Postby BrownBagger » Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:33 pm
I've been blogging my August 20 reversal here:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9501Ten days out, I wouldn't hesitate to go to Disneyland. I would definitely expect to tire more easily than normal, but anyplace with decent bathrooms (DL qualifies there) would be a place I'd be comfortable visiting at this point. You will need to watch what you eat. I'd figure out what works best for you and pack a lunch rather than risk eating something that might unexpectedly turn on you.
As to the bathroom thing, I went from about 8:00 this morning until 2:00 p.m. without needing to visit same, so it's really not a huge deal. For me, at any rate, continence is not an issue.
I know others have fared far worse. All I can do is explain what it's been like for me.
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.