kate-g

Hi Chris.
My Mum had the same thing that glightfoot describes, for several months post op.
Kate

I’m sorry to say it rings awful bells with me. My Mum developed the same thing. Having tried all sorts of digestive aids, charcoal, peppermint, eating less, eating different foods etc plus the regular pain killers she was on, she eventually ended up in hospital, the pain was so bad. Within days she was started on morphine. She went to hospital around April 1st. She died 21st April. Sorry to be so blunt. I hasten to add, that that was MY MUM’S EXPERIENCE.
But that is how it was.
The thing is, also worth bearing in mind, that my Mum had NO chemo, so this may well be chemo related Amilcar.
The last 3 weeks of her life were so very hard, because I felt so helpless.
All you can really do is be there for your Dad, and support in any way you can.
My heart goes out to you. It’s all so very frightening, and frustrating.
I hope you receive some more positive replies.
And it goes without saying, that maybe a visit to the Docs would be a good idea, just to see if they can shed any light on what may be happening.
Much love.

Hi CDR. Glad to hear you have humour inspite of it all!!
I was never sure what it meant, and I know that someone clever will answer you more intelligently, but yes, i think it is an indication that the tumours are slowing down, or somethng like that. Mind you, I also read in a simlilar post recently, and was also told, not to put too much hope into the readings, for some reason. Have you tried using the search facilty on this site, hang on………..yes, it works for this. At the top of the screen next to user list, click on search, and type in CA19-9, and it will throw up posts that contain that phrase. There were lots! It will give you something to do while you wait for more intelligent answers!!
Keep smiling!

I laughed to read of the wait for gurgling sounds!! Remember I was saying that the Docs in Greece were keen that my Mother should, as they put it “Make air”, before she could have food!!
Glad to hear all is moving along. Gosh, so reminds me of my time post op with Mum! Such a difficult time, but also it was just such a relief too, that something had been “done”!
As for the blood pressure, your only real question, I can’t help, sorry! I would THINK that it must be fairly normal to be high so soon after such major surgery, but then, I’m not a medical person. I’m sure the Docs will help you if you ask.
Keep us posted, it’s good to know what’s going on, and will also help others who have surgery in future.
Much love to you all!

Glad to hear he is comfortable and pain free Jules.
Again, if there is anything I can do, let me know. You know I’m not far from you/your Dad. Have YOU got support? Have you got people to help you out?

Sorry to hear you are having a hard time Amilcar. No words of wisdom from me, but I think Kris has some good points there for you to follow up.
Just wanted to let you know that you are thought about.

So glad you were able to share that with us, no need to apologize.
I can only say that I am so sorry you are suffering, and that I am thinking of you.
Much love.

Hear hear!!