Billiary Drain Placed
Billiary Drain Placed
This past Tuesday I had a billiary drain placed as the liver bile duct was blocked and I was jaundiced. The procedure went as planned. I was under twilight anesthetic though I remember the local inject at the drain side as well as discomfort while the drain was inserted through my skin. This was done via Interventional Radiology and required an overnight hospital stay. I'm still pretty sore, though I went to work today. My liver numbers showed some decrease and my jaundice appearance has gotten better. The drain tube needs to be changed every 8-10 weeks though they can also do an internal stent, but not sure if I would be a candidate for that. Still things to discuss with doctor(s). Ugh, I just can't seem to get a break (though am happy that the blockage has been treated as that was rather urgent).
3/11 IIIC +/FOLFOX
4/12 HIPEC
6/12 Chmo/Rad
9/12 XELIRI+Avast/Zltra
9/13 Plvic Absc,stpd chemo
11/13 Tumr rmvd frm Lap Port incis
12/13 Xeloda
1/14 Cardiac Issue no Xeloda/5FU
3/14 Irinotecan
6/14 Stopped chemo
8/14 Clin Trial
9/14 Infectn - Stpd Trial
4/12 HIPEC
6/12 Chmo/Rad
9/12 XELIRI+Avast/Zltra
9/13 Plvic Absc,stpd chemo
11/13 Tumr rmvd frm Lap Port incis
12/13 Xeloda
1/14 Cardiac Issue no Xeloda/5FU
3/14 Irinotecan
6/14 Stopped chemo
8/14 Clin Trial
9/14 Infectn - Stpd Trial
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bitchslapped
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Re: Billiary Drain Placed
You have a bulb or bag @ the end of the tube? They put you on Ursodiol to thin the bile? I know you were concerned about getting around with an external drain. Was wondering how you were doing with that.
Bitchslapped
Bitchslapped
DSS,35YO,unresect mCRC DX 7/'14,lvr,LN,peri,rib
FOLFOX+Avstn 4 Rnds d/c 10/'14
Stent 9/'14
FOLFIRI+Avstn 10/'14
Gone From My Sight 2/20/15
Me:garden variety polyps + precancerous polyp, diverticulitis
Carergver x2 DH,DM dbl occupancy,'03-'10
DH dx 47YO mCRC,'04-'07, lvr, billiary tree fried x HAI
DM dx CC 85YO,CC,CHF,stroke,dementia,aphasia
FOLFOX+Avstn 4 Rnds d/c 10/'14
Stent 9/'14
FOLFIRI+Avstn 10/'14
Gone From My Sight 2/20/15
Me:garden variety polyps + precancerous polyp, diverticulitis
Carergver x2 DH,DM dbl occupancy,'03-'10
DH dx 47YO mCRC,'04-'07, lvr, billiary tree fried x HAI
DM dx CC 85YO,CC,CHF,stroke,dementia,aphasia
Re: Billiary Drain Placed
I'm glad you made it through it and I really hope this makes things better for you.
DX and resect 10/2012 age 46
Stage IIa CRC
liver mets both lobes 8/2013
CEA 28
FOLFOX + Avastin 8/26/13 3 rounds
Folfox only 3 rds + rd 8
platelets low round 7,9,10 5FU only
1/14 CEA 1.0 y90
5fu
10/14 mets lung and peri
1/15 Folfiri
Stage IIa CRC
liver mets both lobes 8/2013
CEA 28
FOLFOX + Avastin 8/26/13 3 rounds
Folfox only 3 rds + rd 8
platelets low round 7,9,10 5FU only
1/14 CEA 1.0 y90
5fu
10/14 mets lung and peri
1/15 Folfiri
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singingholly
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Re: Billiary Drain Placed
You're so strong... I really wish you the best outcome and to feel right soon.
Olivia
Olivia
Dec2011 sigm IIIst res T3N1(2/18)M0 Xelox
Oct2012 5liv.mets Dec 2012 liv.res
Jan2013 1liv.met Folfiri+avastin
Jul2013 liv.res Folfiri+/av
Feb2014 10+2lu.mets & 1abd node Folfoxiri+SBRT
Sep2014 Res rx l. BUT spot on diaph:SBRT
Dec2014 3+6lu.mets.Immuno
Oct2012 5liv.mets Dec 2012 liv.res
Jan2013 1liv.met Folfiri+avastin
Jul2013 liv.res Folfiri+/av
Feb2014 10+2lu.mets & 1abd node Folfoxiri+SBRT
Sep2014 Res rx l. BUT spot on diaph:SBRT
Dec2014 3+6lu.mets.Immuno
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Marian1961
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Re: Billiary Drain Placed
Sorry for another bump in the road. Glad they could get the drain in and improve your liver numbers--and your jaundice. I hope the soreness will be less today and you can have a restful weekend.
Caregiver 53 brother
Dx 09/13 stage iv, met liver
Emergency stoma
? Chemo 09/30
Dx 09/13 stage iv, met liver
Emergency stoma
? Chemo 09/30
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WifeOfMike
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Re: Billiary Drain Placed
BIG HUG RAY...... just stopped by to give you a REALLY BIG HUG
Hang in there.... hopefully you can catch a good wave of breaks.... you have earned that
Swinging Chickens,
Vicki
Hang in there.... hopefully you can catch a good wave of breaks.... you have earned that
Swinging Chickens,
Vicki
Bad Ass WIFE
Hubs: CRC IVA,T3, N0, M1A
Resect/LN Mets 10/12
Folfox4/Avastin 11/12-5/13
Folfiri/Erbitux 6/13-10/13
Stivarga 12/13-4/14
Trial 4/14-/14
Trial 8/14-11/14
HOME Hospice 11/17/14
Guardian Angel 1/1/15
Cost of HOPE? PRICELESS
Hubs: CRC IVA,T3, N0, M1A
Resect/LN Mets 10/12
Folfox4/Avastin 11/12-5/13
Folfiri/Erbitux 6/13-10/13
Stivarga 12/13-4/14
Trial 4/14-/14
Trial 8/14-11/14
HOME Hospice 11/17/14
Guardian Angel 1/1/15
Cost of HOPE? PRICELESS
Re: Billiary Drain Placed
bitchslapped wrote:You have a bulb or bag @ the end of the tube? They put you on Ursodiol to thin the bile? I know you were concerned about getting around with an external drain. Was wondering how you were doing with that.
Bitchslapped
For now I have a bag at the end of the drain. No meds have been prescribed at this time. The plan is to cap off the external drain tube but not sure how soon. I have an appointment next week to check liver numbers in the blood. I'm getting around ok with the drain, still sore though.
3/11 IIIC +/FOLFOX
4/12 HIPEC
6/12 Chmo/Rad
9/12 XELIRI+Avast/Zltra
9/13 Plvic Absc,stpd chemo
11/13 Tumr rmvd frm Lap Port incis
12/13 Xeloda
1/14 Cardiac Issue no Xeloda/5FU
3/14 Irinotecan
6/14 Stopped chemo
8/14 Clin Trial
9/14 Infectn - Stpd Trial
4/12 HIPEC
6/12 Chmo/Rad
9/12 XELIRI+Avast/Zltra
9/13 Plvic Absc,stpd chemo
11/13 Tumr rmvd frm Lap Port incis
12/13 Xeloda
1/14 Cardiac Issue no Xeloda/5FU
3/14 Irinotecan
6/14 Stopped chemo
8/14 Clin Trial
9/14 Infectn - Stpd Trial
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