I'm out!

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BrownBagger
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Re: I'm out!

Postby BrownBagger » Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:49 am

Kenny, did they sew you up, or do you still have a big hole in your gut? If so, you'll have to learn how to stuff it with wet gauze twice a day. Like changing the bag--the first time is hard, but it gets a whole lot easier after that. Takes about a month to heal completely, as I recall.

Some docs like to stitch; others like to stuff gauze.
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.
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Re: I'm out!

Postby KWT » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:38 am

It's coverd with a 2x2 dressing I believe it's sewn up. Should be going home tomorrow. Already passed a lot of gas. Moved to soft diet but I'm going to go slow
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Re: I'm out!

Postby juliej » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:49 pm

kennyt-wisted wrote:It's coverd with a 2x2 dressing I believe it's sewn up. Should be going home tomorrow. Already passed a lot of gas. Moved to soft diet but I'm going to go slow

Probably good to check under the bandage and see what's going on before you leave the hospital. If it's an open hole, ask them for extra saline to save yourself some money. Like BB, I packed mine with wet gauze for about a month. Mine healed from the bottom up into a nice smooth scar.

If you're already passing gas, it won't be long until they let you go home. Take it easy on what you eat and stay close to a bathroom and you'll do just fine. :D
Stage IVb, liver/lung mets 8/4/2010
Xelox+Avastin 8/18/10 to 10/21/2011
LAR, liver resec, HAI pump 11/2011
Adjuvant Irinotecan + FUDR
Double lung surgery + ileo reversal 2/2012
Adjuvant FUDR + Xeloda
VATS rt. lung 12/2012 - benign granuloma!
VATS left lung 11/2013
NED 11/22/13 to 12/18/2019, CEA<1
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Re: I'm out!

Postby BrownBagger » Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:53 pm

juliej wrote:[stay close to a bathroom and you'll do just fine.


Here's a tip that others have alluded to: For the first few days, as soon as you hear or feel a gurgle, get your butt to a toilet because it means there's a train coming down the track without any brakes.
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.
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Re: I'm out!

Postby FatBob2012 » Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:15 pm

Happy for you Kenny... :D
Stage IV 5/2012
FOLFOX + Avastin
Liver res 7/2012
Chemo 9/2012
NED 10/2012
CEA @ 5 mets lung&liver 12/13
Liver spot 3.7 x 2.5 cm found January 2014
Cystectomy 2/14
3/14 FOLFIRI 8 treatments
10/14 CEA 3 with stable METS
12/14 CEA 51 :-((
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Re: I'm out!

Postby KWT » Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:17 pm

BrownBagger wrote:
juliej wrote:[stay close to a bathroom and you'll do just fine.


Here's a tip that others have alluded to: For the first few days, as soon as you hear or feel a gurgle, get your butt to a toilet because it means there's a train coming down the track without any brakes.



Yeah, Ive already had my first couple rounds of the big D. So at least everythings goin through
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Re: I'm out!

Postby lauragb » Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:32 pm

Congratulations! Sounds like you're doing great and you'll be sprung soon. Blotting with TP moistened with cold water instead of wiping can be soothing if your butt gets sore. Calmoseptine.
RC 3B 7/2011 @ 53
Chemoradiation 5 weeks 8/11
LAR-Hysterect-temp ileo
pCR, 0/23 nodes
Folfox 1/12, Xeloda 2/12 to 5/12
Reversal 5/12
SBO,lysis of adhesions 12/12
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Re: I'm out!

Postby jean60 » Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:42 pm

I hope recovery goes really well for you!

Jean
Dx Rectal Cncr 5/12
Stage III
5 weeks Chemo (5FU) & Radiation completed
LAR with temporary ileostomy 9/12, complete response
Began FOLFOX 10/12. oxil reduced after tx 1, eliminated after tx 2. Now 5FU.
Finished 1/13
Ileostomy reversal 5/13
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Re: I'm out!

Postby BrownBagger » Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:15 am

Calmoseptine: It's what the pros use.
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.
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Re: I'm out!

Postby skypup » Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:48 am

You'll be climbing those rocks with one fewer line attached to you come Spring!
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Re: I'm out!

Postby Don.in.Dallas » Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:14 pm

It is good to hear that the takedown went well. Having read much of your plight it is exciting to see a victory. You deserve it. Live long and prosper.
Male 56 at DX 05/14
05/14 Resection, 3.2cm sigmoid CRC Stage IIIb, 2/17 nodes, T3N1M0
06/14 PET scan clear, portacath install
06/14 Begin FOLFOX6 12x, End 01/15
09/20 Still NED!
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Re: I'm out!

Postby carrie » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:15 pm

So good to hear that all is going well for you Kenny :D :D Cheers to healing and home :lol:
Best wishes, Karen xoxo
Diagnosed March 3/2013 Rectal cancer
T1N0MX 15 nodes biopsied, none positive
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July 9/2013 ultra-low anterior resection
Temp ileostomy
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Re: I'm out!

Postby KWT » Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:56 pm

I made it home fo one night and started throwing up. So back in hospital for more observation. Dammit!
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Re: I'm out!

Postby Lee » Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:02 pm

Sorry to hear you are back in the big house. Hope it's a short stay.

Take care of yourself and get out of there soon.

Lee
rectal cancer - April 2004
46 yrs old at diagnoses
stage III C - 6/13 lymph positive
radiation - 6 weeks
surgery - August 2004/hernia repair 2014
permanent colostomy
chemo - FOLFOX
NED - 16 years and counting!
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BrownBagger
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Re: I'm out!

Postby BrownBagger » Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:10 pm

kennyt-wisted wrote:I made it home fo one night and started throwing up. So back in hospital for more observation. Dammit!



Dammit, Kenny! Didn't I tell you to go easy on the beer?

Seriously, hope it's a brief stay and nothing to worry about.
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.
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