Clean scan last week, surgery tomorrow.

Helen321
Helen321 Member Posts: 1,460 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Well I'm checking in to the funny farm for a week, rectum removal, ovary removal and expected just an ileostomy.  Doctor is telling me that I should prepare myself in case he can't spare the muscle.  I'm going with I'll worry about it if it happens.  He says the tumor was really close to the muscle and he'll do his best.  Can't ask for more.  Short of being hungry as heck and drained from all this prep, I'm going in a little more relaxed than last surgery.  Reminded myself it wasn't as bad as I made it in my head and time goes so quickly it'll be next week before I know it.

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  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #2
    wonderful

     what a wonderful attitude you have.....I think you are right.....some confidence comes with playing this game for a while....All the very very best for surgery....hoping for smooth sailing, speedy recovery and nice comforting meal soooooon.

    best love and wishes,

    maggie

  • Helen321
    Helen321 Member Posts: 1,460 Member
    #3
    maglets said:

    wonderful

     what a wonderful attitude you have.....I think you are right.....some confidence comes with playing this game for a while....All the very very best for surgery....hoping for smooth sailing, speedy recovery and nice comforting meal soooooon.

    best love and wishes,

    maggie

    Thanks

    Thanks Maggie.  I feel like I just can't make myself nuts this time.  The only part that really bothers me is waking up from anasthesia.  I always feel like I can't breathe but that passes and then with pain pills and time there is just some discomfort. I can handle that.

  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #4
    Best of luck to you. I'm
    Best of luck to you. I'm sure it will go well and it will be all over before you know it. Funny how you get used to surgery. Two years ago, before cancer, Steve went in for a routine hernia repair surgery. He was completely terrified. When he went in for HIPEC in the Spring, he was completely relaxed. It was like he was going to a movie. It is amazing what we can get used to. Hope this one is a piece of cake. Good luck.
  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #5
    Helen
    Good luck with surgery. It will be over before you know it, and you get a really good nap. I know when I had my surgery I was just looking forward to it to get that cancer out. It wasn't soon enough. The prep is the worst part. Let us know how it goes.
    Sandy:)
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #6
     
    Hi,
    Best wishes for a very

     

    Hi,

    Best wishes for a very successful surgery tomorrow!  I'll be thinking about you and sending possitive vibes your way.

    All my best,

    Cynthia

  • k44454445
    k44454445 Member Posts: 494
    #7
    prayers

    prayers for you. keep your fighting spirit!

    hugs

    judy

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