Postby BrownBagger » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:41 am
Sounds like progress, Becca. I had similar results from chemo/rad, followed by the LAR, colonic J-pouch and temp loop ileostomy. Mine wasn't laproscopic, however, so he should recover much more quickly and with less pain and risk of infection. That's good.
I really didn't like the bag, and my surgeon recommended that I get it reversed before chemo, so that's what I did, and I'm really glad. Adjusting to a reversal can be tough, but I was more than happy to grit it out if it didn't mean having to deal with the bag. So 10 weeks after my main surgery, I was back for the reversal. My point is that it's an option, and one you and your husband should be aware of.
Good luck on the surgery. This stuff is pretty routine in the big scheme of things, but it's a big deal if you or a loved one is involved.
Eric, 58
Dx: 3/09, Stage 4 RC
Recurrences: (ongoing, lung, bronchial cavity, ribs)
Major Ops: 6/ RFA: 3 /bronchoscopies: 8
Pelvic radiation: 5 wks. Bronchial radiation—brachytheray: 3 treatments
Chemo Rounds (career):136
Current Chemo Cocktail: Xeloda & Erbitux & Irinotecan biweekly
Current Cocktail; On the Wagon (mostly)
Bicycle miles post-dx 10,477
Motto: Live your life like it's going to be a long one, because it just might, and then you'll be glad you did.