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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."
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Wow Soc
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
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 (Soc)
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)
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. ️
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