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When my doctor told me he was signing me out he said they found a four inch growth in there . No cancer. He said 'you're through with that for now'. Never heard any more welcome news.
So how's your day going?
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Well, my day's going well here in UK. In the dodgy body stakes, all I have to offer is a urethral stricture requiring weekly self catheterisation, and an ominous hernia that always looks like it's about to get really bigger. And a DVT, which puts me on warfarin (all rats have packed and left the house). And blood pressure probs, requiring a regime of indapamide and some other tabs whose name I forget.
As an old lady who I see on the fields when taking the dog out says, old age is not for cissies. Or she quoting Bette Davis?? And there are lots of people with far bigger problems, so I just buckle down and get on with it. Sounds like you've been lucky, all things considered.
Onwards!!
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Yes, incredibly lucky.
It did get me thinking about disposal of my collection.
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Craig you can live quite normally with sections of small bowel removed. It seems it's an organ with which we are over endowed. About a dozen years ago I did a total Buster Keaton ladder fail and ended up with a small bowel transection. Because our hospital may not have had the latest scanners it took a bit of finding and I suffered a bit with a very large surgical wound, but I don't think the loss of some small bowel had much affect on my digestive system. In fact I would be wary of putting on weight now yours is fixed
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I phoned a couple of old friends yesterday who I had not had contact with in a long time, only to find out that their medical problems are greater than mine. I looked up the phone no. of one old friend on his advertising literature, only to notice for the first time the sentence in small letters at the bottom - "Retirement will be announced sometime during my eulogy."
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With me its no brain no pain...my wife seems to get our share of the physical problems.
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Welcome back on board, Craig!
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Welcome back Craig. Several years ago, I had a bowel resection where they removed about 6 inches of my colon to get rid of an overly large polyp. No problems since then.
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I'm stuck with a blood clot in an aneurism behind my right knee and am on blood thinning medication. They won't operate as I could lose my leg ,queer thing is he is quite prepared to perform the same operation on the aneurism behind my left knee. The restricted blood flow in my right leg causes me to use a walking stick.
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I am taking a blood thinner called Brilinta which causes me to feel chilly regardless of the actual ambient temperature. I feel silly sitting on the porch in the bright Florida Sunshine with 80°F temperature, wearing a winter shawl and still feeling cold.
I suppose that is common, but wonder if others have that as a side effect ?
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I am taking Eliquis, no side effects.
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I'm on Firmagon, Zytiga and Prednisone. I now get hot flashes, which WAS great in winter - warmed me right up, but hot and sweaty now with the warmer temps here. At least they don't last for long. Zytiga &/or Prednisone is giving me one side effect, but not serious. Speak to doc in a couple weeks about that.
And I have to use a cane all the time, sometimes my walker.
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I think we need a separate TOPIC Titled "Old Aches and Pains"
where we can discuss what is/are to many, the most significant
features in our lives. It would be in the "Off Topic and
Relaxation" section right after announcements. Aches, pains,
operations, cures, treatments, medications, caretakers and
providers, sometimes including ,humorous incidents would all be
fodder for the medical mill..
Stamps would be limited to those showing some medical connection.
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Wish you ALL well.
Funny how, as we all age, the discussions here, and around zoom, coffee, or the occasional outdoor restaurant meal is increasingly dominated by our health issues.
We need to attract young blood to shift the discussion to Tic Toc, Pokémon, Instagram and e-dating in the year of Covid. 
Now my last check up called for additional tests, some poking and probing...and then the doctor said I was a "healthy specimen", and "I will see you in one year"
For all the ailing stamp club members here, may you hear the same words soon.
rrr...
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Pokemon is 25 years old now, its been around long enough that it is something parents share with their children.
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Snowy, Eliquis alone will not be enough. When In Hospital they additionally gave me 300 mg of Aspirin twice daily. Since I am out I buy myself my own @ 500mg. I been doing this now for approx. a year and I am fine.
