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Post by urbino on Feb 12, 2024 23:12:49 GMT -5
Did the surgeon think everything looked okay, other than the one tumor? How the tumor, size of a tennis ball, has affected the surrounding layers of the colon will be determined by a lab and the results disclosed in the surgery Pathology report, two to three weeks from now. CT Scans show abnormalities in some lymph nodes so there is a risk the disease has spread. No other growths were noted in the three scans previously but neither was this tumor. Blood tests have not indicated anything negative and I sure had plenty more of those these last three days. My hands are like pin cushions from all the needles. So, I shall see what has developed. I have been bitching about the pain in my gut since October of 2022. I am thankful to finally have a Primary Care MD who did something about this. The PC MD mentioned that colon tumors are slow growing so it is possible that there has not been spreading. If there is then Oncology and Chemo likely. Not something I am looking forward to but will take it as it comes. Thanks for asking. Well, it's good the surgeon didn't find anything else out of the ordinary, at least. Hopeful you get clean bloodwork and CT, and, yes, very glad you finally have a doc who actually, you know, doctors things. |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 12, 2024 23:13:12 GMT -5
I’m sure it feels good to be home. Bet the critters were glad to see ya! It was mutually pleasurable. My one semi-feral cat, "Fuzz Bomb" ran up to me through the snow when I entered the yard crying all the way. I am the only human he can tolerate having raised him since birth. He is a Norwegian Forest Cat, a recognized breed of long haired, heavy cats that handle snow just fine. His sire is also here, asleep as usual. Dog was elated, of course. I have not seen my old donkey yet nor the goats and sheep. They are somewhat indifferent as long as someone is feeding them. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 13, 2024 0:25:54 GMT -5
How the tumor, size of a tennis ball, has affected the surrounding layers of the colon will be determined by a lab and the results disclosed in the surgery Pathology report, two to three weeks from now. CT Scans show abnormalities in some lymph nodes so there is a risk the disease has spread. No other growths were noted in the three scans previously but neither was this tumor. Blood tests have not indicated anything negative and I sure had plenty more of those these last three days. My hands are like pin cushions from all the needles. So, I shall see what has developed. I have been bitching about the pain in my gut since October of 2022. I am thankful to finally have a Primary Care MD who did something about this. The PC MD mentioned that colon tumors are slow growing so it is possible that there has not been spreading. If there is then Oncology and Chemo likely. Not something I am looking forward to but will take it as it comes. Thanks for asking. Well, it's good the surgeon didn't find anything else out of the ordinary, at least. Hopeful you get clean bloodwork and CT, and, yes, very glad you finally have a doc who actually, you know, doctors things. Yeah, and we hope you don't have any extra tools or towels. Sleep well! 😁 Had to look up the cat. Those are some nice kitties. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 13, 2024 1:23:21 GMT -5
Get to feeling better soon John and make a trip to the barn to visit the other animals. I am sure the donkey misses you and probably the goats and the sheep AWWW but sheep are pretty dumb.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 13, 2024 11:30:14 GMT -5
 It’s good to be home,so glad to hear the good news, everything is different looking at it, so so very glad for you!
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Post by toshtego on Feb 13, 2024 12:49:20 GMT -5
Get to feeling better soon John and make a trip to the barn to visit the other animals. I am sure the donkey misses you and probably the goats and the sheep AWWW but sheep are pretty dumb. I have to disagree with your there, my friend. Harold Godwinson, my Ram, is pretty smart. When a pack of killer dogs entered mt place he ran to my front door and remained there, |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 13, 2024 12:50:05 GMT -5
Well, it's good the surgeon didn't find anything else out of the ordinary, at least. Hopeful you get clean bloodwork and CT, and, yes, very glad you finally have a doc who actually, you know, doctors things. Yeah, and we hope you don't have any extra tools or towels. Sleep well! 😁 Had to look up the cat. Those are some nice kitties. I am thankful not to have a colon bag! |
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Post by urbino on Feb 14, 2024 20:13:49 GMT -5
Welp, the insurance said no to paying for the new sleep medicine my doc prescribed. I'll have to talk to my pharmacy and see what a week's worth will cost to see if it even works for me.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Feb 14, 2024 20:35:50 GMT -5
Having spring allergies flare up in February sucks.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 14, 2024 21:04:36 GMT -5
Having spring allergies flare up in February sucks. Try Zyrtec, Costco version= Allertec. Very cheap, few if any side effects. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 14, 2024 21:30:59 GMT -5
Having spring allergies flare up in February sucks. The price of a mild winter, I guess. I've been a bit sneezy the last week or so, too. |
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Post by turbocat on Feb 14, 2024 21:36:44 GMT -5
Having spring allergies flare up in February sucks. Try Zyrtec, Costco version= Allertec. Very cheap, few if any side effects. I’ll second the Zyrtec, it’s great stuff that has noticeably improved my quality of life at times. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 16, 2024 18:04:15 GMT -5
A wall of weather from out the north just hit the front windows. Gonna pour down rain and maybe hail, with 20-25mph winds, while the temp drops about 30 degrees overnight. It's just possible I will not get a smoke in, this evening.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 16, 2024 18:17:48 GMT -5
Welp, the insurance said no to paying for the new sleep medicine my doc prescribed. I'll have to talk to my pharmacy and see what a week's worth will cost to see if it even works for me. That is unfortunate. Insurance companies should not be allowed to second guess what MDs prescribe. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 17, 2024 12:39:47 GMT -5
Welp, the insurance said no to paying for the new sleep medicine my doc prescribed. I'll have to talk to my pharmacy and see what a week's worth will cost to see if it even works for me. That is unfortunate. Insurance companies should not be allowed to second guess what MDs prescribe. On an industrial injury the doctors are really hemmed in by the administrators of workmens comp… when I needed shoulder surgeries it was obvious that the admins tried to stall to the point that I would say to hell with it and go back to work. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 17, 2024 12:50:05 GMT -5
50 degrees as I rolled out of bed, suppose to be near 80 deg. Today.
