NED

todd121
todd121 Member Posts: 1,448 Member

I had a scan 2-3 weeks ago. Just wanted to pop in and say it was NED. I'm feeling pretty good about it. This is the first scan I've had in 4 years that I experienced very little scanxiety.

When I had my followup, the oncologist didn't even see me this time. He had the PA see me. I'm not sure if I like that, but I decided to take it as a sign he thinks I'm doing well instead of getting negative about it.

I've been working on my weight. In two months I've lost 22.5 pounds. I'm about half way to my goal. I'm feeling excited about this.

All in all, good news to report.

Glad to see you all and catch up on how everyone is doing. Welcome to the newcomers and sorry you have to be here. However, this is a good place to be if you have RCC.

Hugs,

Todd

 

Comments

  • Jojo61
    Jojo61 Member Posts: 1,309 Member
    Congratulations, Todd! So

    Congratulations, Todd! So happy for you! I got NED news today, too! We are NED twins!

    Great job on your weight loss! You are on a roll!

    Hugs

    Jojo

  • Skagway Jack
    Skagway Jack Member Posts: 224 Member
    edited January 2017 #3
    Hot Da#*

    Good on ya Todd,  great news.  More to celebrate with you and Jojo too!

     

    Jack

  • foxhd
    foxhd Member Posts: 3,181 Member
    Todd,

    No more scanxiety! Ride the wave.

  • WhatIsLife
    WhatIsLife Member Posts: 38 Member
    edited January 2017 #5
    Good for you Todd!

    I'm happy to hear your good news and congratulations on the weight loss as well! I'm glad things are going your way.

    Kevin

  • daisybud
    daisybud Member Posts: 541 Member
    edited January 2017 #6
    Great news!

    Happy for you Todd :)

  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl Member Posts: 760 Member
    edited January 2017 #7
    Less of...

    Less of you, more of Uncle Ned -- Woot!

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    edited January 2017 #8
    Todd, YAY, YAY, YAAAAAY!!!

    Todd, YAY, YAY, YAAAAAY!!!

    Glad to hear such good news for YOU! And then add weight loss..wowee!

    Hugs, Jan

  • Footstomper
    Footstomper Member Posts: 1,237 Member
    Todd

    Glad to hear it, now you just carry on that way

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 986 Member
    Congrats, Todd

    on both the NED status and weight loss.  No doubt you'll make that 45 lb goal. 

    Stub

  • Allochka
    Allochka Member Posts: 1,074 Member
    edited January 2017 #11
    Glad to hear about it! Weight

    Glad to hear about it! Weight loss... My husband should follow your example and try harder :-) but all his attempts fail :-)

  • mlph4021
    mlph4021 Member Posts: 76 Member
    Nice!

    On both, congrats!

  • LMD828
    LMD828 Member Posts: 26
    edited January 2017 #13
    Great news - I am very happy

    Great news - I am very happy for you!  Congratulations!

     

  • marosa
    marosa Member Posts: 334 Member
    Awesome news Todd

    Good to hear from you and with such good news!

  • todd121
    todd121 Member Posts: 1,448 Member
    edited January 2017 #15
    Allochka said:

    Glad to hear about it! Weight

    Glad to hear about it! Weight loss... My husband should follow your example and try harder :-) but all his attempts fail :-)

    Attempts at weigh loss

    I've never had success before. I'm in a medically supervised weight loss program at the local university. They are using a program by a company called HMR. The first phase of the program is a very low calorie diet. It includes weekly classes, close tracking and contact with a registered dietician, weekly visits with the doctor. For me, this is the first thing I've tried that has really worked. They have 3 programs. Two are weight loss programs and another is a maintenance program. They push for more exercise, sleep, sticking to the food plan, drinking enough water. The classes are great.

    After losing the weight, I had the best kidney function numbers I've ever had in 4 years. Not sure if there's a connection or not.

    I was pretty miserable so I'm glad something is working.

    I also attend OA meetings about once every two weeks. It's a very supportive program.

    Regards,

    Todd

     

  • Shecka1121
    Shecka1121 Member Posts: 117 Member
    Todd, so happy for you. you

    Todd, so happy for you. you were one of the first people to respond to me when I came here looking for support. So happy for you

  • Max57
    Max57 Member Posts: 177 Member
    edited January 2017 #17
    Congrats!

    2017 so far Ned to many friends......

  • mrou50
    mrou50 Member Posts: 389 Member
    edited January 2017 #18
    Great Start

    What a great start to a new year NED, and weight loss, it looks like 2017 is going to be good to you.

    Mark

  • hardo718
    hardo718 Member Posts: 853 Member
    edited January 2017 #19
    Way to go Todd

    Congratulations....on your great news, NED & weight loss.  That's awesome.

    Donna~

  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl Member Posts: 760 Member
    todd121 said:

    Attempts at weigh loss

    I've never had success before. I'm in a medically supervised weight loss program at the local university. They are using a program by a company called HMR. The first phase of the program is a very low calorie diet. It includes weekly classes, close tracking and contact with a registered dietician, weekly visits with the doctor. For me, this is the first thing I've tried that has really worked. They have 3 programs. Two are weight loss programs and another is a maintenance program. They push for more exercise, sleep, sticking to the food plan, drinking enough water. The classes are great.

    After losing the weight, I had the best kidney function numbers I've ever had in 4 years. Not sure if there's a connection or not.

    I was pretty miserable so I'm glad something is working.

    I also attend OA meetings about once every two weeks. It's a very supportive program.

    Regards,

    Todd

     

    The program...

    The program sounds amazing, Todd.  It also sounds as though there's a lot of work on your part, too. Good for you!

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    edited January 2017 #21
    Great news on being NED and

    Great news on being NED and the weight loss. Congrats. Way to go!