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" ... When In Hospital they additionally gave me 300 mg of Aspirin twice ..."
"In response, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology updated their guidelines last March. They no longer recommend aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults aged 70 and older or for those with a higher risk of bleeding, like those with stomach (peptic) ulcers.Aug 13, 2019."
The problem is that there is some risk of internal bleeding that may go undetected. I have also read several reports that higher dosages are continued despite these updated recommendations, some prescribed and others self medicated. I think they mean gastro-intestinal bleeding. I have been taking two 81 enteric tablets and at my most recent doctor visits (Cardio) no question has been raised.
I think that the threat of a crippling blood clot is of greater concern than some intestinal bleeding and the risk of the former far out weighs the latter, especially if someone has a friend or relative who was stricken by a serious clot. I suppose the best choice is a moderate dose of the one or two 81 mg enteric pills.
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Last week I had a phone discussion with my nurse at the doctor's office. I was told that the low fiber diet they have me on could be sort of permanent. No body at my hospital told me about this outcome. They led me to think I'd be on this for 2-3 weeks, now they're making this into a life commitment. I get lots of 'at your age' sort of things.
Anyone have any idea where I can find reference on this?
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Craig, if you do a google search for "lower bowel removal, diet" there are lots of hits which will yield some useful information.
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I've searched the net for post op diets; most say to begin normalizing again after 3-4 weeks. I have an appointment with this dietician after 6-1, she sounds to be about 30 years old. I haven't had one drop of alcohol the past month and I'd bet she's going to do a thumbs down on that, as well. I'm aware of the cautions needed here but this is not a lifetime thing for me. For her, maybe...
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Snick,
Sorry to hear about your recent health challenges. Hoping you can get your diet ironed out and find some level of comfort and normalcy moving forward. All the best.
Ernie
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Well I went and had my appointment with the Doctor's office this week. To my surprise they told me to resume my normal diet. I was cautioned to keep my indigestion pills handy. I'm still having pain during urination, also throat dryness but apart from usual fatigue it's OK. I'd love to go to the Minnesota show in July or to Chicago for the APS show. I'll need a bit more time to recover on those.
Thanks Ernie for your good wishes.
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Now it's three months past my surgery. Currently I suffer from sore throat symptoms every day. It feels like I have prostate issues, some pain in my urination. I saw a Urologist and they took some scans they sent me to see a doctor the end of the month for a cleanup of my prostate area, they think this can be done in their office. Hope this settles things.
My wife thinks they may have pushed a breathing tube into me during the April surgery; his assistant referred to that before my discharge.
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Followup surgery this week; my doctor- a Urologist I trust- told me later he read my operative report and said he knew what he'd find in there. Prior surgeon left some damage untreated, he corrected that and told me I'd be feeling better soon. Two days and not one more stomach pain. He said 'we're all human'. So happy I had access to this other doctor.
We will go to Wisconsin in a week. I hoped to catch the APS show but my wife said NO. Too much virus still out there.
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" ... . I hoped to catch the APS show but my wife said NO.
Too much virus still out there. ..."
Listen to your wife. There will be other APS shows, but
you will have to be alive to enjoy them.
For far too many, it is too late. The inoculations take
about two weeks to cause the body to create enough anti-
bodies to achieve maximum effectiveness. And then another
month for the booster injection to reach optimum efficacy.
The virus does not care who you voted for, or against, what
your putative sexual or racial identity is, or with this
evolved Covid-D what your age is.
People I know, or knew, are losing the battle here in rural
central Florida.
Stay home and mount some stamps, better yet, bid on more lots.
Such a pity.
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Yep, listen to your wife.
There'll be other shows.
Stay safe. Stay well.
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Some of you might not have noted my recent absence from posting as much on here. Last June I developed a mighty major illness; an outgrowth of an ongoing stomach/intestinal illness. I went to see a doctor who explained after a colorectal exam that I had a large growth in my gut, probably not serious but it needed to come out. Hospitals then were not accepting routine admissions, I got pills to handle my discomfort and then waited for a vaccination. Finally got mine in February then this past week went in to get this removed. They took out over a foot of my lower bowel and reattached it, no fun at all, I can say. I spent four days in a nursing facility then came home yesterday. I will be on a special diet for two weeks.
