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Fitzyg

I was given loads of leaflets when I was booked in for the operation. Most practical exercise is the one that helps you get out of bed. I spent a day in ICU, then out to the ward. Could have gone home in three days but got a little air trapped so delayed for a day. I was so determined not to use a bed pan, that I was up within 6 hours of the op. The same with my heart op, a TAVI, absolutely incredible. 4 hours flat on my back then out of hospital 2 days later. Perhaps the rapidity led to the feelings of disbelief. Whatever happens, talk to everyone. 

I am so lucky that I was given a tour, met my nurses, doctors, welfare and physio. Everyone including on the forum has been brilliant. The carers forum is much needed too. Away from us, a private place.

Before the treatment started, I didn't know what to expect or ask. Then you go on the website and read numbers and drug regiments etc and it feels terrifying and alien. Don't be put off. Ask what you need to, even if its what pants to wear.!

Hi' Fitzyg, Yes I had a lump taken out of my right lung last October. I didn't know it was there, they found it in my routine CT scan after having bowel "C" in 03. I was feeling fine before and I'm again feeling fine and normal. It's bloody annoying but we just get on with it. good luck

1. Thanks Jagman, it’s encouraging to hear you’re back to normal after surgery.