bellringer Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Hi all, I will leave home in a little while to have a stent removal proceedure done at Rhode Island Hospital. The stent was put in last fall when I was jaundiced from advanced sclc to the pancreas. I have been in remission for 10 mos. YAY! The last time they replaced the stent (4 mos. ago,) I woke up during the proceedure. NOT FUN. This time they will not replace it unless they see something suspicious. I'm still on steroids for pneumonitis and still am dealing with the cardiomyopathy. But other than being sleepy most of the time, things are going well. I've been wondering if other people feel the same as I do about remission. As the time goes by, I worry more that it will probably come back (considering the type of cancer & the stage). As I continue to keep Drs. appts., I get the feeling that they really don't know what to do with me, as they can't treat someone who doesn't need anything. Anyone else feel the same? I pray daily for all of us, and although I don't post much, I love this site & all of you out there. Claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Good luck. Did you have the stem cell transplant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Good luck Claire, Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Medical procedures are NOT the greatest way to spend a day, huh! My thoughts are usually more along the line of whether they know what they are doing or not! Seriously though, I've learned the value of asking lots of questions and seeking answers from more than one doc if I don't feel comfy with what they are telling me. You just hang in there -- you are a real fighter, and you have my deepest admiration for that! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Will be thinking of you -- hope all goes well and painlessly! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 LUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Wishing you only good things with today's procedure. And hoping you have years and years and years to leave your Docs scratching their heads and wondering what in the heck to do with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Good luck! Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Luck, more Luck, nothing else for you J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Wishing you the very best of luck. My thoughts will be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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