Justakid Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 My treatment was called off today. I have been having severe pain and they think it's my gall stones. I don't but no one will listen to me. I am trying to reach the surgeon to get surgery scheduled so we can back on treatment. Wish we could have done it few weeks ago. I begged for one more treatment but they said no. I'm scared what if it's not my gallbladder that's causing the pain and we are doing all this and delaying treatment for no reason. Both the surgeon and my PCP wanted it out weeks ago (no questions asked) but couldn;t cause of the Avastin that the oncologist wanted. I can realte to TAnn, 2 hydrocodone every 6 hours and 3 Oxycodone every 4 hours and sometime it doesn't touch the pain. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Seems to me a simple sonogram (ultrasound) ought to tell whether the gall bladder has stones or not. I, my daughter and my younger son have all had ours removed and a sonogram was done to detect the stones. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Beth, I'm sorry to hear this . I knew something wasn't right with you because you haven't posted much lately. This gall bladder issue has me wondering. You say you have severe pain. Didn't you also have nausea ? What area is he pain in? Hope you don't mind me asking , but on Mike's last Ct scan they picked up a small gall stone. He is having some pain in his side in the area where his lung was removed 4 years ago, but he is experiencing some nausea also. None of this may be related, but if you don't mind sharing symptoms , I would appreciate it. As for you, I can't tell you enough how sorry I am and I hope they get on with it so you can soon be feeling better and get back on track. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 oh Beth. Wish this weren't happening to you. But, it seems that with you if something can go wrong it will go wrong!! It's like a given. When will your surgery be scheduled. I truly do hope that it is the stones that are causing your troubles. Like I said, if you are able to have the laproscopic surgery, it is a piece o cake. Be sure to bring your laptop to the hospital! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 ((((Beth)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Beth, Prayers to you. You have been on my mind and wondering how you have been. Hopefully things will be resolved soon. Love, Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Dear Beth, You are in my prayers that they find out just what is wrong and get what ever needs to be done DONE!! No one should have to be in such pain. God Bless you and keep you, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Beth, I'm so sorry this is happening! I hope you get better news soon and that your pain eases up sooner. You're always in my thoughts and prayers, BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Beth, Sorry to hear about the pain and cancelling the Alimta treatment. Sure hope they can get that Gallstone issue cleared up and get to the bottom of the pain problem soon. Hang in there kid, you are tough. We are all behind you and praying for a quick solution to your problems. Take care and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 The ultasound I had in June showed lots of stones and the need for immediate removal, that's when we found out the cancer had spread and the doc wanted to try the avatin but I couldn;t have surgery because of the chance of hemmoraging with the avastin. My pain is everywhere in my torso and he said it could be reflective pain. He said he wanted it out so ............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I hope you get some relief, soon. praying for you and sending posiive, pain-free vibes! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Hi Beth: I hope the operation will be quick and you can soon get back on the avastin. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Beth, I hate that you are hurting. Prayers and love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 You are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I am so sorry you are in so much pain. I will pray that the pain will ease up and that they can hurray up the surgery and that will be the end of the pain for you. It really hurts to see others in pain as I know how it feels to hurt. I will pray that they can get back to the treatment! Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Praying for you to be able to pinpoint and get rid of the source of pain. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 OK, gall bladder surgery for 07/18 @ 2pm....here we go again, maybe this time we can get the damn thing out! Feel sorry for the girl at the doctor office, at first she said the 25th and I went off on her and said no that this was an emergency, she didn't understand that I had cancer and couldn't have treatments till after surgery and that she needed to recheck with the scheduling nurse. The nurse called me a couple hours later apologizing for getting the date wrong. I laughed and told her to apologize to the girl who called me since I had gotten a little excited. Sherry though that today was the 20th and couldn't imagine why I was so upset. Helps to go postal sometimes! Hope this all works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I am so proud of you, Beth. You learned from your Mamma! We don't have to take "no" for an answer; not when your survival depends on it. If you were drowning, you'd have been hollering too! Same thing. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Beth, I hate hearing that you're having this kind of pain and I hope that the gall bladder surgery is easy and relieves all this pain in your torso! Best wishes, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I've been wondering about you Beth. I'm thinking those gallstones need to come out FAST....Monday is a great day to kiss them goodbye. Then we get back on the horse and continue kicking the beast back into its lair..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I am so sorry that once again, you are faced with pain and suffering, prayers for a speedy recovery and back to treatment.......gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Okay, we are beginning the pre-surgical prayer vigil. Beth, you are doing a super job with this whole thing. I agree w/ Cindi.........your mom has certainly passed her good 'takin' care of business ' genes on to you. Love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 It must be a relief just to have a date and time set finally. Will be thinking about you on Monday afternoon. If prayers and good thoughts and wishes have an impact (and I believe they do) you're on your way to feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Beth,good luck on Monday.Hope everything goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Wishing you nothing but the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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