Having Surgery

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So having discussed the option of Radiotherapy instead of Surgery it seems I am not a candidate.

Unfortunately my Cancer lump is too close to my Clitoris and therefore I am having it removed, along with possibly Lymph nodes.

I know its the right thing to do but my female self is in bits.  How do I cope with what I feel is me being mutilated.

Anyone been where I am and any words of how I cope?

  • Hi Balcony, I'm so pleased that your surgery is over for you. It is really horrible what is happening to us ! I keep thinking I'm going to wake up from a bad dream any minute.We can be there for oneHuggingnother for sure Hugging I'm going into a  hospital in Southend on sea Essex. Hope they are as good as where you are. You take care and please keep in touch. Sending loads of love and hugs,Liz XXX

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    Former Member in reply to Lleon

    Hi Liz

    I live in Romford.  I am sure they will look after you. 

    It's really horrible and awful what's happening but we do have each other. 

    Take all the pain relief they offer.

    I am sure your surgery will go OK. Its the build up and the thought of what's happening that's scary.

    Sending you all my love Heartbeat

    Let me know his you get on

    My name is Corinne 

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    Former Member in reply to Lleon

    Hi there  just wanted to check you are OK.  I know tomorrow will be scary but remember it's ok to be scared and to cry.  I have cried lots.  Everyone is very understanding and kind. Take all the drugs they offer and stay pain free. 

    Let us know his you get on. 

  • Hi Corrine, thank you so much for your message... I'm okay thank you. Just a mixture of worry, relief that it's going to be over but really scared for the future. I have had so many different emotions. I hate my body for letting me down. Angry and shouting at everyone and crying sometimes. How are you ? Really hope you are doing well.xxxx

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    Former Member in reply to Lleon

    Oh gosh I am with you there.  I hate my body for what's happening.  Why would this happen to our most private and special area.

    It's crazy as I had a great sleep and lots of meds but was still teary at the thought of what's happening to me now. 

    Didn't know I had so many tears, it's not me really. 

    Hopefully tomorrow they will remove the last drain and bandaging and I can shower.  

    Should be home Tuesday. 

    If you send me a friend request I will accept then we can communicate easier. 

    You will be in my thoughts for tomorrow xxx

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    Former Member in reply to Lleon

    Hi there

    Was wondering how your surgery went and how are you.. hopefully I am going home today  xx

  • Oh hi Balcony, I had my operation yesterday afternoon. Felt really ill when I first woke up, and was sick. I'm doing okay though thanks, but quite emotional still. Got the drain and catheter in and wide awake laying in hospital bed at this moment. Everyone in the bay is asleep apart from me ! Really hope you are okay and hope you're recovery is going well. Just want to go home now. Really happy that the surgery but really frightened of the outcome of the lymph nodes in my pelvis.

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    Former Member in reply to Lleon

    Hi there. You are going to feel very emotional.  Ask for something to help you sleep. Its horid just lying there as everything goes around in your mind. Tomorrow will be better.  I  am safely home bCupid Still teary, swollen  uncomfortable but happily drugged up and not in pain. Get something to help you sleep now xx night night.  You can message me anytime xxx sending lots of love Cupid

  • Awe, thank you so much. I will ask for something to get me to sleep. Good night and God PrayTwo hearts