Advice Needed x Bowel and peritoneal cancer FOLFIRI

hi Vic 1982, after the bowel ops I was given a fruity milk like drink called Ensure. It replaced electrolytes and was calorific as I'd lost three stone. It was ok as long as just out of the fridge.It helps build you up. After leaving hospital I got these drinks from my pharmacy. They were free as I was a cancer patient. Lucozade Sport was also recommended to me by my Macmillan Nurse to help replace electrolytes. I hope your Dad gets all the help he can.

How’s your dad doing?  It’s quite surprising how quickly they bounce back after a few bags of fluid…!  My dad in a cycle of 3 months, 3 treatments a month )so 9 chemo sessions) had a third due to low white blood cells and having to cancel treatments.  It happens a lot - just gives the body time to recover.  The staff will be all over this and will adjust medication and treatment - it’s so good you are keeping such a close eye on him.  Any little thing I see in my dad now and it’s a call to check it out.  

thinking of you all - such a difficult time - keep strong! Xx

Hi all Dads really not good after 12hrs waiting in A & E he got a bed finally.  They got him on fluids and he looked better last night when I visited him. Over night he collapsed and his BP is really low and from a CT scan he has a blockage in the bowel we’re here now waiting for surgery team I don’t know if they will be able to operate where he’s so poorly x thanks for messaging xxx 

Poor you you must be so worried about him.  I take it they are still giving fluids?  Do you know when the team will make the decision?  I feel for you as I’m watching my dad deteriorate every day and it’s horrid.  I’ll be keeping an eye on this so you know we are all here to support you-even if only over a message.  Keep strong and keep positive.  If they can, they will.  Sending you massive virtual hugs xxx

Thank you for your kind words and messages they have really helped and it’s so nice of you to check in when you have so much going on in your life too x The surgeons been they can’t see an actual blockage but there’s fluid in the bowel. He said he didn’t know what they could do surgery wise and wouldn’t do it with Dads really low blood pressure so basically there’s nothing they can do they have said his kidneys aren’t functioning as well as they should so recommends intensive care dads said he knows it’s the end of the road :( 

I really wasn’t expecting this now I left dad at 11.30 last night his BP was higher and they are still giving him fluid my mum has stayed with him. He’s such a lovely man and after going through a major heart attack last April and pulling through he is so strong I just feel heartbroken this has happened x praying for a miracle still sending you my love and thoughts too xxxx 

I am so sorry to hear this . Hoping the highly skilled staff in intensive care can support his kidney function and stabilise him . Holding onto Hope .

Hoping they can take some of the pressure off his body like only they can .

Holding you in our hearts and thoughts .

Court 

sounds like your dad has right left in him…fluids for so amazing things - please know we are thinking of you every day.  Sending massive hugs and lots of love to you.  I’ll check in again soon xxx

I’m very sad to say we lost dad yesterday at 5pm I’m devastated and cannot believe this has happened they said it was the chemo it had disrupted everything too much I’m so sad.   Thank you all for your advice and wishes I wish you all my love and thoughts xxx

Oh my goodness I am so sorry for your loss!  Cancer is so cruel sometimes.  May your dear dad Rest In Peace and sending lots of love and hugs to you and your family.  You have been in my thoughts all weekend and was praying for better news.  

Lou xxx

So sorry to hear you lost your precious dad . You must be in shock .

Sending all our love to you and the extended family .

Take care ,

Court