Update on Hugh.

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Hello all,

It's been a while since I've been on here. I was diagnosed with rectal cancer (September 2022) and last time I told you that I needed 25 x chemoradiation treatments which I had over the Christmas period and ended in January 2023. That went exceptionally well with me having a 'good response'

Fast forward to April and I went through surgery (LAR) As the tumor was very low and I had scar tissue from the previous treatment they couldn't reattach the bowel to the anus. As a result I now have a permanent colostomy stoma and bag so I'd like to introduce you to Sesame my new lodger living on my stomach....(called Sesame because my surname is Street!!) we get on very well even though we only know each other a week.

Here's hoping it's a happy lifelong friendship.....

Hugh...

Kareno62 over 2 years ago

Hi Hugh and lovely to hear from you again. You sound to be in good spirits and recovering well from the op. Love Sesame’s name and hope he continues to be well behaved. Lots of info on the other board if you need any tips or help?

Ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy and any other stoma support

Take care

Karen x

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Hugo8 over 2 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thanks Karen, I joined that forum last night so I'll be contacting them with any query's I have.

I'm definitely in good spirits as I made a remarkable recovery from major surgery only a week ago!

Thanks, Hugh.

CrumpetsOrToast over 2 years ago

Hi Hugo8

Welcome back and hello Sesame .

It is so lovely to read upbeat messages and your words can't help bu bring smiles. Thank you for posting!

court over 2 years ago

Hello Hugo8

Great to hear your embracing your next step in full recovery .

Wishing you all the very best and hope Sesame is a well behaved friend going forward !

Take care ,

Court

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Hugo8 over 2 years ago in reply to CrumpetsOrToast

Thanks so much Crumpetsortoast, I see it as a partnership now....we need eachother so we might as well love in harmony!!

Hugo8 over 2 years ago in reply to Hugo8

Live*

Hugo8 over 2 years ago in reply to court

Thanks so much Court,

We are getting along fine and Sesame is good... sometimes a little noisy though....hee hee

SarahH21 over 2 years ago in reply to Hugo8

Hi Hugo8

Good to hear you are recovering well from your surgery and coping with your new friend. I also have a permanent colostomy, and the stoma group is a great place to ask any questions. I’ve been living with my friend Boris and his companion Donald for over 3 years now and it’s become second nature having them as part of my life. My friend Ann, Artsie even made my avatar for me to remind me!

Sarah xx

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Artsie over 2 years ago in reply to SarahH21

Thanks Sarah.
I have a sleeping avatar Whoopi now, I will have a tattoo once healed

Sometimes I think it was much easier to manage Whoopi with a pouch than the Whoop-ass she can create now

Ann
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Hugo8 over 2 years ago in reply to SarahH21

Thank you Sarah,

Myself and Sesame went on an important mission today...to the treatment room at our Dr's to get the staples removed...not as painful as I expected. So the healing is progressing well!!

I've just been reading your bio and I now understand the two friends, Boris and Donald!!

That's an amazing story and recover Sarah....