Had the surgery 2/19 to remove the entire sigmoid colon and all the related lymph nodes.
Was in recovery 2/19 to 2/23 and released to go home!
The biopsy results came in late today and confirmed 0/12 lymph nodes were malignant. That’s it! It’s clean! No stage 3, no chemo required!
Follow up with the surgeon on 4/1 to talk about where we go from here, my guess is colonoscopies 2x a year for life now since it went from 0 to stage 2 in 6 months.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, wear blue and get checked!
#✅UR:
Not sure when I’ll be back modding, I still feel like someone slammed me in the gut with a baseball bat. Cricket bat for our international folks! Maybe another 2-3 weeks.
I still lurk and comment occasionally, just as my health allows!
Edit Bonus - Since my wife had her own medical event this year involving a massive infection, spinal intrusion and below knee amputation, we already hit the out of pocket maximum on our insurance for the year.
Sooo…
Get insurance guys, no, seriously, get insurance.
Dude don’t tell someone who just got gut resection to eat a high fiber diet. There is 30% chance that will send them to the hospital.
^ This I’m actually under orders for a LOW fiber diet for 2 weeks!
I know, counter intuitive. But the idea is to take the pressure off where they re-stitched the colon to the rectum.
Rectum? Damn near killed 'em!
I did not.
I guarantee their discharge paperwork and instructions were clear on this.
I explicitly noted noted, “edge cases with health conditions aside.”
Yes, of course follow guidelines by your doctor(s) and for specialized procedures. I thought it was extremely obvious my suggestions were preventative in nature.
this is the edge case. which is why you dont fucking practice medicine online
Yes, I’m aware — hence why it’s an exception to my advice. Is English not your first language? Because this sounds like trolling or gaslighting.
This is why reading comprehension is important.
i’m trying to pick this up: addressing a comment to everyone but the person to whom you are sending the comment to, that is not standard communication etiquette. that’s why this appears to be more of a cover your ass type thing. Do Not Tell People What To Eat. Do Not Presume To Practice Medicine Over The Internet
Guys, guys, it’s all good. I got what they meant even if it may not have come across that way! We’re all fine now, how are you? 😉
They’re right in that a normal, healthy person, not recovering from major surgery, should be on a diet rich in fiber.
Doesn’t apply in my case because, recovering from major surgery, but you can bet once my 2 week low fiber limit expires, I’m increasing fiber. Have a plan all set and ready to go!
i think i need more coffee is what i am. apologies i think i am feeling a titch defensive of you since you had just a gut resection. i have here for you from my personal meme trove when i shared with my family i was getting a similar surgery. if you’d care for any practical advice or just to chat, i’m always here.
This was mine following my 2nd heart attack:
i want to believe that is just a campfire story but i’ve seen someone have a (very mild) heart attack in a restaurant and have it not stop him in the middle of his rant. humans are remarkably adaptable and spite can keep us going when nothing else will.
There is but no better thing to do than to reiterate that why was said for those who persist with fingers-in-ear denial without substantive refutation:
I did not.
I guarantee their discharge paperwork and instructions were clear on this.
I explicitly noted noted, “edge cases with health conditions aside.” (Ding Ding Ding)
Yes, of course follow guidelines by your doctor(s) and for specialized procedures. I thought it was extremely obvious my suggestions were preventative in nature.