saltymom
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Post by saltymom on Aug 14, 2015 6:15:47 GMT
I haven't been here in months. On my birthday in April, I was having some weird things going on, so went to my ob/gyn and found out I had cysts and tumors in my uterus and ovaries and so scheduled a hysterectomy. A few days after the procedure, I was in such extreme pain that they admitted me back into the hospital. Turns out I had a nerve entrapment...from a stitch that the doctor took through a nerve. He's a good friend of ours...grew up with my husband so you know I gave him crap for that. I was in so much pain for 3 weeks till the stitch wore off. Ended up going to my dd's graduation in a wheelchair because I couldn't walk. THe night before my surgery he had a dream that my spleen exploded while he was doing the hysterectomy...and it was rainbow colored...haha...but he said that weird dreams before surgery always make him nervous. So, he was looking around after removing my uterus and found a tumor in my bladder. He said to check it out after I felt better. The following weeks after my hysterectomy were horrid emotionally. Crying, sensitive, blah blah blah. It's been horrible. On top of that, I have fibromyalgia, so I had a flare up about 6 weeks after my surgery. I finally went to the urologist and had surgery to remove the tumor, and he biopsied four other suspicious spots in my bladder and he also used a chemo drug to "rinse" the bladder. I just went in this last Monday to follow up and he said, "Well, it's Stage 1 bladder cancer, but all the biopsies came back good. " so I go back in three months to see if anything has grown, and then 3 months after that. He said it was a good thing I had a hysterectomy, because you just don't find bladder cancer until it's pretty advanced. So, how has your summer been?  |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 14, 2015 6:20:54 GMT
Wow, what a summer. I guess if you are trying to find a bright side… no more period. Glad they found the bladder cancer so early.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 6:29:04 GMT
You know you can come to us, day or night, because someone else has been there, or someone can send you a hug, hold your hand, let you vent...whatever. We can take it. We are your support network, too.
Eff cancer!
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Mystie
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Post by Mystie on Aug 14, 2015 6:35:35 GMT
Wow. What a good thing that your surgeon decided to poke around a little! Sorry your summer has been lousy, but I hope your treatment goes really well...and that you'll be around here more!
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Post by piapea on Aug 14, 2015 6:39:43 GMT
I'm so sorry you summer has been hell. It will get better, the mood swings will even out. I imagine the worry and uncertainty are adding to them.
I found walking helped. I have severe RA and had to go off all my meds for three months before surgery and three months after. Walking was difficult and painful, but I wasn't screaming at people without reason, I wasn't clenching my teeth and telling my DH to stop breathing because I couldn't stand the sound. At first I'd just walk half way down the street, but I kept adding a few steps everyday. It really helped. I still walk 16 years later.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 14, 2015 8:17:56 GMT
Oh my, that's some summer you've had! Prayers for healing and no recurrence of the bladder cancer!
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Aug 14, 2015 9:06:09 GMT
My summer? My brother unexpectedly died in June, and my mom was diagnosed with cancer for which she will have a very risky surgery, that she may not survive, next week. She is already a twice cancer survivor, so we are hoping three times is a charm.
I am sorry you are going through this but glad your cancer was found early. My uncle died from bladder cancer that was found very late.
Sounds like you will do well. Take care.
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 14, 2015 10:32:38 GMT
That's a lot to go through. I hope you feel better and the bladder doesn't do anything bad...
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Post by mommaho on Aug 14, 2015 10:44:52 GMT
Hugs - take a deep breath and enjoy the last of summer. It can only get better from here on out!
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Post by gar on Aug 14, 2015 10:47:25 GMT
Gosh....what an emotional rollercoaster! I hope things settle down for you and you are back to full health very soon.
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Post by jenjie on Aug 14, 2015 10:48:54 GMT
Oh wow I'm glad they found it early.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 14, 2015 11:02:37 GMT
All good thoughts to you- may all the bad stuff be over so it can be onwards and upwards from now on.
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Post by baslp on Aug 14, 2015 11:37:35 GMT
You have had quite a summer. Glad to hear that the cancer was caught early. Take care of yourself!
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Aug 14, 2015 12:17:40 GMT
So glad they caught it early. My father died of bladder cancer caught too late. Prayers for your recovery and no recurrence.
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Aug 14, 2015 12:27:43 GMT
Seems like the summer of illness and drama...we've had our share here too!
Thank god they caught the bladder cancer early!! Hope you are on your way to a full recovery from all you summer adventures. We're looking forward to Fall around here and hoping that we leave all the crappy summer health stuff behind. I hope the same for you. Feel better!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Aug 14, 2015 12:29:37 GMT
I am sorry what a horrible summer.
I hope you are feeling better soon, and you get to have some real fun soon!
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Post by cakediva on Aug 14, 2015 12:32:19 GMT
Oh my goodness you poor girl!
Hope you're feeling better soon!
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Post by mamastone on Aug 14, 2015 12:35:02 GMT
Wow, what a summer! Glad they caught the bladder cancer early.....yikes. Hopefully now you can relax and enjoy what is left of it  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 12:38:23 GMT
What a shock that must have been for you, to find out you had cancer. I'm glad they caught it early enough to do something about it. Here's hoping you stay tumor free.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Aug 14, 2015 12:45:30 GMT
What a rotten summer! Glad that they found it early, and sending best healing wishes out to you.
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marimoose
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Post by marimoose on Aug 14, 2015 12:49:06 GMT
Oh ick, what a summer you have had. I echo others as I say that is so good that they caught the bladder cancer so early. Who could have known that your hysterectomy was a blessing in disguise. I do hope that your Fall is totally uneventful and you will be feeling like your old self again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 12:49:52 GMT
Oh my...that's quite a lot to deal with..especially all at once!!!
Hugs to you!! Im praying for you!
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Aug 14, 2015 12:50:25 GMT
Glad to see you back, but so sorry for all your problems. Praises that the cancer was caught early. I hope you are feeling better!
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katybee
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Post by katybee on Aug 14, 2015 12:55:54 GMT
But wouldn't it have been cool if your uterus really was rainbow colored? I'm sorry you've been through so much this summer. I'm going through a similar situation, so emotional breakdowns are permitted. Especially when your hormones are all wacky. Things will get better!
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 14, 2015 13:04:09 GMT
Oh my goodness - that is awful, but thank God they found the bladder cancer. I hope and pray you are cured.
My late FIL had bladder cancer that was well managed for many, many years - sort of a chronic illness.
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Post by elaine on Aug 14, 2015 13:18:38 GMT
Wow! What a summer. I'm sorry that you've been in so much pain, but glad that you can tease the doc a bit. I'm also glad that they caught the bladder cancer early and that hopefully you won't need more treatment for it. |
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Post by ingrid6 on Aug 14, 2015 13:23:16 GMT
I'm sorry that you've been through so much this summer. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 14, 2015 13:29:03 GMT
I'm sure after all that you've been through, you don't feel very lucky, but it's such a good thing they caught it early. I hope you continue to be cancer free.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 13:51:45 GMT
OMG. You poor thing...I can't even imagine going through all that. I had a hysterectomy this year and it was a long/slow but uncomplicated recovery. I can't imagine having all those additional problems to contend with. I hope you feel better soon. Lots of good healing thoughts being sent to you and lots of HUGS!!
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Nicole in TX
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 14, 2015 14:50:31 GMT
Goodness gracious! What an ordeal! I am glad you are feeling better.
Congrats on finding the cancer early. That is wonderful.
Just to let you know, my grandmother had bladder cancer and had the bladder chemo similar to what you are describing. It was cured and she never had an issue again.
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