That's quite a mouthful! I hope that everything has been explained to you and that you understand exactly what is going to be done. Do you have a date for surgery now and how are you feeling about it, now that you've had some time for it to sink in?
I shall be thinking of you and I sincerely hope that it all goes well? As you know, we are always here for you.
Thank you.The intention is to remove the sarcoma, the left kidney, the spleen, the left bowel and possibly part of the pancreas. It seems strange no longer being in pre-diagnosis. I still feel well, no pain, eating the same as usual, and went for a one mile walk this afternoon. I am unsure that it has completely sunk in, still feels like writing a story about someone else. When reality does occasionally sink in, then I cry. The operation is due to be 21st November. I don't want all that taken away from me, but deep inside I know it has to be done, well that's the logical thinking sometimes.There's an outpatients pre-op appointment on the 15th.
Thank you. I was getting overstressed and shouldn't have asked that. I must remember that, from the most recent scan, the operation is still, as the professor said, do-able. I have to hold on to that, I think, that it is still do-able.
Ok, yes anxious times who wouldn't be ,I hope they make you feel more at ease on Wednesday and remember you'll have the top Doctors and nurses looking after you for 10 Days ,these people are amazing at what they do so just put your trust in them whilst they rid you of this thing once and for all ,I'm not thinking it will be an easy road because its a big operation but you will get there by taking each day at a time .
In some ways, it's a pity that you couldn't have had your surgery sooner. All of this waiting is bound to play with your mind.
It is only natural that you thought about that question - I would have, were I in your shoes. You wouldn't have been offered the surgery, if the professor and his team, didn't think that this was "doable". These people tend to be very straight with you. If the risks were too big, you would have been told that it was inoperable - you haven't been told this, so hold on to that fact. I hope that you will be given more reassurance on Wednesday. As Jenny says, place your trust in your care team, take each day as it comes and you will get there.
I see that you are worrying about how your other half will cope when you're in hospital - do you have any family or friends who could help out?
Thank you. I shall try my best. Emotions are strange things, for a little while just now I felt quite calm. We don't have family nearby but do have friends that have offered to visit. I shall miss him very much.
Its good of your friends offering to visit it will make it a lot easier for your husband to visit ,I've no doubt he'll be looking after you well when you get home too x
Its good of your friends offering to visit it will make it a lot easier for your husband to visit ,I've no doubt he'll be looking after you well when you get home too x
