It seems such a long time since I was told I had bowel cancer (11 months ago). I had a colostomy and then five weeks of chemo/radio therapy. Now I have a date for a Hartman's procedure on the 4th Nov. Such a relief. It all moves so slowly. Now crossing my fingers to hope they don't postpone it.
Gosh Bearwidower, that does seem a long time but hopefully it will finally be over very soon for you !
All the very best with your surgery and recovery ! Hope it all goes smoothly!
Court
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That does seem like a very long time so I can understand your relief with finally getting a date. I hope everything goes really well for you and wishing you all the best for the op and your recovery.
lizzieannie
Not happy. We have covid in the house and I tested positive. Op is cancelled date to be announced. It is what it is but I was really looking forward to getting rid of the tumor.
Sorry to hear that. How annoying after such a long wait. Hopefully they will slot you in when you are clear. We are on the South Coast and I can't believe how busy my husband's ward is. One chap was in there after waiting 2 years for a reversal. I really think they are trying to catch up.
They put visitors in a spare room with the patient. But on several occasions I haven't been able to visit because every room and bed has been full.
I am so sorry to hear this, you've waited so long already. I hope you're not suffering too much with Covid, still seems to take some folk hard. Fingers crossed you make a speedy recovery and you get another date to get that tumour out very soon.
Oh dear ! That is rotten !
Thinking of you !
Court
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Just brought my scans up to date, are now waiting again. Been offered an extra covid jab so having that tomorrow.
NannyAnny I got everything done October 2 weeks for tumour removed,Stoma in place December 2 weeks to build up my levels.Then In February emergency Operation and everything done reversal another 5wks in hospital Not a visitor allowed 9weeks in total. .Only contact was by phone or a wave
and I was on the 8th floor .So I do not have minded waiting
8months with everything done Thanks to the NHS .Alaine
Another step forward Bearwidower . Glad to hear you are getting the booster too . Another box ticked and a step nearer to your surgery .
Hope you did not have too many side effects.
Take care ,
Court
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