Having surgery - again

123Miley
123Miley Member Posts: 94
in Ovarian Cancer #1

I am not on here a lot - have been on less lately as I went back to work full time in June which is a good thing.  

I was diagnosed stage 3C in 2007.  Surgery and chemo, about 3 years of NED then reoccurence, and more carbo/taxol.  Then started on Doxil in January of this year.   I was having some pretty bad stomach pain and other digestive type discomfort and it got progressively worse.  So about a month ago my doctor ordered a colonoscoy and an esophogeal (sp?) scope.  Well, I have a tumor (approx 3 cm) that has penetrated into my colon.  

I have a significant amount of scar tissue from my original surgery - that made the colonoscopy somewhat difficult and I was told before that I was not a good candidate for a second surgery because of the scar tissue.  Well now that we know there is a tumor there we are going to try to go get it.  As risky and difficult as the surgery is going to be I decided it sure beats the alternative.  

I am not exactly sure what I am in for.  My original surgery was not a piece of cake.  I am pretty sure this is going to be worse.  But I really have no choice.  Holding together pretty good.  I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner for about 15 people which is a good diversion!  Although I should be at the grocery store right now instead of typing this!  LOL!  

I got a new iPad for my birthday - which is the day after thanksgiving.  And other than that the only thing I told my husband was I want to get the house decorated before I go into the hospital.  So family coming in, thanksgiving dinner, football watching and decorate over the weekend.  My surgery is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  

I hope everyone has a great holiday.  Take the time to stop and soak it all in - live in the moment and appreciate every bit.  

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  • wholfmeister
    wholfmeister Member Posts: 315
    #2
    I am so sorry!

    I am so sorry you have to deal with this!

    keeping busy is good. And getting the house decorated is great!  It will be so nice to come home to!  

    I am lifting you up with prayers for the best possible outcome.

    PS. Love my iPad! My husband gave me mine before my surgery.  Love it!

  • scatsm
    scatsm Member Posts: 296 Member
    #3
    Good luck on Tuesday.

    Maybe the surgery will be easier than you expect. It's lucky that your tumor can be removed surgically. I wish you the best.

    Do you think the Ipad should be marketed as a cancer picker upper? I too got mine when I was diagnosed with ovca!

    Susan

  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #4
    scatsm said:

    Good luck on Tuesday.

    Maybe the surgery will be easier than you expect. It's lucky that your tumor can be removed surgically. I wish you the best.

    Do you think the Ipad should be marketed as a cancer picker upper? I too got mine when I was diagnosed with ovca!

    Susan

    I will be thinking of you on the day of your surgery

    and am sending you lots of prayers and good vibes that you have a comfortable and restful recovery.  Family, friends and holidays are a good way to keep one focused on the good things in our lives.  Please be sure to check in with us, when you feel up to it.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Kelly

  • Loewenhart
    Loewenhart Member Posts: 21
    #5
    I'm sending you my prayers,

    I'm sending you my prayers, lots of luck and healing thoughts. Take the rest that you need and don't push yourself too hard. 

  • Alexandra
    Alexandra Member Posts: 1,308
    #6
    Dear Miley,

    I am very sorry about this new tumor and I hope surgery will take care of it. It may not be as difficult as you fear, not for a "veteran" survivor with zest for life and winning attitude like yourself.

    Wishing you a great Thanksgiving, a happy birthday and many more birthdays to celebrate with family and friends! Have fun with the new iPad.

    Virtual Hugs,

    Alexanda

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