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How long post operatively does it take to eat small amounts of normal textured foods? Any information would be much appreciated.. Just thinking ahead and trying to plan somewhat.
Hi just wondering anybody who has had Esophagectomy surgery. How long did your actual operation take? Thank you
Hi everyone Im wondering has anyone ever had a severe ear infection, one sided, full of blisters and lose hearing? Is this a possible spread or just a normal ear infection. Waiting on appointment for ENT but find it a bit worrying when reading online...
Hi has anyone have any experience of fluid on the lung? and complaining of stomach pain They first thought the fluid was pneumonia and over the space of 3 days they drained 4 litres from his right lung with more remaining. hubby was unwell over...
My husband had his 4th chemo on Friday and PICC line removed yesterday when the pump was disconnected. He’s generally not been too bad with side effects apart from nausea and tiredness mainly from days 3/4 for a few days. He’s had minor nosebleeds, been...
Hi all continuing with our journey, 2nd lot of FLOT completed, few more side effects with this one, more with the fingers and toes, thanks for all the previous advice , gloves are around the house so he can open doors etc. Still got the head aches, he...
Of to hospital Monday 9th, have 2 Biopsy taken to check cancer DNA to see if it's positive or negative. Did give a name for it but can't remember what it was. Then going to have a stent fitted hopefully will make eating a bit easier, more blood test in...
Hi all continuing with our journey, 2nd lot of FLOT completed, few more side effects with this one, more with the fingers and toes, thanks for all the previous advice , gloves are around the house so he can open doors etc. Still got the head aches, he...
Hi all….My husband had his op at the beginning of October. The op went as planned but he developed double pneumonia and was on life support for six weeks in Intensive Care. The nurses and doctors were absolutely amazing and nine weeks after the op he...
Hello My husband has just completed his 25 sessions of Radiotherapy and 7 Chemo sessions . He is extremely tired , in pain ( does have strong pain killers ) and generally feels rubbish . Whenever we ask at the hospital they always state that this is normal...
