Diagnosed 3 weeks ago after months of discomfort. Being admitted for debulking on 19th. Terrified. I’m 61 and have never had surgery before. Plan is to recover then start chemo. I’ve had 2 ascital drains in the lead up. The first was a blessed relief with 9 litres siphoned off; the second (yesterday) was very painful and got 4.5 litres. This has allowed me to move but I’m so nauseous and cannot keep food down. I’ve lost so much weight I’m now worried I’m not fit enough for surgery or at least to make a good recovery. I feel I’m shrinking away and don’t feel strong at all. Anyone else had this surgery? How awful was it?
