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[Aristo 60]

That sounds like back to back marathons there kid 

Keep her lit and best of luck.

[balladmaker]

All the best for the recovery BH, fair play to you!

[Ball Hopper]

Still under detention in hospital...a few lingering minor issues to sort out yet, but winning these little battles one by one.

Preventing dehydration will be the key going forward...won't be allowed home unless I can function without a drip. 

Will update later in the week.

[Never beat the deeler]

Good man BH. Things had been going so well to date, you were always going to get this minor blip. Important to keep focusing on these minor battles as you have pointed out.

Hope you get home comfort sooner rather than later

[Dire Ear]

All the best MrHopper!

Anyone any advice on dental plans for the over 49's !  ?

[Ball Hopper]

Part 3 Surgery arrived on schedule on August 5.  After a relatively smooth run of treatment from the beginning, this one hit me hard.

Initially I was expecting a 3-night hospital stay, but it turned into 15.  My body just would not kick-start itself again after the 8 and a half hour surgery.  We had to go step by step for each area and progress was quite slow.

Glad to report I got home on Thursday 20 August and am doing much better. 

In early October I'll return to the hospital to have the ileostomy surgery reversal and I'm hoping for a much shorter stay.

A major item within the surgery on 5 August was extensive pathology on both sites of my disease.  57 lymph nodes and several polyps were analyzed, as well as tissue from the sites.  All were negative.

I can now say, with a tear in my eye, a lump in my throat, but gladness in my heart, that I'm Cancer Free!

[Never beat the deeler]

Part 3 Surgery arrived on schedule on August 5.  After a relatively smooth run of treatment from the beginning, this one hit me hard.

Initially I was expecting a 3-night hospital stay, but it turned into 15.  My body just would not kick-start itself again after the 8 and a half hour surgery.  We had to go step by step for each area and progress was quite slow.

Glad to report I got home on Thursday 20 August and am doing much better. 

In early October I'll return to the hospital to have the ileostomy surgery reversal and I'm hoping for a much shorter stay.

A major item within the surgery on 5 August was extensive pathology on both sites of my disease.  57 lymph nodes and several polyps were analyzed, as well as tissue from the sites.  All were negative.

I can now say, with a tear in my eye, a lump in my throat, but gladness in my heart, that I'm Cancer Free!

Wow. Congrats, and thanks again for all you have shared. While everyone's journey with this bstrd of a disease is different, your experiences explained here will make the journey that little bit less daunting for someone starting out

[Rois]

I can now say, with a tear in my eye, a lump in my throat, but gladness in my heart, that I'm Cancer Free!

Absolutely awesome news. Thank you for taking us on the journey with you, I have learned so much.

[gerrykeegan]

Fantastic news for you and your family.

[general]

BH - Followed your illness from your first post. Inspirational does not come close.

Delighted to hear of your fantastic news - wishing you a long happy healthy life for many years ahead

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Great news BH 😊

[Milltown Row2]

Brilliant stuff, to be where you are now after hearing the news for the first time is just incredible..

You have raised the awareness with these updates and certainly helped anyone that's dealing with it, I'm sure your outlook on life has changed also.

This disease can strike anybody at any stage of their life, the only way to have a chance with this is to see the signs, react early and give your body a chance.

[BennyCake]

Brilliant news Ballhopper!

You're an inspiration, man!

[Jeepers Creepers]

Magic BH!!!!!!

[Franko]

Absolutely brilliant.  Great news.  Thanks for sharing so eloquently with us all.  It has been both an education and an inspiration.