Postby Eleda » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:09 am
Hi Anne, as Mlike Mike said 2weeks later, nearly back to normal,,, only problem I was left with was ( self DX radiation induced stenosis)
Just before surgery in the theater I asked the nurse to use a small cathater during surgery due to the stenosis, and she said fine!!!!!!!!!,,, but in fact they called in the urologists after I was put to sleep, and they put in a larger one Which infact, worked a treat, and now I only have a sting if I hope my pee too long,,, but no other problems with that.... perfect flow " no pressure like before.....
So something to think about if Ur suffering with that , I also took cranberry capsules ( juice had too much sugar) and magnesium citrate to dilute the acid in the pee and ascorbic acid,
I know Ur thinking about chemo before surgery but I'd imagine it will b rough on Ur bum as I'm in the middle of chemo now and can see from the output in the bag if I had to actually dispell that myself ( I'd b crying in pain ) like being on radiation....m
I have all the products at the ready because I'm following mike's thread so expecting a rough ride after reversal
Hope this helps
ADELE X
SWF, 47
Mom to 3 sons 6/8/12
Dec4th 2017 colonoscopy for minor intermittent rectal bleeding during Summer
CEA 4.4
DX T3 L3C M0 2.5/3 cm above AV.
JAN 3RD started 1650mg Zelda 2xday, with 28 radiation
Did tagamet 800mg daily and 75mg IV VIT C WEEKLY UNTIL SURGERY and
Tumor reduce by 80% 1 LN still remaining
TATME May10th, temp illeostomy
10/07/2018 CEA 3
MMR INTACT
Began FOLFOX July 10th
24/08/2018 Allergic reaction so next infusion lucovorin and 5fu
CEA 4
Second attempt with oxi aug 12th