Awake and up all night

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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
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  • Hi Gill thank you  for your message. I am being discharged this afternoon. Had to learn how to walk again.xxx

  • Wow  

    That's a tough one - however it's over now and you can put all your strength into recovering and getting back to normal.

    You are with friends here - they are a great bunch and the support is there for you.

    If I can do anything for you do give me a shout.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • Oh Sonia, sweetheart, it's so good to hear from you but what a lot you've been through Pray

    It doesn't matter that you didn't tell us how complicated your surgery was going to be as the main thing is you've got through it.

    Now you must recover in your own time my lovely. Don't overstretch yourself, take help from others and regain your strength. We'll still be here for you and you can read messages while you recover. I'm sure Ray and the gang will post some amusing ditties to make you smile.

    You've made my day sweetheart, and I'm sure that goes for us all.

    Big Muller Corner hugs and love coming your way xxx

  • Thank you millibob. I have had a big team of surgeons physios o.t. and all the rest. It has been overwhelming for me.the operation was a major one. It lasted for 13 hours. I thought I wouldn't come out alive.my mobility is poor at the moment. It was a large tumour in the pituitary gland.

  • Hello Sonia ( 

    Well you are still with us, so bless you happy days. Your mobility will get better, you just need to work through the pain!! Stick with us keep talking and we are all here for you - just focus on a full recovery.

    We do have this group you might wish to join for extra support (but it's not too busy)

     Pituitary tumour forum 

    It's great to see you back.

    Kind regards - Brian xx

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  • Gorgeous lady, it is so comforting to hear from you. What alot you've been through. You need to rest now and get your energy back. I was worried about Muller corners finances given you might not be rdering any. Get ordering them as soon as you can. Again, I'm made up that you are back with us. Heart️

  • It's great news Uki! If prince Pippin is up for it, how about a welcome back photo for Sonia? We know how much she loves our feline bosses. Smiley cat xxx

  • Hi Sonia

    Sorry to hear about your op leaving you in so much pain, I hope that's sorted for you now. 

    Have you got support and Muller corners at home? Take it easy and don't try to do too much! 

    Best wishes for your recovery. 

    H 

  • Good afternoon all 

    We're back in Liverpool now. It's very breezy so it's nice sitting in M&Ds garden.

    H

  • Hi Soc it’s so good to hear from you. You’ve really been through the wringer bless you. Lovely that you are going home today make sure you rest and are kind to yourself. Sending lots of love and hugs

    Linda xxx