Johnnybegood UPDATE

wolfen
wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Was hoping to post that JBG was home safely & healing, but(there's always a but, isn't there) it seems that the steri strips used on the surgical incision are in the line of fire from the stoma bag attachment & they would not stay in place. At the moment, she has a gaping 4" incision which is covered with gauze. This is to be stitched together tomorrow using local anesthesia. And then she has the option to go home.

She will play it by ear according to how she feels. I'm not sure I'd want to drive 100 miles after being stitched back together & neither is she. She is in pretty good spirits despite having been in a great deal of pain today. One of the last things she said was "I can get through this. I've gotten through so much already." She is one tough little cowgirl, my baby!

Will update again when I know more.

Luv,

Wolfen

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  • Helen321
    Helen321 Member Posts: 1,460 Member
    #2
    Rooting for you to feel

    Rooting for you to feel better JGP!  

  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #3
    Hey Wolfen

    OMGosh, that sounds so bad, here's to a painless stitching, I cringe just thinking about it.  

    JBG sure has a lot of spunk and as you said one tough cookie!

    Let her know I am thinking of her and looking forward to her increased health.

    Love to you both,

    Winter Marie

  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #4
    herdizziness said:

    Hey Wolfen

    OMGosh, that sounds so bad, here's to a painless stitching, I cringe just thinking about it.  

    JBG sure has a lot of spunk and as you said one tough cookie!

    Let her know I am thinking of her and looking forward to her increased health.

    Love to you both,

    Winter Marie

    good grief

    oh good grief Wolfen....I just wish they could get our girl home and comfortable and you are right......she is one tough little cookie...

    good luck JBG....so hopng you get painlessly stitched up and home......mags

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #5
    Thinking of Her

    I've been wondering how she has been doing and sorry to hear that she is still having problems.  Hope she plans on staying in the hospital at least an extra day after the new stitching just to make sure there is no infection and give her another day of healing.  My thoughts are with her.  Thank you for the update.

    Kim

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #6
     
    Oh my, I actually got

     

    Oh my, I actually got goosebumps when I read the part about the 4" gap.  That poor girl....please give her my best wishes and I hope that she's home and back in her own comfy bed soon.

    Hugs (())

    Cyn

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #7
    Poor lass!

    Been there done that and have ample sympathy for others going through it now. 

    I pray that she will be comfortable soon. Comfortable at home, sleeping in her own bed, and healing. 

    Give her a hug from me. And a hug for you too. 

  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #8
    Thank you

    Thank you for the update Wolfen.  My prayers continue for our precious jbg.  She is an amazing and strong woman.

    Hugs, love and aloha to both of you.

     

    Aloha,

    Kathleen

  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #9
    Sending JGB a Big Hug!

    Best wishes, J for a apeedy recovery.  Your story is one of courage and tenancity and I hope for such good things for you after your recovery.  Thinking of you and your mom:)

    -Craig

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #10
    Hugs to your girl, Wolfen...

    has she gotten home?  I hope it's soon, if it hasn't yet happened.  Hospital isn't the best place to heal up.

    Hugs to you too.

  • lilacbrroller
    lilacbrroller Member Posts: 412 Member
    #11
    annalexandria said:

    Hugs to your girl, Wolfen...

    has she gotten home?  I hope it's soon, if it hasn't yet happened.  Hospital isn't the best place to heal up.

    Hugs to you too.

    Big hug

    Speedy recovery, JBG!

    Laughing

    Karin

  • Lisa2012
    Lisa2012 Member Posts: 142
    #12
    Prayers

    For you, Wolfen, and your JBG!

  • fatbob2010
    fatbob2010 Member Posts: 467 Member
    #13
    Big Hugs

    Big Hugs for both you, Wolfen, and JBG.   I can't say more then Craig did earlier.  My only wish is that my Lovely Lasy and i have at least some of the strength and courage you two have.

    Even though home has distinct advantages for me.  I would opt to stay at the hospital since there is no way to predict how she will feel when the local anasthetic wears off and the drain of travel and treatment set in.

    Wound care is very important and I am glad to see that you and your care team seem to be on top of it.

    Heal fast,

    Art

  • Lisa2012
    Lisa2012 Member Posts: 142
    #14
    Prayers

    For you, Wolfen, and your JBG!

  • UncleBuddy
    UncleBuddy Member Posts: 1,019 Member
    #15
    Hoping she heals quickly!

    I think of her often and hope she feels better soon.

    Lin

  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #16
    I hope

    I hope she gets better soon.I will keep praying for her.

  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
    #17
    Thank you Wolfen

    For the inspirational update. JBG is an inspiration for us all and I am thankful for her sharing. God bless you both. 

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #18
    Jbg is a toughy!  I think she

    Jbg is a toughy!  I think she gets that from her mom :)

    I hope she is feeling stronger each day.  My husband has had his ostomy for about a year now.  Has not been the right time to reverse due to circumstances.  He hated it, but just recently told the doctor that it does have its advantages and he doesn't mind it so much any more. I hope it quickly becomes second nature for you JBG.

  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #19
    We are sending our thoughts

    We are sending our thoughts and prayers for JBG for steady healing.  We re sorry to hear she is having a difficult time healing.

     

    Best Always,  mike

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