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
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.
