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."
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  • Thank you Helen. I am not in much pain. Taking paracetomol. I have got a scar 14 in long in my right thigh where they took some skin.hope you are keeping well.xxx

  • skin.hope you are keeping well

    All good here thanks Sonia. We're in Liverpool supporting Alan's parents while his sister's on holiday but we've had a couple of nights away in the motorhome for a break. 

    What are you watching on TV? I've got the Tour de France on.

    H

  • Ah that's night. Glad you are going out in your motor home. I have got the football on it has been a godsend that motorhome..

  • Sonia, We are all pleased and relieved to be receiving you loud and clear again. That was some operation!  Take things gently now, or in accordance with your medical team's instructions if they have given you exercises. I hope you have support from district nurses and family whilst you recover. No laughing is permitted. A sweet smile is safest at this stage. Love and best wishes, Ray xxx 

  • Thank you Gill. It is good to be back talking to you. Hope OH is behaving himself.

  • Bless you Ray. It is lovely back talking to you all again. I have missed you all. Just ordered a load of muller corners for tomorrow.yes the operation was a big one but it was worth it to be out of pain.xxx

  • Evening sweetie Blush

    Yep, OH is behaving perfectly and so am I - no tantrums for a whole week! 

    Hey, you and OH have become unlikely twins with your humongous scars except his in on his left thigh. We call it one of his battle scars.

    You've had a lot of posts today my lovely, proving what a popular gal you are here. It's great to have you back! Big hugs xxx

  • Good evening Gill.sending hugs back to you.xx

  • Sonia, we saw an articulated lorry with Muller emblazoned on the side, and heading towards the M62 today...

    ...I told OH that'll be your delivery making its way over the Pennines.

    That's not entirely true but poetic licence is allowed. Guess what time it is? TLC time but I bet you haven't missed me going on about that!

    Don't stay up too late hon as you need your rest so do as doctor Ray advised. All our love xxx

  • Sheeeeesh! What an ordeal. Well done on getting this far. Hospitals love getting us up on our feet and out the door... and after surgery it is reassuring every time we manage to do the ordinary everyday stuff.

    I don't want to be a party pooper but I wish someone had told me that ... afterwards there can be a twang!

    By that I mean all your inner resources have been gobbled up and unbeknownst to you, you can be running on empty.. All of a sudden that strrrrretch can twang back and you crash. Strangely this can be weeks or even months afterwards and ironically when you are doing really well and feeling really well.

    End of public announcement. You can get back to enjoying being home and the match Slight smile

    Good luck