Me And My Cancer Adventure

[Froggie]

Well I shocked the socks of the oncologist. I did exactly what I had to do ! He had this look : who the H is this witch ?????

Kidding aside, it was my intestine that got blocked causing a bad constipation and pain near the stoma region. I've heard this was painful, so now I can vouch that yes it is. One thing for sure is that if it happens again and the pain is more than 7/10, I'll call an ambulance and let the doctors do their stuff.

Thanks for all your support everyone ... luv ya all !

 

[amethist]

Glad you got it sorted Froggie, and it was not too serious a problem to sort out.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

(((((Froggie)))))))) Thanks for the update. You and your family are in my prayers. Please take really good care of yourself and do not let these things slide. Concerned about you. Big hugs.

 

[intothelight]

Froggie,

I am so relieved to hear that it wasn't something more serious, and I am glad that you will seek medical attention the next time the pain gets severe.

:hug:

 

[Whitneys story]

Froggie, so glad you found out! Sorry you had to find out from experiencing it. Seems like once we hit 40 all kinds of digestion problems rise. Hugs Whitney

 

[Froggie]

Maybe I should be more specific, it wasn't just a constipation but a sub occlusion .... sorry don't know the english term. This often needs surgery, that's why the oncologist was surprised that I managed to handle the situation alone. When I read up more about this problem this AM, I'm making a solonel promise that I will go to the hospital the next time, no goofing around ... scared myself now.

 

[intothelight]

Froggie,

The English term would probably be blockage. Yes, very serious. Just so glad you are OK.

:hug:

 

[KP the nut]

(((Froggie))). You are in my thoughts daily.

 

[Froggie]

I had my chemo treatment today and I witnessed one of the patients being so mean to the staff. They asked for back up from the hospital team and she got worse. Her immune system is down, she has wounds on her feet that are not healing even with the medication that they are giving her, she can't sleep because of the pain. I have heard that some patients get very mean verbally, psychologically and physically when the end comes.

This really perturbed me that when I got home, I cried and cried. I had asked my daughter if she could intervene if I ever got that way at the end. Just tell me ... Mom, ok be mad because of the pain but not mad towards those who are helping you. She said she would find that difficult. I didn't , I was just in an emotional reaction. So I started to think, which of the kids would be able to do it. I opted for the oldest and the youngest son, just in case one was out of region because of their jobs.

So tonight, I talked to my youngest son as my oldest one will be coming back from Northern Quebec tomorrow. I explained and cried alot when talking to my youngest (J). He did some good listening and he kept telling me that he was pretty sure that I would react pretty well much like I am as a person. I told him I always believed in prevention. I would not be time to think of a Plan A or Plan B the day my daughter gets a call saying that the hospital is kicking me out because of my behavior even with cancer. This happened to one of my neigbor friends who died of cancer during Easter WE this year. His kids and friends had to REALLY talk to him and make him realize that he was not helping himself. And yet this man was a very kind and good person! He listened to his kids and the hospital accepted him back on certain conditions.

Oh boy :cry: ....

Yeah ok, I am who I am ... but how is the PTSD going to affect the last sprint ???? That's scaring me as I won't have the psychological strength to control THAT !!!! :cry: Oh man feeling SOOOOO down.

I promised myself to always say "thank you for your good care" to the nurses who give me the treatments when it's time to leave.

 

[Nicolette]

Sorry you are feeling down Froggie........ huge :hug:s and lets hope you never have to face that situation. :hug:

 

[JustBe]

((((((Froggie)))))) You are such a good, kind person. I will only think of you healing and living a long and happy life. I am sending you Love and strength if that is OK.

 

[You can get through it]

((Froggie))

I would be asking why this person is still having chemo when she is in such poor condition. As a PTSD and cancer sufferer myself I know which condition was worse, therefore having gained much inner strength by overcoming PTSD I feel I am better equipped to say enough is enough to treatment should that time come.
It is good you talk to your family over your wishes and that they not apply undue pressure on you in any way. As you know I did a living will when I was diagnosed so everyone was aware of my wishes. If you keep worrying about your future you are mourning away the present and right know you are enjoying a good quality of life so there is no reason why this should not continue.

It does bring it home when we see others suffering, but we all have our own unique journey to follow. As in any illness it can bring out the best and the worst in all of us which does not make us good or bad people, just human.

Concentrate on planning your Christmas; it will be a good one,

Steve