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Title: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Katybarstool on July 22, 2014, 02:26:35 PM
I'm delighted to say that, after almost 6 years, I'm no longer in the care of a uro-gyny or colo-rectal surgeon, as of yesterday.

This is because, although I still have pelvic floor problems, the rectal irrigation is working, and I'm as fully functioning as canI be. I will still have access to the continence nurses, so should be fine.

This feels like a huge achievement, after all my previous surgeries, so I thought I would share it with my buddies who will understand my joy.

Kathyx
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Carolina on July 22, 2014, 02:47:33 PM
Aha Kathy!

Losing some 'ologists' is wonderful.  I don't think I've lost any...but.....if I can just stop gaining them!

Plus I've never even heard of the two you have, so I know I"m ahead of the game.

congratulations,.....I'm so glad something is working, and nurses are so much nicer than 'ologists' IMHO.

Hugs,  Elaine

Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Suslew on July 22, 2014, 02:50:47 PM
Sweet!  I love hearing success stories! 
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: finallyadx on July 22, 2014, 04:40:49 PM
Awesome news - something to celebrate for a change!  Hope the good fortune continues!

Kim
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: ohiolady on July 22, 2014, 05:31:16 PM
Yay!   I am so happy for you, this is progress.

Hugs,

Anna
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Chris on July 22, 2014, 05:39:24 PM
Great news!!????????????????
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: LucyD on July 22, 2014, 07:09:39 PM
Very happy for you Kathyx. Keep getting better.
LucyD
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Bucky on July 24, 2014, 02:20:09 PM
Quote from: Katybarstool on July 22, 2014, 02:26:35 PM
the rectal irrigation is working, and I'm as fully functioning as can I be. Kathyx

Yay, Kathyx . . . . so happy for you!!  It's been a long road for you and many, many trips to the different "ologists".

I wish we lived close to each other - we'd go out and celebrate!!   ;D

Thanks for sharing your good news!

Hugs,
Bucky
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Dolly Dimples on July 25, 2014, 01:47:22 PM
Well done Kathy, it's always good to come on here and read some good news.
I'm really happy for you .
       We've come a long way together on the site Kathy. and I remember well all the problems you have had. and being from the UK you are rather special.  As Bucky says if we all live nearer each other we'd be celebrating ! so CHEERS,
                                                   Hugs Dolly x
                     
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Thea on July 25, 2014, 06:29:17 PM
Graduation Day! Congratulations.
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Sleepy In Seattle on July 25, 2014, 08:20:53 PM
You should throw a graduation party!!!!!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Katybarstool on July 31, 2014, 12:00:24 AM
Thank you for your lovely comments.

I agree Bucky and Dolly, it would be wonderful to have a get together sometime. Maybe, when I win the lottery,  we will get chance.

Hugs
Kathyx
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: MarieB on July 31, 2014, 06:25:47 AM
 :D  Celebrating here with you!  Have a great day! 
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: harrigan on August 03, 2014, 02:00:19 PM
Brilliant news Kathy, well done! You have had a long road to get where you are and I'm really pleased that the new treatment is working well for you.
I was thinking of you last week as we spent a week near Hebden Bridge, and visited Ilkley, Marsden
and the Salts mill, which was lovely!

Back to earth with a bump now though. - mountains of washing and my other foot op on Tuesday. It's a bit like getting pregnant again and remembering how much you didn't like giving birth!  I will be glad when it's Wednesday and I'm back home again.

Celebrating your freedom from 2 ologists with a cup of Yorkshire tea!! Take care xx
Ailsa
Title: Re: I've lost two 'ologists!
Post by: Katybarstool on August 05, 2014, 12:00:26 AM
Ailsa, hello!

It's funny you should say you were in Yorkshire last week, as I was thinking about you too, and wondered when we might get to meetin Halifax. And, what a coincidence - we were in Hebden Bridge last Sunday -what a shame we missed one another.

I'm sorry to hear you are in for more surgery. Wishing you all the very best. BTW I remember the fear when I went into labour the second time too - I really panicked, and left it as long as I could before going into the hospital.

Will be thinking about you tomorrow.Keep in touch, if you can.

Kathyx