Im new and really scared of my surgery

Dont know what you are having done but if youc clck my name you will see a short history of my journey.if it is at all relevant dont hesitate to ask me anything

All the best

Kath

Poppsie I was an emergency Operation and the last words I remember I We'll give you a wee jag and that will puuuu   woke up and said I'm ready let's go.So don't worry about that You wouldn't be normal if you didn't  You have to keep your self going don't give in to your worries .That's only 1year and I've had t lot done .   .Alaine

Hi  and welcome to the board. It’s natural to be scared and anxious but trying to keep yourself busy and distracted is a good idea. I’d never been in hospital before my op but was ‘pleasantly’ surprised by how painfree it was. As Alaine says they get you ready, bit of a sharp scratch and next thing you know it’s over and done with. I was on a ward with similar patients so the nurses were experienced in what youre going through and check on you regularly. You’re usually in about 5 days then recuperate at home for about 5 weeks.

If there’s anything in particular worrying you then please ask and we’ll try and help

Take care

Karen x

Hi Karen, well that’s good to know that others were scared but you’ve helped by saying it was painfree, always a worry. My cancer is in the lower bowel. Surgeon hopes to re join it but at the back of the mind the chance of a stoma is always there. I’ve been told around a 5 days stay as you say. Thanks for your help.

Pam

Hi Poppsie

Its natural  to be frightened I definitely was. To rest my mind I parked it away and tried to concentrate on time fillers  I decided that it was out of my hands. I was getting help and rid of it. In fact the more I thought like that the more I wanted the operation and rid the less frightened I was. Please don’t worry about a stoma. I signed for permanent if needed. I just wanted that cancer out. I have a temporary ileostomy and it’s fine. It doesn’t stop me from doing anything and if you have one it won’t stop you. I need my stoma as she’s giving my bowel chance to heal. She saved my life 

Hi Poppsie,

 I went in as an emergency appendix op, then two weeks later I had right colorectal surgery. I was scared too, is totally normal but yes a quick scratch and you wake up and its all done. Nurses were amazing and help you however they can with support and pain relief. Also use resources like macmillan and maggies as they can ease your mind and help you on your journey  I was very blessed as the surgery went well and I didn’t have a stoma fitted  Couple of years later and I’m still here and in remission  

I wish you lots of love and hope everything goes well

Paula xx

Hi Artsie Ann, thanks for your kind reply. I’m so grateful that some of you have answered my worries, it does make me feel better. I too want it t out and gone. I’m elderly though not frail and never had surgery. Thank you again.

Pam

Hi Paula, it’s eased my mind that I’ve had lovely messages and assured me I will be pain free which is always a worry. I keep telling myself I want it gone and to just get on with it. Who are Maggies? Never heard of them. I had a close friend who had a bowel op that didn’t go well. I supported her as much as I could but looking back and not knowing I would face it myself it wasn’t a good idea to listen to details. Sadly she didn’t make it and so at times it gets inside my head. Thank you again

Pam

Poppsie .After the surgery you will moved to High Dependacy unit  for 24 hours then on to a general ward  The general ward is to get you back to fighting fit and if you have a Stoma it's to get you use to taking care of it  .Your Stoma nurse is there for you . Just like that and it's over. 

Your never on your own .Take care of yourself  ...Alaine

Poolside Maggie's are similar to Macmillan  They provide Cancer Care.Alaine