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by AussieAssCancer
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:02 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bowel prep - Does it ever get easier?!?!
Replies: 9
Views: 2187

Re: Bowel prep - Does it ever get easier?!?!

Hi CAGirl, Sorry you had such a rough prep, but stoked that you got the all clear though. I’ve only used the one prep, the only thing that’s different is the flavour so I couldn’t comment on others sorry. This prep I made a conscious effort to start on the clear fluids earlier than required and I th...
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bowel prep - Does it ever get easier?!?!
Replies: 9
Views: 2187

Re: Bowel prep - Does it ever get easier?!?!

Haha I’m with Maggie - what an innappropriate name of GoLytely! They may as well call it ass-waterfall :shock: I’m at the back end <boom tish> of the second Litre of prep and I’m pleased to say that this prep has far and away been the easiest. Scope is the afternoon butt rest assured Maggie, I’ll le...
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:20 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Getting A Colonoscopy With (potential) Sleep Apnea
Replies: 9
Views: 2085

Re: Getting A Colonoscopy With (potential) Sleep Apnea

O Stoma Mia is correct. I just looked at my paperwork and it’s not on there either. Mine is tomorrow and although I HATE the prep (see my other post LOL), I love the sedation. Midazolam and a hint of Propofol is a great way to start/end a day, particularly with a healthy dose of IV fluids to make yo...
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:12 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Bowel prep - Does it ever get easier?!?!
Replies: 9
Views: 2187

Bowel prep - Does it ever get easier?!?!

I’m 51 mins away from my first mouthful of Moviprep and I almost gagged when mixing it up. This will be my third (or fourth - I can’t remember) prep and I would rather have surgery a 100x over than go through another Bowel prep! The smell makes me think of sweaty jock straps and the aftermath like t...
by AussieAssCancer
Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:25 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Ileostomy reversal experience?
Replies: 15
Views: 6708

Re: Ileostomy reversal experience?

Hi there, I’m 12 months out from mine (1yr2days to be precise) and I haven’t looked back. 1) Mine was 97 mins according to my discharge summary but my surgeon did say that my stoma was quite comfortable where it was and took a bit longer to separate so about an hour would sound right; 2) Far easier ...
by AussieAssCancer
Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:28 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Clean bloods and scans
Replies: 6
Views: 1820

Clean bloods and scans

Gday crew, Saw my onc this morning to get the results from last weeks CT scan and blood tests. Scans clean and bloods good. CEA was 2 which is what it’s been every 3mths since my initial surgery. Doc was stoked and put me on 6 monthly checkups and annual scans. Now - just need to get a clean bill of...
by AussieAssCancer
Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: 9 months NED after 5 years stage IV
Replies: 15
Views: 4810

Re: 9 months NED after 5 years stage IV

Great news!! Here’s to many more milestones like it, each one longer and longer
by AussieAssCancer
Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:50 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Review of my Journey so far -> ⓊⓟⒹⒶⓉⒺ December /2023
Replies: 347
Views: 267110

Re: Review of my Journey so far -> ⓊⓟⒹⒶⓉⒺ Feb/2018

10yrs... HUZZAH!!!

Great milestone CRguy!

Here’s to another 10!!!
by AussieAssCancer
Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: My Mom’s Journey is Over
Replies: 10
Views: 3599

Re: My Mom’s Journey is Over

I’m so very sorry. Mum’s are extra special, and I miss mine every day!

Lee is right tagging the link to that thread. I hope you can find some solace in it, and the no doubt many memories you have of your dear Mum.

Geoff
by AussieAssCancer
Thu Feb 08, 2018 4:10 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Port Removal
Replies: 23
Views: 5532

Re: Port Removal

So the GP confirmed it - the glue has stuck to the internal stitches :cry: He trimmed some of it but couldn’t remove it for risk of opening the whole wound. He gave me a dose of antibiotics to be on the safe side and I have to go back in a week to see whether there has been any improvement. I know I...
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: GREAT news to share!
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: GREAT news to share!

HUZZAH!!!

I’ll have a beer for him as well :wink:

AAC
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Well, hell.
Replies: 25
Views: 5614

Re: Well, hell.

A happy Valentine’s Day indeed :cry: On a positive though - it’s good to be starting on the juice to punish that node! I was lucky and tolerated FOLFOX pretty well. Definitely drink a heap of water before and during, and my advice is start and finish each day with a Maxalon to keep the nausea. That ...
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:08 pm
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Back in the fight
Replies: 63
Views: 21980

Re: Back in the fight

Good to hear you’re up and about MAC! Bummer about the bike/car though :x Also good that the radiation and chemo is not too far away either. Keep on keeping on mate!

AAC
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:13 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Quick question about colonoscopy
Replies: 8
Views: 2084

Re: Quick question about colonoscopy

Hi Ang, Firstly, congrats on the clean scope, no doubt it’s a huge relief, although annoying that you still have the ache. Having been diagnosed with rectal cancer by colonoscopy, I can tell you can rest easy. Not only is the rectum the first place they look at, it’s also the last place. The busines...
by AussieAssCancer
Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:26 am
Forum: Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum
Topic: Port Removal
Replies: 23
Views: 5532

Re: Port Removal

CRguy wrote:Ya know what really kicks ass my friend ?

BIRTHDAYS !!!!!!
yours and your munchkin's

Oh and getting DE-ported and stuff ...
BUTT .... really B-Days :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

WORD !

Love Peace and Harmony
CRguy


Thanks boss!!!

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