Just diagnosed

Hello, It seems as though you have already been through a lot, so it must have been a shock…….well done for focussing on your cruise, it sounds lovely I am going to be 60 next year too, but don’t know how to celebrate as yet…..am building up a list of 60 things I would like to achieve/ do in my 60th year ……most won’t be very big things…

I keep wondering where all of the time has gone ….but one thing we all know on here is that we need to make the most of every day x

Big hugs,

Jules xx

Thank you for your reply. I have read your about you and it’s good to know that I’m not alone. I have my op on 31st October and I’m hoping it all goes well. I had a laparotomy last time so I have a  massive scar from pubic to just past belly button. This time it’s going to be robotic laparoscopy so I’ll have more marks on my belly I’ve had 3 kids and no stretch marks but now my belly will look li the map of England .hope you are well on still on the right track 60 is a milestone birthday and with all we have been through we need to celebrate I take each day as it comes and I’m thankful that my diagnosis isn’t bad as it could have been. Keep in touch

It is amazing how neat and inconspicuous surgical scars are these days. 50 years ago scars that size could be really gross but not now. They do not all go to the belly button. Some are just on the side/back. It depends.

Thanks Simon I know the scars won’t be too bad. I was referring to my laparotomy I had for ovarian cancer in 2020 I know the scars from this surgery will be smaller. I don’t really care about the scars they are a sign of life and survival. I’ve read your story and seems like I have the same sort as you I’m having surgery 31st October and it was nice to read all about yours and your recovery. Hope you are feeling well and everything is going well for you

Well thanks for your interest. It was such a relief to get rid of mine but now I feel a bit of a fraud. Nothing like the suffering of many people here sadly have to endure. Not yet anyway.