Sitting Down after APR operation

Hi Tina,

Good news to hear you are recovering well! It took me several months before I could sit comfortably - but however long it takes you, you will one day be able to sit as you did before!

Linda :-)

Hi, I think you’re doing brilliantly. Recliner chair sounds brilliant. I was given a Ro Ho cushion which caused more problems for me so I stopped using it. I’m only just starting to sit 9 weeks post op which was slightly different to yours as you can see from my profile. Keep it going.  Xx

I was given a valley cushion to sit which helped. I had it on loan for two months but by the end of those two months I was sitting on a normal cushion. I gradually built up the time I was sat, and gradually made myself sit more straight rather than to one sit. Four months post op I went on holiday and I was definitely sitting properly then. 

Its the most frustrating thing ever but it really is just one day at a time. Hope you’re feeling well otherwise x

Thanks everyone.  That’s what I needed to hear.  That one day I will be sitting normally again.  Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply.  I am feeling pretty good other than discomfort down below.  I appreciate you all getting back to me @Jmas Ewok and Loopylou2007.  Xx

Sorry that should have been @loobylou2007 xx

2207.  Sorry again

No probs, keep us posted. Take it slowly...xx

Hi Tina,

It has taken me 3 months to be able to sit down following the surgery ( TPE in my case ... think APR on steroids!)

A valley cushion helped and yes I recliner chair was an absolute godsend. Still tender down there but starting to feel more comfortable now. Try not to sit for too long each day upright as I found it set me back bit afterwards. It takes time!

GM

Hi Tina, it's very gradual, took me maybe 2 months before I was able to start to sit. Then it's a gradual fade of the discomfort. I am 9 months post-op sat at my desk working. If I sit for an hour or two when I get up from my chair it's a little uncomfortable, I wouldn't call it pain though. I have an open perineum wound (stitches were removable (not dissolvable) due to the radio affecting my skin) so I am still healing too. So if your wound is healed things may be slightly different.

It's when you realise the phrase "time is a great healer" is true. Goes for both physical and mental healing.

Fast forward a few months and you'll be seeing life return to this new normal that everyone refers to. It's good.

Thanks for the replies.  Wound has opened up slightly so have been given antibiotics.  They don’t seem unduly concerned - said this is very normal.  I think I just want to get it all over and done with and back to normality.  I am due to start mop up chemo next week for 3 cycles but thus may need to be delayed for a week or two until wound has healed a bit more.  I keep thinking ahead, like you say, visualising holidays.  Just need to be patient.  Thanks everyone for your support and advice. Xx. Ps sorry to hear @gonnahavemestomafun that your wound is still open.  That is a long time.  Hopefully on the mend. X