Roberson76

Just popping in to say hi and hope you are doing well. I have made it through the worst of it and now to finish up correcting the side effects...live does goes on! Cheers!

Hi! Just wanted to say Merry Christmas and hope you are getting stronger by the day!

Good morning, Roberson76! And it is a good one . . . we're here!

I was diagnosed in January 2013, stage III-B. Obviously that wasn't one of my better days.

Finished treatment at the end of March, and I guess haven't had any bathroom discomfort that I haven't expected. Pain and discomfort are such a personal continuum; I guess I'd have to know more about what you are experiencing to be able to compare.

What I have had to contend with - and I fear this may be a long-lasting or permanent side affect - is sensitivity to what I consume, which also plays out in a continuum ranging from enough gas to launch a hot air balloon to feeling like I have hot pokers sticking up my anus. By process of elimination and addition, I've been trying to determine whether grains or dairy are the biggest culprits - but confess I have not yet been successful.

Protein consumption [ugh! - I prefer to graze], hydration and calcium have become my dietary focuses. I try to consume at least 3 quarts [never less than 2] of water daily, in addition to any other fluids I may consume. This eliminates any potential constipation problems.

And I try to remind myself of the beating my body took during treatment. Remember - our treatments are so condensed and aggressive, compared with treatments for some other cancers that we more commonly hear about. Give yourself a chance to thoroughly heal, and then become reacquainted with all the new idiosyncracies of your body.

Peace, and my best to you!

Good Morning! How are you doing? My week 4 starts today, 1/2 way done...looking forward!

Hi! Happy Saturday, hope you are doing well and your fatigue is getting better.

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