My surgery happened on Tuesday 14th using the Da Vinci robot. Everything was removed including a number of lymph nodes. However, they could see that these were enlarged and so it’s pretty much going to involve further treatment. 4-6 weeks for results and then team meeting before appointment. Radiotherapy was mentioned though surgeon and nurses suggested not to speculate until more is determined when full results are back.
They did have a good look around at other organs inc lungs, liver, bowels etc. and felt it hadn’t spread. However, while removing nodes on right side where I have a hernia a vein was nicked. They patched it successfully and I was closely observed for a few days. They considered a blood transfusion though didn’t happen. Lots of blood tests and blood pressure was low. By Friday afternoon it seemed that my haemoglobin was recovering naturally even if not to normal yet.
my largest wound did seep blood a couple of times on Wednesday when first sitting up and doctor examined. It settled down though I have a whopping bruise on my left side.
i was released on Friday evening and my son is being wonderful looking after me.
Am sitting up during the day though finding it hard to focus on much aside from television. With my walking sticks I am able to get myself to the stairs and creep up them to use the bathroom. Then down again. Nurses felt that this is good for me to move about and to set an alarm to go up regularly.
So here I am six days later. Feeling weak but getting lots of rest.
