The saga continues--pouch excision surgery is in 5 days. I was in Cleveland yesterday for the pre-ops. I met with my surgeon, the stoma nurses, had an MRI and labs. I was told that my case was brought before the tumor board twice, plus consultations with pathologists and radiation oncology on the best way to move forward. Fortunately, the cancer was found on the backside of my pouch. Had it been on the front, next to my bladder, the surgeon was going to recommend removing it as well. That was a chilling moment. I was told that once the pouch is out, the surgeon will position the small bowel so that radiation of that backside area might be a possibility once I’ve healed. I’ll also be getting the Barbie butt. Hard to believe this time next week I’ll be two days out from surgery. I’ll update this page again. Thanks to those who responded to me privately. It's appreciated!
- John