Hello, I am Merrylegs, am feeling very emotional.
Just handed my beloved cat of 14 to be taken care of. I am 64 by the way and live alone.
Saying goodbye to my brother who lives far away and has always behaved as its full lock down. I bravely said, just in case it does not workout, Thankyou for being my big brother.
He said similar sentiments back to me.
I cannot get my around what is going to happen to me, to cut out my bowels and seal my bottom and to have part of my bowel pulled out onto my stomach and stitched in place.
It seems ungodly and like stuff of Frankenstein. But..............its the only way I will survive. Having just chemo and radiology is only temporary, plus can travel to different parts.
My dad had exactly the same surgery when I was 19, he was 60 when he died. He went back to work for a little while and then he had prostate problem.
He lay down on the floor ripped off his bag and said I want to die, I am no longer a man. My mother had a terrible time as you can imagine. but am told things have changed so much now, which I believe.
I am convinced I am going to die,( for some reason I think it may be on 30th June0 and keep on praying and saying " If I need to go now please take away the pain I am going to endure. Thankyou for my life dear lord and to my mother and father.
Yet he know what I have been like, I have wanted to die so many times through loneliness and abandonment. Now its on my doorstep, how come I am not rejoicing.
Sorry , I did warn you with the title. x to you all.
So thankyou, if i could hug you i would. xxxxx
I check in on here everyday so if I can help you with anything please ask.
I had a lot of help, kindness and reassurance when I was first diagnosed and first had my stoma. I think talking about things with people that have had the same worries and fears help so much.
People are at all different stages and can give you advice and help.
I hope this group has helped a little bit so far, knowing you’re not alone is a good start.
Take care and try and sleep. I am sending you a hug back
xxx
Thnankyou for your hug, i felt it. Please keep in touch
ThANKS SO VERY MUCH, I HEAR YOU, I FEEL FOR YOU, PLEASEE KEEP INTOUCH. I NEED YOU.
Wow, at the moment I will happily take any help, God bkess.
Thank you for listening to me. God bless you and help you with your own problems. I give you a big hug back.xxxx
Thankyou for responding, my so called friends have not been in touch, What do you say to someone in this position.
Thakuou so much, so kind of you. If you need me I am here, you can chat about anything. Hug you right back.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007