It's been one hell of a week. I got a call from the consultants secretary inviting me to an appointment on the 27th, over a week away. Nothing to worry about she said, Mr S just wanted to see me.
I was so scared though, I'd an agreement that he would only call if further treatment options needed to be discussed. So when I got the call it meant bad news.
Tackle each challenge with strength of purpose and an expectation to succeed
One e-mail and my expectations were exceeded
Even before my surprise cancer diagnosis I'd already decided to lose weight. I've been overweight most of my adult life, but knew things needed to change.
I chose Slimming World following a recommendation from a friend, but decided to use the online subscription. I had a feeling if I missed a class I would never go back (it's happened before!)
The Slimming World Website is packed full of inspirational pieces, recipes, hints and tips, plus its easy to use! And for me its worked! I've lost nearly three stone since I started in January (I'm not looking at the target weight purple line, which by the way, I set, not Slimming World. I will get there!)
I chose Slimming World following a recommendation from a friend, but decided to use the online subscription. I had a feeling if I missed a class I would never go back (it's happened before!)
The Slimming World Website is packed full of inspirational pieces, recipes, hints and tips, plus its easy to use! And for me its worked! I've lost nearly three stone since I started in January (I'm not looking at the target weight purple line, which by the way, I set, not Slimming World. I will get there!)
About me
I'm very new to blogging, it's something I decided to do when I was diagnosed with uterine cancer as a way of organising my thoughts and something to do while I recuperate.
I've enjoyed reading other themed blogs and when I saw @himupnorth asking for volunteers to be tagged, I thought why not. I love his tweets and The Blog Up North and recommend a follow and read!
This meme originated from Kerry Jean Lister and is based on The Guardian's Q&A feature
I found some of these questions really hard but others so easy. Hope you learn a little bit about me!
I've enjoyed reading other themed blogs and when I saw @himupnorth asking for volunteers to be tagged, I thought why not. I love his tweets and The Blog Up North and recommend a follow and read!
This meme originated from Kerry Jean Lister and is based on The Guardian's Q&A feature
I found some of these questions really hard but others so easy. Hope you learn a little bit about me!
Creeps up and bites you....
I've been doing everything I should, when I should.
I've done my pelvic exercises and have walked around the house to improve my circulation. I've rested with my feet up and taken an afternoon nap. In fact, I think I'm doing really well and a model patient.
So the wave of pain which has crept up and bitten me is just so.....unfair!
It made me edgy and uncomfortable. I tried to relax and breathe through, but the pain just got worse, to the point I panicked and cried, I felt I was letting myself down.
This isn't the person I want to be. I want to be calm, I aim to be serene and in control and not controlled.
Codeine saved the day; 30 minutes and I'm back.
I need to learn to not beat myself up like this, I'm sure there will be more episodes like this to come ( I just hope not too many!!)
I've done my pelvic exercises and have walked around the house to improve my circulation. I've rested with my feet up and taken an afternoon nap. In fact, I think I'm doing really well and a model patient.
So the wave of pain which has crept up and bitten me is just so.....unfair!
It made me edgy and uncomfortable. I tried to relax and breathe through, but the pain just got worse, to the point I panicked and cried, I felt I was letting myself down.
This isn't the person I want to be. I want to be calm, I aim to be serene and in control and not controlled.
Codeine saved the day; 30 minutes and I'm back.
I need to learn to not beat myself up like this, I'm sure there will be more episodes like this to come ( I just hope not too many!!)
A couple of my handy tips
I didn't have much time to prepare for my operation, but did some reading and bought a book 101 Tips for a Happy Hysterectomy. If you read back to a previous blog I did find 'most' of it useful. I have however discovered some things they don't tell you about which I'd like to share (I apologise now for the toilet theme!)
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