The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Please feel free to read, share your thoughts, your stories and connect with others!
KWT
Posts: 3214
Joined: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:22 pm

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby KWT » Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:30 pm

I agree Frenchie, vaping is easier on the lungs and it tastes better but doesn't compare to a phat bong hit! :twisted: I'm glad that you're still alive and kicking and doing what you want.

MSJC
Posts: 158
Joined: Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:31 am
Location: Ashland City, Tn.

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby MSJC » Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:01 pm

Hope you continue to enjoy life!
Mike, 49 y/o at Dx 1/14 stage 3c
low rectal cancer 7 nodes positive
2/14 5 weeks chemo/rad. 5-fu
4/14 Lar gallbladder removed,
temp ileostomy
5/14 8 rds Folfox
10/14 reversal surgery
5/15 clean colonoscopy
6/15 clean ct scan

Kiwi Debz
Posts: 167
Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:42 am
Facebook Username: Deb Goldby

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Kiwi Debz » Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:28 pm

Hey Frenchie !!!

Been a while. Sorry have not been in touch but in 'cancer denial' right now and loving it ....

Am in US on vacation following the minor surgery on my nose. No results yet!

Intend to stay in this mode until August scans.

So so happy to hear you got your trip in and Mrs Frenchie was with you. Good to hear you are staying in the motor home too!

You just never cease to amaze me Frenchie .... Your will and determination to live life to the last, you are an inspiration and i so admire you!

Take care of you dear Frenchie and keep on getting the best from each day.

Love n hugs
Deb
6/14 DX mCrc stage 4
7/14 R. hemicolectomy; 4/17 LN; liver res. peri met; repair to illiac artery
8/14 FOLFOX
10/14 PET recurrence LN; liver ? Peri met Continue FOLFOX
12/14 PET: stable .Liver only! FOLFOX
02/15 Liver resection. NED
03/15 foundation One testing - BRAF mutant
05/15 progression; Hilum node; both lungs?
08/15 NED !!!!
Age 51 Mum to Tom (RIP) and Jose 18
KIA KAHA - Be strong!

canadiandaughter
Posts: 676
Joined: Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:19 am

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby canadiandaughter » Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:56 pm

Thinking of you Frenchie!! I hope the casino is loosing!! :wink:
DD to 81 year old father
dx 24/07/14 iv cc mets liver/lung
folifiri started 19/07/14
shrinkage of all mets
growth in the liver,started folfox/avastin 80% 13/01/16
reduced to 70% due to side effects 27/01/16
First scan on folfox shows shrinkage in lungs, but liver just stable
6 rounds of vectibix-fail. 3cm growth and new spots showing Waiting for panel recommendations
At peace January 8, 2017

peanut_8
Posts: 2340
Joined: Sun May 25, 2014 1:31 pm

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby peanut_8 » Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:59 pm

Thinking about you this afternoon Frenchie. Like Canadiandaughter said, hope the casino is losing.
female, diagnosed Jan 14, RC stage 2a, age 56
MSS
April 14, 28 chemo/rad with Xeloda
June 14 adjuvant Xeloda 6 rounds
currently NED

User avatar
Frenchie's Wife
Posts: 959
Joined: Sat May 04, 2013 1:01 pm
Location: Alberta, Canada

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:42 pm

These past ten days have been really hard on me. I over extended myself during our trip and my body had to adjust. I've been in and out of bed constantly. I have no regrets. I'll do it again if the occasion presents itself.

I was thinking about going to heaven but decided that I'd rather go to hell instead. Here's why:

I don't want to see my parents naked.
I don't want to run into old flames where there was a bad ending.
I don't want to confess everything I ever did wrong in front of mom and dad.
I want to continue gambling
All the bad girls are in hell. You're stuck with all the pious women.
You can't smoke pot or drink.
Most of my friends are surly in hell.
God expects you to keep the same wife. All these beautiful naked women around and you can't do a thing about it.
It's hard to keep penis from getting an erection, everybody knows what your think about.
You can't get away from annoying relatives.
You have to listen to your mother in law nag for all eternity.
You can't let your hair down, you have to be pious forever.

These are all compelling reasons why I've decided to go to hell. Now I have to start being BAD BAD BAD so I can go in the right direction when my time comes. Anybody care to join me?
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

peanut_8
Posts: 2340
Joined: Sun May 25, 2014 1:31 pm

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby peanut_8 » Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:06 pm

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Here's to bad boys.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
female, diagnosed Jan 14, RC stage 2a, age 56
MSS
April 14, 28 chemo/rad with Xeloda
June 14 adjuvant Xeloda 6 rounds
currently NED

User avatar
Frenchie's Wife
Posts: 959
Joined: Sat May 04, 2013 1:01 pm
Location: Alberta, Canada

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:50 pm

Now that I'm going to hell, I have to start praying to Satin

I've got to get Mrs Frenchie's good candles out and put them in a circle.
I have to buy myself one of those " Spell " books. I wonder if Chapters carries those ?
I have to start wearing dark clothing and using black eyeliner.

There's a lot to this Devil worshiping thing.

