Living with Two Ostomies and Undergoing Chemo

Hello Ostomy friends,
If you read my profile, I have two ostomies. Yup, lucky me. Had cervical cancer, now going through chemo. So yeah, in one, I got two bags on my stomach and lost my long hair. I am dealing with it, but it gets to me sometimes. If you have never been on chemo, oh my, you can be so lucky. You can smell it, taste it, and breathe it; it really makes me so sick. I am usually sick for about four days, then in seven days, I start all over again. I have been on chemo now for almost a year. I get a PET scan on Tuesday with results on Wednesday to see if all is going well. Just wanted to share my story and hope everyone is praying that all goes well this week. I am scared and tired all at the same time. Not to mention, I get diarrhea (the poopies...lol) when I get chemo, so I am working on ostomy overtime. Ok, wanted to spat off to make me feel better. Thanks for reading. HUGS... and GOD bless all...pegmarston

Hey Pegmarston,
I read your profile and can relate. Although it has been 5 years since my surgery, chemo, and radiation - I can still taste it today. Whenever I have to go into the cancer center here in town - I get the shivers thinking about what I went through. In my 3rd and final regime of chemo, it was, if I remember right, 2 hours intravenous and then the portable chemo for 46 hours. When I would go back to get the pump unhooked, they would just wheel me directly to the hospital for 3-5 days. I am very fortunate to have survived a stage III with a 50/50 chance of living. I am back to running, biking, and just trying to be myself again. Still, I don't dare ask out a girl on a date, but hopefully, that day will come someday. I guess what I went through made me a stronger person, and I got to learn the secret of life/happiness. In the end, it does not matter what you did or what you owned or how much money you have - it's all about family, friends, and helping people out as much as possible.
If you ever want to chat, look me up - I just discovered this site, and what a relief. I was feeling like the lone ranger.
Take care and keep fighting the good fight.

Peg...God Bless you. I will keep you in my prayers that all goes well with the Pet Scan and your next round of chemo. I lost my husband, while I was in ICU after my surgery, and I have been upset that I didn't have a chance to say good-by, but my dealing with his death and my new ostomy, is in no way as bad as what you are going through. Makes me feel quilty for feeling so low sometimes. Hang in there, girl! We are here for you!

Hugs to you, Peg! I can only imagine what you are going through... but still sending you {{{{hugs}}} and warm wishes and prayers from Florida to you and your family! -debbie e

Thank you so much for writing to me on my blog. My pet scan came back really good. Nothing nowhere...only one (I have five that were active) lymph node was a 2.7 and a 2.2 is normal. So, the doctor is having me take chemo for two more cycles and if all goes well, I will be done except for maintenance and follow-ups. I need a stiff drink... LOL. Hugs to you all...

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