Having Surgery

Morning lovely.  Hope you got some sleep. 

Just woke up myself.

You wait it's lovely to be in your bed and soon you will be. 

Hopefully your catheter will be out today. It doesn't hurt.  Just breathe in and out slowly and plop it will be out. Remember everyday one step closer to getting better. 

Sending lots of

Also don't be in PAIN.  Get help

Xxx

Corinne x 

Hi just checking on how you are.

I'm all showered and managed to get downstairs xx

Xx

HI THERE.  Hopefully you are safely home recovering.  Hope its going well. Its almost 3 weeks since my surgery and I am off the pain meds and Thankfully pain free.  I am still lumpy and swollen everywhere. Unfortunately Patience is not in my nature but definitely learning to have some.

Take care 

Hi there, 

I was wondering how your recovery is going?

I am now just over 5 weeks post op and actually getting on ok.  Still swollen a bit and some of the stitches underneath are not healing as well.  The scars in my groin are doing ok.  Going to the coast on Monday for a weeks recuperation.

Looking forward to a new view and it will give my other half a break from cooking.

Let me know how you are doing.

Sending lots of Love

xx

Hello Balcony, it's been interesting and a bit scarey to read yours and Lleons posts.  I've just been diagnosed with vulval cancer after a biopsy because of erosive Lichen Planus, and I'm waiting to see a gynaecologist/oncologist.  I've been really teary, definitely scared and unfortunately I live alone with my little dog.  I have a lovely supportive family and friends, but they mostly don't understand, so it's good to read the posts on here from people like me.  I do have one really good friend who had cancer of the Bartholin glands last year so her experience is very similar and her advice welcome.  Any advice very welcome x

Hi Sandyann, I am really sad you find yourself here.  Yes its shit. Today I am 8 weeks post surgery and I have been living a nightmare for 4 months.  I had very positive results on Monday from the Specialist and although my body is going to take at least another 3 months to heal my mental state is going to take longer.  I have Lichen Sclerosus so I get your condition. Its a flare up of that that developed legs and the patch became cancerous.  OK  You CRY you cry as much as you need, I still do. Your dog must be a great companion, mine (he died many years ago) always knew when I was poorly and would sit on me for cuddles.  You are correct no one else understands, its such a personal thing. You don't need to explain it to anyone.  You will probably be seen quickly and receive lots of information and be told the next steps. DONT be rushed. Your new best friend is a pen and pad.  Make notes about what's happening, questions to ask. You can contact me anytime and ask questions. You can also ask me for advice when you have seen the specialists if you want someone to run what they say by.  Its probably a good idea if you take someone with you to the appointment.  I had my surgery in The London Hospital they were amazing. 

Take care and message me anytime xxx 

Thank you so much, I will keep in touch and your advice and friendship are so very welcome.  I'm an emotional mess at the moment. Had a silly fall this morning when walking Molly, caused by having to walk in the road because of cars parked on the pavement and a van coming towards me on a very narrow road.  I'm shaken, but normally would pick myself up and carry on or go home. Today I just lay there, Molly licking my bruised face, no one coming to my aid.  I just burst into tears when a neighbour asked if I was ok! I do cry a lot and it's often when people show me sympathy and I feel like a weak old woman, especially when so many people are so bravely facing cancer and worse!  I'm beginning to realise though, after reading blogs on hete,  that I'm not the only one feeling like this so maybe I'm not such a silly old woman!  Will continue to update here and let you know how I'm doing xx

Hey you are not a week old woman. You are someone who has been dealt a devastating blow.  Your situation is as important to you as others is to them. Don't compare your current health with others. 

Bloody selfish people parking on the pavement.   You have a good scream at them, have a hot cuppa and a cuddle with Molly while watching some trashy movie. Message me anytime. xxx  Oh on the age thing I'm old xx

Thats weak   - predictive text xxx

You made me smile, trashy movie to be watched this afternoon, blow the housework!   Very dear and supportive ex-partner popping in this afternoon to walk Molly, she'll be relieved as I've cuddled her so much, she's left the room to lie on the bed!  xxx