Seems I do remember you telling us about that. And that is basically what I have to consider. If you recall this is how they found my cancer, I was at the doc for diverticulitis (or what I thought was the worst stomach bug eva!). The ct scan happened to pick up the orange size tumor on my kidney, completely by accident as I didn't even know I had kidney problems. =( Anyway, this is now the third (and I think fourth actually) round of diver in two years. The doc says it is likely to become more and more frequent.
He also reminded me that we put the diver on the back burner when they found the cancer, and haven't really addressed it. If it had been a one time thing I think it would be fine, but it isn't a one time thing. For myself I think my colon just doens't work right. My grandfather and his father died of colon cancer, two or three of his sisters had lifelong battles with diver and one died from peritonitis (blood poisoning) from a ruptured either colon or stomach. My bet is it was colon. I think I just have a rotten system.
It doesn't matter what I eat or don't eat, and my doc says the food thing with seeds, nuts etc has not been his case. Oh and did I say he has had this for years and finally last year had part of his colon removed? Yeah, he has. So one thing for sure I have complete faith that my doc knows his stuff about diverticulitis. He is sending me to his colo-rectal doc. lol You know when you get to a doc's doc you are in good hands. I see him next week.
Raj and I have been talking about this pretty heavy. I think we both wonder if my health not recovering like it should can't be contributed to colon probs. If that is the case and this is going to be a chronic issue I just want it out. Though another surgery, like I said, makes me limp to think about. Yet being as sick as I was this past weekend in reality makes me much more limp. Friday night I was so sick, I remember thinking if this is the end then it will be just fine. I was in that much misery.
I am still weak and dizzy and feel yuk, but it is a sight better than it was for sure. Tonight is John's concert, he called last night all excited. He is going to be performing a solo during the concert. He was nervous and excited all at the same time. I think he wanted to wait and surprise us but couldn't stand it. lol
Things like that I don't want to miss. =)
I will know more after I talk with the colon doc. I won't be surprised at all though if he recommends surgery. It helps a lot to know that your sister, once she recovered, is doing great. I want to feel great. hehe
Hugs,
~Ami
xoxox
