roger

I was just thinking the same thing
Hey ROGER!!!!


Brooks

geotina said:

Roger
I just went and checked his site. Last update was 6/13, Roger was in the ER 6/12, wound infection, fixed up and sent home. Recovery has been difficult but is now slowly improving. He has managed to gain 4 pounds. I don't understand all the open wound thing but guess his wound from surgery is still pretty open and big but slowly healing and improving. I'll leave him and Kim a message to update us on the board.

Tina

I was thinking about Roger
I was thinking about Roger today too. I hope he is doing well. Brenda

Hey Folks. Thanks for asking
Hey Folks. Thanks for asking about me. I've been reading and keeping up with everybody. I guess I haven't had much to say lately. Plenty of bad news lately.

HIPEC is a real ****. At this point, everything on the inside has pretty much healed. There is lots of scar tissue and adhesions that cause some pain from time to time. I'm off the pain meds though. My energy level has been very low but is improving. I've been down emotionally, but that's getting better too. The cancer psychologist says I'm having a "depressive episode." Darn right I am. But as I feel better physically, I feel better emotionally as well. Everyone said it would take a long time to recover. They were right.

The wound is healing slowly but surely. A few inches have closed at the bottom near my pubic bone. It's still a few inches wide from my breast bone to my navel. At first we could see a piece of my liver at the bottom of the wound, but that's finally covered over. We can still see a piece of intestine. We had an infection scare a few weeks ago and ended up in the emergency room. But the doctor pushed out all the puss and it was all fine. Kim remains awesome. She packs the wound with wet gauze three times a day with no complaint.

I'll tell what I don't like - my ileostomy. I had a colostomy for 8 months and did just fine. There were a few blow outs, but for the most part, Stuey the Stoma would poop every now and then, I'd empty the bag and then be back to whatever I was doing. There was always a reasonable chance I could make it through a soccer practice or a meeting without any pooping. It's totally different with Mr. Dribbles. He dribbles all day and all night. He NEVER STOPS!! Sometimes when I empty the bag, by the time I get the clip back on the bag there's already more dribbles. For some reason can't stand this and have to have the bag totally empty. So I sit back down and empty the bag as fast as I can. It's like some sort of demented race. And the little **** head usually wins.

I could go on complaining for a while, but when I come on here I'm reminded that I'm in pretty good shape. I'm still fighting. The crows are still with me. The sparks have been dim lately, but they are getting brighter and I send many many of them to you.
Take Care
Roger

Crow71 said:

Hey Folks. Thanks for asking
Hey Folks. Thanks for asking about me. I've been reading and keeping up with everybody. I guess I haven't had much to say lately. Plenty of bad news lately.

HIPEC is a real ****. At this point, everything on the inside has pretty much healed. There is lots of scar tissue and adhesions that cause some pain from time to time. I'm off the pain meds though. My energy level has been very low but is improving. I've been down emotionally, but that's getting better too. The cancer psychologist says I'm having a "depressive episode." Darn right I am. But as I feel better physically, I feel better emotionally as well. Everyone said it would take a long time to recover. They were right.

The wound is healing slowly but surely. A few inches have closed at the bottom near my pubic bone. It's still a few inches wide from my breast bone to my navel. At first we could see a piece of my liver at the bottom of the wound, but that's finally covered over. We can still see a piece of intestine. We had an infection scare a few weeks ago and ended up in the emergency room. But the doctor pushed out all the puss and it was all fine. Kim remains awesome. She packs the wound with wet gauze three times a day with no complaint.

I'll tell what I don't like - my ileostomy. I had a colostomy for 8 months and did just fine. There were a few blow outs, but for the most part, Stuey the Stoma would poop every now and then, I'd empty the bag and then be back to whatever I was doing. There was always a reasonable chance I could make it through a soccer practice or a meeting without any pooping. It's totally different with Mr. Dribbles. He dribbles all day and all night. He NEVER STOPS!! Sometimes when I empty the bag, by the time I get the clip back on the bag there's already more dribbles. For some reason can't stand this and have to have the bag totally empty. So I sit back down and empty the bag as fast as I can. It's like some sort of demented race. And the little **** head usually wins.

I could go on complaining for a while, but when I come on here I'm reminded that I'm in pretty good shape. I'm still fighting. The crows are still with me. The sparks have been dim lately, but they are getting brighter and I send many many of them to you.
Take Care
Roger

Sparks to you!
Roger,

Thanks for posting. It is so nice to see you here. You have been through a lot. It sounds like things are gradually improving; hang tough!

