Originally Posted by sandy simpson (Post 4407026)

Hi Jeanie!
I am on the line catching up with what is going on with you and Tib. I hope he is feeling better. Sounds like you are going to get rad. You have nothing to worry about with that. Just get on that table and say one Our Father prayer and it is over! No pain. Now you MUST have some cream and as soon as you get in that dressing room, rub it all over so your skin will not burn. That is the only downside of radiation. You may feel a bit tired but just lay down and rest. You meet angels along this journey and realize you are not the only one. Others troop through this, I did. No problems.
Prayers for you as you take one day at a time and try to do something fun or a treat and lots of love to Tibbe, constant faithful friend and companion.
You are blessed having him by your side!

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4406778)

He's already doing so very well today and hopefully he'll stay well. I'm over my surgery so we're both humming along today pretty well.



I think I got mixed up as the rad/oncol. appt. is Monday of next week - I'm sorry. I've got a week to live it up 'til then! LOL. I'll take that hug and return it right back to you two.

What's the story on your next Yorkie, Rich? Have you a breeder or litter or dog in mind?

Give Ms. Sheila all my best and remind her I'm praying daily for you both and I know you two know that God watches over his children as we do ours and gets us through the bad times hour by hour the same as us. He's got a tender heart for our troubles and I suspect feels every pain we do. Love you both, Jeanie



Hi, Jeanie.

Sheila & I are both so glad to hear that Tibbe is feeling better, and we pray that he will stay well.

Well then, live it up 'til next week! ;)

We'll take that hug and raise you one! :)

Oh, Jeanie-right now, all I really have on my mind is getting Sheila to eat and hopefully, get her some pain relief.

Sheila send her very best to you & says that your prayers mean so much to her.

She and I continue to keep you in our prayers.

We agree with you-we have a very loving Father in Heaven, and He would not want His children to suffer for a second.

Sheila was a very active Minister, before she developed LC, and she hopes that it is Our Lord's Will, that she get well enough to return to her Ministry.

We love you, too, Jeanie.

Rich

Originally Posted by dawn27 (Post 4406982)

Good to hear you are doing well, have a great night. Rest easy !

Originally Posted by EarthAngel (Post 4407430)

Jeanie, I have been thinking and praying for you. You are a special Lady.

Love and Hugs to you,
Dyan

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4407745)

Dear Jeanie, hope today is a good day for you, sending good thoughts and prayers. :heart to

Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 4407983)

:) Good evening again young lady! :) Just a quick check-in to see how you're doing today?

Still trying to find Mr. Fellowes phone number - but don't you worry, I'm on the case.....:thumbup: Hopefully I can get a bit-part for yourself and Tibbe, upstairs of course....:D

Love and hugs from Harry, Andy and I xxx

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 4408104)

Hi, Jeanie-our very dear friend.

Have I told you, that you are amazing?

With your surgery, and upcoming appt. on Monday, you still take the time, to post and offer me advice regarding Sheila's medication.

We continue to pray for you, each night-a special prayer to Our Lady of Lourde's.

God bless you.

Love & Hugs from Sheila & I.

Rich

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4408126)

Saw my surgeon today who said my "margins" were clear and no evidence of cancer, which is what she told me she thought the outcome would be right after surgery.

Then I saw my gastroenterologist and it was a great day until I saw him. Yikes. He ordered a colonoscopy - it's been 5 years and I had a polyp last time that was pre-Ca! I just don't think I'm up for any more "news"! I forgot to ask him if I can wait until after I finish the treatments, which I'm sure I can. Geez!

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4408126)

I did, bless your heart. Thank you for thinking of me.



Thank you for the kind comments and for your thoughts and prayers - most sincerely appreciated.


Saw my surgeon today who said my "margins" were clear and no evidence of cancer, which is what she told me she thought the outcome would be right after surgery.

Then I saw my gastroenterologist and it was a great day until I saw him. Yikes. He ordered a colonoscopy - it's been 5 years and I had a polyp last time that was pre-Ca! I just don't think I'm up for any more "news"! I forgot to ask him if I can wait until after I finish the treatments, which I'm sure I can. Geez!

Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 4408143)

The first part of your post is wonderful news! Very happy to hear the wonderful report.

