Vile Bile = back in Hospital. UPDATE

Buckwirth
Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
edited January 2012 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My home away from home.

Not the wrst thing though; they gave me another CT and my kidney stent is not placed properly. The doc this morning seemed to be surprised that I was not in some kind of extreme discomfort as a result. Another minor surgery tomorrow to fix that. Waiting another few days could have been disastrous.

Year to date I think I have still still spent more time home in 2012 than in 2011, so it is hard to say this is a bad start to the year. :smile: Maybe I can get my first chemo of the year under hospital care! Much as I am looking forward to the homecare nurses, I can't help but think the hospital oncology ward is better equipped to handle any unexpected side effects.

Blake



UPDATE 1-17-12:

Surgery postponed another day. No one pays attention when I tell them I need full anesthesia due to the edema. End result, they postponed the surgery until tomorrow (which it currently is), but did not tell me until 5:00pm. No chemo till the kidney is functioning normally, so that is off the table for a week or so.

Tomorrow is another day. I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for your words of hope and encouragement,

Blake

Comments

  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #2
    Hi my friend ,hope you get better very soon ,
    certainly is not the best way to start the year but I'm sure in a few months things will become excellent for you !
    Praying for that!
  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    #3
    Your ability to see the
    Your ability to see the positive aspects of your situation is inspiring. I hope in the next few days, the issue will be resolved and you can start that chemo. First time chemo just might be better back in the "big house". Glad you're aren't in discomfort from the stent problem.

    Sending light and prayers your way.
    Laura
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #4
    lauragb said:

    Your ability to see the
    Your ability to see the positive aspects of your situation is inspiring. I hope in the next few days, the issue will be resolved and you can start that chemo. First time chemo just might be better back in the "big house". Glad you're aren't in discomfort from the stent problem.

    Sending light and prayers your way.
    Laura

    well well
    dear friend i hate that this is just not going right for you.but you seem to be holding up better than i would.keep fighting the fight and keep us updated....Godbless...johnnybegood
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #5
    You may be right
    Until you are more stable, the hospital may be the best place to be--at least for now. It wouldn't be forever, just for now as you heal and become stronger....
    Take good care Blake Buckwirth
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #6
    Dear Blake
    So sorry to hear you are back in the hospital, but glad that they know what the problem is and can fix it quickly.

    Given the health issues you have had recently, I think I would ask for that first chemo to be while you are there.

    While being in the 'big house' is not as good as being home, it is the place to be so you can start to get your strenght back, so just smile nicely at the nurses and let them pamper you a bit.

    Wishing you much better soonest.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    #7
    Vile bile indeed...
    so sorry you have to spend more time in the hospital, Blake, but it does sound like the right place to be at the moment. Sure hope they get you up and running (or at least walking) soon. Stay strong-Ann
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #8
    annalexandria said:

    Vile bile indeed...
    so sorry you have to spend more time in the hospital, Blake, but it does sound like the right place to be at the moment. Sure hope they get you up and running (or at least walking) soon. Stay strong-Ann

    Walking would be
    An acceptable compromise! ;-)
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #9
    Trials
    You surehave been through your trials and tribulations lately. I'm sorry to hear that you are still having problems but glad they know what it is. Good luck with the surgery tomorrow.

    Kim
  • tanstaafl
    tanstaafl Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #10
    not home alone
    Hey, Blake, sorry about the stent stint. Hopefully it sets right this time.

    "...forward to the homecare nurses" Could you help us understand the current insurance drill (one version of it anyway)? How does insurance, etc control their hours before having to pay more or 100%? Like for fixed procedures (IV, other catheter) and/or no. of 30-60 min visits per week? What provisions are there to every day visits or full time care? Thanks.
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #11
    G'day Blake
    That's what you get for telling them where to stick their stent. Mate I feel for you I had bouts of renal colic in november and december. I went to see the doc and he proceeded to tell me how painful it is. Duh. Hope your outlook improves quickly you have enough battles to fight.Cheers Ron.
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #12
    tanstaafl said:

    not home alone
    Hey, Blake, sorry about the stent stint. Hopefully it sets right this time.

    "...forward to the homecare nurses" Could you help us understand the current insurance drill (one version of it anyway)? How does insurance, etc control their hours before having to pay more or 100%? Like for fixed procedures (IV, other catheter) and/or no. of 30-60 min visits per week? What provisions are there to every day visits or full time care? Thanks.

    We are
    Still navigating that maze, and it is policy specific. I get something like 100 visits a year on my current policy.

    Homecare, which is driving/cleaning/cooking and s separate from home health care, seems to be completely out of pocket.

    Qualified homecare aides run about $20 per hour from an agency, and $10-$15 per hour if you find an independent.
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
    #13
    I just want to wish you some
    I just want to wish you some resolution that will give you your life back and echo the thoughts that you are an inspiration and provide evidence that it is possible to have a good attitude through almost anything. Lisa
  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #14
    Sorry to hear that you are
    Sorry to hear that you are back in the hospital. I know that feeliing as far as starting off the year in the hospital. I ended up in the hospital on new years day of 2008 for a week due to a blood clot that formed around my portacath line. Ironically I just had another port put in on Friday. Start treatment on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 4 years.
  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow Member Posts: 600 Member
    #15
    janderson1964 said:

    Sorry to hear that you are
    Sorry to hear that you are back in the hospital. I know that feeliing as far as starting off the year in the hospital. I ended up in the hospital on new years day of 2008 for a week due to a blood clot that formed around my portacath line. Ironically I just had another port put in on Friday. Start treatment on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 4 years.

    Praying for u Blake
    Tell us a story Blake. I know u have some good ones!
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #16
    Goodness!
    Blake, I hope this will be the end of your hospital visits for a long while!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • karen40
    karen40 Member Posts: 211 Member
    #17
    Hi Blake
    I hope surgery went well and you're starting to feel better. I'm so sorry(angry) to hear that it wasn't done right the first time. Keep pushing to get that first chemo in the hospital. Praying everything progresses smoothly.
    Karen
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #18
    Blake
    Saw your update and will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Sure hoping everything goes as planned and you will be feeling better SOON and able to return home and become mobile again.
    You have been through ENOUGH already.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #19
    wolfen said:

    Blake
    Saw your update and will keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Sure hoping everything goes as planned and you will be feeling better SOON and able to return home and become mobile again.
    You have been through ENOUGH already.

    Luv,

    Wolfen

    Hi Blake...
    Everything seems to have been said. I just want you to know you are in my thoughts. Take care.

    Jennie
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #20
    idlehunters said:

    Hi Blake...
    Everything seems to have been said. I just want you to know you are in my thoughts. Take care.

    Jennie

    Waiting for some action must
    Waiting for some action must be very frustrating, hope they have you feeling better soon.
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #21
    Dear Blake
    It seems incredible that the patient has to tell the med. staff what needs to be done, but then most on here have learned that you have to be your own advocate in this fight even with the best of docs.

    Hoping that this latest procedure gets you back on track and you can start chemo soonest.

    Wishing you better so you can get home to the gentle care of the wife and kitties.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

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