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alexandra
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Well, tomorrow is the big takedown day. I just got back from the hospital from getting a PICC line put in. I guess I am ready. Now my only problem is gagging down the colyte. This may sound silly, but I am having a very hard time with it. OK here goes another glass of it. I can think of a lot better things to be doing right now.

I AM SOOO NERVOUS.


Alexandra

UC DX 03/1997
Gallbladder removed 07/04/05
Step 1 11/09/06
TD 07/13/07
 
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Micheladelfina
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Best of luck to you! Don't forget to bring some soft TP with you to the hospital tomorrow.


Michelle
UC dx: 2/02
Step 1 (colectomy): 11/2/06
Step 2: 2/23/07
Obstruction surgery: 03/2/07
Step 3: 6/20/07
Reversal of takedown: 10/3/07
Surgery for port install: 12/3/07
Fistula repair surgery: 4/8/08
Takedown #2: 6/4/08
 
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<Johnny D>
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Good luck Alexandra! Smiler Smiler
I'm praying for you.

Johnny
 
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alexandra
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That's right. I just used some of their "John Wayne" paper while I was just there. Thanks.


Alexandra

UC DX 03/1997
Gallbladder removed 07/04/05
Step 1 11/09/06
TD 07/13/07
 
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Shelby
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Good luck, Alexandra....I hope everything goes well for you - a piece of cake!
I wonder why you need to prep though? You have an ostomy now?
 
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dave72981
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good luck, i cant wait for my td in august, you'll be in my thoughts!

-dave


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5/11/2007-Total Colon Removal and J-Pouch Creation
5/19/2007-Emergency J-Pouch Repair and Temporary Loop Ileostomy
8/21/2007-Takedown Baby!!!!
 
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alexandra
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Yes, I have an ileo now. My dr. wants to be overly cautious, I guess.


Alexandra

UC DX 03/1997
Gallbladder removed 07/04/05
Step 1 11/09/06
TD 07/13/07
 
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Cher
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I hope everything goes really smoothly for you!! Keep us posted!


Cheryl

May 7, 2007: Step 1
May 29: Bowel Obstruction
June 5, 2007: Step 2, take-down
April 8, 2008: Perm. Ileo., J-pouch removal, gluteal closure
July 1, 2008: Adhesiolysis for bowel obstruction
Sept. 13, 2008: Bowel resection, stoma revision
 
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kathy smith
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The best of luck tomorrow alexandra! I had my second of three surgeries on July/Friday the 13th. It's going to be a very lucky day for you! See you on the other side.

kathy Big Grin


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Lately it occurs to me, what a long strange trip it's been..... Grateful Dead
 
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Hope17
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good luck Alexadra!! the toilet paper thing is a good idea. I also took panty liners with me when I went in. Just to be on the safe side.
 
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<Copperhead>
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Best wishes alex. Big Grin
 
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Mark & Megan
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Hi Alexandra,

I hope the td went well today, our thoughts are with you.

So, I'm only a week out in recovery from Step 1 and don't have my takedown scheduled yet, but what is the PICC line that is put in the day before takedown?

Mark


Mark & Megan
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Shelby
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Mark, I wouldn't worry about needing a PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter). Here is a brief explanation about it though:
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A PICC is a long, thin, flexible tube known as a catheter. It is inserted into one of the large veins of the arm near the bend of the elbow. It is then slid into the vein until the tip sits in a large vein just above the heart.
The PICC line can be used to give you treatments such as chemotherapy, antibiotics and intravenous fluids and feeding. It can also be used to take samples of your blood for testing. You can go home with the PICC in and it can be left in for weeks or months. This makes it possible for you to have your treatment without having to have needles frequently inserted into your veins. This may be particularly helpful if your veins are hard to find or have been hardened by previous chemotherapy treatment.
 
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