Leave it to the gastro to bring bad news. Sorry you have to have the dreaded test (and drink the incongruously named GoLightly?). Praying they won't have any "news" for you.

Originally Posted by EarthAngel (Post 4408148)

Jeanie! Now they want you to have a colonoscopy…lol For goodness sake, they have to give you a break!! Seriously though, I hope they will put it off for a while.

Glad to hear the margins are clear, thank God.

Love and Hugs to you, my friend,
Dyan

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4408208)

What Great News, don't worry too much about the Colonoscopy but you are right they could have at least given you a day or two to celebrate before this. Geeez how much can a person take. I have to have one after 10 years and have lots of new info to make it easier, I will get it to you tomorrow. I have lots of questions to ask my Dr. when I see him on the 8th of April, the prep is dangerous on someone my age but my GP is urging me to get it since I have a family history of Colon Cancer. I've given it lots of thought for a year now so I will most likely go ahead with it.

Sleep well and only think of the Great News you had today.:)

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 4406917)

I'm hoping and praying that Sheila will get better and one day return to her Ministry, Rich. I know she would love that. She - and you - are in my prayers every day more than once and sure am grateful to be in yours.

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4408130)

Sorry, I shouldn't do that but I have problems with meds & share all too often with others who have problems. I pray Sheila can take her pain medication okay. It can help her so much just find some comfort.

I appreciate and return you guys' prayers and think we must all be better off for them. I know they've gotten me through what I thought would be a terrible time and it just wasn't!!! Now that is amazing! The power of prayer works. Love hugs to you both.

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4408126)

Saw my surgeon today who said my "margins" were clear and no evidence of cancer, which is what she told me she thought the outcome would be right after surgery.

Then I saw my gastroenterologist and it was a great day until I saw him. Yikes. He ordered a colonoscopy - it's been 5 years and I had a polyp last time that was pre-Ca! I just don't think I'm up for any more "news"! I forgot to ask him if I can wait until after I finish the treatments, which I'm sure I can. Geez!

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4408325)

I see you have some other issues so I would ask your Dr. before doing any of this as I will too.I took too long with this and my time ran out. I'll make it a bit shorter.

Low fiber diet about four days before the procedure. While fiber is normally important for colon health, it can cause problems during screening. Small pieces of nuts or grains can sometimes get clogged in the scope, they can also cover up the polyps they are looking for during the test.

About one day before the screening, you'll need to stop eating solid food and switch over to clear liquids like broth, apple juice, clear soda, popsicles and plain Jell-O without fruit.

Because most colonoscopies are done in the morning, many people follow a 'split prep. This involves drinking half the colon purge solution in the evening and half the other half in the morning. This gives it time to work and people seem to tolerate it better when it split up (maybe they meant spit up lol)

Hope this helps some, I was never told any of this 10 years ago but maybe they didn't realize the need for these things at that time.

Hope this helps you some.

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 4408434)

Jeanie,

You just can't seem to catch a break.

Sheila has had so many colonoscopies, and she is at the point, if her G.I. Doc orders another, she says she is going to go running into the woods! (Well, she said, "staggering slowly".

Praying your scope can wait until you finish your treatments.

Rich

Originally Posted by EarthAngel (Post 4408505)

Jeanie, I, too hope they make you wait til all your procedures are done before the colonoscopy. I had two. The first one they probably only did the lower portion and the second one was a very thorough going through the whole thing. The second one was the very worst thing I ever experienced…between the liquid you have to drink which made me nauseous and the actual procedure. Even with Demerol given I was extremely uncomfortable. They'd like to see me again in 4 years for the one polyp and I am hesitant. I think I may need to go to a different doctor when the time comes.

I am keeping you in my prayers you are doing well, my friend.

Love and hugs,
Dyan

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4408635)

Poor Sheila, I get her wanting to run! Grrr - this just isn't fair but little is, I guess.



Hi, Jeanie.

Sheila said to tell you, that when she was a child, and she told her Mother,
"It isn't fair", her Mother would reply, "And who ever told you that life is fair?"

But sheesh, with everything you are going through, and facing a colonoscopy, and the problems you have had with them in the past.....it seems like you could at least, get a breather from some of it.

You will always remain in our prayers.

