So my hubby got his APR surgery on the 12 and everything went extremely well. It took the surgeon 3 hours instead of 4 as he is a very healthy and fit guy. My husband opted for a permanent colostomy as his tumor was really really low and he did not want to have a second surgery or issues after his reversal like 90% of the people. I think the colostomy is only a small price to pay to get rid of the cancer.
The surgeon told us that he had an AMAZING response to chemorad, in fact the tumor completely melted and only scar tissue was left.
My question is for people who had that surgery ...how long did the recovery take ? Do you have any tips or advices? I know it's gonna be a long one and I feel bad for him because he is a very active guy (borderline hyper lol) and not being able to move much and do physical stuff is gonna drive him nuts!!
APR surgery DONE!
APR surgery DONE!
21/12/2018 DH 28 diag. Rectal cancer
T2N1M0 - Stage IIIA
6 weeks of Chemorad Jan-March 2019
APR surgery June 2019
Permanent colostomy
Path report : tumor completely gone but 1 lymph node out of 8 tested positive
6 rounds of Mop up XELOX August 2019
NED December 2019
T2N1M0 - Stage IIIA
6 weeks of Chemorad Jan-March 2019
APR surgery June 2019
Permanent colostomy
Path report : tumor completely gone but 1 lymph node out of 8 tested positive
6 rounds of Mop up XELOX August 2019
NED December 2019
Re: APR surgery DONE!
That's great news! My recovery was very smooth, I was back at work after 3.5 weeks. I was told to walk around as much as possible and start to sit as soon as I could in little spurts. My wound was closed with staples. I hear that recovery is a lot longer if the wound is left open/packed. The itching with the staples was the worst, showers helped a lot. I totally agree that the pouch is a small price to pay, great choice! For me, living with an ostomy has been the easiest part of this crazy journey.
8/16 Dx stage IV RC, lung met, @30
MSS, KRAS G12D
FOLFOX, chemorads
7/17 APR surgery
9/17 Wedge resection
11/17 More in lungs
FOLFIRI
7/18 Wedge resection
10/18 Wedge resection
3/19 More in lungs
8/19 Bone mets (spine), 5FU+Bev
MSS, KRAS G12D
FOLFOX, chemorads
7/17 APR surgery
9/17 Wedge resection
11/17 More in lungs
FOLFIRI
7/18 Wedge resection
10/18 Wedge resection
3/19 More in lungs
8/19 Bone mets (spine), 5FU+Bev
Re: APR surgery DONE!
_Jelen90 wrote:... Do you have any tips or advices? I know it's gonna be a long one and I feel bad for him because he is a very active guy (borderline hyper lol) and not being able to move much and do physical stuff is gonna drive him nuts!!
Since your husband just had abdominal surgery, I would suggest that he pay particular attention to doctor's advice to not lift any heavy weights right now and not do any strong physical exercise involving the abdominal area because of the high risk of getting a parastomal hernia or an incisional hernia.
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40157
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53704&p=426283#p426283
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=45146&p=339295#p339295
Re: APR surgery DONE!
Green Tea wrote:_Jelen90 wrote:... Do you have any tips or advices? I know it's gonna be a long one and I feel bad for him because he is a very active guy (borderline hyper lol) and not being able to move much and do physical stuff is gonna drive him nuts!!
Since your husband just had abdominal surgery, I would suggest that he pay particular attention to doctor's advice to not lift any heavy weights right now and not do any strong physical exercise involving the abdominal area because of the high risk of getting a parastomal hernia or an incisional hernia.
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40157
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53704&p=426283#p426283
https://coloncancersupport.colonclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=45146&p=339295#p339295
Don't worry we are very well aware of that
. I was just mentioning that it will be hard on him not being able to do physical stuff. He knows he's gonna have to be extremely careful.21/12/2018 DH 28 diag. Rectal cancer
T2N1M0 - Stage IIIA
6 weeks of Chemorad Jan-March 2019
APR surgery June 2019
Permanent colostomy
Path report : tumor completely gone but 1 lymph node out of 8 tested positive
6 rounds of Mop up XELOX August 2019
NED December 2019
T2N1M0 - Stage IIIA
6 weeks of Chemorad Jan-March 2019
APR surgery June 2019
Permanent colostomy
Path report : tumor completely gone but 1 lymph node out of 8 tested positive
6 rounds of Mop up XELOX August 2019
NED December 2019
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Re: APR surgery DONE!
Wonderful news regarding your husband's surgery! I hope his recovery goes well!*hugs*
Diagnosed 10/28/14, age 36
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured!
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured!
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