Away for a while

Sorry to hear you are not well and have to face such an op. Be sure to know that my thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery are sincere. Hope you will be back on here soon. lots of love x

Just wishing good luck with what the have to face and hope you recover well x

Wishing you a successful outcome, my sincere wishes go with you. x

Will be praying for your speedy recovery, strength & courage to endure this very trying time for you Denise.

So sorry to hear this Denise, and that you'll be so far from your family. I've made a note to remember you particularly on Tuesday. Hang on in there - we look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Denise, I'm so sorry you will have to undergo such drastic surgery, and so far away from your family as well.
Wishing you all the very best, for a successful outcome, and a swift recovery, best wishes Derek.
ps don't forget to keep your phone charged up, so you can keep in touch with your family, Derek.

I wish you all the very best Denise. x

Our hearts and thoughts are with you too,praying for a speedy recovery and a positive outcome xxxx

Will be thinking of you on Tuesday and to you, your surgeon, carers and family every best wish from every guardian angel floating about out there. Keep a positive attitude, threaten the surgeon like I did with coming back to haunt him, if he didn't pull you through (mine op was very, very minor) and dream away until the Spring!

I shall be thinking of you Denise and hope you have a positive outcome ... x

Wishing you all the best with your operation and hope that you make a good recovery. I have nothing but respect and admiration for all the teams that work in chemotherapy and oncology and as you will know from your own experience as a chemo sister, you make a very difficult time a lot more bearable. Once again all the very best.

My thoughts and prayers are with you Denise, I'm sorry you have to be so far from your home and family but you need to be where you get the best specialist treatment, sincerely hoping all goes well Denise, you put that positive attitude in place and hang on to it, take care Denise, I'm sending good healing vibes your way willing you to return when you are better, I don't care how long it takes.. Love and Best Wishes Sue xxx

Denise, I shall be thinking about you and hoping that your operation goes well.
It is a shame you will be a distance from your home but you will be in the safe hands of a specialist hospital.
I am so sorry that you have to face this but I send my very best wishes for your recovery.

I am off to catch a train soon. Thank you all for your best wishes, I will let you know when I feel up to it so bye for now Denise xx

Bless you Denise, xxx.

Sending best wishes and good luck Denise just take care of yourself sorry to hear it's so far from your family.

Sorry ....just catching up.....all my best wishes go with you at this difficult time.... I pray all will go well for you, and hope to see you back on here as and when......all the best..xx

Still in the royal Surrey nearly seven weeks since op which removed all the cancer but lots of post op complications hope you are all well

Denise, I have been thinking of you and am so sorry to read of your lengthy stay in hospital. Continue to improve and get home soon ... :o)x

Wishing you a speedy recovery Denise xxx let's hope they sort out those post op complications soon but great to hear all the cancer has gone . Your in the best place even though you ve spent so long in there .

Thank you for the update Denise. It seems a long time since the op, and must seem even longer to you! Very sorry to hear you have had lots of complications but as 3d says, you're in the best place. Hang on in there - we look forward to hearing soon that you are back home!

Sorry to hear you are still in hospital, gosh it has been a long time but I'm sure they are taking very good care of you, keep your spirits up Denise and hoping you are back in your own home soon...xx

Thanks for your update.....hopefully all will be well soon, sending lots of positive thoughts your way.....

I was wondering how you were progressing. So pleased they got all the cancer but post op problems are such a trial for you. Stay positive and hope you will be home soon.

Thank you all I am still in hospital with post op complications so progress remains slow

I'm so sorry I've only just seen this Denise , I do hope its all gone to plan and your well on the road to recovery , take care and keep safe x

Thanks Amy2, It has been a very long haul and coming home was the best thing ever. I am very well now and have been able to drive again this past month.

I'm very pleased to hear that Denise what an awful year all round , you will see from my blogs my husband was rushed into hospital at the beginning of Covid thankfully he's made a good recovery , I've almost forgotten what a 'normal ' life is like . Lets hope it comes with the new year x

Hi Denise, I’m very sorry I missed your blog - not sure why?
I was off for a couple of weeks due to being bedded down with covid in February.
How are you? I’m sorry to hear you’ve been through a very traumatic, scary time. It’s hard enough for you without all this virus stuff going on too. I recall you mentioning your operation before? I appreciate it must have been an absolutely terrifying thing to undergo and the after effects and outcomes. As you said, being a chemotherapy sister before will give you that knowledge of what to ‘expect’ and the treatment plan ahead. When I moved to east Yorkshire in the late 90s, my first job was as a staff nurse on colorectal, we had our chemo nurses based on the ward. It was a fantastic ward.
I do hope you are doing ok, Denise. Sending my belated best wishes.
Kate x

Thanks Kate and Paul, I had my year check CT scans and bloods in January with no sign of any cancer. But for some weeks now I am very tired and very short of breath with swollen feet.
Told GP last week, heart ECG and was fine now awaiting a chest Xray very scared but do not really think I am in trouble? so fingers crossed. The reason for delay is my husband is very ill and I wonted to get that sorted first.

Oh Denise, you’ve really been through the mill! I’m really sorry to hear that your husband is also very ill too.
I am pleased your ECG was fine. Often with swollen feet, breathlessness and fatigue, it can be heart related. I’m sure you’re trying to keep your feet elevated, but, it must be difficult as your priority right now is looking after your husband. When and where you can, keep your feet up quite high and get some rest too. You maybe need some more blood tests too, ? Different ones from January.
Hoping you get your CXR soon. Sending you my best wishes for you and your husband xxx

Thanks Kate, I did have more blood tests on Thursday.

Thanks Paul