Wanted to tell you-your suggestion to cut the 2.5 mg of oxy in half, worked!

Sheila was able to tolerate it, and it did provide some pain relief.

We both thank you so much. Her DO had told her to cut the 5 mg in half, but 2.5 was still just more than she could handle.

Originally Posted by MauiGirl (Post 4408713)

Sending good thoughts your way, hoping healing is going well, and treatment is successful.

Originally Posted by EarthAngel (Post 4408912)

Jeanie, I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You are a very kind Lady who has helped our Sheila with her meds. God Bless, my friend.

Love and Hugs,
Dyan

Originally Posted by EarthAngel (Post 4408945)

Oh, Jeanie….Congratulations on reaching 17,000 posts!! I forget what thread it was posted you were getting close! :)

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 4408814)

Oh, Rich, I'm so sorry she couldn't handle the 2.5 but so glad the lesser dose worked for her. I just take tiny bits a little at a time and it has worked for me ever since I had to take pain Rx. In time, maybe she can slowly work up to her body tolerating more and get more relief.

Yea, I feel bad about complaining about my silly test with all the awful things Sheila and others here are going through! Time I squared my shoulders and grew up and stop worrying about what's to be. It will be fine and so will I. Sorry I was a wuss but oh, I am such a wuss. lol.

I'll still holding you two up in prayer and think of you so often. Things have just got to get better somehow for Sheila. Hopefully all the prayers will come to fruition and she'll get relief and help. You two take it as easy as you can. You are such sweet folks. :)

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4409214)

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4409090)

Hi, Jeanie.

I think with your suggestion to cut the 2.5 mg in half, Sheila will be able to slowly titrate up, and tolerate the 2.5 and then eventually the full 5 mg.

You, our dear friend, are going through so much more than most people go through in a lifetime, so don't you dare feel bad about posting your feelings about the colonoscopy. Sheila said she empathizes with you-the prep puts her in a world of pain. And she is always sick after from the anesthesia.

You are NOT a wuss, not even close!

Thank you for holding us up in prayer. We continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers every day. 1st thing Sheila asks every morning, "How is Jeanie today?"

Thank you, Jeanie-you're a sweetheart.

Things have got to get easier for you, too.

Love & Hugs from Sheila & I.

Rich

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 4409323)

Wonderful words, Rich, and they keep us going when times are scary. This is such good news about Sheila's tolerating tiny amounts of the medicine as she may be able to slowly take more over time as her body adjusts. I'm so happy that at least a tiny bit of relief is available to her.
What you said about Sheila asking about me in the mornings touched me right in the heart and I am blessed to have her there for me in spirit! You two have been the sweetest two people but it often takes those going through awful times to understand others having trouble and be such great support. I thank you both and continue to pray for you both. Hoping and praying for better times ahead for all of us.........

Originally Posted by lisaly (Post 4410286)

You are always in my heart and thoughts. I always pray for you and Tibbe, and am anxiously awaiting the day when all of this is behind you. You have grown so special to me, Jeanie. I hope all goes smoothly with your appointment with the radiologist and that you remain as courageous and strong as you have been. Be well, dear friend.

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200 (Post 4410287)

Hi, Jeanie.

Prayers are all we really have when life is scary. Guess what? Yesterday, Sheila was able to tolerate 2.5 mg twice. She had some nausea, some dizziness, but she tolerated it.

Jeanie, I told Sheila what you said, and she said, "That just makes me feel so blessed". She said she will always be there for you in spirit.

We think you are one of the sweetest people we have been blessed to "meet" via the 'Net.

Yes, it really does take often take those going through tough times, to truly understand others going through tough times.

She feels so bad that you have to go through so much prep before your colonoscopy. A number of years ago, I took her to Cleveland Clinic on the advice of her former G.I. Doc. Well, they put her through cleanses 3 days in a row, and she refused to leave our girls at home. So, I waited in the car with them. On the 3rd evening, while she waited for the G.I. Doc, the entire staff went home. The G.I Doc was in another exam room, laughing with a patient, and Sheila was in tachycardia, laying across two chairs in the exam room. The nurse knew she was in tachycardia, and left.

When people tell us they want to be referred to Cleveland Clinic, we tell them, it's changed. Even the employee's refer to it in a not so nice manner.

Rich