Crow71 said:

Hey Folks. Thanks for asking
Hey Folks. Thanks for asking about me. I've been reading and keeping up with everybody. I guess I haven't had much to say lately. Plenty of bad news lately.

HIPEC is a real ****. At this point, everything on the inside has pretty much healed. There is lots of scar tissue and adhesions that cause some pain from time to time. I'm off the pain meds though. My energy level has been very low but is improving. I've been down emotionally, but that's getting better too. The cancer psychologist says I'm having a "depressive episode." Darn right I am. But as I feel better physically, I feel better emotionally as well. Everyone said it would take a long time to recover. They were right.

The wound is healing slowly but surely. A few inches have closed at the bottom near my pubic bone. It's still a few inches wide from my breast bone to my navel. At first we could see a piece of my liver at the bottom of the wound, but that's finally covered over. We can still see a piece of intestine. We had an infection scare a few weeks ago and ended up in the emergency room. But the doctor pushed out all the puss and it was all fine. Kim remains awesome. She packs the wound with wet gauze three times a day with no complaint.

I'll tell what I don't like - my ileostomy. I had a colostomy for 8 months and did just fine. There were a few blow outs, but for the most part, Stuey the Stoma would poop every now and then, I'd empty the bag and then be back to whatever I was doing. There was always a reasonable chance I could make it through a soccer practice or a meeting without any pooping. It's totally different with Mr. Dribbles. He dribbles all day and all night. He NEVER STOPS!! Sometimes when I empty the bag, by the time I get the clip back on the bag there's already more dribbles. For some reason can't stand this and have to have the bag totally empty. So I sit back down and empty the bag as fast as I can. It's like some sort of demented race. And the little **** head usually wins.

I could go on complaining for a while, but when I come on here I'm reminded that I'm in pretty good shape. I'm still fighting. The crows are still with me. The sparks have been dim lately, but they are getting brighter and I send many many of them to you.
Take Care
Roger

Roger
You know I am rooting for you! "Depressive Episode", my therapist seems to think every one is one some sort of anti-depressent they may as well put it in the drinking water But that is crazy California for you! Of course you are in a depressive episode, you have been through one heck of a ride. But, I believe in you and your fighting spirit. Keep on fighting! Don't stop believing.

Marie

Crow71 said:

Hey Folks. Thanks for asking
Hey Folks. Thanks for asking about me. I've been reading and keeping up with everybody. I guess I haven't had much to say lately. Plenty of bad news lately.

HIPEC is a real ****. At this point, everything on the inside has pretty much healed. There is lots of scar tissue and adhesions that cause some pain from time to time. I'm off the pain meds though. My energy level has been very low but is improving. I've been down emotionally, but that's getting better too. The cancer psychologist says I'm having a "depressive episode." Darn right I am. But as I feel better physically, I feel better emotionally as well. Everyone said it would take a long time to recover. They were right.

The wound is healing slowly but surely. A few inches have closed at the bottom near my pubic bone. It's still a few inches wide from my breast bone to my navel. At first we could see a piece of my liver at the bottom of the wound, but that's finally covered over. We can still see a piece of intestine. We had an infection scare a few weeks ago and ended up in the emergency room. But the doctor pushed out all the puss and it was all fine. Kim remains awesome. She packs the wound with wet gauze three times a day with no complaint.

I'll tell what I don't like - my ileostomy. I had a colostomy for 8 months and did just fine. There were a few blow outs, but for the most part, Stuey the Stoma would poop every now and then, I'd empty the bag and then be back to whatever I was doing. There was always a reasonable chance I could make it through a soccer practice or a meeting without any pooping. It's totally different with Mr. Dribbles. He dribbles all day and all night. He NEVER STOPS!! Sometimes when I empty the bag, by the time I get the clip back on the bag there's already more dribbles. For some reason can't stand this and have to have the bag totally empty. So I sit back down and empty the bag as fast as I can. It's like some sort of demented race. And the little **** head usually wins.

I could go on complaining for a while, but when I come on here I'm reminded that I'm in pretty good shape. I'm still fighting. The crows are still with me. The sparks have been dim lately, but they are getting brighter and I send many many of them to you.
Take Care
Roger

nice to see your post
I know things are not great for you right now, but I am glad you posted. You have a lot of people who care about you here obviously and we think about you often. Hope you get Mr. Dribbles under control enough to satisfy you and may you continue to progress both physically and emotionally. Your one of the good guys!!
Chris