Hi all
To everyone I have had a discussion with I just wanted to give you an update on how I am as haven't been able to post for a while.
First couple of weeks after my op were quite difficult, had a fair bit of pain and discomfort and eating and drinking was proving quite a challenge. Since my op on Jan 5th I have lost over 2 stone but that has now stabilised.
The eating and drinking has now improved a bit but have to say avoid anything with high sugar content and try and focus on protein.
Have managed a few short walks but as the team have told me it's a marathon not a sprint so trying to be patient but it's difficult when I'm used to cycling a lot and working, both of which are out of the question at the moment.
I see my consultant on Feb 15th to see what next, which will probably be more chemo. It's a long journey but I'm getting there and I will beat this!
Good luck to everyone that is on the same journey, whatever stage you are at.
Best wishes
Dean
Hi Dean
As you say it’s a marathon not a sprint ..My husband was told to allow a year or so to recover from the surgery and to allow more time after the adjuvant chemo ..He’s now 14 months post surgery and it’s 11 months since treatment ended ..He’s now on six month monitoring which is a good indication his medical team are less worried about him so that’s a positive .With your positive mindset you will come through this ..From our experience it’s all trial and error in the first year or so but with perseverance things do settle into a new normal .
To come this far is an achievement in itself ! 
Wishing you a good recovery and healthy better days to come .
regards J
