Home from the hospital

scouty
scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi Everyone,

Got home Sunday, very sore but thrilled to be home. My surgery last Tuesday was quite successful. The surgeon was able to reverse my colostomy bag, remove a foot of my colon, all 15 lymph nodes and the only speck of anything he saw on my liver. The speck on my liver was a fatty cyst (no big deal) and all 15 lymph nodes were clean as a whistle. He did find a 1/2 centimeter tumor in the foot long section of the colon exactly where my original tumor was. He was able to get great margins.

A year ago when I decided to stop chemo and try alternatives, I never thought any of this was possible. I am so very fortunate, blessed, and lucky!!!!!!!!!!

2006 is already looking good for me. I sincerly hope it does for each of you too.

Lisa P.

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  • JKendall
    JKendall Member Posts: 186
    #2
    Hey Lisa! What a great bit of news, you've gotta be doin' the happy dance! I'm very happy for you. Take care. Jimmy
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #3
    JKendall said:

    Hey Lisa! What a great bit of news, you've gotta be doin' the happy dance! I'm very happy for you. Take care. Jimmy

    Hiya Honey! I tried to phone you 6.00pm approx. your time but guess you are out...or maybe zzzzing..which is not a bad thing considering.
    Just wanted to hear your voice gal and tell you that we love you!!
    We are so...sooooo...happy for yah!
    cuddles, Ross n Jen
    .....I will try again later.
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #4
    What excellent news! so thrilled that the spot on your liver was a fatty cyst, and that he was able to get out that littel tumor with clear margins. And that he removed 15 lymph nodes. All great. Now, take it easy and rest up! Walk when you can, but allow yourself time to heal. Love, Tara
  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    #5
    Great news, Lisa. Take care of yourself!

    Betsy
  • Lisa Rose
    Lisa Rose Member Posts: 598 Member
    #6
    HI LISA,

    YOUR NOW OFFICIALLY A SEMI-COLON ~ ~ ~ WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO START 2006 MY FRIEND ~ ~ ~

    WERE SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU...

    Lot's Of Love,
    Baby Lisa & Mr Andy
    xoxoxox
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #7
    Wonderful news..I am real happy that the spot on your liver was a fatty cyst..Take care and have a good recovery..Audrey
  • oneagleswings
    oneagleswings Member Posts: 425 Member
    #8
    We are thrilled with such great news for you- speedy recovery and all the best.
    Bev
  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #9
    Incredibly happy for you, Lisa - Maura
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  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #11
    Lisa,

    Great news! I take it your're not concerned about the 1/2 cm tumor?

    Howard
  • alta29
    alta29 Member Posts: 435 Member
    #12
    Aggressive ???
    When I was dx with colon cancer the Dr. told me that it was an aggresive cancer. On my breast cancer it was Dx as moderate. What does this mean if you are in remission/ned (colon ) or 'cured " (breast )
    Congrats scouty and kanga !!!!!!!! wweeeeeee
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #13
    This news could not be any better!!! Your story serves as an inspiration to many. Heal well.

    Love,

    Kay
  • nettie4
    nettie4 Member Posts: 145
    #14
    lisa. soo glad to hear about your surgery going so well. it is great to hear some positive things. i did send you a email dont know if you got it, but now i know you were in the hospital. hope you are not sore for to long. take care.

    nettie
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #15
    Lisa,

    I am so happy for you. you are an inspiration to all.

    Maureen
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #16
    Hey girl welcome home. I am suposed to be getting on to work but too busy feeling positive today. dont know why but I'm loving it. good news on your surgery. I will not tell jokes until your incision heals more. I am juicing mostly every day and feeling the benefits. thanks for all your positive input and emails on geting healthy. i see a cancer nutritionalists tomorrw. excited about that. keep on heeling and get out and walk that driveway of yours.
    peace
    Limey (Mark)
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #17
    YOU GO GIRL!!

    So the pipes are rehooked up.......I bet that feels good!

    :-)

    So very proud of you!!

    peace, emily
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    #18
    You go girlfriend :) What a great way to ring in the new year! Get strong soon!

    JADot

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