Illeostomy Reversal Surgery Scheduled!

Travis has surgery to reverse his illeostomy on June 4th! We are excited everything looks well enough to do the surgery! Then we have another round of chemo! Trav is still in pain, we are hoping surgery #2 will help! Travs amazing, I'm so proud of him!

From Travis

From Travis:

Well, I am about 5 weeks removed from the big surgery now. In a couple weeks I will hopefully (if everything looks good) schedule the next and hopefully LAST surgery.

I am feeling "okay". As I've told many people it's all relative, and I feel much better than I did a few weeks ago, but patience runs thin on some days. The process is long and tiring.

I just wanted to thank everyone again for all their support. For those that simply pray or send good vibes my way, it means the world to me.

There are those that send messages and get well thoughts my way through e-mail and on here. I'm sorry I don't get back to everyone individually but I want you to know it's all helped and made me feel that much better.

There are also those that go the extra mile by helping with the kids, helping with cleaning, and helping with all the doctors appointments and hospital visits (which seem endless!).

And a special shout-out to my wife, Stacy, who never stops working. She is often more exhausted than I am by days end, and I don't blame her. But it has not slowed her down. She has shown just how amazing she is and how much she loves me and the kids. Just awesome. I couldn't have a better wife and eternal companion.

So, probably later this month I'll hopefully have the last surgery, then throw in some chemo on top after that and I could be home free! I hope so much that's the case and I can just beat this thing for good. With all your help it's been made that much more possible.

Strong

 

Another update

Travis' follow up this week went well. In a couple weeks they will do a test to see if his colon is doing well. If so then they will reverse the ileostomy, if not...we wait longer. Travis and Laycee have been throwing up this week, grateful that Darlene and Richard were brave enough to come and help get everyone to appointments so I could be at work! Great first week! I miss my friends at the Humanitarian Center, but I'm loving my short drive and enjoying my new adventure, as well as enjoying seeing my old friends again!

Feeling blessed

Travis had a follow-up this week, and they did not find any cancer in any lymph nodes as well as in his colon. Looks like his pre-surgery treatment worked great! He is still recovering from surgery, but making improvements! Still learning how to deal with an ileostomy, we are getting better and making mistakes still too! Need to wait a few more weeks before the next surgery! Kids are doing great, thanks to Michelle stepping in and taking care of them so much! Thanks to Rick and Michelle for taking him to his appointments as well!
I start a new job on the 29th at the Layton DI as the Admin Assistant. I'm very excited for my new opportunity, as well as sad to leave my friends and my current job.
— feeling blessed.

From Travis

I am writing this message from bed during one of my momentary periods of consciousness. I want to say thank you for all the prayers and support. All the pain and suffering and pure burdens of my life combined don't seem to compare to last week and a half(or few months). Not going to lie, its harder than I thought it would be. But I have felt a strength surround me and I know it has been all of your support. I will keep up this fight! And with the army I have had behind me I know I cannot lose.
A very special thank you to my wife, best friend, my most trusted supporter, and my true angel, Stacy. You were the first reason I smiled waking up after surgery and you will be the last reason I ever smile when that day comes many years from now; with a billion smiles in between.

Day 2 at the ER

Day 2 at the ER with Travis, he finally is looking and acting like himself again. Poor guy was severely dehydrated. Thank goodness for Mark and Jeannie yesterday and Michelle today for taking care of our kids!!!

He's home

I got to bring Travis home today! Thanks to everyone for all the support! He's doing pretty good, still has a ways to go to get past the pain, but he's home!

1 step back

Travis is still in the hospital. He got put back on a liquid diet and they gave him his iv back today, which is a step backward. The goal is to leave tomorrow, hope he turns the corner enough to do so. Feel bad for all that he has to go through, but also proud of him! He's fighting! We sure appreciate the texts and messages of support! Also appreciate my parents for clearing their schedules to be so available to take care of the kids!

Grateful for help!

I have the best Mommy and Daddy! Its been so nice to focus my energy on Travis knowing my parents are taking care of the kids! Plus, I get awesome meals when I stop by to see the kids! The trick may be convincing the kids to move back home!!