Re: aaarrrggghhhhh

July 21, 2005

Gosh Nonnie, You mean that not only will I have to wait that long to

get my ribs to stop hurting it may take that long for my bowels to

return to normal? I hate the waiting. But what choice do we have.

Ingrid

> every time i have colon surgery it has taken me a while to get away

from the

> diarrhea. In fact the alst surgery I had was in January and now

its just

> starting to be a bit more normal although sometimes its diarrhea

but now

> more softer and formed. I seem to have very regular bowel habits

now ...

> get up get the newspaper and go to the bathroom. Sometimes after I

eat as

> well but it is now manageable. I hope it gets there for you.

>

> Nonnie

>

> Re: aaarrrggghhhhh

>

> No Nonnie, I have been off chemo since March. I just had the

operation to

> reverse the colostomy on June 9th and the doc says it takes from a

short

> time to as long as 3 years before the bowel gets to working right

again.

>

> Ugh. Thanks for writing.

>

> Karima

> aaarrrggghhhhh

>

> Hi friends,

> I had a tough day running out to the doctors - everything ok but

the

> bowels

> went berserk on me twice, once in my therapist's office and the

next in a

> Verizon store...I just had to run out of the store.

>

> I don't know what I would do without these Depends but it sure is

awful.

> I

> literally had to strip and wash my slacks in the stupid little

sink and

> then

> put them on wet. Gawd!!!!!

>

> I don't know what to do. All I had for breakfast was toast and a

cup of

> tea. It seems like mostly I eat toast.

>

> I haven't had fruits or veggies in I don't remember when and this

can't be

> good for us.

>

> I see folks who write that they take metamucil three times a day

and

> immodium three times a day. That seems extreme.

>

> This is the " right away " when I have to go; it is like the fourth

or fifth

> time and then it's over.

>

> I don't know what to do. I am so sorry for such a descriptive

note but I

> need some encouragement and.....

>

> Karima

>

> http://www.geocities.com/skippingthestones/

>

July 21, 2005

Nonnie, I know you are right about teens. But I do know they should

have some fun things to do to. I just wish I could give him those fun

things. Right now I need help with so much. It will get better. I

know that. Just hope that I have time to enjoy my son and feel better

to do things with him. Ingrid

> > I have alot of evasive doctors. None seem to want to make a

> statement of any kind.

> > One told me it could take a year, one told me I'd be this way the

> rest of my life, however long that may be (wasn't that just sweet

of

> him?). My local doctor is the most supportive. I see him again next

> Wednesday. So far we haven't tried much of anything except

exercise,

> trying to get some muscle mass back again in my legs.

> > He now has my records, so I think it is time to get started on

> figuring something out.

> >

> > I am sorry if I sounded snippy in my reply to you earlier, I sure

> didn't mean it that way. I just get so dishearted. The last thing a

> cancer survivor wants to hear is that something is going to take

> time. time is precious. I want to use it NOW....not wait!!! Good

> grief:)

> >

> > Believe it or not, something that does seem to " stick " are eggs

> over easy. Figure that one out???? As a matter of fact, I'm getting

> ready to fix two right now. My days and nights are mixed up again.

So

> I may as well go ahead and eat breakfast!hahaha

> >

> > nancy

> > Re: aaarrrggghhhhh

> >

> > What does you doc say ?

> >

> > I don't take Immodium everyday but I will take it in the

morning

> if this continues. I have lomotil but I know that is addictive so

I

> don't like to take it. How about the metamucil wafers??

> >

> > I have really learned I cannot eat anything after 8:00 PM. If

I

> get to starving, I eat dry toast.

> >

> > Stay in touch.

> >

> > Karima

> >

July 21, 2005

Thank You Donelle. I too Pray for you and Glenn. Ingrid

>

> In a message dated 7/21/2005 10:35:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> lowenco@h... writes:

>

> Nonnie, I know you are right about teens. But I do know they

should

> have some fun things to do to. I just wish I could give him those

fun

> things. Right now I need help with so much. It will get better. I

> know that. Just hope that I have time to enjoy my son and feel

better

> to do things with him. Ingrid

>

> Hi Ingrid!!!

>

> You are doing great, Ingrid...and you will be up and bouncing

around before

> you know it!!! Your son will still be there when you recoup and

will only be

> a few weeks older...LOL You have time!!! Take time to let your

body

> heal...and your mind and spirit!!! I'm going to pray for you

today, for patience

> and quick healing...K? Feel these {{{{ Ingrid }}}} cyber hugs

gently

> holding you, sweetie...rest, relax!!!

>

> Donelle

> Caregiver to Glenn

>

July 21, 2005

Nonnie, I know you are right. does not play too much vidio

games. As for the computer he does not get much time on it either. I

am on it more then anyone. Lol BUT YOU ARE RIGHT. I KNOW THIS. INGRID

> > > I have alot of evasive doctors. None seem to want to make a

> > statement of any kind.

> > > One told me it could take a year, one told me I'd be this way

the

> > rest of my life, however long that may be (wasn't that just sweet

> of

> > him?). My local doctor is the most supportive. I see him again

> exercise,

> > trying to get some muscle mass back again in my legs.

> > > He now has my records, so I think it is time to get started on

> > figuring something out.

> > >

> > > I am sorry if I sounded snippy in my reply to you earlier, I

sure

> > didn't mean it that way. I just get so dishearted. The last thing

a

> > cancer survivor wants to hear is that something is going to take

> > time. time is precious. I want to use it NOW....not wait!!! Good

> > grief:)

> > >

> > > Believe it or not, something that does seem to " stick " are eggs

> > over easy. Figure that one out???? As a matter of fact, I'm

getting

> > ready to fix two right now. My days and nights are mixed up

again.

