I can declare to all of you today that I am back 100%

Kerry S
Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I can declare to all of you today that I am back 100%. After 2 years into my
stage 4 journey every thing inside my body is back to normal.

After being rotisserized with radiation while being internally basted with chemo, no longer do I have to run to the john. I now actually sit on it like a normal person and push to eliminate waste. This has been going on for 2 weeks now. My energy level is high as hell. Today I brush hogged on the tractor for 3 hours without once feeling like I was going to crap in my pants.(this is so I can put in food plots for the deer) While I am now back to my normal crude, rude, tackles and socially unacceptable self, I have learned to appreciate life more then ever.

There is a drawback. I can’t, in good conscience, play the cancer card anymore. However, I can always play the chemo brain card to get myself out of trouble. That happens a lot with me. Folks, there is light at the end of that damned tunnel. Stay positive and fight the monster.

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  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #2
    Light at the end of the tunnel
    Kerry, you are sounding good...REAL good! I think I can speak for all, or at least most(smile), we love your old crude, rude, tactless,and socially unacceptable self. Have fun with the brush hogging.

    -Pat
  • AllieC
    AllieC Member Posts: 17
    #3
    I will take tackless over cancer anyday
    Thank you for your inspiring story. Your have no idea how uplifting it is to read your post. Maybe you do, and that's why you wrote it. Happy brush hogging!
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #4
    Kerry
    Kerry,
    That is such good news!!! I like how your can't play the cancer card anymore but you hold tight to the option of the chemobrain card. Way to work it!!

    Enjoy your good health!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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    Unknown
    #5
    Kathleen808 said:

    Kerry
    Kerry,
    That is such good news!!! I like how your can't play the cancer card anymore but you hold tight to the option of the chemobrain card. Way to work it!!

    Enjoy your good health!

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

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  • LOUSWIFT
    LOUSWIFT Member Posts: 371 Member
    #6
    normal
    We face so much just to get to "normal"...great word isn't it. Congrats Lou
  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks Member Posts: 980 Member
    #7
    Great Post
    Thanks for the great post. Like so many here on the board I wonder if things will ever be the same. Great idea on the "Chemo brain" excuse. I'll have to remember that one if I can. LOL

    Life is funny sometimes
    Brooks
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #8
    LOUSWIFT said:

    normal
    We face so much just to get to "normal"...great word isn't it. Congrats Lou

    Wonderful!
    ........that is great news!
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #9
    LOUSWIFT said:

    normal
    We face so much just to get to "normal"...great word isn't it. Congrats Lou

    YEAH KERRY!!!!!
    What kind of tractor are you using????????? Hubby just got a new "used" New Holland TC 35. He cuts many subdivision lots and loves his new ride! Great news to hear how you are feeling! You make us all feel great!!... Take Care........
    jennie
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #10
    Love it!
    Kerry,

    You're feisty! Fabulous!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • vhtqm1
    vhtqm1 Member Posts: 107
    #11
    Awsum!!!!
    even with having to deal with the side effects of last weeks treatment You put a smile on my face.

    thanks
    ed
  • Brenda3.16
    Brenda3.16 Member Posts: 209
    #12
    vhtqm1 said:

    Awsum!!!!
    even with having to deal with the side effects of last weeks treatment You put a smile on my face.

    thanks
    ed

    Great News ! Thanks for
    Great News ! Thanks for sharing.

    Brenda
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    #13
    idlehunters said:

    YEAH KERRY!!!!!
    What kind of tractor are you using????????? Hubby just got a new "used" New Holland TC 35. He cuts many subdivision lots and loves his new ride! Great news to hear how you are feeling! You make us all feel great!!... Take Care........
    jennie

    Big toy
    Darlin, it’s a Kubota L4240 HST with a front end loader.
  • Eltina21
    Eltina21 Member Posts: 173 Member
    #14
    Congratulations
    That is great news. Stay focused and positive. You are an inspiration. Peace and Blessings to you.
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    #15
    wife brought up a damn good point
    Hey, my wife brought up a damn good point. Ever since I got that damned port removed everything turned around for me. I got back the skip in my step. Hummm, do you think just maybe the mind plays a big part in how our bodies react to all the crap we have been and are going through. Think about it!!!!
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #16
    Congratulations
    So glad that you are feeling so well even though it has taken some time to do it. We tend to rush things some times so its a good thing to hear that it can take 2 years or better to get to where we really want to be.

    Kim
  • thready
    thready Member Posts: 474
    #17
    Inspiration!
    Kerry,
    Thanks for being an inspiration! Glad to hear how things are better.

    Take Care
    Jan
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #18
    Oh Deer
    Great news Kerry! I have to get my crops in the ground soon so I can feed the deer too.
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #19
    PhillieG said:

    Oh Deer
    Great news Kerry! I have to get my crops in the ground soon so I can feed the deer too.

    Kerry, thanks for sharing the good news!
    Kerry, thanks for sharing the good news!

    I am high-fiving you in South Carolina. Nothing makes me happier to hear than this wonderful news.

    Lizzy
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #20
    Shining the Light
    Well, thanks for holding the lantern so everyone can see the way - WTG!

    -Craig

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