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Subject: RE: advice needed!!
Date: 03/25/2008
I was diagnosed with stage II 7/3/07. I did chemo/radiation and had a transanal excision 11/13/07. Until about three weeks ago I was sure I would have an accident if I went to far.  Give it time, it takes a long time for those muscles to regain control.  I'm still not 100% but it's 90% better than it was a month ago.  My surgeon told me it could take up to 6 months.  Don't be discouraged (I know that's not easy) and give it more time.
Subject: RE: advice needed!!
Date: 03/25/2008

Dear Snowmom60,

Thanks for your encouragement.  It really got to me today.  I have gone back to teaching and I was in the bathroom all afternoon.

I wish I had just had the transanal excision.  My surgeon wanted to remove my rectum because I had microscopic cancer cells left so I've had that surgery and surgery to reconnect everything. 

I was doing great after my transanal excision and now I feel as though I made the wrong decision going with the other surgeries.  I hope my muscle control CAN come back and it is not something they did in surgery.

It's great you're doing so much better.  I hope that I can say that in a few months too.

Thanks so much,

RosyDosy

Subject: RE: advice needed!!
Date: 03/28/2008
wow, wiping with maalox is a good idea!
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