Post Hipec

[Becca65]

I had the HIPEC Surgery to help with my ascites back on May 3. I wanted to let you all know my ascites has not returned post surgery. The surgery itself was several hours long and I was in a good deal of pain for a couple of days but it was a blessing that I was able to find a doctor willing to work with MBC! This phase of my life has gotten more comfortable. I am taking letrozole at this point I haven’t been restarted on the Ibrance or any other Chemo. We will have to wait to see what my numbers say. They had dropped on just letrozole before my surgery. Sharing a photo of my dog - my only constant companion through all of this.

[marleneb56]

I am glad things are better for you. What was causing the ascites? Do you have liver Mets. I have ascites due to my liver mets

[Becca65 in reply to marleneb56]

My ascites were due to peritonuem mets. This is the only place I have mets

[KGE1 in reply to marleneb56]

So few of us here have asceties, I was wondering how you are managing yours. I'm going for me third paracentesis tomorrow and an scheduled for a plurex catheter placement on the 17th. Just looking for advice and support. I too have liver Mets as well as bone. How are you handling things?

Thanks for listening.

Karen

[Red71]

I’m glad you are feeling better. Your dog is beautiful and I’m sure he or she is a great companion. Please share his name! Elaine

[Becca65 in reply to Red71]

She and her name is Jack’s Babbling Brook - I call her Brook. She is my bestie!

[Becca65]

Don’t know what I would do with out my Brook. She kept me going when I was alone and could have given in (I need to be here for my baby dog - she’s actually 11 and had a stroke last August.

[Barbteeth]

Just read your post Becca...so glad you’re more comfortable now

Your dog is gorgeous...what a sweetie

Animals are the best therapy

Barb xx