Hello, just turned 49. Always in shape, haven't eaten red meat in over 20 years, non smoker, light beer drinker, excercise 4-5 a week. No family history.
Mid may I had some rectal bleeding that I went to the ER for They did a CT scan with contrast and bloodwork. Everything came back normal. To be safe I scheduled a colonoscopy for mid June.
Well I'm glad I did. They found a 5CM tumor in my Transverse Colon. My wife and I were stunned. We stumbled out of there like zombies. They did blood work before I left and my CEA was 1.2 and rest of the BW was normal. I was orignally slated to have an oncology surgeon do an open transverse colectomy. After much research, including this forum I decided to pick a colorectal surgeon(came recommended from a friend of my primary who happens to also be a colorectal surgeon for infants. He asked him who he would choose and he said the surgeon I picked). He is going to do a Robot Assisted extended right hemicolectomy. I understand its takes more colon, but from what I've researched, its actually the preferred option. Also ahving it done lap is a big deal for me.
I kind of have an idea of what to expect. I had an abdomoplasty(Tummy tuck for excess skin) many years ago, recovery was a bit difficult. Couldn't straighten up for about 2 weeks. Assuming they don't have to convert to open during the surgery, I know I will get a catheter, but hopefull no other tubes. I had 5 drains from the previous surgery.
Would you guys please give me some advice and give me an idea of what to expect. I would very much appreciate it.
Dave