Got Scope Done
I also asked him about reoccurence of the cancer if he just did the permanent colostomy right now verses an ileostomy and then eventually a reversal. He said he would never compromise a reoccurence by giving me a procedure he didn't feel confident that he could get all the cancer and make me well. He just seemed very confident that all would turn out well and kept saying how well the radiation/chemo worked.
Now I'm going to have to search ileostomy as I have only searched colostomy.
The appointment went much better than I thought so husband and I are very happy with the shrinkage of the tumor and doctor's results.
Hugs! Kim
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Another Great Praise Report!
This is SO uplifting!! All these Praise God's in a row!!
Praying God heals you fully with a forever healing! God is good!
Diane0 -
Good news
Kim,
So glad to hear about the shrinkage and to hear the treatment has been successful. Best of luck as you continue your research.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
Happy for you!
Kim,
I am so happy for you! I am one of the lucky ones...I responded completely to my radiation/chemo treatments and when it was time for surgery, the tumor was GONE. I also asked about the recurrence, and my doctor assured me that he had enough clear margins that nothing was compromised. AND, I didn't have an ostomy. Yes, my BM's are different, but after 6 1/2 weeks, I am finally gaining some control. Things won't ever be the same again, but manageable. I have a much worse problem with constipation than with diarrhea, but we'll see if that changes after the next round of chemo.
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congratslisa42 said:glad to hear it
Hi Kim,
So glad to hear the radiation was a success! Keep up the good spirits!
Lisa
on your shrinkage.i too had radiation and chemo[xeloda]to shrink mine.my surgery was dec.30 08 i had a temporary iliostomy for 5 wks.did a scope to see if i was healed enough for reversal and i was.i am glad because me personally had a hard time dealing with that. probably due to not a lot of onfo given to me about it.when i woke up i thought i had some type of cap on me with a bag.when the ostomy nurse came in to teach me about it i found out that it was my small intestine sticking out of my stomach.my mom was here for 6 months helping me with everything and she would change it for me.it was mentally and physically hard.my skin around the stoma got raw and irratated and was very painful.my reversal was feb 4 09.i still have a lot of bathroom issues and have gone to wearing a pad at night or when i go somewhere.im trying different things to help bulk my stool up but even after only 5 weeks i have lost some muscle control and its just going to take time to learn how to live with this new normal.dont want to discourage you this is just my experiance of it and even though i do spend alot of time in the bathroom,i dont think i could deal with the bag all the time.but most people on this site dont seem to mind it,sorry i was so long winded have a great dayGodbless.....johnnybegood0 -
Excellent!johnnybegood said:congrats
on your shrinkage.i too had radiation and chemo[xeloda]to shrink mine.my surgery was dec.30 08 i had a temporary iliostomy for 5 wks.did a scope to see if i was healed enough for reversal and i was.i am glad because me personally had a hard time dealing with that. probably due to not a lot of onfo given to me about it.when i woke up i thought i had some type of cap on me with a bag.when the ostomy nurse came in to teach me about it i found out that it was my small intestine sticking out of my stomach.my mom was here for 6 months helping me with everything and she would change it for me.it was mentally and physically hard.my skin around the stoma got raw and irratated and was very painful.my reversal was feb 4 09.i still have a lot of bathroom issues and have gone to wearing a pad at night or when i go somewhere.im trying different things to help bulk my stool up but even after only 5 weeks i have lost some muscle control and its just going to take time to learn how to live with this new normal.dont want to discourage you this is just my experiance of it and even though i do spend alot of time in the bathroom,i dont think i could deal with the bag all the time.but most people on this site dont seem to mind it,sorry i was so long winded have a great dayGodbless.....johnnybegood
I'm so happy to hear about the shrinkage Annabelle! I was told also that my tumors were shrinking, after these 3 past treatments, and get my scan next month, my first one, so I'll be the one nail-biting waiting on those lol...good luck on what is chosen to your next plan of care, I hope it all goes well, so great to hear you're doing well!
Huggssss!
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Kim I am so happy for youShayenne said:Excellent!
I'm so happy to hear about the shrinkage Annabelle! I was told also that my tumors were shrinking, after these 3 past treatments, and get my scan next month, my first one, so I'll be the one nail-biting waiting on those lol...good luck on what is chosen to your next plan of care, I hope it all goes well, so great to hear you're doing well!
Huggssss!
~Donna
Kim I am so happy for you well we talked on the phone
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great news!
The shrinkage is truly a good thing! I am sure you are a bit relieved. I know you are still anxious about the actual surgery and the ostomy, but I am sure you will do just fine. Be sure to get all the help you can and take it just a day at a time!
mary0 -
annabelle
That is very good news I am happy for you.
michelle0
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