The 7 day forecast shows some pretty decent weather for next week as I head to Monument Valley… what a difference a week makes!
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 17, 2024 12:59:44 GMT -5
Smoked on porch yesterday, 64 degs light Southern wind, this morning 42 degs, North wind 18 to 30 mph, that life in Southern Louisiana, AC yesterday, heater on this morning.
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Post by lizardonarock on Feb 17, 2024 13:20:10 GMT -5
40F in the swamp much like Brad we like to give the AC and heat a good whirl so one appliance does not feel left out.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 17, 2024 13:37:36 GMT -5
2° this morning. Plus a bit of fresh snow. But 62° forecast for Tuesday. Crazy.
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Post by urbino on Feb 17, 2024 19:12:28 GMT -5
I've been fighting with a flush-mount light fixture in my little covered porch area out back. The bulbs burned out, which is simple enough on the surface, but the hardware is shot, which made getting the globe off to get to the bulbs a little more interesting than I'd expected. It's also made putting the thing back together a LOT more interesting than I'd expected. Dark out, now, so it'll have to wait till tomorrow.
I may just replace the silly thing.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 17, 2024 20:40:11 GMT -5
Yes, replacement. With extreme prejudice.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 17, 2024 22:09:04 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Feb 17, 2024 22:11:35 GMT -5
I've been fighting with a flush-mount light fixture in my little covered porch area out back. The bulbs burned out, which is simple enough on the surface, but the hardware is shot, which made getting the globe off to get to the bulbs a little more interesting than I'd expected. It's also made putting the thing back together a LOT more interesting than I'd expected. Dark out, now, so it'll have to wait till tomorrow. I may just replace the silly thing. A new unit will have you wondering why you did not do it sooner, maybe one with motion activation to better illuminate things in the night. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 17, 2024 22:57:39 GMT -5
I've been fighting with a flush-mount light fixture in my little covered porch area out back. The bulbs burned out, which is simple enough on the surface, but the hardware is shot, which made getting the globe off to get to the bulbs a little more interesting than I'd expected. It's also made putting the thing back together a LOT more interesting than I'd expected. Dark out, now, so it'll have to wait till tomorrow. I may just replace the silly thing. A new unit will have you wondering why you did not do it sooner, maybe one with motion activation to better illuminate things in the night. Saw some of those. Wouldn't really be all that useful in this application. Plus, I have a lot of possums and the occasional hawk doing business in my backyard. I wouldn't like the light coming on all the time. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 17, 2024 23:04:47 GMT -5
This was a real game changer in my garage… Especially since mine was free… found it in electrical dump bin, NIB that was classified as electrical waste. That was the only good thing about the job, and the big paychecks…. There was an amazing amount of goodies that were disposed of by retailers. a.co/d/bjC9Y6L |
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Post by urbino on Feb 17, 2024 23:09:02 GMT -5
This was a real game changer in my garage… Especially since mine was free… found it in electrical dump bin, NIB that was classified as electrical waste. That was the only good thing about the job, and the big paychecks…. There was an amazing amount of goodies that were disposed of by retailers. a.co/d/bjC9Y6LQuite a rig. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 17, 2024 23:23:23 GMT -5
Welp, the insurance said no to paying for the new sleep medicine my doc prescribed. I'll have to talk to my pharmacy and see what a week's worth will cost to see if it even works for me. Your doctor should be able to get you some samples. What did she prescribe? I have tried most of them. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 17, 2024 23:25:54 GMT -5
So sad it makes me smile. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 17, 2024 23:29:46 GMT -5
This was a real game changer in my garage… Especially since mine was free… found it in electrical dump bin, NIB that was classified as electrical waste. That was the only good thing about the job, and the big paychecks…. There was an amazing amount of goodies that were disposed of by retailers. a.co/d/bjC9Y6LQuite a rig. I just put a similar one on the back porch so I could see to cook the steaks tonight. Really works well. I have another one in the shed. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 17, 2024 23:35:02 GMT -5
A beautiful cool day today in NE Texas. Cleaned up the yard a little. Cleaned up the shop a lot, although you couldn't tell if you looked at it. Had an interesting afternoon talking with a couple of Jehovahs Witnesses and cooked steaks on the back porch so I didn't smoke up the kitchen..
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It’s good to be home,so glad to hear the good news, everything is different looking at it, so so very glad for you!
