Hello Rose,

                   when l had my arm and leg shattered l got to co exist with a lot of metal and pins for a number of years, the result was that when they were removed and bone grafts had set,l was able to walk and use my hand again. Likewise when both hips gave out,metal and ceramic comnined to let me walk and run again. So when it was cancers turn to do its worst to my bowel and liver l had once again to play host to third party assistance in order to continue to have an enjoyable existence.

Dont get me wrong here, none of the above were welcomed with open arms, but had to be imposed in order for me to emerge out the other side.l lived with a stoma for eighteen months before it was reversed and my bowel had to relearn how to find its way in my world once again.Since then l have had a truly wonderful second life that l remain eternally grateful for, the struggles endured only making where l stand today truly worthwhile.

Yes l lost a number of years fighting back to health, yes this is the "new me" but ten years on this person has lived and achieved as much as in my pre cancer life, and l have more than regained the lost years of recuperation.l felt the same as you initially,l have yet to meet the person who did not feel the same, l have met some who sadly were denied this option but would have grabbed it in a heartbeat if it had been possible.

Remember,nothing is set in stone, stoma's can be reversed,but many choose to live with theirs rather than go through the bowel upset of having to function for itself all over again

62 at diagnosis,approaching 74 and working and living like a trojan, enjoying my every moment,the "new me" sees the world through enlightened eyes and mind and intends to do so for many years to come.Will you see the possibilities for a "new you" and give yourself every chance of achieving that? , l hope you can in the coming weeks.

There is light and warmth behind those cold dark clouds you only currently see,l hope they part for you in your future and the Sun breaks through to shine upon you,tread gently and walk surely on your journey,

David

Hello Rose,

                   when l had my arm and leg shattered l got to co exist with a lot of metal and pins for a number of years, the result was that when they were removed and bone grafts had set,l was able to walk and use my hand again. Likewise when both hips gave out,metal and ceramic comnined to let me walk and run again. So when it was cancers turn to do its worst to my bowel and liver l had once again to play host to third party assistance in order to continue to have an enjoyable existence.

Dont get me wrong here, none of the above were welcomed with open arms, but had to be imposed in order for me to emerge out the other side.l lived with a stoma for eighteen months before it was reversed and my bowel had to relearn how to find its way in my world once again.Since then l have had a truly wonderful second life that l remain eternally grateful for, the struggles endured only making where l stand today truly worthwhile.

Yes l lost a number of years fighting back to health, yes this is the "new me" but ten years on this person has lived and achieved as much as in my pre cancer life, and l have more than regained the lost years of recuperation.l felt the same as you initially,l have yet to meet the person who did not feel the same, l have met some who sadly were denied this option but would have grabbed it in a heartbeat if it had been possible.

Remember,nothing is set in stone, stoma's can be reversed,but many choose to live with theirs rather than go through the bowel upset of having to function for itself all over again

62 at diagnosis,approaching 74 and working and living like a trojan, enjoying my every moment,the "new me" sees the world through enlightened eyes and mind and intends to do so for many years to come.Will you see the possibilities for a "new you" and give yourself every chance of achieving that? , l hope you can in the coming weeks.

There is light and warmth behind those cold dark clouds you only currently see,l hope they part for you in your future and the Sun breaks through to shine upon you,tread gently and walk surely on your journey,

David

Thank you David for your reply I’m going to the meeting tomorrow with an open mind to hear what the surgeon has to say