Done, I am now an ostomate. I am home with very little pain. I am walking but do tire quickly. Not much of an appetite, but I try to eat in small snippets.
Prior to surgery, my wife talked to the surgeon about preserving the prostate nerves so we could hopefully have near-normal sex going forward. He did, but he cautioned us after surgery it cost him time and me blood. The loss of blood took me completely out for over 2 days. But, with 3 transfusions, I finally felt a little alive on Monday.
I got the pathology report as I was checking out. I am now cancer-free. Thanks for all the thoughts and well wishes. It's all about healing and living from here on out.
Killshot_24523
Dec 16, 2022 1:29 pm
ron in mich
Dec 16, 2022 2:08 pm
Hi KS, it sounds like you had a good surgeon and you're on a path to a good life. Good luck.
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gentlejohn
Dec 16, 2022 2:29 pm
Welcome to the club! My colectomy/ileostomy gave me my life back. Since you have an ostomy for the holidays, I must share this which was posted in the UOAA newsletter:
5 reasons it's awesome to have an ostomy during the holidays-
https://www.ostomy.org/5-reasons-its-awesome-to-have-an-ostomy-during-the-holidays/
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TerryLT
Dec 16, 2022 11:05 pm
Hi KS, and welcome to our exclusive club! You seem to be well on your way and your positive attitude will help you going forward. Good for you!
dmo101
Dec 20, 2022 2:56 pm
Welcome to the club! I have been a member for 31 years. It is a bit rough at first, but in time you will hardly know it's there most of the time. Good luck!
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Dam711
Dec 20, 2022 9:53 pm
Congratulations on your fight to become cancer-free! I also got that same great news in July, just 3 days before my birthday, after a 6-year fight myself. Good luck and best wishes for you and yours.
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Dec 21, 2022 1:14 am
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