Surgery tomorrow

sfan428
sfan428 Member Posts: 32 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, a little over three months since my initial diagnosis and I am going in for surgery tomorrow at 8am. Colon resection, ostomy (hopefully temporary), and a single liver met resection if its feasable. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit worried. I guess I am just now coming to realize the reality of this whole situation. Even during the 6 weeks of pre-op chemo and radiaiton I never once felt the nervousness that I have today. Maybe it's just the thought of being sliced open or waking up to a bag, hoping it's on the right side or maybe it's just the fact that I haven't eaten anything in almost 27 hours and have been sprinting back a forth to the bathroom all afternoon. Anyway whatever it is, today has been a grey hair day for sure. Both my parents and my in-laws made the trip in to town to help while I am in the hospital and of course that is never easy. I'm worried about work while I'm out and hope that everything is taken care of. I am 80% confident that I will wake up from surgery, but I know that life as I once knew is likely no longer. With that I just want to say thank you to everyone here for all your help. Whether it was directly or indeirectly through reading your posts, it is really what has kept me sane. Alright, well, here we go ... time to turn another page. God bless.

Shane

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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #2
    Shane you can be 99,5% confident you will wake up
    this are statistics!
    Send you my prayers!
    We will talk very soon you will see!
  • Kenny H.
    Kenny H. Member Posts: 502 Member
    #3
    Feel the same way. getting
    Feel the same way. getting my bag the 15th (permanent) At least will be able to move on to some normalcy. Kinda looking forward to it but I cant say why. Have mixed feelings about it.
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    God bless you
    Dear Shane,

    First of all...you need to up that percentage...you must be 100% confident that you will wake up from surgery. If an old coot like Kerry S can manage it you can! (luv ya Kerry...lol).

    Lots of emotions running high I am sure, especially with the folks and in-laws there.

    Let me assure you that waking up with a bag, either temp or perm, is not a big deal. In fact I bet you could get Kerry's wife Susie to get you the specs on Kerry's bag keeper. A bag does not have to impact your quality of life.

    For me the time before the surgery with the prep and all was the hardest. When my sugar level drops from not eating my emotions get seriously out of wack. After surgery the best thing is to get mobile as soon as and as much as your med team want.

    Praying for positive outcome from the surgery and fast easy recovery. Come back and post when you are able.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
    #5
    Good luck, especially with
    Good luck, especially with getting rid of that liver met. Is it rectal cancer you have, then? Surely 80% is a considerable underestimate of your chance of getting through surgery, but I guess it's nicer to be pleasantly surprised.

    --Greg
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #6
    Shane
    Thanks for posting when I know you must be very busy getting ready for your surgery. I want to wish you all the best for your surgery. We will look forward to your post-surgery posts. Take good care!
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #7
    AnneCan said:

    Shane
    Thanks for posting when I know you must be very busy getting ready for your surgery. I want to wish you all the best for your surgery. We will look forward to your post-surgery posts. Take good care!

    Welcome and we will be thinking of you
    Sending great vibes your way!!! You will be fine! Come back and let us know if they resected the liver.
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #8
    Surgery
    I'm sure you will wake up from surgery. This was a big concern of mine too, but the doctors have done so many of these that they know exactly what they are doing. Having an ileostomy isn't is bad as the anticipation of it. Mine was temporary but after getting used to it it is just like a new normal. You will be going through a rollercoaster of emotions for quite a while so if you get emotional and upset, just know that it is ok and very common. Come here when you get stressed too because a lot of us have been where you are. Sounds like you will have excellent care after surgery. Remember to walk, walk, walk. The more you walk, the faster you will heal. It might hurt, but it will help big time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy one at that.

    Kim
  • sheri22
    sheri22 Member Posts: 273
    #9
    Good vibes and prayers your way
    Shane
    just want to say wishing you well on your surgery

    Sheri22
  • sfmarie
    sfmarie Member Posts: 602
    #10
    Prayers
    For a successful surgery. This is an amazing board and group of people. So much support, love and wisdom.

    You are in my prayers.
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    #11
    Shane
    I will be praying for you, everything will be fine.
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #12
    Best wishes and best luck to
    Best wishes and best luck to you with the surgery and a speedy recovery.
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #13
    Fight for my love said:

    Best wishes and best luck to
    Best wishes and best luck to you with the surgery and a speedy recovery.

    Wishing you the best
    Shane, I will be thinking of you and sending out sparks, thoughts, and prayers for you to have a safe surgery and a speedy recovery.You'll wake up....you will be a little groggy and in la-la land for awhile...but I have faith that you will wake up and recover.

    -Pat
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #14
    Shane:
    Wishing you nothing but the best outcome for your surgery and recouperation. You will be fine, no walk in the park but you have a great support system and love surrounds you.

    Take care - Tina
  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch Member Posts: 270
    #15
    Prayers for you
    Hi Shane,
    My Mom and I are new to this site. Mom had the surgery on July 7th. She was 78 at that time. She is now 79, :) This woman has never been sick a day in her life and then in March we got the news of the rectal cancer. To say it was a shock was an understatement. She gets real dizzy when she stubs her toe, so we were wondering how in the heck she was going to handle the bag. Hers is permanent. She is doing really, really well with it. My whole family was there for the surgery. I was scared to death, but she did just fine. And now it is just another part of her life.
    You will be in our prayers tonight. I'm going to tell Mom right now to say an extra special prayer for you. You will be fine. Have faith.
    Love,
    Linda and Ellie
  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    #16
    Shane - You're the ****ing
    Shane - You're the **** man! Don't forget that. Of course you will wake up!! Then you'll get better and before you know it you'll be at you home trying to explain to your son why Daddy craps out of a hole in his tummy. My boy still doesn't understand it, but he's fascinated.
    You'll do great tomorrow. Take care.
    Many sparks - Roger
  • LOUSWIFT
    LOUSWIFT Member Posts: 371 Member
    #17
    surgery
    I am home from my second surgery in four years-poor colon taking a beating but so is cancer. You will wake up from surgery. My last surgery on the 30th took six hours which was three hours longer than they thought. So you will wake up. My only advice is get out of the hospital ASAP. Hospitals are not designed for patients to get better. Talk to ya in a couple of days
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #18
    You'll be fine!
    Hi, Shane.

    I remember being very nervous before my colon resection, and then the actual morning of the operation, I was calm. I knew I was past a point where any of it was in my control (it never was, really!). So I just said prayers with my husband and our minister and told God it was up to him to help me live through it. I don't know if you are a praying person, but I will pray for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #19
    tootsie1 said:

    You'll be fine!
    Hi, Shane.

    I remember being very nervous before my colon resection, and then the actual morning of the operation, I was calm. I knew I was past a point where any of it was in my control (it never was, really!). So I just said prayers with my husband and our minister and told God it was up to him to help me live through it. I don't know if you are a praying person, but I will pray for you.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Hi Shane!
    Shane..come back Shane!!! LOL....sorry..had to say that..... but really do want ya back as soon as ya are able. Let us all know how it went...how you are. We KNOW you will wake up and we will be here waiting on ya. Best of luck to ya Dawg..... Everythings gonna be alright.... you take care

    Jennie
  • Aud
    Aud Member Posts: 479 Member
    #20
    Shane
    prayers and holding you in the Light for a successful surgery, quick recovery, and strength.
    ~Aud

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