2nd update on chris

MelanieT
MelanieT Member Posts: 186
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Thanks everyone for all your support.. Last night about 3 took a hard turn. Chris began swelling in his stomach and began throwing up. His white count has dropped low, they put a NG tube in him, a pick line for food and did a xray.. He now has a bowel obstruction. Not sure at this point what it even means. As I write this we are waiting for the surgeon to come meet with us. His pain is UNREAL... I so wished I could have talked him out of this..sigh..........thank you

Loves,
Mel

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  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #2
    So Sorry to Hear This Melanie
    It will be another long night for you. You are in our thoughts. Hang in there.

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #3
    Thinking of you and praying
    Melanie,

    I'm really sorry to hear of the tough time Chris is having. As I write this, I am saying prayers that he will come through this alright and that they will get the pain under control very soon.

    Take care of yourself,
    Lisa
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #4
    Mel
    Hoping things are much improved this morning. Our thoughts will be with you & Chris.

    -Pat
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #5
    Oh Mel
    Hang in there girl and come back and let us know how things are going as soon as you know something, even a one liner. You know you are family and we are all hurting with you. I know you wish Chris did not do this surgery but it is something he really wanted, was insistant on, so you are truly an angel hanging in there with him. You have been there 100% through this journey and I know you will continue to do so. Just be there with him, hold his hand, whisper things to him, tell him good stories from the past, and that will give him strength. I think of you often - Tina
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #6
    geotina said:

    Oh Mel
    Hang in there girl and come back and let us know how things are going as soon as you know something, even a one liner. You know you are family and we are all hurting with you. I know you wish Chris did not do this surgery but it is something he really wanted, was insistant on, so you are truly an angel hanging in there with him. You have been there 100% through this journey and I know you will continue to do so. Just be there with him, hold his hand, whisper things to him, tell him good stories from the past, and that will give him strength. I think of you often - Tina

    Mel
    Mel I can't begin to imagine what you are going through and poor Chris.

    I am so sorry mel...please let us know today. I am so hoping and praying things will have taken a turn for the better.

    All best wishes,

    mags
  • grammadebbie
    grammadebbie Member Posts: 464
    #7
    So Sorry
    Dear Ones,

    So sorry that you're having such a rough time. I pray that things will improve quickly and that the healing will begin. I know it is so hard to watch a loved one suffer. Try to take care of yourself any chance you get. You also need to get your rest and try to eat good so you don't wear yourself out Will continue to pray for you both. Let us know how things are going when you can.

    Blessings,

    Debbie (gramma)
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #8
    Mel
    Thinking and praying for you and Chris.
    Hugs
    Sonia
  • sfmarie
    sfmarie Member Posts: 602
    #9
    Melanie
    Wow, it is amazing how quickly things can turn. I am very sorry to read this news. Sometimes, what seems like a good idea with this disease, opens up a whole new can of worms.

    I am praying Chris comes out of this. It amazes me how quickly the bowel can get obstructed even after resection. I just wish I understood it.

    Hugs and prayers.

    Marie
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #10
    sfmarie said:

    Melanie
    Wow, it is amazing how quickly things can turn. I am very sorry to read this news. Sometimes, what seems like a good idea with this disease, opens up a whole new can of worms.

    I am praying Chris comes out of this. It amazes me how quickly the bowel can get obstructed even after resection. I just wish I understood it.

    Hugs and prayers.

    Marie

    Hey Mel!
    I've been hospitalized at least 5 times with obstructions, so I know the pain, I was screaming, and my hubby had to carry me into the van, throwing up the whole way to the 2 hour trip to the hospital, I could barely walk. Adhesions and scar tissue will cause those stupid obstructions.

    If he can get a pain pump, with some diladin in it, it helps the pain soooo much, he can click to release pain medicine every 10 minutes or so, as it also continously goes into you, but the NG tube will help him from puking, and some IV Zofran or Phenagran or something for his nausea. But he will be fine as soon as he passes a bowel movement, I was once in the hospital for 3 weeks till they finally did surgery on me to move it, something they didn't want too do, as they don't like doing surgery if they can help it, I am on Avastin, and each time you have surgery, it just causes more adhesions and scar tissue, so you bet, I was in the hospital again after my first one.

