Hello. It was quite a shock to discover that I had a large, Stage 3 malignant tumour in my ascending colon, having been to see my GP with regard to something else. After tests, leading to a colonoscopy and endoscopy (Ugh - does anyone like the laxative we must drink?), I had surgery very promptly nearly two weeks ago. Now, with stomach neatly stapled up, There is still quite a lot of leakage from my belly button (which remained unstapled) and have to change dressings several times within a 24-hour period. I wonder if others have this problem? Staples are due out tomorrow. Meanwhile, still in some pain, gradually recovering at home, and almost ready to resume dog-walking. Would like to hear from others re. their experiences.
Ah yes, the poonamie!! I went on a date shortly after I'd healed enough to drive, and made the mistake of eating quite oily Italian (delicious) food. On the one hour drive home I realised that Eddie was having a crisis and that I wouldn't make it! I had to find a layby at 1130 pm and make use of my spares that I carry in the car. A shock to the system and a lesson learned....... Looking forward now to the self irrigation training 
