Can't Believe 2 Years Already

nudgie
nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Thursday, 10 July 08 marks TWO YEARS NED for me. Two years ago I was in the hospital having emergency surgery for a total obstruction which took 2 days to figure out (?). Was told Stage II colon cancer and did 6 rounds of FLOFOX; kicking, screaming and crying the entire time; NOT KIDDING. Resection surgery in 02/07 and doing well.

May 07 I started back to my physical weight lifting activities and cardio routines with a big smile on my face. It took me one-year to return to what I was doing before the **** attacked.

I put on almost an additonal 20 lbs from before. 126 to a now 139/140. It still takes some to get used to, but it really helps with the physical activities.

It is still hard to believe that two years have gone by, but I thank the LORD he has given me those and others to come.

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  • pamness
    pamness Member Posts: 524 Member
    #2
    Congratulations. I was diagnosed stage IIIA, in January 2007, resection late January 2007 - 8 rounds of folfox (finished 5 and then 3 more with 5FU) and them 28 days radiation with 5
    FU 5 days a week. I have gotten back to the gym - starting January 2008 doing yoga and pilates and weights - I am still working on the cardio ( I was a 5 times a week gym rat) - right now I am aiming for walking 15 - 20 miles a week. I have been fighting fatigue since last August. I am glad you are doing so well. I lost 40 some odd pounds during treatment and have gained back 20 (the rest can stay gone).

    Am glad you are doing so well.

    Pam
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #3
    Wonderful. I just got back from the gym myself! It helps, doesn't it. Psychologically, as well as phsically. Congratulations on your two years NED. Woohoo!
  • claud1951
    claud1951 Member Posts: 424 Member
    #4
    Congratulations on 2 years! And,,,for getting back on track with the exercise.

    That is what I am struggling with right now. I've gained weight, also, and trying to get cardio and exercise in.

    You keep up the good work! I'm happy for you

    Claudia
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  • KierstenRx
    KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
    #6
    Congratulations on your 2 year mark!!!! It is so inspiring to hear your wonderful news. My two years is coming up in September!!! Go celebrate!!!!!!!

    Kiersten
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #7
    That is great news Nudgie. Congrats
    Mark.

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