The last time we spoke my cytoreductive cancer surgery had
been postponed to September but I still didn’t have a date. Well, I finally do
have a date – this Friday, 9-12! I did have more notice than this, in fact I learned
a few weeks ago but my life has been such a whirlwind since then that I have
not gotten around to writing a post until now. I’m sorry for being so slow
about posting!
Before I had the date confirmed I had to have another chemo
and this one was rough. It was one of those six hours in the chemo chair at the
cancer center. I was sick for nearly two weeks after it. Then I had a multitude
of various medical appointments in preparation for surgery. My primary doctor
left the practice with no notice to his patients so I went with another doctor
in the same practice but I had to see her before surgery so I would “officially”
have a primary care physician. There was an assortment of other appointments
including a pre-op appointment at the hospital last week. They did bloodwork,
ekg, and a variety of other things.
This surgery is not in the hospital I normally use that is
closer to our home. This hospital is in Kansas City and handles many of the types
of advanced surgery I will be having done. I have to admit it is a little
frightening to me because so much is involved. My oncologist will be removing
my ovaries and tubes plus doing an omentectomy. An omentectomy is done to remove
cancer cells that have spread to the omentum from other organs, such as the
ovaries. The other surgeon will be removing as much as possible of the cancer
from my colon and that is expected to be a much longer part of the overall
operation. I have to be at the hospital at 7:00 a.m. Friday and the surgery
starts at 9:00 a.m. They say I should only be in the hospital about five days
so I guess we’ll see!
Oh, and I mentioned a lot of appointments, well I received a
call this afternoon telling me to come in tomorrow to see the surgeon that will
be working on my colon. It’s not like I haven’t seen him, but I guess he wanted
just one more appointment before Friday. I really like and trust both of my
doctors so I’ll be there tomorrow.
In the mean time I’ve been running in circles trying to get
things done around the house, and laundry and such before I’m out of commission.
I won’t be able to get much done after tomorrow because Thursday I have an all-day
prep similar to what you have when you have a colonoscopy only I’m having it
because of the colon surgery. And tomorrow is my last day to get to eat
anything!
Thank you all for hanging in here with me and I apologize
for being such a bad blogger. I could sure use any prayers and positive
thoughts you could send my way to help me get through Friday!
Love to all!
Bonnie
You are NOT a bad blogger. You have your priorities straight and we’re all sending lots of prayers and hugs and are here for you whenever you can join us. Be kind to yourself. Warm healing thoughts are coming your way every day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers and your very kind comment. It means so much to me.
DeleteOh my goodness, Bonnie, you have a had so much to deal with prepping for this very involved surgery. Just good to hear that they are doing it sooner rather than later. I know you were worried about a delay. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come. First thing every morning. Please allow yourself to be taken care of by other family and friends as you go through recovery. I know you have always been the caregiver, but it is your time to be cherished. Take care, my friend. XX
ReplyDeleteMary you are always so sweet and thoughtful! I especially appreciate your prayers. I am nervous about all this as the surgeons tell me it is a serious operation. I've made it this far so the rest should be fine. XX
DeleteOh Bonnie praying for you and the medical staff that will be caring for you!
ReplyDeleteConnie thank you so much, especially for your prayers. I hope Far Guy is improving. I keep you both in my thoughts and my prayers.
DeleteBonnie, you absolutely have my prayers and positive thoughts! This has to be both so exciting and yet so scary. Definitely full of hope for you and glad you have good surgeons who know what they are doing. Praying for good news! let us know whenever you are up to it. We know that might take a while after such a big surgery...but we will be sending positives and prayers every day. *love and hugs from West Fargo*
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita, I really appreciate you! I've sure enjoyed seeing and hearing about your new place! I'm so glad Miss Allie is doing better! Now we just need you to feel better soon! Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts, I believe they will help.
DeleteBonnie, you are one heck of a fighter! Good for you! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you lots of love and a big big hug!
ReplyDeleteI try to be a fighter but this is a big fight with this surgery. I sure appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. Thank you!
DeleteYou are in my prayers and thoughts Bonnie. Xxx
ReplyDeleteRachel I think of you so much! Your prayers and good thoughts are very helpful. Thank you for being my friend. Xxx
DeleteSending you mighty wishes for a successful, uneventful surgery and recovery, Bonnie. You have a great deal of courage and such a wonderful attitude. Wish I could hug you in person but this virtual one will have to do. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteThank you for everything! I don't feel very courageous right now but that's just last minute nerves. I'm happy to take your hug!
DeleteSending you good and healthy wishes for a surgery that goes well. (((Hugs))).
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you Jackie, your good thoughts help me. I've enjoyed your recent travels!
DeleteI'm wishing you the very best of luck with your surgery! And you are not a bad blogger! You've been through a lot and I'm grateful you're keeping us up-to-date on what's going on. Hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer, I know your luck will help me. I hope you get to feeling better soon! xx
DeleteI stopped just now and prayed that your surgery will be a complete success. You are certainly having a whirlwind of medical appointments beforehand.
ReplyDeleteTerra thank you for your prayers. I believe they will help me. Bless you.
DeleteGood luck, and heres to a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I appreciate your thoughts. Please take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteBonnie dear, I just found out you're blogging again and I've gone back to get all your news. You've been dealing heroically with this fight! Go you, and all my love and prayers go with you. I'm dedicating tonight's special meditation session to your health and recovery. I'm sorry you have to deal with all this struggle, and wish you a great outcome from tomorrow's surgery.
ReplyDeleteYour family is such a wonderful support, especially the baby!
It is so good to hear from you. I've been reading your blog but just haven't been up to commenting. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts, they mean so much. I hope you are doing well.
DeleteThinking of you. Hoping you are doing okay post-surgery. X
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