Tag Archives: ileostomy

Acupuncture, Radiation and other Areas Outside my Comfort Zone

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Alan

Nothing deep and philosophical in today’s post.  I’m tired and it is, alas, more of a process piece and update.  But, read on to see how you might be able to help out in a tangible way over the coming … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for the Mundane

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Alan

I’ve often written that any doctor’s appointment after which I am allowed to go home is a good one.  This past Sunday I got a call from my oncologist’s office to come in that morning (a regular work day here) … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, nothing is something.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Alan

I’ve slayed some pretty impressive dragons over the past few years.  I’ve stood up and stared some rather ugly monsters square in the eye.  I’ve beaten odds, overcome hurdles and have generally been rather damn impressive. Know what intimidates me? … Continue reading →

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The Movement Grows, and other dispatches from the front.

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Alan

We are everywhere. For those keeping score at home, last Wednesday was chemo day.  Why Wednesday as opposed to the usual Monday? Well, our eldest was drafted into the air force Monday last, and we spent the morning taking her … Continue reading →

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Nothing big, just an update

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Alan

Good morning. I went yesterday to have a scheduled PET CT.  Nothing huge to report, other than they let me go home!  (Why does this still surprise me?)  Oh, and I was seen at 1:30 for my 11:30 appointment.  (Why … Continue reading →

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Swimming with an Ileostomy? Allowed!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Alan

It’s been hot.  How hot? That’s Celsius. When I first had an ileostomy, back in 2012, I steadfastly refused to enter the water – whether pool or ocean – for the simple fear that my bag would fall off and, … Continue reading →

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What’s Next?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Alan

This is from an email sent out originally on May 15, 2012. Hi, all. Lots to talk about today. First of all, I and/or my writing have been accused of being inspirational.  No.  This guy is.  Take five minutes and … Continue reading →

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I’m still here!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Alan

(An email originally sent out on 12/2/11; posted to the blog on 12/23/13.) Happy Friday, all. A friend of mine called me yesterday and pointed out that since I haven’t sent out an update email in a while, he was … Continue reading →

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