Neuroendocrine tumour

Hi . I think  has recently had NETs removed? x

Thanks Kareno62

Yes I had two NETs removed 7 weeks ago.  Seeing surgeon in a few days to find out what, if anything, is next.

We’re they in small bowel? How did surgery go? 

Yes, they were at either end of the small bowel, 5 metres apart! I've had a hysterectomy and appendectomy in previous years but found this worse.

Blimey. Hope you don’t mind me asking you questions. In what way was it worse? I’ve been lucky in that I’ve never had an operation before 

I’m having an ocreotide scan tomorrow so presently drinking the awful prep

I guess the fact I'm older hasn't helped - others were 20 years ago.  Over the worse now.  I expect my age (66 yrs) has made the recovery take longer.  

• I see. I’m 52. Were you able to eat after the operation?

I think you'll find you have a restricted low fibre diet for several weeks, which is what I had.  First few days were clear fluids only.