Jay - you and I had our hernia repairs about the same time. I have resumed doing hard manual labor working in my yard which includes lifting, pushing, hauling, etc. I have to say that after a hard workday - I get pains in my upper left side where the mesh was attached. It really gets my attention. I...

Just had my first colonoscopy one year after dx/surgery. It was all clear and the GI said I'll see you in three years. I have CT scans every six months for 2 years then every year until all clear at 5 years.


Valorie

My situation was a little different in that my initial CT scan showed a spot on my liver that the radiologist termed as probable hemangioma. I pushed for a PET scan to confirm - it was confirmed to be a benign hemangioma. You had a lot thrown at you on one day - but now you are one step (or 3 or 4) ...

Good luck on your prep and procedure - I hope they will both go easy for you. It will be good to get some answers and get a plan. I'm sending you a hug and good thoughts.

Valorie

Nikki - I hope everything goes well and wish you a very speedy recovery. Try to take it easy.

Val

Never even tried smoking - still got colon cancer.

Sha- take it easy - rest and heal. I hope you feel stronger every day.

Valorie

Ronni - first I want to wish you a pain free speedy recovery. I am just so ticked that you have to deal with the marital issues on top of your physical ones. I truly believe in Karma for those that abuse the hearts of others - and your hub has some major bad juju coming his way. I hope he at least e...

Mine was Moviprep and with insurance was $20.52. Only this time it was double ($41.04) because I dropped the first dose container before I got the lid on and spilled it all over the kitchen floor (thank you numb fingertips!!). Had to have the doc prescribe a second one to finish the second dose the ...

Im so sorry you're having such a rough time right now. I hope you will get the answers you need to help squelch your fear of recurrence. I know it's hard not to worry - I do too - every time there is an unexpected pain somewhere in the abdomen - and there have been many. I have to make an effort to ...

IMHO - Girl Scout cookies treat all ills - especially thin mints.

Hope your leg is ok.

Valorie

Yesterday I had an endoscopy and 1 yr post dx colonoscopy. Yes, they got me from both ends. Colonoscopy was clear. Endoscopy was to ultrasound and biopsy a spot on my pancreas that showed on my original CT scan at dx for colon cancer and remained unchanged on CT in Dec. Onc wanted it checked. GI sai...

Good luck! Good wishes! Good thoughts and prayers and swinging chickens for you! I hope your surgery will be easy and your recovery quick. Let us know how you're doing.

Valorie

Round 3

I have a very deep faith and am a Christian but do not attend organized denominational church. My husband is Buddhist. I would say our son is a deist but takes teachings from both Christianity and Buddhism as guidance but is not religious and questions organized religion. My MIL recently passed away...