My wife is having a Colon Resection this week, but to fix her Diverticulitis. My old friend and Ace Surgeon will perform it arthroscopically. Since she was with me every step of the way with my Surgeries she knows what to expect. My turn to be bedside & sleep in the hospital (some).
Her caregiver times were not without her own trauma as she developed blood clots in her leg and was on Coumadin and Heperin for too long last year. All done with that thank goodness - but we will be really careful as she in in the hospital Bed and make sure they keep the cuffs on her legs.
She is 55 and I am 56; married for 35 years (next month) and always figured we would grow old together - JUST NOT THIS SOON!
September was 1 Year after my Surgery and:
-Colonoscopy: CLEAR
-CEA: NORMAL (1.5)
-CT Scan: GOOD
Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
7-18 Stg 4
5-08:Stg 3 Rectal: 6/14 Nodes
Ace Surgn Remvd 90%Rectm,lots of Colon-Full Incision
Ileo Rev'd 6 Mos.
Radian+5fu Pre-Surg
FOLFOX 8 Cyc,1-09
Clear Scope 8-17; CEA 2-18
Glory to God! Healed by prayers of many: for 10 yrs
7-18: tumor pressing brain Remove
Met to lung. CEA 6.9
Folfiri
CEA 4.5 after 1 chemo
8rds CEA 3 1.8, 2.3,1.7 then up:32
12rd Folfiri
Avastin ev 2 wks
Seizure Anti-seiz meds work-no driving for 6m
4-20PET: Lng spots=Chemo
2-21 tumr gth =Folfiri
Radiation 7-22
5-08:Stg 3 Rectal: 6/14 Nodes
Ace Surgn Remvd 90%Rectm,lots of Colon-Full Incision
Ileo Rev'd 6 Mos.
Radian+5fu Pre-Surg
FOLFOX 8 Cyc,1-09
Clear Scope 8-17; CEA 2-18
Glory to God! Healed by prayers of many: for 10 yrs
7-18: tumor pressing brain Remove
Met to lung. CEA 6.9
Folfiri
CEA 4.5 after 1 chemo
8rds CEA 3 1.8, 2.3,1.7 then up:32
12rd Folfiri
Avastin ev 2 wks
Seizure Anti-seiz meds work-no driving for 6m
4-20PET: Lng spots=Chemo
2-21 tumr gth =Folfiri
Radiation 7-22
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NWgirl
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Re: Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
Congratulations on your recent test results and best of luck to your wife in her upcoming surgery. This must be hard on you both - knowing what is involved. In retrospect, I think in my case, ignorance was bliss - I had no clue what to expect when my journey began - probably a good thing. Thankfully you have each other to get you through this - love is priceless.
Belle - "Don't Retreat - Reload"DX 10/07 Stage III Rectal
Surgery 11/07; 27 of 38 nodes
Perm Colostomy 8/11
12/10 recurrence lungs & LN's
VATS Jan 2011
Radiation Oct 2013
Chemo for Life
2012 Colondar Model
Surgery 11/07; 27 of 38 nodes
Perm Colostomy 8/11
12/10 recurrence lungs & LN's
VATS Jan 2011
Radiation Oct 2013
Chemo for Life
2012 Colondar Model
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Terry
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- Location: Silver Cliff, Wisconsin
Re: Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
I will include you and your wife in my prayers cured!
God Bless!
Terry
God Bless!
Terry
DX 7/3/07
Chemo, radiation, 20 mo. chemo, IMRT, cyberknife, 6/11 lobectomy.
1/16 resection perm. colostomy intraop. rad.
PET 2/12 nose, thyroid, liver, lngs
Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
Chemo, radiation, 20 mo. chemo, IMRT, cyberknife, 6/11 lobectomy.
1/16 resection perm. colostomy intraop. rad.
PET 2/12 nose, thyroid, liver, lngs
Folfox 3/12
Lord I know You'll keep me here until
you know I cannot suffer any longer!
Re: Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
God Bless and keep you both strong.
