Rants and Rambles

OK, Gross as it may be, and maybe that’s the reason I forgot to mention, I did finally and on schedule have the stent removed. Read back at the time of the decision to have the first one replaced rather than just removed and you’ll anticipate what follows. It was removed with minimal local pain “killer” administered in the form of a gel. Up the “path way” and pinched off with something akin to a hose clamp so it didn’t just leak out. Visualize a “wrestlers bridge” and you’ll see the position I took as they went after the stent with the tool with the camera and bright light. ‘Nuf said. It was over none-too-soon with success. End of blog entry and hopefully not to be repeated! Sweet dreams.

How time flies when you’re having fun!

OK, not so much fun but again I’ve neglected this. It’s been almost a year. That means I’ve been off the initial regimen of chemo and gone through two maintenance cycles of 5 months off, one month of weekly infusions. Not too bad. This one doesn’t effect me too much outside of joint pain. Last CT scan (or have I been calling them CAT scans? Don’t want to confuse you) was an improvement even with just the maintenance treatment. In a little while, after another of those Barium Sulfate “shakes” (two 450ml bottles) -yuch- I go for another scan. I feel good about it but always a little apprehensive.

I hope I’ll remember to update this.