Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Hi, I am so sorry I have missed so many posts and not been able to use the computer. I wanted to Thank everyone for all the e-cards. They made me smile. A lot had happened to me in my hospital stay. I am home now but am in a lot of pain from the rib/lung surgery. That all came up negative for cancer. I was told that this healing will be very slow going. I wake up each day just wanting to feel better. My ribs feel like they are broken and can only sit up for very short periods. That is why I have not been on the computer. Ended up with a second surgery to take care of colon blochage. Scar tissue had formed from the original cancer surgery and it somehow had twisted my colon. So two major surgeries in very short time. So now am having a lot of trips to the bathroom as my colon is healing. I wanted everyone here to know I have not forgotten about you. Just am having s slow healing process. As I get to feeling better I will be back here more often. I have tried reading the old posts that I have missed but am finding them to be more then I can keep up with. I am Praying for all here and hope that all are well. I miss everyone and all your support. This group means so much to me and I honestly can tell you that I miss each and everyone one here. I am feeling a litle better this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss You alll!!! Ingrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Golly Ingrid Is great to see you posting again. I sure did miss you... Hopefully every day you will feel a bit better and able to post a bit more. Just get yourself well and feeling good again. Big hugs Jolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 >>>I am feeling a litle better this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss You alll!!! Ingrid >>> It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ J http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 >>>I am feeling a litle better this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss You alll!!! Ingrid >>> It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ J http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 >>>I am feeling a litle better this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss You alll!!! Ingrid >>> It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ J http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Thanks . How is everything with you? I don't think I will ever catch up with all the old posts. Just cannot sit at computer that long yet. Slow going with the healing and of course the pain in ribs limits me. It will get better soon I hope. I have doctors appointment Tuesday. I have a lot of questions on how long this will hurt like this. They did tell me it will take three months to heal. I now believe them!!!! LOL The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid > >>>I am feeling a litle better > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss > You alll!!! Ingrid > >>> > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ > > J > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Thanks . How is everything with you? I don't think I will ever catch up with all the old posts. Just cannot sit at computer that long yet. Slow going with the healing and of course the pain in ribs limits me. It will get better soon I hope. I have doctors appointment Tuesday. I have a lot of questions on how long this will hurt like this. They did tell me it will take three months to heal. I now believe them!!!! LOL The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid > >>>I am feeling a litle better > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss > You alll!!! Ingrid > >>> > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ > > J > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Thanks . How is everything with you? I don't think I will ever catch up with all the old posts. Just cannot sit at computer that long yet. Slow going with the healing and of course the pain in ribs limits me. It will get better soon I hope. I have doctors appointment Tuesday. I have a lot of questions on how long this will hurt like this. They did tell me it will take three months to heal. I now believe them!!!! LOL The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid > >>>I am feeling a litle better > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss > You alll!!! Ingrid > >>> > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ > > J > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Oh Ingrid, what a wonderful surprise to find you here. Sorry you are hurting but one day at a time. I am have the " time " too with my bowels learning how to do things. Some days great...others, ouch. Karima Re: Ingrid Thanks . How is everything with you? I don't think I will ever catch up with all the old posts. Just cannot sit at computer that long yet. Slow going with the healing and of course the pain in ribs limits me. It will get better soon I hope. I have doctors appointment Tuesday. I have a lot of questions on how long this will hurt like this. They did tell me it will take three months to heal. I now believe them!!!! LOL The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid > >>>I am feeling a litle better > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss > You alll!!! Ingrid > >>> > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ > > J > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Oh Ingrid, what a wonderful surprise to find you here. Sorry you are hurting but one day at a time. I am have the " time " too with my bowels learning how to do things. Some days great...others, ouch. Karima Re: Ingrid Thanks . How is everything with you? I don't think I will ever catch up with all the old posts. Just cannot sit at computer that long yet. Slow going with the healing and of course the pain in ribs limits me. It will get better soon I hope. I have doctors appointment Tuesday. I have a lot of questions on how long this will hurt like this. They did tell me it will take three months to heal. I now believe them!!!! LOL The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid > >>>I am feeling a litle better > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I have > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. Miss > You alll!!! Ingrid > >>> > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up for you~~~~~ > > J > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 >>>The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid >>>> Oh dear Ingrid....you have really been through it:( Tell me, how on earth did you end up with a blockage while you were in the hospital? Did something there cause