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eibod
eibod CSN Member Posts: 160
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Not so crazy about the way 2012 is starting. Hubby was admitted today. Severe pain in the abdomen, total weakness, unable to walk, even with the walker. They have done scans,looking for possible new mass in abdomen. Regular oncologist still out for holidays, so I will feel better when we talk with her. What really worries me is that
he can't seem to complete sentences, and he talks a little wild. I haven't been able to get
him to eat very much, have been making him protein shakes. He didn't want any of those yesterday or this morning. Was glad when the drs saw him and admitted him. Hoping they can give him fluids,and he will be more like himself. Then we will attack this new problem, whatever it is, together.
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  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth CSN Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #2
    From a similar place
    Hoping it is all fluid related.

    Best to you,

    Blake
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  • eibod
    eibod CSN Member Posts: 160
    #3
    Buckwirth said:

    From a similar place
    Hoping it is all fluid related.

    Best to you,

    Blake

    Hi Blake, read about the
    Hi Blake, read about the ambulance and fire department. Have they gotten you settled and
    are you feeling better? Hope everything is ok. Brenda
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #4
    Brenda
    Hoping it's being taken care of by now. And as Blake said, hope it's all fluid related!! Thinking of your hubby and you.
    Winter Marie
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  • karen40
    karen40 CSN Member Posts: 211 Member
    #5
    Brenda
    I'm hoping it's nothing serious and that your hubby rebounds quickly. Your in my thoughts.
    Karen
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  • thingy45
    thingy45 CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
    #6
    karen40 said:

    Brenda
    I'm hoping it's nothing serious and that your hubby rebounds quickly. Your in my thoughts.
    Karen

    Hoping it is not serious.
    Hoping it is not serious. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
    keep us posted how he is doing.
    Marjan
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #7
    What day
    Is his appointment? Wondering how he is doing.
    Winter Marie
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #8
    Oh, dear
    I'm praying for y'all!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • eibod
    eibod CSN Member Posts: 160
    #9
    herdizziness said:

    What day
    Is his appointment? Wondering how he is doing.
    Winter Marie

    Hi Marie, He has steadily
    Hi Marie, He has steadily declined since being in the hospital. She is giving him
    Vectibex but says there is only a 30% chance that it will slow the progression down.
    He is in severe pain and always nauseas (sp), talks out of his head alot. She wanted
    to admit him to a rehab center but I want him to come home. We are now
    looking at hospice, as dr feels he only has a few months. I am in shock, I guess I
    have been in la la land, but kept thinking we would continue to fight this. Such a
    cruel disease... Brenda
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    :(
    Brenda

    Like all the other folks, I've been hoping for something positive for you to hang on to...I'm truly saddened to hear that things are where they are at...this must be so difficult to comprehend.

    It seems it has been one heartbreak and setback after another...wishing only the best, but understand fully what you are telling us this evening. Thank you for letting us all know.

    -Craig
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  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #11
    Sundanceh said:

    :(
    Brenda

    Like all the other folks, I've been hoping for something positive for you to hang on to...I'm truly saddened to hear that things are where they are at...this must be so difficult to comprehend.

    It seems it has been one heartbreak and setback after another...wishing only the best, but understand fully what you are telling us this evening. Thank you for letting us all know.

    -Craig

    Brenda,
    Of course this is
    Brenda,

    Of course this is shocking. You haven't been living in la-la land, though. You are going through a process of dealing with trying to help your husband as much as humanly possible. You have been his eyes and ears searching for what could help.
    You both are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    eibod said:

    Hi Marie, He has steadily
    Hi Marie, He has steadily declined since being in the hospital. She is giving him
    Vectibex but says there is only a 30% chance that it will slow the progression down.
    He is in severe pain and always nauseas (sp), talks out of his head alot. She wanted
    to admit him to a rehab center but I want him to come home. We are now
    looking at hospice, as dr feels he only has a few months. I am in shock, I guess I
    have been in la la land, but kept thinking we would continue to fight this. Such a
    cruel disease... Brenda

    Brenda
    Brenda, my heart aches for you both, I'm so sorry about this news, I'm glad that hospice will be there for you both.
    Winter Marie
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