Hi wonderful to hear from someone else. I had some skin removed in April which prioved to have just 2 cells that were cancerous. Mine was towards the front and one side only which is an easier area to do as there is spare skin. I had to keep the area well ventilated ! So no pants and loose skirts, but it was summer time so no problem and in fact I quite liked it. I healed quickly but in September an adjectival area didn't feel right so I had that done and it was a much smaller area and proved to be clear of cancer. I am now awaiting another one at the end of April. Each op is smaller than the last and I get over it quicker. However normal trousers are out as they are too tight and I alternate between skirts and tights and track bottom or leggings. A whole new winter wardrobe. The ops are now totally healed and feel just like they should, not painful and not aware of them
in the UK it seems surgical mainly to remove the skin before it become cancerous. In America they seem to go straight for the cream. How old are you? I will be 76 next week
keep in tough and let me know how you get on. I have told so many people and all the ladies have been pleased to know about it and to watch out for themselves . One is being investigated for it soon
Hi Euni , Not long got home and I survived !! It all went well thanks , just SO glad it's over. Feeling sore but not too painful . Have also got a sore throat from the tube they put down for breathing .
They did say to shower area three times a day as you recommended. I have no dressing just a large pad as it's still bleeding a bit at the moment . I haven't looked at '' the damage " yet will leave that until tomorrow ha ha ! ! Hoping the biopsy comes back with clear margins, but won't worry about that today , will be a few weeks until I hear about it. Everyone was lovely and I was very well looked after , very thankful for our NHS. Thank you for thinking of me. J xx
dont look for several days would be my advice. As you know with any operation it always looks worse at first, and bleeding is normal. If you wear a little pad the stitches can get caught on it! Hope you managed to get some skirts? Mine were done when it was warm enough around June, then that September then again in April, finally radiotherapy in July
we won't go down that path as you may not have to have any more ops. I don't know what the stats are on more ops - more or less likely. It's such a rare disease
I didn't find urinating painful which I was prepared for, but keep well hydrated so that the urine is not strong. It's all a learning curve and different for each one of us
sleep well and I hope your husband will wait on you! Bringing trays of temptation
thanks for letting me know so quickly. Sleep well tonight x Euni
Thanks Euni , yes I'll sleep well tonight and will be very well waited on. I did think of you a lot today too, it really helped knowing what to expect with my op as you have had the same experience . Haven't got a skirt , I might have bought one if the charity shops had been open but since I've got home I'm wearing a pair of saggy old jogging bottoms with a very low crotch which seem ok at the moment ..... such a good look ha ha! Have found urinating a bit difficult today , have been drinking plenty of water and want to go but just feel hesitant to do so , as you say it's all a learning curve. Will keep you informed of how it's all going . J xx
Well it's Friday again and the days are passing by since my op.
Its been super sore especially the stitches around my bottom ! I've also got terrible constipation, i've got some laxatives but i think the hesitancy of breaking the stitches in that area doesnt help.
I was very suprised at the amount of bruising and swelling although looking at it today it seems to be on the mend. Marvellous how your body heals so quickly. I've been showering the area at least 3 times a day so that helps.
I'm getting on ok with my very baggy trousers !
Thinking how brave you have been to have this done three times plus the radiotherapy.
Looking forward to some brighter days ahead when I can get back on my walks . We'll have lighter evenings too next week which is always lovely.
Good afternoon Jacie now and I've been for a very blowy walk on the marshes and finished up on the sea front where all the beach huts are
Bravery doesn't come into it, it has to be done. The last one was the worst as it involved my clitoris( more nerve endings there than anywhere else in the body). I've now got half a one! And I'm zipped up the front,, the mind boggles how does a surgeon manage that, but we both discussed it before hand I literally had to put myself in his hands ha ha
for about 10 days after the op it feels as if your stitches are tightening. In fact its body pulling the two cut edges together to mend themselves. My cure for constipation is conference pears! I've told friends and they say the same . It's about time our request to be "friends" was completed. Perhaps we should both contact them and see if we can get it completed. I will do it straight away
Thank you for replying. I'm the one who made the request. My would be friend Jacie did hear back but nothing then happened. You can see we are getting along very well and now she has had an operation, I feel personal support is so important
would be so grateful if you come finalaise the "friendship"
Unfortunately, the Moderator team has no access to approve private messaging between 2 members. Can I suggest that Jacie requests to add you as a friend so that you can then accept.
If you try this and it doesn't work please do let us know so that we can see if there are any technical gremlins that need looking at.
