PCP appointment in the morning.

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I have said before that tomorrow is a make-it-or-break-it day for my PCP.

A lot of questions need to be addressed and I hope it goes well. I got to talk to my dad today while we were dealing my the buck I got and that was a really good conversation.

He said that there is no way for me to even be expected to work with everything I have going on.

That was a big statement from my dad. He is not my go-to person for stuff but he gets it now. Hunting did a lot at showing him how bad things are for me.

Tomorrow I am going to ask a lot of my PCP and I just hope that things go well.

 

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Good luck!

 

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I hope you appointment goes well and that all of your questions are answered so you have a clear picture of what's going on.
I'm glad your dad is "getting it" as far as your situation is concerned and that your talk with him was good.
Kind of sounds a bit like my dad, the strong silent type. But when he does say something he really hits the nail smack on the head!!!! Maybe this can pave the way for you and your dad to be more open and forthcoming with each other.
Good luck at the doctor's!

 

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Well, the appointment went well but now I have a lot more to think about. PCP went over all of my records and was part of the call with all of my doctors and PT. The overall recommendation is to get an ostomy. The only open discussion is what GI is going to have to say about it. If GI does not have a miracle solution then the other doctors I have felt that an ostomy is the only solution for quality of life improvements.

I have had this chat with my Colon doctor and knew that it was only a matter of time just not emotionally ready to have to go through another surgery.

December is going to be a long month.

 

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I'm glad the appt went well and all the doctors agree. But having another surgery when you're not emotionally ready is such a big deal. But if that is the only solution, what do you do? I just had brain surgeries to treat Essential Tremor, and I was very afraid, but I couldn't tolerate living with hands that shook all the time, so I went for the surgeries. I wish you well.

 

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I had a good chat with my dad today. He got two does hunting this morning and I walked up the fire road to carry his gun and pack while he dragged out the deer. He and my mom will change whatever plans they have when surgery is scheduled.

I don't see waiting long for what is inevitable.

Where I am stressed out is the recovery time and the what if.

I just have to wait now for my appointment with my doctors.

 

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@ThatFLGuy I’m sorry you’re facing an ostomy. I can’t think of another surgery I’d rather not have. Maybe there are online forums with tips and tricks for living with an ostomy? Maybe you can study up on tips before you get the procedure.

Before I moved from Chicao to LA, I spent months looking at a map of the 23 freeways. I had the map as my screensaver. It totally paid off; I had no problem navigating LA automatically - and this was in 1997, wayyyyyy before mobile maps. My point is, my advance preparation REALLY paid off. I think if you find an ostomy site(s) you may feel less alone and more prepared.

 

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@boasammy Did your surgeries help?

 

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I'm sorry to hear this surgery may be inevitable and is quite likely in your future.
It would definitely be best to get as much info as possible to help you with your ultimate decision. When facing a major surgery I don't think there is such a thing as too much info because you really want to think about this with as much knowledge as you can get.
Looking online for ostomy sites is a great idea but also see if your area has a support group where you can meet and actually talk to people who have had this (or are considering) this type of surgery.
If you already know who your surgeon is, ask the surgeon's staff if there are patients who would be ready, willing and able to share information with you about their experiences with this.
Also, would it be possible to get through the holidays first? If it were me, that's what I would try to do, that is, enjoy the holidays as much as possible and then afterward concentrate on the surgery.
As for recovery time, definitely get in writing what you can and can't do! When you have questions, now is the time to ask them. I wouldn't be surprised if the recovery time is around six weeks or so.
And know that we are rooting for you!!

 

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There is probably an online support group. Then it won't matter here it's located.

Definitely, we are all rooting for you!

 

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Yes, SNOW, my surgeries helped immensely!

 

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@boasammy Congratulations!