What do you wish you had known before you had surgery?

Hi, hello

Hope you .it is hard to get  if this. 

I was in hospital from 27th, but thankfully got home on 30th after scans etc. 

I try to take one day at a time. Any cancel  is life changing very one

 I have it Cancern Brain Tumors. It impacts on  speach and reading. One days all ok, others muddled.  Tech is my, but takes longer....

Meeting next week the surgery they plan..

Take care

I have come back on after having lumpectomy 8 weeks ago I never thought about how it would affect the way Ii feel. Feel low head still feels mashed up, frightened incase it comes back every time I feel a lump anywhere frightened just incase, 

Yes, a difficult, shocking and frightning thing for everyone.no matter the cancel.

Some days ok, others up and down for my Cruella , my anti ego. 

My family and close friends have wistned or just sent messages. I feel for one stange reason feeling a different to Cruella!

Tuesday is next chalange the specianist to discuss Cruella.

Some days comunication is OK others II cannot words or understand what something says, although i understand what it is about. It just takes longer and using tech to help.

Hope you feel a litter better today.

I had a mixed day as although a lovely someway way with family I had to pace myself. 

Thank you, Jane. 

The info is helpful as I prepare for and understand what to expect.

I had my surgery on Monday, day 5 post op now. 

I wish I had been told I need to inject myself with blood thinners for 26 days. I hate needles! Does anyone know why for so long, I am moving around well now. 

i know how you feel about the blood thinners i had to do it for 6 weeks but i had broke my ankle had a plate and screw and was in a cast and some told me they got  tablets instead of injection wish i had known that i would have opted for the tablets

I had to take them for 28 days, twice a day.  I’ve had them on previous operations but not so long.  The only difference I can say is this time I didn’t wear DVT socks so maybe why the period is longer ?? Not sure.  

Gosh, lucky them! I would much prefer a tablet! 

Twice a day, I am feeling not so hard done by now!