Hi everyone
I'm Steph from the Community team
Here is a new thread for carers, family and friends. This is a space for you to chat, share experiences and support each other through issues related to your loved ones bowel cancer. The previous thread will shortly be locked as it was getting rather long which can make it difficult to navigate.
Please remember that we also have other dedicated spaces on the Community for carers, family and friends. These spaces exist so you can support each other away from members of the forum who might be dealing with their own cancer diagnosis:
Supporting someone with incurable cancer forum
You would be welcome to set up another new thread like this in one of the above forums. Please just let us know if you would like any help?
We hope you will continue to find lots of support from each other and the Community. We're here to help, so please do let us know if you have any questions or support needs by emailing us at community@macmillan.org.uk
Helen you have done nothing wrong to deserve any of this. Again just take it day by day. I think this is the worst news I have heard for a long time that you have lost the most two precious people in your life. He is out of pain and with your hubby. Gosh I wish we all could be there for you but not virtually. Sending huge hugs Maggie xx
Well Les has has his op. He went in for 7 and then we were told to go and ring after 3. Still in theatre but eventually got to see him at 9 in critical care. I have never felt so anxious, not knowing anything. He is now on a ward and managing to walk. The operation took longer than thought. He could be home Monday or Tuesday. We are going back home after visiting him tomorrow and then daughter will drive us up and down. I am absolutely worn out and I admit I look it. I don’t like staying in hotels at all do that is making me feel uncomfortable as well.
Helen I hope somehow you are coping and I have been thinking if you.
jkee how are things going.
scarlett how are you coping.
Vicky thank you for your continuing support.
sending huge hugs to one and all xxx
Maggie so pleased to hear from you at last glad Les got through the operation ok I bet you are drained nothing better than your own bed. I have been looking at Dr google big mistake not coping at all but Monday we will know if they are willing to operate what options we have . Look after yourself big hugs xx
My fingers are crossed for you on Monday Jkee. Never look on google it always gives you the worst news. Like you I am drained and not coping. I don’t want to leave him but need to get home. Daughter will drive tomorrow and the weekend. He is doing okay but can’t go to the loo which is making him anxious so that won’t help his recovery. It is red noy and the bed is so soft my back is really sore. Should not complain as Les in a worst state. I will keep you updated.
I am thinking of you all xx
Hi Maggie!
Good to hear that Les has gone through his operation. Yes you will be worn out both physically and mentally. These ops can take a while I remember when Jay went for his first one he like lLes was in early then out again about 2/3 o'clock mind I was told not to phone until around 4. It will feel like a relief as well that it is over and done with but your head will still be all over the place. Good that your daughter is there with you for some support yes staying in hotels is not the same as your own bed as JKee says. Take Care of yourself and hope everything goes ok for you. Sending Hugs.
Vicky xx
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