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Hi Mark,I hope they have a relaxing time.How is your recovery going ? 

Hi Jane

It's going to really well. Iam 9 weeks post op tomorrow.  I plan to return to work within the next six weeks or so. Think I'll go back part time for a while and see how it goes. This has been a life changer for me and I'll see things differently from now on. Thinking of doing some voluntary work mcmillan and the Belfast friends of the cancer centre. I have a friend who is a community worker and he wants me to speak to a mens group about my experience and persuade others to go and checked out. Men can be stubborn that way. I'll certainly not be going back to the former life while  i can Jane 

Best wishes 

Mark

Hi Mark,I’m pleased you are doing well.A talk would be good as you say men can be stubborn.When I first met my partner John he was an ostrich about his health.With a bit of encouragement he has opened up more and has even joined some online groups relevant to his health problems.I think he saw how much 
I have benefited from being part of this group.Going back to work part time sounds a good idea.I found I had more energy by the end of month 3 start of month 4.I do wonder whether men recover quicker than women.Jane x

Hi Jane 

I suppose I was determined to be up and on my feet ASAP.  I've a good routine going up at 6.30 and bed for 10. The 18 months in the gym before all this has probably helped me also. It's an individual thing Jane as we all know. 

Yes men can be shy when discussing or admitting anything with health especially if it's an issue down below. It's getting across the message that it's not going to go away 

Best wishes 

Mark

Hi Mark, its great that they are getting a holiday , you and your son can have a good time together, without the  women. I can often hear my adult son “ stop fussing mum “. It sounds like you are recovering so well. Try not to overdo things and be kind to yourself. If you need fussing over while they are away , you always have us !

Thanks Angela 

I suppose it is a holiday for me also, although I didn't tell them that lol. I'll have time to catch up on my reading and do what I want for a few weeks I will miss them though after a few days. 

Yes iam recovering well but still taking it realitively easy, I don't want to be fooled into thinking iam all better when iam not. But I'll not consider anything until they are home

Best wishes 

Mark