Me again,
I had surgery to remove my 2 - 3cm polypoid cancer lump a week ago. Well what a week! The good news is they were able to lift and remove it (I had a name for it but I may not be able to say it on here except to say it rhymed with 'rugger') although they had to scrape it off the muscle wall. It certainly felt like they had done that.
I didn't cope too well with the anaesthetic this time. 13 yrs ago I had full hysterectomy for womb cancer and this was somehow easier!
We lets just say anaesthetic aside I am going through water wipes, bottom wipes, Sitz baths, paracetemol and showers, washing bedding, toilet cleaner and undies like they are going out of fashion! What a week. I expected the pain but not the carnage of this week but hopefully the worst is behind me (pun intended)!
I am better today than yesterday and yesterday better than the day before for which I am grateful. I feel more like myself which is good too. My family have been brilliant and since they've left Uber deliveries have kept me with supplies.
I am awaiting a PET scan appointment and histology results as they not 100% which cancer it is but have said SCC at this stage unless histology shows otherwise.
One of you kind people said I will feel like I have a bit more control once I know what next/what the plan is and this is true as not knowing affects will I be able to do things I have planned or even something as simple as finishing dental treatment - just rearranged my appointment trusting there will be no clashes but if there are, there are and it can be dealt with.
My questions at this time are, should I be fully back on my healthy diet? I have avoided too much fibre and been eating less fruit and veg to avoid bulk and pain but maybe I shouldn't have?
What excercise if any can help with restoring control and help recovery?
What can help with getting out and about to keep things clean/comfy if in public?
Thank you for any advice
Figgywig
