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padee6339
padee6339 Member Posts: 763
in Breast Cancer #1
Since I posted. Still fighting my demons I guess. Friday morning I have to go in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. My CBC is not responding to the medication and my oncologist referred me to a gastroenterologist. He said he was going to do the endoscopy to see if I have any bleeding ulcers and the colonoscopy to make sure there was nothing growing there. He said he can remove polyps and up to Stage 1 cancer. I don't know if that's what they're looking at, but I just have to get this done. My thermostat for my heater is not working and my water heater is leaking. The gutters are falling off the back side of my house and I have no money to fix, repair or replace anything. Is it any wonder I might have bleeding ulcers? I won't be able to see any of your responses to this until Monday as my computer at home is not working. What else is new? The sciatica in my leg is finally gone, so that's a blessing. I need a vacation in a beautiful warm place, this winter has totally dragged me down.

So that's my story and I'm sticking to it (LOL). I'll see you fabulous ladies on Monday when I return to work.

Hugs - Pat

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #2
    so sorry for all going on in your life
    I just had my annual (20th one so far) coloscopy so I can relate with you on that!
    I'll be sending good thoughts your way...

    Denise
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #3
    hot water heater
    I have a suggestion on the water heater that may save you some bucks. Our hot water heater leaked all over the floor a few months ago and we were broke so we asked for assistance from the church. They got us a plumber over to the house. I thought the hot water heater had died as the previous one was no good after a similar leak. The plumber only had to put in a valve. Ours is gas Water heater and was leaking form a safetey valve up at the top. He went down to Home depot and got the valve and installed it for a $40 house call. We did not need a new hot water heater as I had assumed we would need. Praying that at least this thing can be a simple fix for you.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #4
    Even though you won't see
    Even though you won't see this until Monday I am going to tell you that I have you in my prayers. It is certainly a when it rains it pours time for you. Sincerely hoping nothing serious is found with the endo and colonoscopy. I had mine done together and all was good. That is the most important thing. The suggestion to ask if there is someone at your church is a good one. My sister has had people from there help her and also co workers have given her help. My Den used to be the go to guy for any car, house problem but not so much now. Hoping you find relief from the household blues. Anxiously waiting for your Monday results.
    Stef
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #5
    Pat
    sorry for all that's going on. Life can be very frustrating. Know that you are in my prayers.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #6
    Praying for you and so sorry
    Praying for you and so sorry that you are going through all of this.
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #7
    cahjah75 said:

    Pat
    sorry for all that's going on. Life can be very frustrating. Know that you are in my prayers.
    {{hugs}} Char

    I'm so sorry Pat. Sending
    I'm so sorry Pat. Sending prayers and hugs!


    Megan
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #8
    CypressCynthia said:

    Praying for you and so sorry
    Praying for you and so sorry that you are going through all of this.

    Praying for you too and
    Praying for you too and hoping that you will get thru this. Wish there more we could do for you.


    Hugs, Kylez
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #9
    disneyfan2008 said:

    so sorry for all going on in your life
    I just had my annual (20th one so far) coloscopy so I can relate with you on that!
    I'll be sending good thoughts your way...

    Denise

    So sorry Pat. I pray that
    So sorry Pat. I pray that all of this will be resolved for you easily.


    Hang in there!
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #10
    laughs_a_lot said:

    hot water heater
    I have a suggestion on the water heater that may save you some bucks. Our hot water heater leaked all over the floor a few months ago and we were broke so we asked for assistance from the church. They got us a plumber over to the house. I thought the hot water heater had died as the previous one was no good after a similar leak. The plumber only had to put in a valve. Ours is gas Water heater and was leaking form a safetey valve up at the top. He went down to Home depot and got the valve and installed it for a $40 house call. We did not need a new hot water heater as I had assumed we would need. Praying that at least this thing can be a simple fix for you.

    Pat, I feel so bad to how
    Pat, I feel so bad to how all of this has happened to you. I pray that it will work out for you, easily and not cost much.


    Keep us posted on how you are doing.


    Hugs,Debby
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #11
    Kylez said:

    Praying for you too and
    Praying for you too and hoping that you will get thru this. Wish there more we could do for you.


    Hugs, Kylez

    Nice to have you back
    I am new to the Board but glad you are back and letting us know how you are.Things sound rough but you will get through it.

    I know what you mean about endoscopies. I get them alot with acid reflux and hard time swallowing.Doctors keep up with that.

    I hope all the problems soon are taken care of.But most of all I hope your tests come out fine.Will be thinking of you.
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #12
    Lynn Smith said:

    Nice to have you back
    I am new to the Board but glad you are back and letting us know how you are.Things sound rough but you will get through it.

    I know what you mean about endoscopies. I get them alot with acid reflux and hard time swallowing.Doctors keep up with that.

    I hope all the problems soon are taken care of.But most of all I hope your tests come out fine.Will be thinking of you.

    Life does sound very rough
    Life does sound very rough for you now Pat. I pray that you will get thru this and get some help with all that needs fixed right now.


    Leeza
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #13
    Update on Pat
    I heard from Pat this morning. Hopefully, she won't mind me updating everyone. She said everything went well on Friday. She should get the results this week. The doctor did tell her that everything looked normal & healthy.

    ♥ Jean
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #14
    The door is always open
    Pat,

    I am so sorry that you are not responding to the medication as well.

    And I am keeping my fingers crossed for your endoscopy and colonoscopy.

    Don't worry about the house for now, you have more important things on
    your plate. Take one bite at a time. I know it is easier said than done. Did
    you talk to a social worker to see if there's any aid that you can take advantage of?

    Hugs,
    Ayse

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