I made a friend, she was 80 years old and had a full hysterectomy via key hole for ovarian cancer. She had her operation the day after me, so I recognised how she was feeling and ensured I checked in with her to make sure she was ok. Unfortunately, today was the day they took … Continue reading 03 September 2020 – my new friend, the toilet
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02 September 2020 – the attack of the Linda
I woke the next day groggily. I had a little scan of my body and saw no stoma but my belly was on fire and I must have had a catheter inserted during surgery. After breakfast (consisting of tea and juice as I was nil by mouth) and a couple of blood pressure and temperature … Continue reading 02 September 2020 – the attack of the Linda
01 September 2020 – The big day
Do you remember that scene from Dumbo where the cute little elephant is torn away from his mum. Having my operation in Covid times means you are not allowed anyone to sit with you, comfort you or support you. Once you are in the hospital, limited visitor hours are allowed only once you are on … Continue reading 01 September 2020 – The big day
25 August 2020 – Pre-Operation Catch Up
I had a letter from the hospital saying my operation was booked for 01 September, so I had to go back to hospital for my pre-op checks. Essentially it was a chat with the surgeon, some blood tests and a really pleasant conversation about stoma bags. The chat with the surgeon was interesting, mainly because … Continue reading 25 August 2020 – Pre-Operation Catch Up
24 August 2020 – Boob checks
The following Monday, I had a call to come to the breast clinic that day. I dropped work, and drove to Cheltenham. One thing to warn about breast exams, it is basically going in to a room and taking your top off multiple times – my advice - pick clothes and bras that can be … Continue reading 24 August 2020 – Boob checks
21 August 2020 – CT Scan review – the boob people!
Apparently Oncology meet every week in a board meeting to discuss patients. A few days after my CT results, there was a weekly review and the clinic were concerned about an anomaly in both my breasts. My surgeon phoned on a Friday at 4pm, I have to say this phone call was the start of … Continue reading 21 August 2020 – CT Scan review – the boob people!
11 August 2020 – CT Scan
A week or so after the diagnosis, I had to go for a CT Scan – to see if the cancer had spread. I’m going to tell you this now, I found it hilarious. I was only at the appointment a short amount of time, but they inject this dye in to you to take … Continue reading 11 August 2020 – CT Scan
August 2020 – In-between diagnosis
I knew I was terrified, but I did not want to dwell on the potential implications. I have a tendency to overthink and knew this news would consume me. I was lucky the day after the colonoscopy and diagnosis I offered to dog sit for two weeks for a friend. Bobbi (dog) managed to keep … Continue reading August 2020 – In-between diagnosis
17 July 2020 – My diagnosis and tests
At A&E, I was seen and sent to a surgeons ward, where I begged not to be admitted (hospitals scare me) and for some pain relief. After some Oramorph I managed to chill out a little, although I still had severe pain. The surgeons examined my abdomen and they said that I likely had adhesions, … Continue reading 17 July 2020 – My diagnosis and tests
22 March 2020 – My symptoms
The year 2020 for my family started off badly, without the shitter that is Covid-19. My dad was poorly with a life threatening blood clot on the heart and followed by an infection in his metal knee that just wouldn’t shift. He nearly died twice, and in the middle of this, I was preparing to … Continue reading 22 March 2020 – My symptoms
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 