it, or was it just strange timing? And what were your symptoms? I really had no symptoms.....one minute I was fine and within 30 minutes on the kitchen floor in pain I never knew was possible. Even two natural childbirths didn't hold a candle to that pain!! Saying gentle healing prayers for you~~~ nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 >>>The two surgeries this close together does take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid >>>> Oh dear Ingrid....you have really been through it:( Tell me, how on earth did you end up with a blockage while you were in the hospital? Did something there cause it, or was it just strange timing? And what were your symptoms? I really had no symptoms.....one minute I was fine and within 30 minutes on the kitchen floor in pain I never knew was possible. Even two natural childbirths didn't hold a candle to that pain!! Saying gentle healing prayers for you~~~ nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Karima, Yes I agree one day at a time. My stomach incision feels fine. It is the rib surgery that is so sore. Feels like ribs are broke. It will get better. What concerns me now is when they removed the scar tissue on my colon they found another nodule wrapped up within the all the scar tissue that had twisted my colon. The surgion at first did not think it was cancer. But the patholigy report came back as cancer. Not sure what this will mean. But hopefully this will explain why my CEA counts had risin prior to surgery. Once I get stronger I will see the ONC again for another CEA and then hear what he will reccomend for this. Those thoughts do frighten me. I just want all this to go away. Ingrid > > >>>I am feeling a litle better > > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I > have > > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. > Miss > > You alll!!! Ingrid > > >>> > > > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up > for you~~~~~ > > > > J > > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: > 7/12/2005 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Karima, Yes I agree one day at a time. My stomach incision feels fine. It is the rib surgery that is so sore. Feels like ribs are broke. It will get better. What concerns me now is when they removed the scar tissue on my colon they found another nodule wrapped up within the all the scar tissue that had twisted my colon. The surgion at first did not think it was cancer. But the patholigy report came back as cancer. Not sure what this will mean. But hopefully this will explain why my CEA counts had risin prior to surgery. Once I get stronger I will see the ONC again for another CEA and then hear what he will reccomend for this. Those thoughts do frighten me. I just want all this to go away. Ingrid > > >>>I am feeling a litle better > > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I > have > > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. > Miss > > You alll!!! Ingrid > > >>> > > > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up > for you~~~~~ > > > > J > > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: > 7/12/2005 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Karima, Yes I agree one day at a time. My stomach incision feels fine. It is the rib surgery that is so sore. Feels like ribs are broke. It will get better. What concerns me now is when they removed the scar tissue on my colon they found another nodule wrapped up within the all the scar tissue that had twisted my colon. The surgion at first did not think it was cancer. But the patholigy report came back as cancer. Not sure what this will mean. But hopefully this will explain why my CEA counts had risin prior to surgery. Once I get stronger I will see the ONC again for another CEA and then hear what he will reccomend for this. Those thoughts do frighten me. I just want all this to go away. Ingrid > > >>>I am feeling a litle better > > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I > have > > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. > Miss > > You alll!!! Ingrid > > >>> > > > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up > for you~~~~~ > > > > J > > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: > 7/12/2005 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Hi, The doctor told me it was scar tissue that had formed around my colon from the original surgery. I started vomitting and could hold no food or liquids down. Vomitted for four days. Bright green stuff. They finally decided to go in and do exploritory(sp?). That is how they found the blochage caused by the scar tissue wrapped around and twisting the colon. Hope this is done with and does not happen again. What caused your blochage??? Ingrid > >>>The two surgeries this close together does > take it out of you. Each day will be better. Just wish it would get > better now. Thank YOU for all your caring. Ingrid > >>>> > > Oh dear Ingrid....you have really been through it:( > > Tell me, how on earth did you end up with a blockage while you were in the hospital? > Did something there cause it, or was it just strange timing? > > And what were your symptoms? > > I really had no symptoms.....one minute I was fine and within 30 minutes on the kitchen floor in pain I never knew was possible. > Even two natural childbirths didn't hold a candle to that pain!! > > Saying gentle healing prayers for you~~~ > > nancy j > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Oh Ingrid, I hate this for you, it makes me mad that they found something else! Jeesh. ~Dianna Ingrid Lowe lowenco@...> wrote:Karima, Yes I agree one day at a time. My stomach incision feels fine. It is the rib surgery that is so sore. Feels like ribs are broke. It will get better. What concerns me now is when they removed the scar tissue on my colon they found another nodule wrapped up within the all the scar tissue that had twisted my colon. The surgion at first did not think it was cancer. But the patholigy report came back as cancer. Not sure what this will mean. But hopefully this will explain why my CEA counts had risin prior to surgery. Once I get stronger I will see the ONC again for another CEA and then hear what he will reccomend for this. Those thoughts do frighten me. I just want all this to go away. Ingrid > > >>>I am feeling a litle better > > this evening and thought I would write here and update on why I > have > > not been here. I will be back more, just give me a little time. > Miss > > You alll!!! Ingrid > > >>> > > > > It is SO good to hear from you ... many prayers are still going up > for you~~~~~ > > > > J > > http://www.stores.ebay.com/ozarkscherokeelegacy> > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: > 7/12/2005 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 >>>But can not stop myself from worry. I think all here understands that. Cancer truely sucks and want to be healthy again. Other then that I feel better everyday. Going to be awhile before I can do things again. Ingrid >>>> I know, Ingrid. That nasty thought is always in the back of our minds, sometimes right out in front, too!! Even after 1 1/2 years since diagnosis, I still wake up some mornings thinking....maybe it was just a bad dream? Then the reality hits once again, that same old sucker punch in the tummy, that sick feeling.....then I get up, take a deep breathe and tackle another day. Prayers are with you~~ nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.0/50 - Release Date: 7/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 >>>But can not stop myself from worry. I think all here understands that. Cancer truely sucks and want to be healthy again. Other then that I feel better everyday. Going to be awhile before I can do things again. Ingrid >>>> I know, Ingrid. That nasty thought is always in the back of our minds, sometimes right out in front, too!! Even after 1 1/2 years since diagnosis, I still wake up some mornings thinking....maybe it was just a bad dream? Then the reality hits once again, that same old sucker punch in the tummy, that sick feeling.....then I get up, take a deep breathe and tackle another day. Prayers are with you~~ nancy j ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.0/50 - Release Date: 7/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 In a message dated 7/21/2005 11:18:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lowenco@... writes: Karima, I too Pray for you. We all have our issues. That why we all are here on this group. You all are such wonderful people here. Thank You for all being here as my friends and giving me the support. Ingrid Ingrid...we are not only " here " for you, but we are " there " with you in spirit. Donelle Caregiver to Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 In a message dated 7/21/2005 11:18:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lowenco@... writes: Karima, I too Pray for you. We all have our issues. That why we all are here on this group. You all are such wonderful people here. Thank You for all being here as my friends and giving me the support. Ingrid Ingrid...we are not only " here " for you, but we are " there " with you in spirit. Donelle Caregiver to Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Ingrid......now, and now, and now, and now. with loving affection, karima Ingrid >>>, I know what you mean about time being precious. The lung surgeon told me last Tuesday that it could take up two six months before my ribs stop hurting. All I could think of was it was a big long chunk out of my life for all this healing process to take place. And of course I suspect my husband and son are getting tired of having to do my routine chores. I feel so bad for my 13 year old son. He has got to do so many chores that I used to do during the day. This child should be out having fun and not having to help me so much. Today I feel a little better for now. But as the day goes on I get so tired. Am so sick of hurting in my ribs. It limits me way too much. My nights are full of broken sleep. And keep thinking what the reoccurant tumor means for me. i try not to think aobut it but the thoughts are there. Ingrid >>> You are in my prayers, Ingrid. I just can't help but think it is possible this tumor is all contained within itself and can be removed and forgotten. Have they talked to you yet about any physical therapy they will have you do, at home, to build up strength again? When is your next checkup with them, maybe next week? ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.2/54 - Release Date: 7/21/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Karima, I too Pray for you. We all have our issues. That why we all are here on this group. You all are such wonderful people here. Thank You for all being here as my friends and giving me the support. Ingrid > > >>>, I know what you mean about time being precious. The lung > > surgeon told me last Tuesday that it could take up two six months > > before my ribs stop hurting. All I could think of was it was a big > > long chunk out of my life for all this healing process to take > place. > > And of course I suspect my husband and son are getting tired of > > having to do my routine chores. I feel so bad for my 13 year old > son. > > He has got to do so many chores that I used to do during the day. > > This child should be out having fun and not having to help me so > > much. Today I feel a little better for now. But as the day goes on > I > > get so tired. Am so sick of hurting in my ribs. It limits me way > too > > much. My nights are full of broken sleep. And keep thinking what > the > > reoccurant tumor means for me. i try not to think aobut it but the > > thoughts are there. Ingrid > > >>> > > > > You are in my prayers, Ingrid. I just can't help but think it is > possible this tumor is all contained within itself and can be removed > and forgotten. > > > > Have they talked to you yet about any physical therapy they will > have you do, at home, to build up strength again? When is your next > checkup with them, maybe next week? > > > > > > ---------- > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.2/54 - Release Date: > 7/21/2005 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Donelle, This goup is soooo wonderful. Thanks, Ingrid > > > In a message dated 7/21/2005 11:18:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > lowenco@h... writes: > > Karima, I too Pray for you. We all have our issues. That why we all > are here on this group. You all are such wonderful people here. Thank > You for all being here as my friends and giving me the support. Ingrid > > > > > Ingrid...we are not only " here " for you, but we are " there " with you in > spirit. > > Donelle > Caregiver to Glenn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Donelle, This goup is soooo wonderful. Thanks, Ingrid > > > In a message dated 7/21/2005 11:18:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > lowenco@h... writes: > > Karima, I too Pray for you. We all have our issues. That why we all > are here on this group. You all are such wonderful people here. Thank > You for all being here as my friends and giving me the support. Ingrid > > > > > Ingrid...we are not only " here " for you, but we are " there " with you in > spirit. > > Donelle > Caregiver to Glenn > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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