Trach came out today

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lilybell
lilybell Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My oncologist took my trach out today. Yeah. It was uncomfortable since the last change anyway. I don't think it was put in right. But who cares now. I see progress. No cancer on PET now totally confirmed. Sorry but I don't always believe the first report. Don't have to go back to oncology for 3 months. Will have labs and CAT before then. He is also going to d/c the blood thinners at the end of the month. Yippee! Now if I could only swallow my own spit. Well one step at a time. Might rejoin the workforce by the end of the month. Thought you all that were aware would like to know. Thanks for all the prayers and positive energy.
Cheryl

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  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Hi Chery
    Great news, I love to hear the PET saying no cancer..
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Hondo said:

    Hi Chery
    Great news, I love to hear the PET saying no cancer..

    That's awsome Cheryl. I am
    That's awsome Cheryl. I am hoping you get stronger every day. Trach gone and clean Pet are sure good reason to celebrate. :)
  • kimmygarland
    kimmygarland Member Posts: 312
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    Hondo said:

    Hi Chery
    Great news, I love to hear the PET saying no cancer..

    Must be the Day for It!
    My husband had his trache removed today also. Has been spitting up some blood since doc appt (they scoped him and also took out trache). Trying not to worry about it - will call doc if continues tomorrow.

    Sounds like you are in same shape as him on swallowing. He also had swallow test today and it wasn't good. Will start swallow therapy Monday. Thank goodness for the peg tube.

    Celebrate today's good news!
  • lilybell
    lilybell Member Posts: 8
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    kimmygarland said:

    Must be the Day for It!
    My husband had his trache removed today also. Has been spitting up some blood since doc appt (they scoped him and also took out trache). Trying not to worry about it - will call doc if continues tomorrow.

    Sounds like you are in same shape as him on swallowing. He also had swallow test today and it wasn't good. Will start swallow therapy Monday. Thank goodness for the peg tube.

    Celebrate today's good news!

    I had some bleeding on
    I had some bleeding on removal but it has stopped. Kimmy, is your husband on blood thinners (clot)? I am and have had some bleeding off and on but it has slowed down. Definitely call doc in am but if it gets bad you might need to call tonight for advice. I agree about the tube. thank goodness.
    Cheryl
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    lilybell said:

    I had some bleeding on
    I had some bleeding on removal but it has stopped. Kimmy, is your husband on blood thinners (clot)? I am and have had some bleeding off and on but it has slowed down. Definitely call doc in am but if it gets bad you might need to call tonight for advice. I agree about the tube. thank goodness.
    Cheryl

    Blood thinners
    Blood thinners will make you bleed more then normal
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    Terrific news!
    Congratulations! So glad to hear your excellent news!
  • JUDYV5
    JUDYV5 Member Posts: 392
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    Congrats
    What good news. Clean Pet and thinking of going back to work. - So positive. - Judy
  • kimmygarland
    kimmygarland Member Posts: 312
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    JUDYV5 said:

    Congrats
    What good news. Clean Pet and thinking of going back to work. - So positive. - Judy

    Lilybell
    Bleeding has mostly stopped, very tiny bit, not often when spits after getting up this morning. He's not on blood thinners but does take an aspirin a day.

    I did call docs office this morning first thing and they said not to worry. If gets worse or continues for more than a couple of days let them know.

    He didn't get much sleep last night, so is grouchy this morning, but other than that seems to be ok. (Or as ok as he can be at the moment, LOL) No breathing problems thank heavens.
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
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    Woo Hoo!
    Cheryl,
    Great news on the PET - thanks for sharing. Keep up the forward progress.
  • dennis318
    dennis318 Member Posts: 349 Member
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    Pam M said:

    Woo Hoo!
    Cheryl,
    Great news on the PET - thanks for sharing. Keep up the forward progress.

    Good For You Lily and Kimmy
    Glad to hear you had your trache removed, I had mine out about 8 weeks ago, my l/s larnxyz is dead, but my right is working ok I can speak, but my voice will never be the same, i gurggle, I hate Cancer, and sometimes lifes gets you down, But I have here to visit, the best freinds in the same boat, with worst, better, or have been there before episodes...Your in Company of Good People, Congrats!..Keep up the good work....Dennis
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
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    Fill In
    Great news! Good to hear the hole is allowed to fill in. has to be a great relief

    John

    FYI, I have had a trach for 2 plus years now and will have the rest of my time
  • Scambuster
    Scambuster Member Posts: 973
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    fisrpotpe said:

    Fill In
    Great news! Good to hear the hole is allowed to fill in. has to be a great relief

    John

    FYI, I have had a trach for 2 plus years now and will have the rest of my time

    D -Trached .. good news !
    Nice to hear Cheryl and Kimmy both done with the trache. Look FWD to continued good news and recovery for you both.

    Scam
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
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    Scambuster said:

    D -Trached .. good news !
    Nice to hear Cheryl and Kimmy both done with the trache. Look FWD to continued good news and recovery for you both.

    Scam

    Kimmy and Cheryl
    Two in one day...That's wonderful news doubled. Love reading these types of reports.

    Stay well,
    Glenna

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