Hello I've been for pre operation feeling overwhelming with information carnt seem to cope thay have not told me if it's open surgery or keyhole but thay have made a mark on my tummy for ileostomy for lar but said it mite be aper thay wouldn't no till surgery happens how do I prepare my self suffer with anxiety and I'm so scared hope everyone is doing well its stage 3 lower rectal had radiotherapy and chemotherapy for 5 weeks thank you love helen
I got my date for surgery its on the 7th July im really scared having lar with keyhole if thay carnt do it thay will turn to open im worried for my kids I have 4 daughters and 9 grandchildren I just hope I can get through this staying strong for then but ots killing me inside thanks helen x
Take a deep breath, Bop, you will get through this. They always have to warn you about the possibles, that doesn't mean they are probables!! I remember the warnings, and the marks for stomas, but in my case they didn't happen. Hopefully that will be your case too. It may help you to not keep it all bottled up, rant on here if need be (been there got the t shirt!) as we all know where you are coming from, and can offer support and a friendly ear. Stay safe
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