Hello again
Just out of surgery and the pelvic nodes flagged on the PET, have been removed. Had a quick chat with the surgeon and he has confirmed they looked suspicious, but he could not see further spread. Two weeks and I will have the results. I didn't think more chemoradiation was possible, but it can be done on the lymph nodes. It worked last time, so worth a try. I have been researching HIPEC as the only effective option, so having two options is better than non.
This has made me laugh, albeit with great care. I have received a BOGoff during the surgery. I had a small hernia, that could be painful when digesting food. He's done a small repair and I am trying to rest. The original hernia was pre support belt and me carrying the watering can straight after surgery was ill advised.
Apologies, I am typing on my back using the phone.....so posts will look more crappy than usual.
Wishing everybody the very best evening possible.
Ally xx
Hi Ally,
Good that you’re out of surgery and was thinking of you today. Hope you’re not too sore, especially with the additional Bogof repair. You are really going through it.
It will be an anxious wait for results but absolutely hoping for a good outcome for you and whatever the next step is.
Really impressed that you’re typing on your back and hope you’re able to take it easy for a while.
Big hug to you,
xxx
The only pain I can feel PEB is coming from the stoma repair, but expecting tomorrow to be a bit sore. Stoma is working so that is a big relief.
Waiting 2 weeks for results and resting.....ordering the sedatives!
Rest for at least a week, then light duties only. I have orders from my partner and am very lucky he's retired.
Big hugs, right back at you and hoping your healing is going well.
Ally xx
It is so good to hear from you although I am sorry to hear that your surgeon though they looked suspicious. But also reassuring to know that the option of chemo/radiotherapy is available in addition to HIPEC.
You are under strict instructions from all your virtual friends on here NOT to lift a watering can. What were you thinking of?!!! After my stoma formation, I barely lift a thing, my husband is on hand and is happy to cart things around. So now your hernia has been repaired, the instruction for no heavy lifting is for all time, even if you are wearing a support belt - not just after surgery.
I am thinking of you waiting the next couple of weeks, which I am sure will be fraught. So keep yourself occupied lovely lady, just not carting things around.
Big hug
Irene xx
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