tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post9148643146054804729..comments2023-04-29T02:06:26.355-07:00Comments on Rectal Cancer - How to Kick its Sorry Ass!: 2010 21st November - IsolationLoopyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-53412635808288507922010-12-02T14:30:16.714-08:002010-12-02T14:30:16.714-08:00You saw the youtube link then? I know I might adv...You saw the youtube link then? I know I might advise someone to not expect the worse, but I have to trick myself into expecting the worst, get my head round that then anything else is a bonus, I can't do it the other way round.<br /><br />Obviously I know about having a stoma the first time but still your situation is so different. I was mostly fascinated by the whole thing last time and I Loopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-39004152968456614852010-12-02T13:47:22.554-08:002010-12-02T13:47:22.554-08:00Hi Lisa,
I had to look up transverse loop as wasn...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />I had to look up transverse loop as wasn't aware of the difference before you posted above. <br /><br />One step at a time lovely girl...don't decide that it'll be a huge problem 'sticky out problem' until it actually is. <br />You may find that as you are so slim it will reduce in size greatly once settled and your lovely clothes will still look great on Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-67535756703601021292010-12-02T06:45:33.941-08:002010-12-02T06:45:33.941-08:00Hi Carole,
it's not the actual surgery, I'...Hi Carole,<br />it's not the actual surgery, I've never been bothered by any of my operations, but then I've had 4 generals in the last 3 years alone and several more prior to that.<br /><br />It's the fact that a transverse loop (not flat and flush as I'd hoped) stoma is going to be massive, much more visible than my little ileo. It's not knowing how I'll look until Loopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-63461166439883974832010-12-02T06:11:43.438-08:002010-12-02T06:11:43.438-08:00The only thing that really really helped me Lisa w...The only thing that really really helped me Lisa was meeting Brian, the lovely anaesthetist, beforehand. <br />I 'knew' that he would take care of me. <br />Ask to meet yours if possible - it doesn't stop the op but it is somehow even slightly reassuring. <br /><br />Mentally it's all still a struggle but as everyone keeps telling me, it's early days yet. <br />Be thinking Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-62286981172983899132010-12-01T23:23:34.649-08:002010-12-01T23:23:34.649-08:00Zombieland was brilliant!
I was given the option...Zombieland was brilliant! <br /><br />I was given the option to come home for a few days before my operation which is now booked for Monday. There was some reluctance since I may struggle to get a bed on Sunday, but I'll have to take it easy post op so hoping to tidy the house a bit and pack properly.<br /><br />I shall catch up on my "adventures" later today<br />I had a lazy day Loopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-42368664133226903972010-12-01T05:18:57.388-08:002010-12-01T05:18:57.388-08:00Hi Lisa,
Are you back home yet or still in hospi...Hi Lisa, <br /><br />Are you back home yet or still in hospital?<br /> <br />Am thinking about you - hoping you are as well as you can be <br /><br />Carole xxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-10309461739233817332010-11-30T12:17:49.700-08:002010-11-30T12:17:49.700-08:00Hey there,
How are things with you? Thinking of y...Hey there,<br /><br />How are things with you? Thinking of you.<br /><br />T xTony Songhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727438178278659080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-42828535733132566402010-11-27T03:57:51.659-08:002010-11-27T03:57:51.659-08:00Hey Loopster,
How are things with you...had the s...Hey Loopster,<br /><br />How are things with you...had the second dose yesterday and not too bad at the moment...leaving lots of hair in the sink and getting the bobble hat out ready for the snow and wind...very cold in Matlock with the snowing etc.<br /><br />Just watching Zombieland on my laptop/skyplayer pretty funny if you see past the gore.<br /><br />Much love<br /><br />T xxTony Songhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727438178278659080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-32240090773262218422010-11-25T01:01:08.227-08:002010-11-25T01:01:08.227-08:00No Tony there's nothing upsetting about asking...No Tony there's nothing upsetting about asking those questions - I'm having such a hard time telling medics what has happened still. I had to tell my sister and my mum and managed now to tell 2 girl friends. Only because they are women and can better understand why and how frightened and disturbed by it. I started my blog to keep friends and family informed - to stop 20 phone calls to myLoopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-3072185752131245492010-11-24T15:27:37.167-08:002010-11-24T15:27:37.167-08:00Lisa,
Sorry for adding to the number of people wh...Lisa,<br /><br />Sorry for adding to the number of people who ask stupid questions.<br /><br />I was just trying to find out if I could send you some wheatgrass :-(<br /><br />T xTony Songhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727438178278659080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-2218682644151071262010-11-24T02:36:50.047-08:002010-11-24T02:36:50.047-08:00Tony as I said I'll mention when and if I feel...Tony as I said I'll mention when and if I feel up to it. It's hard enough trying to accept what's been happening, now surgeons will have to do their best to sort out the mess. In time, when it's been resolved I should be ok to talk about it. Specifically the way things are for me are female specific. I don't think you're in the same danger at all. If that heps reassure Loopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09908976181345548496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-18129856317886163842010-11-23T14:12:56.248-08:002010-11-23T14:12:56.248-08:00Hi Loops,
What was the horrific truth, how did yo...Hi Loops,<br /><br />What was the horrific truth, how did you know that you needed a hospital stay - I only ask from a selfish point of view so that I can keep an eye out...<br /><br />How are you now...I want to ask what I can do to help but wondering what and how I can help...you may say you don't need my help or what could I possibly do to help you but just have a think as there must be Tony Songhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727438178278659080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743256673647644938.post-65716334686145386032010-11-23T03:14:18.916-08:002010-11-23T03:14:18.916-08:00How awful.How awful.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.com