Wednesday, August 30, 2017

The C Word – August 2017 update


The more things change, the more they stay the same…. Or something like that. 

Ofttimes it feels as if while time marches ahead, it’s more of the same.  Same worries, more or less.  Just different time period.

George had a colonoscopy last week as the advice of his surgeon.  The hope was that it could tell us what is causing George to experience discomfort after every meal.  Perhaps there was a mechanical reason (adhesion issue) or perhaps there would be evidence of the colon closing in due to outside forces.

On the positive side, the adhesions look to be doing okay.  On the negative side, the found a “friable growth” – or something that should not be there.  A biopsy was taken and now we await to hear if it is something to be worried about or not.  Wait…. Wait… here we go again!

In just a few weeks he has his bi-annual scheduled CT scan.  And then we have to wait a few days for those results as well.

This makes us think of those days three years ago where we had tests and then had to wait for results.  The waiting can make one a little anxious.  That’s for sure. 

At the same time, we have some concerns about his mom.  Earlier this week it looked as though this would be the end of her time here on earth.  Today, as always, the energizer bunny struck again.  If only WE could be as resilient as she is!  She sure puts us on a roller coaster!  You think we’d be used to it by now!!

August is nearly done – it’s on to September!  Let’s keep our fingers crossed!!




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