- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Pancreatic cancer update - Part 3
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:46 pm
Hi All,
For those of you who have been following my PC cancer saga here is the latest.
I last posted the weekend before my Whipple surgery (to remove the tumor) and I want to apologise for not posting sooner that I am still alive! I will admit there are days I have doubts but they are getting fewer and farther between.
The surgery went well and the tumor is gone! Pathology results show currently no sign of disease! It more than likely will will return, but for now we are good (I know it is confusing as the tumor is 'gone' but that is PC). I was in the hospital for 15 days. When I got home I was put on a feeding tube which lasted about 5 days. I couldn't tolerate the feeding tube or eating and was sick to my stomach for 2 weeks. Go back to my surgeon and find out I was not prescribed a medication to help the food move out of my stomach! So, my recovery was pushed back by two weeks.
I am now starting to feel better and take more of an interest on things going on.
So, that is the latest. Thank all of you for the thoughts and prayers you sent my way before the surgery, please keep them coming as I can still use them.
Oh, one bummer - found out I have to go through 6 months more of chemo, starts next Monday :(!
For those of you who have been following my PC cancer saga here is the latest.
I last posted the weekend before my Whipple surgery (to remove the tumor) and I want to apologise for not posting sooner that I am still alive! I will admit there are days I have doubts but they are getting fewer and farther between.
The surgery went well and the tumor is gone! Pathology results show currently no sign of disease! It more than likely will will return, but for now we are good (I know it is confusing as the tumor is 'gone' but that is PC). I was in the hospital for 15 days. When I got home I was put on a feeding tube which lasted about 5 days. I couldn't tolerate the feeding tube or eating and was sick to my stomach for 2 weeks. Go back to my surgeon and find out I was not prescribed a medication to help the food move out of my stomach! So, my recovery was pushed back by two weeks.
I am now starting to feel better and take more of an interest on things going on.
So, that is the latest. Thank all of you for the thoughts and prayers you sent my way before the surgery, please keep them coming as I can still use them.
Oh, one bummer - found out I have to go through 6 months more of chemo, starts next Monday :(!
This post was edited on 8/15/17 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:49 pm to lovelsu
I'm smiling as I am very happy for you. Continue to kick cancer's arse.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:49 pm to lovelsu
This is such great news! Thank you for the update. Just approach the chemo as a "means to an end". You have already kicked so much arse, you can handle this. It won't be forever and every day you do it is a day closer to putting this behind you. I'm still praying for you!
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:50 pm to lovelsu
quote:
lovelsu
Strong arse baw right here boys!
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:51 pm to lovelsu
I'm so glad to read that you are doing well. Made my day!
Keep fighting that fight.
Keep fighting that fight.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:52 pm to lovelsu
Congrats on the success so far, and here's prayers for continued good news.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:52 pm to lovelsu
Great news. Thanks for sharing. Surround yourself with the things that make you happy. Turn off the evening news.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:52 pm to lovelsu
Keep up the good fight lovelsu
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:53 pm to lovelsu
Good luck ma'am, way to battle!
This post was edited on 8/15/17 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:53 pm to 50_Tiger
quote:
Strong arse baw right here boys!
Yes SHE is
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:54 pm to lovelsu
Glad to hear that the tumor is gone. Keep fighting the good fight! Best of luck.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:55 pm to lovelsu
Six months, YOU GOT THIS!!!! You can do it!!!!
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:55 pm to lovelsu
quote:Always second guess and ask for a second opinion. More screw ups like this happen over a mere lack of communication...
Go back to my surgeon and find out I was not prescribed a medication to help the food move out of my stomach! So, my recovery was pushed back by two weeks.
Thought and Prayers, keep the faith!
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News