I didn't sleep too well, bit of pain from yesterday.
This morning the most wonderful thing happened when Sarah Hearn turned up on our doorstep (in the rain) with an evening meal for us. This was just so thoughtful - what amazing bessie mates these guys are!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy today!
Had a general anesthetic. They put a camera in your belly button and three smaller holes in your tummy. Woke up with my beloved next to me - she is such a wonderful strength to me. Surgeon said that he had taken some biopsies of 'small white flakes' but wasn't 'too worried'. Good news! I was able to go home later that evening. Tummy is a bit sore and bled a little but I'm OK if not a little tired!
Had a general anesthetic. They put a camera in your belly button and three smaller holes in your tummy. Woke up with my beloved next to me - she is such a wonderful strength to me. Surgeon said that he had taken some biopsies of 'small white flakes' but wasn't 'too worried'. Good news! I was able to go home later that evening. Tummy is a bit sore and bled a little but I'm OK if not a little tired!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Addenbrookes Tomorrow
Heard today that I have to go for a laparoscopy to Addenbrookes tomorrow! Boy things move quickly once you are in the system.
I have to report to Addenbrookes at 7.30 in the morning.
I have to report to Addenbrookes at 7.30 in the morning.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Upper GI Consultant
Saw the Upper GI consultant at Bedford South Wing today. He confirmed diagnosis and also stated that there was no evidence from the CT Scan of spread but that I would need a laparoscopy (camera in the tummy) to be sure.
Great news that it hasn't spread - this means I can have surgery which improves the chances of recovery greatly (25% survive with surgery).
Met with the Macmillan nurse this women is a hero! She send nearly an hour with us explaining everything. She acts as a central point of contact and info. I'll be treated by a team of folks made up between Bedford South Wing and the Addenbrookes Cambridge University Teaching Hospital.
Went to lead our church youth group tonight (XLR8). I told them what was happening and they prayed for me. Mu & Ken Chambers, David & Susie and the gang at WNL (Wootton New Life) are just being amazing, so lovely and kind.
Great news that it hasn't spread - this means I can have surgery which improves the chances of recovery greatly (25% survive with surgery).
Met with the Macmillan nurse this women is a hero! She send nearly an hour with us explaining everything. She acts as a central point of contact and info. I'll be treated by a team of folks made up between Bedford South Wing and the Addenbrookes Cambridge University Teaching Hospital.
Went to lead our church youth group tonight (XLR8). I told them what was happening and they prayed for me. Mu & Ken Chambers, David & Susie and the gang at WNL (Wootton New Life) are just being amazing, so lovely and kind.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Surreal
Spent the whole morning dealing with work issues, telling clients and re-arranging things. Seems surreal - this happens to others surely?
Fortunately we had some critical illness cover so at least we won't be worrying too much about money.
Fortunately we had some critical illness cover so at least we won't be worrying too much about money.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Diagnosis
Went to the doctors at 4.20. He'd still not heard anything. I headed home.
Then, at about 6.00 p.m. he turned up at the door in person. As soon as I opened the door I knew it was bad news. He was ashen and said 'it's bad news I'm afraid'. We went into the front room and sat down. He simply said that the biopsy result had shown it was malignant. Great shock, Teresa cried. We tried to ask questions but were just too numb really to ask anything sensible. Thankfully the younger children were out with James F and Amy at the pictures so weren't around.
We were due to share a meal with our best friends Nick & Sarah Hearn which we did anyway. This was the best thing to do, they are fantastic mates. Nick took the younger kids out so we could tell Amy & James F on their own. We ate, had a glass of wine and tried to forget what we had just heard.
I phoned close family and friends from Nick & Sarah's garage. Mum and Dad were together with Adrian & Ann and were really upset, lots of tears. I can't seem to cry yet.
Still no results from the scan so we don't know how far this has spread.
Then, at about 6.00 p.m. he turned up at the door in person. As soon as I opened the door I knew it was bad news. He was ashen and said 'it's bad news I'm afraid'. We went into the front room and sat down. He simply said that the biopsy result had shown it was malignant. Great shock, Teresa cried. We tried to ask questions but were just too numb really to ask anything sensible. Thankfully the younger children were out with James F and Amy at the pictures so weren't around.
We were due to share a meal with our best friends Nick & Sarah Hearn which we did anyway. This was the best thing to do, they are fantastic mates. Nick took the younger kids out so we could tell Amy & James F on their own. We ate, had a glass of wine and tried to forget what we had just heard.
I phoned close family and friends from Nick & Sarah's garage. Mum and Dad were together with Adrian & Ann and were really upset, lots of tears. I can't seem to cry yet.
Still no results from the scan so we don't know how far this has spread.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
CT Scan
Back to Bedford overnight and today is scan day!
Went to Bedford South Wing this afternoon. They injected some kind of tracer dye into my arm which gave me an intense hot pain up my arse - bizarre really!! I was then rolled in and out of the scanner with my arms in the air a few times.
Still no biopsy results; though I chased by phone today. I made an appointment with the GP for Friday by which point he should have heard something surely??
Went to Bedford South Wing this afternoon. They injected some kind of tracer dye into my arm which gave me an intense hot pain up my arse - bizarre really!! I was then rolled in and out of the scanner with my arms in the air a few times.
Still no biopsy results; though I chased by phone today. I made an appointment with the GP for Friday by which point he should have heard something surely??
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