    But hopefully he will be better soon, my prayers are with you, once the pain is under control, all he needs to do it make that BM, and he'll feel much better.

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • MelanieT
    MelanieT Member Posts: 186
    #11
    Shayenne said:

    Hey Mel!
    I've been hospitalized at least 5 times with obstructions, so I know the pain, I was screaming, and my hubby had to carry me into the van, throwing up the whole way to the 2 hour trip to the hospital, I could barely walk. Adhesions and scar tissue will cause those stupid obstructions.

    If he can get a pain pump, with some diladin in it, it helps the pain soooo much, he can click to release pain medicine every 10 minutes or so, as it also continously goes into you, but the NG tube will help him from puking, and some IV Zofran or Phenagran or something for his nausea. But he will be fine as soon as he passes a bowel movement, I was once in the hospital for 3 weeks till they finally did surgery on me to move it, something they didn't want too do, as they don't like doing surgery if they can help it, I am on Avastin, and each time you have surgery, it just causes more adhesions and scar tissue, so you bet, I was in the hospital again after my first one.

    But hopefully he will be better soon, my prayers are with you, once the pain is under control, all he needs to do it make that BM, and he'll feel much better.

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel
  • dorookie
    dorookie Member Posts: 1,731 Member
    #12
    MelanieT said:

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel

    So glad he is doing better
    This is good news. Yes its going to take some time to heal, but you are so right, you will have many more Easters and Bdays to come, and that is what you both need to focus on.

    Will keep you both in my prayers

    God Bless
    Beth
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #13
    MelanieT said:

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel

    Melanie, I am so glad to
    Melanie, I am so glad to hear that Chris is doing better every day! It is always tough staying in the hospital longer than we want, but it sounds like that's where he needs to be the next week or so. It's always a sign we are feeling better when we want out of the hospital! Take good care.
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #14
    AnneCan said:

    Melanie, I am so glad to
    Melanie, I am so glad to hear that Chris is doing better every day! It is always tough staying in the hospital longer than we want, but it sounds like that's where he needs to be the next week or so. It's always a sign we are feeling better when we want out of the hospital! Take good care.

    Melanie
    I am sorry i hope chris feels better soon.

    michelle
  • greybeard64
    greybeard64 Member Posts: 254
    #15
    MelanieT said:

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel

    continued improvement
    I feel his pain and can only imagine yours! I am so glad for the both of you that things are looking better, pain meds by mouth is a big step in the right direction. I will keep you both in thought and prayers, and Mel dont forget to breath. I am only half joking there.
    greybeard
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #16
    MelanieT said:

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel

    Thanks for the update
    Hi Mel,
    Hoping for continued improvement!

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #17
    MelanieT said:

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel

    Mel
    Well it looks like Chris is turning the corner, soon he will be up and walking the halls. I know he had you worried so he owes you big time, remember to tell him that along with a big smooch.

    Take care and keep us informed.

    Tina.
  • mom_2_3
    mom_2_3 Member Posts: 953 Member
    #18
    I'm glad
    I'm glad that Chris is starting to feel better and that things are going in the right direction.

    Amy
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member
    #19
    MelanieT said:

    thank you everyone!! Chris
    thank you everyone!! Chris is doing a little better everyday. They scan him daily and a just watching him. Rushing him back in to do anything at this point has to be a last resort. He is just too weak. He got off the IV morofin and when to oral meds today and is able to eat ice chips. Although he is still in alot of pain I see improvements so it gives usn relief, The Dr told him today he still has at least a week in the hospital and that got him down. Easter sunday and my bday monday.. I told him they both come every year and we have alot more ahead. I love you all and cant even put to words how much you comfort me and how much i apprecaite you all... i will keep ya posted

    Loves,
    Mel

    Mel
    glad to hear your husband is doing better. hope for even more better days. Holding you both in the light.
    Aud

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