When my doctor told me he was signing me out he said they found a four inch growth in there . No cancer. He said 'you're through with that for now'. Never heard any more welcome news.
So how's your day going?
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Well, my day's going well here in UK. In the dodgy body stakes, all I have to offer is a urethral stricture requiring weekly self catheterisation, and an ominous hernia that always looks like it's about to get really bigger. And a DVT, which puts me on warfarin (all rats have packed and left the house). And blood pressure probs, requiring a regime of indapamide and some other tabs whose name I forget.
As an old lady who I see on the fields when taking the dog out says, old age is not for cissies. Or she quoting Bette Davis?? And there are lots of people with far bigger problems, so I just buckle down and get on with it. Sounds like you've been lucky, all things considered.
Onwards!!
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Yes, incredibly lucky.
It did get me thinking about disposal of my collection.
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Craig you can live quite normally with sections of small bowel removed. It seems it's an organ with which we are over endowed. About a dozen years ago I did a total Buster Keaton ladder fail and ended up with a small bowel transection. Because our hospital may not have had the latest scanners it took a bit of finding and I suffered a bit with a very large surgical wound, but I don't think the loss of some small bowel had much affect on my digestive system. In fact I would be wary of putting on weight now yours is fixed
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I phoned a couple of old friends yesterday who I had not had contact with in a long time, only to find out that their medical problems are greater than mine. I looked up the phone no. of one old friend on his advertising literature, only to notice for the first time the sentence in small letters at the bottom - "Retirement will be announced sometime during my eulogy."
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With me its no brain no pain...my wife seems to get our share of the physical problems.
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Welcome back on board, Craig!
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Welcome back Craig. Several years ago, I had a bowel resection where they removed about 6 inches of my colon to get rid of an overly large polyp. No problems since then.
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I'm stuck with a blood clot in an aneurism behind my right knee and am on blood thinning medication. They won't operate as I could lose my leg ,queer thing is he is quite prepared to perform the same operation on the aneurism behind my left knee. The restricted blood flow in my right leg causes me to use a walking stick.
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I am taking a blood thinner called Brilinta which causes me to feel chilly regardless of the actual ambient temperature. I feel silly sitting on the porch in the bright Florida Sunshine with 80°F temperature, wearing a winter shawl and still feeling cold.
I suppose that is common, but wonder if others have that as a side effect ?
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I am taking Eliquis, no side effects.
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I'm on Firmagon, Zytiga and Prednisone. I now get hot flashes, which WAS great in winter - warmed me right up, but hot and sweaty now with the warmer temps here. At least they don't last for long. Zytiga &/or Prednisone is giving me one side effect, but not serious. Speak to doc in a couple weeks about that.
And I have to use a cane all the time, sometimes my walker.
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I think we need a separate TOPIC Titled "Old Aches and Pains"
where we can discuss what is/are to many, the most significant
features in our lives. It would be in the "Off Topic and
Relaxation" section right after announcements. Aches, pains,
operations, cures, treatments, medications, caretakers and
providers, sometimes including ,humorous incidents would all be
fodder for the medical mill..
Stamps would be limited to those showing some medical connection.
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Wish you ALL well.
Funny how, as we all age, the discussions here, and around zoom, coffee, or the occasional outdoor restaurant meal is increasingly dominated by our health issues.
We need to attract young blood to shift the discussion to Tic Toc, Pokémon, Instagram and e-dating in the year of Covid.
Now my last check up called for additional tests, some poking and probing...and then the doctor said I was a "healthy specimen", and "I will see you in one year"
For all the ailing stamp club members here, may you hear the same words soon.
rrr...
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Pokemon is 25 years old now, its been around long enough that it is something parents share with their children.
