Did I drop into a parallel universe on the op table Hope you are all weathering the storm safely x Basil is great and I am so grateful for him. I am amazed how i have got used to him
I am amazed how tired i am after every little thing I do x have to sit for ages lol
Hard to believe at this stage that i won't feel like this for ages x i am told it could be for months
Inanna xx
Hoorah,you are back and safely through the op.I was really worried.I’m glad to read that Basil is behaving himself.It is amazing how quickly we can adapt to a stoma.The tiredness will improve over time.I hope you can manage with the current situation.Take care,love Jane xxxx
Welcome back to our universe Inanna, I have been wondering where you were too. So glad it went well and you are coping successfully with Basil. How fortunate that you got your op ahead of the virus siotuation. Nobody is getting urology treatment for the duration it seems. I'm afraid you will feel tired for a while but since no body can go anywhere you'll just have to settle in your sparkling clean home on the new armchair and chill. xx Sending cyber hugs. xxx
Great to hear from you. Everyone is surprised how weak & tired you feel at this stage. Things will improve gradually although progress may seem very slow at times. Try to walk a little more each day in between rests & make sure to keep eating & drinking frequently. Hope you're having some of this lovely weather to enjoy.
Hi pleased to hear you are back and got through your op I was rather worried what had happened to you . Glad you. are getting used to Basil it is amazing how quick you adjust to it all . I still get very tired in the afternoon it is 10 weeks now since my op so glad I got it done before the virus took hold though you take care love Liz x
Hi Liz
Thanks for your lovely message x i understand that the tiredness lasts for quite a while.
Glad i am back with my forum friends. I like you am so grateful i have had my op.
The weirdest thing is a change in my eating habits x i eat little and often x the appetite is there but i find i cannot eat big portions x i was a chocoholic but now i totally gone off of sweet things
Take care and stay safe
Xxx
Hello Inanna
Wonderful to have you back. My team decided I too should have a cystectomy, that was a month ago.. Unfortunately the little bug has put paid to that as a current option. So I’m waiting until the bug calms down and the hospital can cope with me!! I have been waiting for you to pop up.
Hope you can rest and recover.
love J
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