RENW Your Surgery

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  • LindaK.
    LindaK. Member Posts: 506 Member
    #22
    manwithnoname said:

    G.luck this might be useful

     

    "Arginine can improve the immune function in patients with colorectal cancer after operation and enhance PN effect."


    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12297482

     

    "Dietary supplementation with L-arginine significantly alter the spectrum of TILs in human colorectal cancers in vivo. These findings have important implications for new strategies in anticancer treatment"

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9052446

    Where is this available?

    Do you know where L-arginine is available?  Only through an oncologist?  anywhere in the US?  Thanks for any more info

    Linda

  • Gavin63
    Gavin63 Member Posts: 98 Member
    #23
    renw said:

    Thx for all the support. I

    Thx for all the support. I have not been online very much, as it now takes a lot effort to do so. The damn ascites are getting worse and will try to have another go at getting them drained on Monday. I'll try and keep the blog updated. Surgery is still on for Wednesday, but will know for sure Tuesday after all the pre surgery tests are done. Somewhat nervous as both the ascities and anemia are getting worse based on yesterday's blood work.

    GOOD LUCK

    Hi Ren,

    Good luck to you on your surgery. Adding you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

    Gavin

     

     

  • renw
    renw Member Posts: 282 Member
    #24
    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #25
    renw said:

    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

    Hey Ren,
    I'm so sorry to hear

    Hey Ren,

    I'm so sorry to hear about the ascites. I know from watching Rick suffer with them how painful and uncomfortable they are, so hopefully the operation can help. 

    Take care,

    Cyn

  • Vancouver
    Vancouver Member Posts: 15
    #26
    LivinginNH said:

    Hey Ren,
    I'm so sorry to hear

    Hey Ren,

    I'm so sorry to hear about the ascites. I know from watching Rick suffer with them how painful and uncomfortable they are, so hopefully the operation can help. 

    Take care,

    Cyn

    Ren,

    I am so relieved to hear that your surgery will proceed as scheduled.  Sorry you are in such discomfort now, but hopefully things will resolve after the operation.  Wishing you and your family all the best in the coming days.

    CT

     

  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #27
    renw said:

    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

    I am pleased to know the

    I am pleased to know the surgery is still on.  Will be thinking about you and your family and sending positive vibes from Canada.  Good luck.  You've fought one hell of a fight.  It would be great to see things finally turn around for you.

  • traci43
    traci43 Member Posts: 773 Member
    #28
    renw said:

    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

    So glad the surgery is a go!

    Wish you weren't so uncomfortable with the ascites.  I had quite a bit before my first surgery, it even infiltrated my pleural cavity.  They drained the pleural cavity in the morning before surgery and the abdomen during surgery--they removed over 6 liters!  I felt so much better.  May you feel better soon!  Good luck with the surgery, hope it's a huge success and you recover quickly.  Traci

  • traci43
    traci43 Member Posts: 773 Member
    #29
    renw said:

    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

    duplicate post, sorry

    duplicate post, sorry

  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #30
    renw said:

    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

    hang in there
    We are all pulling for you Ren....so sorry you've had so much pain.
  • tachilders
    tachilders Member Posts: 313
    #31
    renw said:

    Update

    Went to the hospital today as things are getting worse. The ascites are making my life mizerable, but They would not drain the fluid buildup as there is no point I was told. In my current state it would be back within 24 hours and do more harm than good, so I have to live with it for a few more days. Been sleeping sitting up for the past week anyway, so I guess I can handle a few more days. The op, will proceed, as the surgeon, like me, realizes that I am out of options anyway, so nothing to lose.

    They should be able to put in

    They should be able to put in a catheter so that you can drain yourself daily if needed. FYI there are people locally that go in 3x weekly and have 7 or more liters drained every time. There is no reason they can't drain the fluid you currently have on as at least that will be that much less you have the next day. 

  • lilacbrroller
    lilacbrroller Member Posts: 412 Member
    #32
    tachilders said:

    They should be able to put in

    They should be able to put in a catheter so that you can drain yourself daily if needed. FYI there are people locally that go in 3x weekly and have 7 or more liters drained every time. There is no reason they can't drain the fluid you currently have on as at least that will be that much less you have the next day. 

    good luck again

    Hey, Ren. Speedy recovery. I check your blog from time to time, and it would seem from the recent pic that you are under the knife, or were yesterday?

    a) I hope that isn't a picture of your liver, and b) I hope it isn't a selfie!!!  Cool

     

    speedy recovery and get well soon!

     

    - Karin

    p.s. Hi, Tedd!

  • renw
    renw Member Posts: 282 Member
    #33
    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #34
    renw said:

    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

    Crap

    I'm so very sorry.

    Winter Marie

  • sky123
    sky123 Member Posts: 15
    #35
    Damn...

    Ren, I have been waiting on pins and needles for a report. I am so sorry they couldn't continue. I hope they did at least drain the as cites and you have some comfort.

  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #36
    sky123 said:

    Damn...

    Ren, I have been waiting on pins and needles for a report. I am so sorry they couldn't continue. I hope they did at least drain the as cites and you have some comfort.

    hey ren

    sorry for the latest news,seems like cancer just wont let go of its grip for some of us,hang tough...Godbless...johnnybegood

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #37
    renw said:

    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

    So very sorry

    I hear they call that a peek and shriek surgery and I can see why. 

    Are you in England, ren? The background of your avatar smacks of English foliage. 

  • saussureainvolucrata
    saussureainvolucrata Member Posts: 54
    #38
    renw said:

    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

    I want to shout. I am with

    I want to shout. I am with you in spirit Renw. Hang in there buddy. You're one of the toughest, bravest, badest badasses I've met in my life.

  • hippiechicks
    hippiechicks Member Posts: 509 Member
    #39
    renw said:

    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

    Was so wishing to hear

    Was so wishing to hear something different!  I echo the future posts and hoping they at least were able to make things more comfortable for you.  Were they able to place drains in for you at least? 

    Sending strength to you!

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #40
    renw said:

    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

    I am so sorry. My heart is

    I am so sorry. My heart is broken.

  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #41
    renw said:

    Seems I just can't get a

    Seems I just can't get a break. They opened me up, found 10 micro mets in the peritoneum and thus did not proceed further.

     Oh just DANG!  I hope that

     

    Oh just DANG!  I hope that they were at least able to remove some of your discomfort from the ascites. I'm so very sorry....  :(

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