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Snowy, Eliquis alone will not be enough. When In Hospital they additionally gave me 300 mg of Aspirin twice daily. Since I am out I buy myself my own @ 500mg. I been doing this now for approx. a year and I am fine.
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" ... When In Hospital they additionally gave me 300 mg of Aspirin twice ..."
"In response, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology updated their guidelines last March. They no longer recommend aspirin for cardiovascular disease prevention in adults aged 70 and older or for those with a higher risk of bleeding, like those with stomach (peptic) ulcers.Aug 13, 2019."
The problem is that there is some risk of internal bleeding that may go undetected. I have also read several reports that higher dosages are continued despite these updated recommendations, some prescribed and others self medicated. I think they mean gastro-intestinal bleeding. I have been taking two 81 enteric tablets and at my most recent doctor visits (Cardio) no question has been raised.
I think that the threat of a crippling blood clot is of greater concern than some intestinal bleeding and the risk of the former far out weighs the latter, especially if someone has a friend or relative who was stricken by a serious clot. I suppose the best choice is a moderate dose of the one or two 81 mg enteric pills.
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Last week I had a phone discussion with my nurse at the doctor's office. I was told that the low fiber diet they have me on could be sort of permanent. No body at my hospital told me about this outcome. They led me to think I'd be on this for 2-3 weeks, now they're making this into a life commitment. I get lots of 'at your age' sort of things.
Anyone have any idea where I can find reference on this?
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Craig, if you do a google search for "lower bowel removal, diet" there are lots of hits which will yield some useful information.
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I've searched the net for post op diets; most say to begin normalizing again after 3-4 weeks. I have an appointment with this dietician after 6-1, she sounds to be about 30 years old. I haven't had one drop of alcohol the past month and I'd bet she's going to do a thumbs down on that, as well. I'm aware of the cautions needed here but this is not a lifetime thing for me. For her, maybe...
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Snick,
Sorry to hear about your recent health challenges. Hoping you can get your diet ironed out and find some level of comfort and normalcy moving forward. All the best.
Ernie
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Well I went and had my appointment with the Doctor's office this week. To my surprise they told me to resume my normal diet. I was cautioned to keep my indigestion pills handy. I'm still having pain during urination, also throat dryness but apart from usual fatigue it's OK. I'd love to go to the Minnesota show in July or to Chicago for the APS show. I'll need a bit more time to recover on those.
Thanks Ernie for your good wishes.
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Now it's three months past my surgery. Currently I suffer from sore throat symptoms every day. It feels like I have prostate issues, some pain in my urination. I saw a Urologist and they took some scans they sent me to see a doctor the end of the month for a cleanup of my prostate area, they think this can be done in their office. Hope this settles things.
My wife thinks they may have pushed a breathing tube into me during the April surgery; his assistant referred to that before my discharge.
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Followup surgery this week; my doctor- a Urologist I trust- told me later he read my operative report and said he knew what he'd find in there. Prior surgeon left some damage untreated, he corrected that and told me I'd be feeling better soon. Two days and not one more stomach pain. He said 'we're all human'. So happy I had access to this other doctor.
We will go to Wisconsin in a week. I hoped to catch the APS show but my wife said NO. Too much virus still out there.
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" ... . I hoped to catch the APS show but my wife said NO.
Too much virus still out there. ..."
Listen to your wife. There will be other APS shows, but
you will have to be alive to enjoy them.
For far too many, it is too late. The inoculations take
about two weeks to cause the body to create enough anti-
bodies to achieve maximum effectiveness. And then another
month for the booster injection to reach optimum efficacy.
The virus does not care who you voted for, or against, what
your putative sexual or racial identity is, or with this
evolved Covid-D what your age is.
People I know, or knew, are losing the battle here in rural
central Florida.
Stay home and mount some stamps, better yet, bid on more lots.
Such a pity.
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Yep, listen to your wife.
There'll be other shows.
Stay safe. Stay well.
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