The Colon Club

12 years ago I was told still drugged that “we got it all nothing else to do” everything will be fine.
Yea right, he was wrong
Till today I have bowel issues, pain, shocks and numbness in my hands and feet (now my insurance is making me and my doc jump through hoops for the methadone that makes the pain livable), balance issues and a general fear of dying every time I take a test.
I have this spot on my stomach (where the incision was) that is still numb, very weird when you have an itch adjacent and you scratch with no feeling.
Who could forget the pooping in my pants.

No one remember my birthday and I didn’t remind anyone, every time I started to post I was interrupted and maybe didn’t want to till now.
I think I just wanted to keep it to myself for a little while.
It is not one of the first few or a milestone number, I didn’t want to hear are you still thinking about that (yes) or have some phony sentimentality.
Only I truly know how hard it was for me, how it will probably be with me till the end but I did kicked it’s ass good.

Thanks for all of the support.
I hope I have been able to give back even a small percentage of the love and help I have found at the club.

I think the doc was right after all everything is fine.

Congratulations Helen on the twelve years and commiserations on what it has cost you to get that far. Surviving survival is not easy, Hugs Ron.

Ron50 wrote:Congratulations Helen on the twelve years and commiserations on what it has cost you to get that far. Surviving survival is not easy, Hugs Ron.

TOTALLY agree with Ron here Helen .. and since you BOTH predate me on this very forum .....
CHEERS and double thumbs UP to homies and veterans, of what NONE of us should have ever had to endure ...
BUTT ... since we have endured .... congratulations !!!!

about the "cancer-versary" thing ....
I used to care more
NOW I don't and truth be told, I only post and "recall" any of my "-versaries"
when replying into a topic where other folks might find it helpful

NOT because I want to .... BUTT because others may find it helps THEM

so YES you have made a difference here with every post and recollection

NO it ain't always fun

BUTT together we ALL make it through to TOMORROW !!!!!

Love Peace and Harmony sista'
CRguy

Congratulations on 12 years!*hugs*

Helen, thank you for sharing. Surviving is such a difficult journey butt we are mostly thankful to be able to be on the journey.

I'm in my sixth year of and only just beginning to share my struggle with others - they often assume you're good to go after treatment...

Peace to you in your journey.

Wow! That is great.
It is so encouraging to hear.
All the best, Steve

Congrats! The “I kicked its ass good” comment made me smile! People like you who continue to overcome this disease is inspiring!

Thank you for sharing, it helps us that are in the fight feel hope.