> So

> > I may as well go ahead and eat breakfast!hahaha

> > >

> > > nancy

> > > Re: aaarrrggghhhhh

> > >

> > > What does you doc say ?

> > >

> > > I don't take Immodium everyday but I will take it in the

> morning

> > if this continues. I have lomotil but I know that is addictive

so

> I

> > don't like to take it. How about the metamucil wafers??

> > >

> > > I have really learned I cannot eat anything after 8:00 PM.

If

> I

> > get to starving, I eat dry toast.

> > >

> > > Stay in touch.

> > >

> > > Karima

> > >

July 21, 2005

Thanks Nonnie I am working on it.

Karima

aaarrrggghhhhh

Hi friends,

I had a tough day running out to the doctors - everything ok but the

bowels

went berserk on me twice, once in my therapist's office and the next in a

Verizon store...I just had to run out of the store.

I don't know what I would do without these Depends but it sure is awful.

I

literally had to strip and wash my slacks in the stupid little sink and

then

put them on wet. Gawd!!!!!

I don't know what to do. All I had for breakfast was toast and a cup of

tea. It seems like mostly I eat toast.

I haven't had fruits or veggies in I don't remember when and this can't be

good for us.

I see folks who write that they take metamucil three times a day and

immodium three times a day. That seems extreme.

This is the " right away " when I have to go; it is like the fourth or fifth

time and then it's over.

I don't know what to do. I am so sorry for such a descriptive note but I

need some encouragement and.....

Karima

http://www.geocities.com/skippingthestones/

July 21, 2005

You are right. I just feel so guilty that my son gets no play time.

Well, I guess he gets some. I let him go to the public pool yesterday

for two hours. It's just that I depend on him to do the animal chores

and so many other things. Right now he is vacuuming for me. But you

are right, it will make him a better man. Ingrid'

> > > > I have alot of evasive doctors. None seem to want to make a

> > > statement of any kind.

> > > > One told me it could take a year, one told me I'd be this way

> the

> > > rest of my life, however long that may be (wasn't that just

sweet

> > of

> > > him?). My local doctor is the most supportive. I see him again

> next

> > > Wednesday. So far we haven't tried much of anything except

> > exercise,

> > > trying to get some muscle mass back again in my legs.

> > > > He now has my records, so I think it is time to get started

on

> > > figuring something out.

> > > >

> > > > I am sorry if I sounded snippy in my reply to you earlier, I

> sure

> > > didn't mean it that way. I just get so dishearted. The last

thing

> a

> > > cancer survivor wants to hear is that something is going to

take

> > > time. time is precious. I want to use it NOW....not wait!!!

Good

> > > grief:)

> > > >

> > > > Believe it or not, something that does seem to " stick " are

eggs

> > > over easy. Figure that one out???? As a matter of fact, I'm

> getting

> > > ready to fix two right now. My days and nights are mixed up

> again.

> > So

> > > I may as well go ahead and eat breakfast!hahaha

> > > >

> > > > nancy

> > > > Re: aaarrrggghhhhh

> > > >

> > > > What does you doc say ?

> > > >

> > > > I don't take Immodium everyday but I will take it in the

> > morning

> > > if this continues. I have lomotil but I know that is addictive

> so

> > I

> > > don't like to take it. How about the metamucil wafers??

> > > >

> > > > I have really learned I cannot eat anything after 8:00 PM.

> If

> > I

> > > get to starving, I eat dry toast.

> > > >

> > > > Stay in touch.

> > > >

> > > > Karima

> > > >

July 27, 2005

Thanks Marty. Yes, He likes being there for me. But often see my son

wanting to do some fun things too with his friends. I let him go

often. But sometimes I have to say no since I need his help so much.

I am getting a little better and stronger each day. But still need so

much from my son. He helps me with all the critters we have and often

has to do my chores and errands. Yes, I know it will make a better

person of him. Just am terrified that I have passed the gene on to

him and he will need to keep himself checked for colon cancer

starting in his twenties. I love my son to peices and only want the

best for him. Ingrid

> >> > I have alot of evasive doctors. None seem to want to make a

> >> statement of any kind.

> >> > One told me it could take a year, one told me I'd be this way

the

> >> rest of my life, however long that may be (wasn't that just sweet

> > of

> >> him?). My local doctor is the most supportive. I see him again

> > exercise,

> >> trying to get some muscle mass back again in my legs.

> >> > He now has my records, so I think it is time to get started on

> >> figuring something out.

> >> >

> >> > I am sorry if I sounded snippy in my reply to you earlier, I

sure

> >> didn't mean it that way. I just get so dishearted. The last

thing a

> >> cancer survivor wants to hear is that something is going to take

> >> time. time is precious. I want to use it NOW....not wait!!! Good

> >> grief:)

> >> >

> >> > Believe it or not, something that does seem to " stick " are eggs

> >> over easy. Figure that one out???? As a matter of fact, I'm

getting

> >> ready to fix two right now. My days and nights are mixed up

again.

> > So

> >> I may as well go ahead and eat breakfast!hahaha

> >> >

> >> > nancy

> >> > Re: aaarrrggghhhhh

> >> >

> >> > What does you doc say ?

> >> >

> >> > I don't take Immodium everyday but I will take it in the

> > morning

> >> if this continues. I have lomotil but I know that is addictive

so

> > I

> >> don't like to take it. How about the metamucil wafers??

> >> >

> >> > I have really learned I cannot eat anything after 8:00 PM.

If

> > I

> >> get to starving, I eat dry toast.

> >> >

> >> > Stay in touch.

> >> >

> >> > Karima

> >> >

July 27, 2005