Awake and up all night

Hi Gill , the worry is awful.  I reassure my family and friends that I’m ok but nights are difficult.  I hail from Ireland but live in Norfolk x

Oh Shelagh, the waiting is torturous. We had to wait almost 5 months post treatment to get the All Clear result for my hubby. Got it last Thursday. I sobbed with relief.

His was head and neck cancer. The treatment was brutal and the recovery worse. He’s still gota long way to go but we’re taking each day as it  comes 

Our story is in my profile.

Stick with this forum, there is  usually somebody around to chat to.

Take care, chin up …. 

Hugs Debs xx

Morning Sheelagh.

The waiting's possibly the worst part but once you know what's what, you can start regaining some control.

Aw love, I totally understand your feelings about discovering the lump but it's done now and you absolutely did the right thing in not ignoring it.  My mum was 86 when she found a lump and lived to age 94 - it was another condition and age that finally put her to rest.

Fingers crossed for Wednesday and enjoy Norfolk, it's a beautiful part of the country.

Hugs, Gill xx 

Hi again love.  Yes, the worry is indeed awful and adds to an already stressful time.  Maybe it's time to open up to s trusted friend?  Sharing your worries often helps a great deal and there are plenty of kind folks here to support you and provide a listening ear.  And if sleep is difficult you're in the right place here as night owls are often swooping about.

Take good care lass. Gill xx 

Morning all 1 week I've had my operation 10 hours I actually feel good but just can't sleep in here I had a flap done not graph 100 stitches feels like I've had round with tyson can't look in mirror I know it will take months and I don't want to see my granbabies likes this either everyone saying I'm beautiful I don't see it lol I'm so knackered need home xx

Hi Julie and well done, you!  Excellent work!  You've been through quite an ordeal but you're out on the other side now, so concentrate on healing and getting your strength built up.

Kids are very resilient so I imagine your grandchildren will be more curious than anything else.  Answer any questions they might ask - you'll know best how to guage the answers, but don't hide away and accept what you've been told by others.

Sounds like you're still in dock and I'm not surprised you're having trouble sleeping; I never could either when hospitalised and also craved a return home.  Get the puzzle books out and just relax if you can.  How's hubby getting on with the gazebo?  Hopefully he's been getting stuck in for when you get back home and not glued to watching sport instead!

All best wishes for a speedy recovery and take good care.

Gill xx 

Hi Annette,I hope you have a lovely time.My house viewer today cancelled but has re booked for Wednesday xx

Nights are so hard.  Only tonight and tomorrow night before I get my results and treatment plan.  Hopefully then I can focus on moving forward rather than standing still

Hi Gill,  it’s comforting to hear there are other night owls swooping about !

Hi Debs,  thank you for your reply.  Reading about other peoples journeys is helping me realise I’m not alone.  Thank you for sharing x