Colon cancer found Nov 08- stage 3
Surgery Dec 16th 08
in hosp 16th to 23,
28th to 1st of Jan for blockage
port put in Jan 12th
Chemo started Jan 09-
ended July 09
Hospital for a wk in April for bleeding.
As of Aug 09 am NED! Thank GOD!
Surgery Dec 16th 08
in hosp 16th to 23,
28th to 1st of Jan for blockage
port put in Jan 12th
Chemo started Jan 09-
ended July 09
Hospital for a wk in April for bleeding.
As of Aug 09 am NED! Thank GOD!
Re: Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
Thanks Belle, Terry and Karen.
Now my wife hears that her potasium level is low, but they will do the surgery anyway. But she is taking Potassium supplements - especially while doing the Prep.
This morning I had my Port removed and, as fate would have it, the RN prepping me has a best family friend who is Stage 3 and only 34. She is anxious to give him my name and number so I can share with him what he is going to endure. And to hear from someone who came through in good shape. This I believe is what God has in store for me: helping others.
Of course I recommended the Colon Club! -Bill
Now my wife hears that her potasium level is low, but they will do the surgery anyway. But she is taking Potassium supplements - especially while doing the Prep.
This morning I had my Port removed and, as fate would have it, the RN prepping me has a best family friend who is Stage 3 and only 34. She is anxious to give him my name and number so I can share with him what he is going to endure. And to hear from someone who came through in good shape. This I believe is what God has in store for me: helping others.
Of course I recommended the Colon Club! -Bill
7-18 Stg 4
5-08:Stg 3 Rectal: 6/14 Nodes
Ace Surgn Remvd 90%Rectm,lots of Colon-Full Incision
Ileo Rev'd 6 Mos.
Radian+5fu Pre-Surg
FOLFOX 8 Cyc,1-09
Clear Scope 8-17; CEA 2-18
Glory to God! Healed by prayers of many: for 10 yrs
7-18: tumor pressing brain Remove
Met to lung. CEA 6.9
Folfiri
CEA 4.5 after 1 chemo
8rds CEA 3 1.8, 2.3,1.7 then up:32
12rd Folfiri
Avastin ev 2 wks
Seizure Anti-seiz meds work-no driving for 6m
4-20PET: Lng spots=Chemo
2-21 tumr gth =Folfiri
Radiation 7-22
5-08:Stg 3 Rectal: 6/14 Nodes
Ace Surgn Remvd 90%Rectm,lots of Colon-Full Incision
Ileo Rev'd 6 Mos.
Radian+5fu Pre-Surg
FOLFOX 8 Cyc,1-09
Clear Scope 8-17; CEA 2-18
Glory to God! Healed by prayers of many: for 10 yrs
7-18: tumor pressing brain Remove
Met to lung. CEA 6.9
Folfiri
CEA 4.5 after 1 chemo
8rds CEA 3 1.8, 2.3,1.7 then up:32
12rd Folfiri
Avastin ev 2 wks
Seizure Anti-seiz meds work-no driving for 6m
4-20PET: Lng spots=Chemo
2-21 tumr gth =Folfiri
Radiation 7-22
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live2jett
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Re: Same Surgeon -Different Disease for Wife:NED for me
Congrats!! I hope that all goes well with yuour wife. In my prayers the both of you. It is a great feeling to have the port removed.
Age:51
DX 10-21-08 Advanced stage IIIC T3 N2 M0
10/20 nodes pos.
Colon resect surgery 11-03-08
chemo 12-03-08 Folfox4 3 rounds
Xeloda 5 rounds(due to leucovorin shortage/severe reaction with oxi)
Carpe Diem NED Update 2014
DX 10-21-08 Advanced stage IIIC T3 N2 M0
10/20 nodes pos.
Colon resect surgery 11-03-08
chemo 12-03-08 Folfox4 3 rounds
Xeloda 5 rounds(due to leucovorin shortage/severe reaction with oxi)
Carpe Diem NED Update 2014
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