Hi guys,
I had HIPEC surgery on the 1st Nov and after 3 weeks in hospital along with getting sepsis, again, I e now been at home with my dogs for nearly two weeks.
This recovery is so hard. I'm so limited to doing things but saying that I actually managed to put my trousers on standing up today rather than sitting down to do it. Small steps! I'm walking my dogs once or twice a day, depending on how far I go on the morning walk. Got it up to 1.7 miles and 2.4 miles over two walks. Don't get me wrong, I walk my dogs then lie on the sofa snoozing on and off for the rest of the day.
I live alone so everyday chores have to be done along with cooking. I'm on a low residue diet which isn't bad really but I struggle with bloating and trapped air. I had half my bowl removed previouslyd had two resections this time along with the HIPEC. I escaped a a stoma again!!
Before my op I was told I had less than a year to live and was informed that the cancer would progress quickly with other complications. In the three weeks I waited for the op I had already starred getting a blockage in my bowl !
Although I had my reservations about having HIPEC surgery, I now realise that with out it I would probably be in a sad state and hospitalised by now. I don't know if I'm free from cancer at the minute but have a scan and bloods in under three months so will find out then. Still a waiting game unfortunately. Lol
Take care and stay safe. X
