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TC40
TC40

I met with my surgeon yesterday. He is the surgeon who I had when I had cancer in 2005 and in 2007. I have been having severe issues with diarrhea, nausea and pain. I was in the ER 3 TIMES in less than a month. I thought my gallbladder was bad. That's what the ER drs kept telling g me. So, I thought I was going to go to my surgeon and have him tell me I could have my gallbladder out and life would be rosy again. Instead, he told me that I have adhesions in my abdomen and damage to my "innards" (because of all of the surgeries I had plus I had hot chemo in my abdomen during surgey)  he said there is nothing that can be done. That I will have to live like this FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. These adhesions can cause bowel obstructions, and doing surgery would be extremely dangerous and could kill me. 


I survived cancer.....for this??? not only am I dealing with this, I am trying to wean off from lamictal. I'm trying to wean off from things that are not absolutely necessary because I am losing Medicaid soon and am gping to have to start paying copays for everything again. I am only making minimum wage, but because my job offers health insu rance. It is scary. 


I am feeling very depressed and so hopeless. I don't know what to do or what to think. 

tommymott
tommymott
Sounds like depression is well deserved. I'm sorry you're going through this but I would recommend getting a second opinion. You might get a pleasant surprise.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you and a blessing... What did the surgeon say the treatment for this is?
There are good meds to help with both nausea and diarrhea?... Can you pdoc give you samples of Lamictal??... They often will here if you're on something and can't afford it....xo
TC40
TC40
Ty for your thoughts!!!! I don't think I would get opinion that would be any different then what I already got. All of my friends who had appendix cancer are dealing with the same Fallout from the surgeries that we had. I was cut from just above my bikini line 2 almost my sternum. I had 50 Staples holding me together afterwards. And then the second surgery I had consisted of more of the same Plus I had heated chemo in my abdomen. These surgeries create massive amounts of scar tissue. I wish somebody else would give me a magical answer but I don't think that'll happen. As for the symptoms I can probably get pain medicine as well as nausea medicine and medicine for diarrhea as needed. I will have good days and bad days just like I have been having. It just seems so unfair that I have so many things to deal with both mentally and physically. It is overwhelming. Plus my knee is still really bad. I just feel like a train wreck.
Sworddancer68
Sworddancer68
Holding you close in my thoughts and prayers.
autumn8890
autumn8890
So sorry you are going through this. It really sounds like a hard journey you are facing. I hope they do have some meds to help with the symptoms. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! HUGS!
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
((((Hugs)))) tc! Is it possible to see a nutritionist to get some ideas of foods that could help alleviate symptoms? Just a thought. Sending you strength.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I'm sorry this has happened to you. Bigs hugs.
spacekat
spacekat
I'm sorry, TC. That sucks. And it isn't fair - it's awful. Having both physical and emotional issues on your plate is never easy. I hope you find/figure out what you'll do to get rid of the pain - on both levels.
TC40
TC40
Thank you for your thoughts. It is so overwhelming. I pray for strength.
irishwriter
irishwriter
it sounds awful to have to go through all that. have you considered talking to/seeing a homeopath to see if there are any natural remedies that might help? have you any tips from your friends who have had the same procedure? my heart goes out to you. hugs
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Ugh, I'm so sorry. I have had five abdominal surgeries and live in terror of adhesions. It just seems so unfair for you... Many gentle hugs and I hope you get some relief soon.
TC40
TC40
Yes, this really sucks. I feel like I'm being punished for something. I wish God would just take me. I don't have a reason for being here. I don't have kids or a family. My immediate family is toxic so I feel very Alone. Like 24 7. I am very depressed.
MayB
MayB
I'm sorry TC that your health is difficult however the lack of a support system and friends is something you need to address ...frankly it's something we all need to address myself included. Loneliness and depression are not a great combination....
TC40
TC40
I wish God would've taken me when He had the chance.
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