hello

[Guest guest]

Hi Tammy:

Nov. 19th. Got it - my husband will be having simple surgery for a

hernia repair that morning. So while I'm waiting, I'll be sending

prayers your way!!

Laurie

> a,

>

> I am sorry I am behind on my mail, but I want to let you know I am

sorry things didn't go as expected, but am glad to hear your mom is

doing good today. I will continue my prayers for you and all the

others here on the list.

>

> Ron's bone scan came back this week, and it looks like a tumor in

the groin area. They won't know for sure unless they do a biopsy, but

since Ron has decided against treatment for the cancer, I am not sure

what he is going to do.

>

> My EDG came back just showing gastoritis or something like that,

now i have to get an colonoscopy on the 19th. I am dreading it and

all the kids (they are adults) are a bit frightened. But hey if they

can figure out what is making me get sick all the time, I will be

happy. I am very much hoping it is just stress. I hate asking prayers

for myself but if you all could remember me in your prayers that day,

I will be very grateful. It is scheduled for 7 a.m.

> Well I gotta run.

> tammy

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you a. My sister in law says the colonoscopy hurts, but my doc said I

won't remember it. so I was glad to get your letter. Ron's pain is getting

worse, I want him to go to hospital, but he won't . He has an appointment with

his onc on wed and he's pcp also, so hopefully one of them will do something for

him.He doesn't want hospice out until he is completely bed ridden, but the way

this pain is going, I am afraid it won't be long. He has slept the day away

with out any pain pills, so I am really getting worried.

well I am gonna get going here, you take care and you and your family and

everyone on here are in my prayers always

tammy

Re: Hello

Tammy,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write given your

circumstances, I am sure time is tough to come by.

Don't you worry yourself about the colonoscopy. They are a breeze. I had my

first one last year and it honestly was nothing. The prep is the worst part and

even that is not that bad. The 1.5 oz of some oozy drink is tough to consume..

but once that is done.. just dont make any plans for the evening and you are all

set.

There is not cramping or anything , just the feeling you need to go. Its weird

because eventually its clear liquid... , but then you know you are clean as a

whistle.

hey, look at it this way to.. you lose a good 5 lbs in a day !!

a

tamela scott wrote:

[Guest guest]

thank you Laurie

tammy

Re: Hello

Hi Tammy:

Nov. 19th. Got it - my husband will be having simple surgery for a

hernia repair that morning. So while I'm waiting, I'll be sending

prayers your way!!

Laurie

[Guest guest]

Laurie: Thanks,it always helps when someone else cares. We are actually

looking

forward to Thanksgiving,and Nick will east small portions and watch his diet.

He was

frustrated because he is not used to being unable to do anything and felt

helpless.

I had him read some of these posts and he said he never realized how many

suffer

the same way from the same things. Seems patience and time heal a lot of

things

and you have to be innovative sometimes to make them work. Take care and

thanks again for your prayers and support Jane & Nick

[Guest guest]

I am sorry I will not be able to be at chat if you have it

tonight..but wanted to let you all know you are all in my

prayers and thoughts...I have company so I ran in here for a

few minutes..did not want anyone to think I just did not care

I certainly do..you all are my " family " too...

I got the results of my CEA and liver functions today...CEA is 41.7

which is down from three weeks ago..and 35 points down since we

stopped the xeloda..my liver functions are ALL back to normal..will

see oncologist tomorrow..but as long as I am doing this I will remain

off chemo...I feel fine...the PET SCAN did not show any change

either...so we are in a good mood here...hugs to you all, kaye biggs