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Just found out ,that in about a couple of weeks time ,i will be having surgery to sort this tumour out, and yes i was told i will be having a stoma bag fitted, its a lot to take in at the mo n yes it scares me, i was given a  stoma sample to try at home, but dont want to try it, i think ide rather wait until the real thing is fitted, then i know its for the best and its real, i would like to ask ,how did or do you cope with this, and then i have the thought in my head it will be a long surgery, and will be in hospital about 4/5 days ,im sorry to moan on ,as i know a lot of people here have been through this, and are still trying to come to terms with it ,and do their own recovery, but as i say the nearer the days get ,the more scared i will feel, how did you site yourself up for surgery,and the hospital stay, any advice please will be of help,and thank-you.

  • Hi nan-nan I had Apr surgery Aug 18 and perm stoma. I never used the pretend stoma they gave me. I just thought will learn as I go. I was dreading it as I was only 45 but to be honest it hasnt really gave me many problems and defo has not stopped me doing anything.

    My surgery was keyhole and was about 5 hours my pain was very well managed. I was in hospital for 9 days. 

    Leading up to surgery I just kept thinking get this cancer out of me and kept looking at my 2 girls thinking I have no choice it's gotta be done. 

    The morning of the surgery I was so calm I had never had anything done before this only a filling. you will be fine. 

    It does take time to recover just take baby steps and if your tired rest. 

    Wishing you all the best and lots of positive vibes to you.

    Bud xx

    Xxxxx
    Bud 18
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    Thank-you Bud, they were hoping i could have keyhole but obviously its changed, , the Dr did say it was long surgery ,but i said i didnt want to know how long, the thought of being operated on  a long time scares me, even tho its for the best, i hate this tumour, and hopefully it will be done after this, i say the same as you, doing it for my family, i have 4 grandchildren and another 1 due any day now, i am going to fight this for them, i am a widow,live alone, but im in a relationship with a good man, and have him and his family for support, my family live 100 miles from me, so its not easy for them to be here, ,,,,i wish you well ,and hope you are on the way or recovered from all you have been through too, xx