Next, I have to find someone to sacrifice. The first person that comes to mind is the wife. She is always praying about going to heaven, I'll just help her along a bit quicker than she planned to get there. That will also give me a bit of freedom before its my time to go.

I'll have to wait until she is sleeping to pounce. She's a feisty one. I may need a bigger ax.
Drinking the blood part just isn't my thing. I think I'll swap that with brandy.

I'll let you know how things turn out. The little woman gets home at five .......
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

User avatar
Maggie Nell
Posts: 1151
Joined: Wed May 27, 2015 1:57 am
Location: Central Highlands, Victoria, Oz

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Maggie Nell » Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:01 pm

Frenchie wrote:
These are all compelling reasons why I've decided to go to hell. Now I have to start being BAD BAD BAD so I can go in the right direction when my time comes.
Anybody care to join me?


Well, if you're absolutely sirius, you need to swot up on Dante so you know your way around....
http://danteworlds.laits.utexas.edu/index2.html


....Pack your puck, hockey-stick and skates as we're trying to put together a League and kick some seraphim ass at
the Superbowel!!

Level 9 - Cocytus
This is the deepest level of hell, where the fallen angel Satan himself resides.
His wings flap eternally, producing chilling cold winds that freeze the thick ice found in Cocytus.



...hmmm...I think that's all. Oops...almost forgot. The password: knick-knack paddy-whack
DX April 2015, @ 54
35mm poorly diff. tumour, incidental finding following emergency R. hemicolectomy
for ileo-colic intussusception.
Lymph nodes: 0/22
T3 N0 MX
Stage II CRC, no adjuvant chemo required.

User avatar
Frenchie's Wife
Posts: 959
Joined: Sat May 04, 2013 1:01 pm
Location: Alberta, Canada

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:14 am

I'm getting a handle on this Satin worshiping thing. It's not that hard really.

There's a lot of fire involved. You sleep with a few virgins. You paint your nails black.
You never smile. You drink a little blood , cast a few spells then have a huge orgy. Wow !
I can get used to this.

Before the orgy part, I have to fulfill my sacrificial offering to Satin. I still haven't been able to corner Mrs Frenchie yet, she's quick !! I have to wait for just the right opportunity. I'm not as strong as I used to be and that ax is heavy.

Yes.......this Satin worshipping thing is going to work out just fine.
Last edited by Frenchie's Wife on Fri Jul 24, 2015 10:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

Nik Colon

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Nik Colon » Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:33 pm

I love your warped sense of humor! :twisted:

bitchslapped
Posts: 1538
Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:23 pm
Location: PNW/USA

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby bitchslapped » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:18 am

Frenchie...you silly goose! I bet women always had to be fast around you :D


My doctor asked me: "Does anyone in your family suffer from mental illness?" My answer:"No they all enjoy it immensely."

Hope you're still on a "high" from your trip.

Best Wishes Always
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

User avatar
Frenchie's Wife
Posts: 959
Joined: Sat May 04, 2013 1:01 pm
Location: Alberta, Canada

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Frenchie's Wife » Tue Jul 28, 2015 4:52 pm

I am caught between a rock and a hard place right now.

I was on blood thinners for years after suffering a pulmonary embolism a few years ago. I have a lot of blood clots caused by a pic line during one of my many operations.

About 3 months ago, I started bleeding internally. To stem the flow, the doctor took me off blood thinners. Now, a specialist has recommended that I start injecting myself daily with blood thinners again. Apparently, the risk of another embolism or a stroke is greater than bleeding out. My oncologist said there is no plan " B " if I start bleeding internally again.

This seems like a " no win " situation to me. Now I'm not sure what I should do.
Caregiver to DH 59 yr, male, Stage IV at Dx
Dx Sept 2009
Liver,bladder mets, 5 surgeries
Lots of chemo
Inoperable lung mets nov 2013
Stopped all treatments in February 2014 due to QOL issues
I am in God's hands now !!
Feb 2015 - too many new mets to count !
At peace July 9, 2017

Nik Colon

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby Nik Colon » Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:05 pm

Sorry Frenchie, that really sux. I guess you will have to chose which you feel is the lesser of 2 evils :evil:

Love and hugs
Nik

bitchslapped
Posts: 1538
Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:23 pm
Location: PNW/USA

Re: The Grim Reaper took another swipe at me !!

Postby bitchslapped » Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:33 pm

That's a real Catch 22 you're in. I'm familiar w/pills for blood thinners (warfarin) as my DM was taking those, but I'm not familiar w/the shots. Sometimes for a procedure, rather than taking her off the pills completely risking another stroke, we would adjust her dosage to keep her @ the low end of the acceptable range. This was all short term for her, for the duration of the procedure, so let's say two or three days @ the reduced dose. Could the dosage be such as to keep you @ the low end of the range? You might ask your doctor if that it would be better than no blood thinner @ all, while minimizing the internal bleeding, if that's possible. So in other words, could you discuss a happy medium w/your doctor? BTW, it was ME, yes you read that right, ME that asked about keeping her PT/INR @ the lower range vs taking her off completely. There are different schools of thought on this as one might expect.

Best Wishes in making a decision on this, Frenchie.

Hugs To You My Friend,

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


Return to “Colon Talk - Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) support forum”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 173 guests