Hello all

I have recently been diagnosed with a 18cm left adrenal tumour. It's suspected cancer due to size and how fast it's grown (first scanned 2021 at 34mm). I'm awaiting test results to see if it's hormone functioning and they will test for cancer after it has been removed on potentially the 9th Feb.

I'm quite nervous about recovery and complications. I will be in hospital for a week which will be fine as I will have help and assisting equipment. But once I get home, I'm on my own. There is no one able or that I can reasonably ask to look after me. So I gotta figure this out myself. My main worries are getting a hernia or being stuck in bed when I desperately need the toilet. I won't be able to use my abdominal muscles for a while. I know bladder is more pelvic floor but I already start every morning in immense pain from my bladder from holding it in all night (i do go before bed but i drink a lot). When I have to go, I have to go quickly.

Has anyone else had major abdominal surgery to remove their tumour? How was it for you?

Was there anything you bought that made you more comfortable or aided you with movement?

How did you keep yourself clean? My shower is attached to the bath and I'm worried about being stuck in the bath after shower.

Many thanks in advance to anyone that replies