So, I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss the removal of my bladder, now nerves are starting to set in & I have visions of them saying I'm not going to be able to have the surgery, or it's spread more. My sensible mind tells me they wouldn't be giving me appointments etc if their intentions wasn't to move forward with the removal of my bladder, I swear our mind is our own worse enemy. Anyone else felt this way? X
Hello Rachel72, of course it's natural for everyone who has been blighted by this horrible disease to feel the way you do. We all face that feeling of negativity because that's how our minds work. We jump to all manner of scenarios usually the worse ones. It's so easy to read into things and misinterpret what is being said. Just don't jump ahead of yourself and take it stage by stage, things will progress and you'll adjust to anything new. You have done it in the past and you'll do it in the future. You are not alone. We are all here thinking of you, best wishes.
Chris
Thank you, sometimes it feels like I'm going of my mind with it all. Good to know it's not just me, although I wouldn't want anyone else feeling like this x
Hi Rachel. You are certainly not alone in this. We always overthink any sort of appointment and tend to think the worst, and usually it's not as bad as we anticipate. I hope all goes well tomorrow. Best wishes.
Hi Rachel72, I hope the kindness and advice from others on here helps enough. But don't forget you can always talk to MacMillan 8am-8pm 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. And if you have a bad night Samaritans will listen not just about harming oneself and are 24 hour.
Best wishes,
Denby
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