Ok, soooooo....
 

I haven't posted on this because I am not an attention whore when it comes to this type of stuff and I don't like people feeling bad for me or anything like that. But I realized that NOT posting on this makes me feel like I am not being genuine in my interactions on here, or something. So, in order to post on OTHER things, I realized that I HAVE to post on the most significant thing going on in my life right now...lol

Geez, after that intro:

FYI: I recently had surgery for colon cancer. I was diagnosed on 8/5/10, and had the surgery on 8/19/10. I am ok and I am home getting better. I have to have some chemo, but won't meet with my oncologist until next week. According to the colorectal surgeon (again, haven't met with the oncologist, yet), it will be 6 months of chemo, but it shouldn't be too tough...maybe like once every two weeks or something. Anyway, I should be in tip top condition after that and fortunately, it did not spread to any organs.

I am lucky.

I will probably be out of work for another 2-3 weeks in order to heal and will start chemo in about a month or so. I have support and people to take care of me (again, lucky).

That's all. Just needed to say that out loud!

Carry on, folks!

P.S. I plan to be at next year's reunion instead of "under the knife"!

Wishing you nothing but the absolute best DB. There is so much love and support in this community. Will be looking for you next year in LR.

Thanks, Corkey. I appreciate you saying that, as I respect you for the same reason.

positively positive! a great attitude!!!
grab yourself a pipe... pack it with natural herbs and be glad that it fixes all the ills associated with the chemo!
seriously... if you have stomach problems... hit a pipe...
its fool proof...
and... im damned glad to hear that you are doing well... its good to hear strength behind your post!

rlin...

If we were better friends I would now make some inappropriate comments about pain in the ass. But we're not, so you just go ahead and pretend I didn't say what I didn't just say.

Be well, Dapper. You're good people.

Dapper, I have noticed you were not around much lately. Thanks for sharing with us about yourself. I will keep you in my thoughts, best wishes to you, my friend.

Grey

Ahhh...but I do so appreciate your wit!

Lets just say that after 40 years I have switched from Scott to Charmin Ultra Soft!

thank you for sharing this.

now we can all send you healing thoughts (the love and support of your community does NOT make you an attention whore).

there are more than a few of us who have had to deal with chemo or are in the process of having chemo right along with you.

if you have any questions, feel free to pm me and i'd be happy to share the brighter side of chemo with you.

i am SO glad they caught it in time and that your surgery was a success.

you are now on official woo status and that will end up being a priceless gift. :rrose:

Thanks, SF, I appreciate that. I also know that you genuinely mean it, which is damn cool.

And yes, I am very, very lucky. I waited a LONG time with symptoms. Too long...so yes, I am indeed lucky. :)

P.S. Thanks for the comment on the attention whore, thing. I do appreciate any healing thoughts, etc. from others.

It's actually horrible. I bought it once because I thought it would be fantastic - but it actually left a bit of a residue on my nethers and made them feel less than clean.

No, I did not...well hell, the latest 12 pack of Charmin with be gone soon...lol

Hmmm.....

I'm a big "flushable moist wipes" fan myself after the toilet tissue....

So, how exactly was your original post supposed to be helpful? LOLOLOL


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