggestions. I hope you are feeling better.

    Sandy

    update
    Hi everyone,

    Thank you very much for the postings/support. I really appreciate it. I ended up back in the ER, was admitted under a medical team. I dont have a probelm with going which ia kidblessing. I was so thankful to be admitted. My right kidney was infected due to the stent. The antibodtics they gave me doesnt work so they gave me an IV of Vicodymicin, twice a day which totals 180 per day I would of had to pay out of pocket. So I am a skilled facailty where I am getting the treatments, our house is really close by the school where my kids go to. even if they want to spend the night here they can. It has been good for me to be here, I have said many times I would like to volunteer h and have never done it. So I believe I will do it this time, its close to our house. even thinking to take CEU which is continating(SP) so I can keep my LPN/LVN current. Going in today 4 May at 11 my time in Tx for another stent exchange, so I will be over here as soon as it is done and hopefully will be home on saturday. thank you again everyone
  • mamalea333
    mamalea333 Member Posts: 27
    #16
    bspangler47 said:

    update
    Hi everyone,

    Thank you very much for the postings/support. I really appreciate it. I ended up back in the ER, was admitted under a medical team. I dont have a probelm with going which ia kidblessing. I was so thankful to be admitted. My right kidney was infected due to the stent. The antibodtics they gave me doesnt work so they gave me an IV of Vicodymicin, twice a day which totals 180 per day I would of had to pay out of pocket. So I am a skilled facailty where I am getting the treatments, our house is really close by the school where my kids go to. even if they want to spend the night here they can. It has been good for me to be here, I have said many times I would like to volunteer h and have never done it. So I believe I will do it this time, its close to our house. even thinking to take CEU which is continating(SP) so I can keep my LPN/LVN current. Going in today 4 May at 11 my time in Tx for another stent exchange, so I will be over here as soon as it is done and hopefully will be home on saturday. thank you again everyone

    coming your way
    prayers will be said for you...God is in control. I'm sorry you are having all this pain..and i will be praying for you & your children
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #17
    bspangler47 said:

    update
    Hi everyone,

    Thank you very much for the postings/support. I really appreciate it. I ended up back in the ER, was admitted under a medical team. I dont have a probelm with going which ia kidblessing. I was so thankful to be admitted. My right kidney was infected due to the stent. The antibodtics they gave me doesnt work so they gave me an IV of Vicodymicin, twice a day which totals 180 per day I would of had to pay out of pocket. So I am a skilled facailty where I am getting the treatments, our house is really close by the school where my kids go to. even if they want to spend the night here they can. It has been good for me to be here, I have said many times I would like to volunteer h and have never done it. So I believe I will do it this time, its close to our house. even thinking to take CEU which is continating(SP) so I can keep my LPN/LVN current. Going in today 4 May at 11 my time in Tx for another stent exchange, so I will be over here as soon as it is done and hopefully will be home on saturday. thank you again everyone

    Wow....
    Very glad you have your health back under control....you were right to trust your instincts and not ignore your symptoms.
    Here's to your strength returning~
  • bspangler47
    bspangler47 Member Posts: 145
    #18
    tommycat said:

    Wow....
    Very glad you have your health back under control....you were right to trust your instincts and not ignore your symptoms.
    Here's to your strength returning~

    thank you for the support
    Thank you all for your support. I went on Thursday to see my urogloist(sp), Went had my stent exchanged yesterday. I have been doing this for the past year or more. Not sure what will happen in the future. Have been reading about the blockage due to the radiation. Any suggestions anyone? Really dont want anymore surgeries.
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member
    #19
    Dear Barbara
    Holding you and your children in the Light
  • ketziah35
    ketziah35 Member Posts: 1,145
    #20
    Prayers headed your way from
    Prayers headed your way from down south.
  • bspangler47
    bspangler47 Member Posts: 145
    #21
    ketziah35 said:

    Prayers headed your way from
    Prayers headed your way from down south.

    Prayers
    Thank you every1 for the thoughts and prayers for us. Today I went and the took out the PICC line. YEA. But today havent moved my bowels so I am uncomfortable. Will wait to drink stuff until tomorrow. It seems I cant win for losing. Been in horrible pain. So far everything is okay with the new stent. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day

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