Fay A. Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Whew! Don't have the definitive answer, but it appears that a small portion of the small bowel is being strangulated by the diaphram. Not constantly, but even a short amount of time causes problems. Just got home, so I don't know what we'll do to correct the problem. I'm just relieved to finally have an answer that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Fay, Praying the doctors' can come up with and easy solution. Lot's of prayers coming your way. Are you going to UCLA? Take care and keep us posted. God Bless, hugs and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hi, Karen, My local Onc is contacting a guy at UCLA who is board certified in both Gastroenterology and Oncology. I don't know what is going to happen. I'm at home waiting for a call from the doc. If I'm admitted I'll have someone post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Fay--I am confused, is the gastro problem related to cancer treatment or seperate issue? I hope it is figured out fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Holding all good thoughts for you Fay, and just glad you have an answer as to what's been causing this bleeding and pain. Whatever it takes.....we're here for support....but let's get this taken care of. Let us know if there is anything special we can do, but know you've got our best already...ok? Thinking of you...waiting with you for more word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I am glad you have an answer to what is causing you so much pain and bleeding. Thinking of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 ouch Fay! Does this get you back on the Tarceva? Praying for a resolution... xoxo Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Fay--ignore my question, sorry, I just went back and read all of your posts. I had a momentary brain lapse I will keep checking for more updates to see if you hear from the ULCA doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Fay, Glad you've got an answer. Hope the dr. calls soon. Good luck and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Fay, wishing you quick and comfortable remedy.Good to know your gettting some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Fay did the doc call yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Thinking of you, Fay, and hoping the doctor calls soon with the magic bullet to fix you all up. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 We're in your corner, Fay! Here's hoping things get better for you really soon! Please keep us posted. Praying for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Hang in there Fay!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 Fay did the doc call yet? Andrea, No. I am not any worse off today than I was yesterday or the day before, so I'm not panicking because I haven't heard from them. But at the very first sign this is getting worse I'm heading for the ER. I've attained a remission of stage four metastatic Lung Cancer. Excuse my language, but I'll be d@*$#d if I'm going to let me die over a strangulated gut. I am taking it easy, though. I'm spending a fair amount of time in bed, because being stretched out helps to keep things from kinking up inside, and eases the pain to a certain point. So I won't be on the board as often as I would like until this latest mess is resolved. Thanks for asking, Andrea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Hang in there Fay and keep us posted when you can! Keep everything straight and in line! Praying it's an easy fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Sounds like a good plan Fay!! I like that you are cautious and if it gets worse will go to ER. Better to play it safe that way. Rest up and feel good b/c once Dave reaches remission status too , I was talking to Karen and hopefully the Chapmans will come visit us in California and we will all meet up It was determined that you live about an hour or two north of Aunt Becky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Hang tough, Fay. Thinking about you and hoping that your medical team works out those kinks.. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Fay, Know that I'm sending prayers that you will soon get this resolved. ... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Fay, While Andrea is writing her cook book, you need to write a medical book. Sweetie, you have had way too many medical issues, you are a miracle woman in many ways. Hope the problem gets fixed easily and pronto and that you get much needed relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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