I had my operation yesterday - cystectomy, hysterectomy and some bits and bobs done. I'm doing well, the doctor is pleased. The operation only took three hours and I didn't need to go to intensive care because the doctor said I'm very fit apart from the cancer. I look better than I expected too. I got up for two hours today. I was on oxygen and a drip til a bit earlier when they were taken out. Dean, my partner, came over for the afternoon. Stiggy, my dog, is missing me and I him. One of my wounds leaked in the night which put the wind up me for a minute but it was ok. All the staff are really nice and capable and busy. The surgeon and anaesthetist we're great, the surgeon rang Dean after the op to let him know how it went. I'm in pain but it's being well-managed. All in all everything seems fine. Now it's just a matter of getting used to the stoma and stuff.
