Having surgery next week, folks

Originally the date was set for 17th July, but the surgeon wanted to move it forward to the 10th July. I knew the hospital had been trying to get in touch with me and was dreading getting in touch, expecting the surgery to be delayed instead. It was a relief it wasn't that, tbh, so I agreed to the new date without much hesitation. It's not exactly like my diary is a social whirl these days, to put it very very very mildly.

The operation will be an ileorectal anastomosis. That's a join of the ileum to the rectum or, technically, the sigmoid since I still have some of my sigmoid colon left. Should be straightforward; not anticipating any major complications. I'm most worried about the number of BMs and butt burn.

I'll be in the same crappy ward as last time, but my stay will probably be a bit shorter this time - more like, I dunno, 5 days as opposed to 8. It was too hot in February, so god knows what it will be like in July, particularly if this current heatwave carries on to next week: I will probably lose a stone through sweating alone.

Wishing you a perfect reconnection, speedy recovery, and I short and not too warm hospital stay!

All the best to you with your surgery NCOT, I really really hope things get better for you after this and you find yourself in a much better state with your health. Be sure to keep us updated as to how all goes and know that I'm sending good vibes your way!!

Cheers, pb4 and beave >.>

Miranda,

Good Luck with everything. I'm sure you've been looking forward to this. Just really hope it all goes well and you're back on your feet as soon as possible. Please post as soon as you can.

Tom.

Good luck NCOT! No wifi in the hospital ward? That sounds barbaric ;). I hope this surgery makes you feel better mentally and physically.

best of luck!

Prayers for a safe and successful surgery and quick recovery time!

Good luck, hope every thing turns out well.

I do hope things go well for you, NCOT.

Once again, cheers folks :p (Nenagirl, it's nice to see you again. You should post more often... <_<)

Utterly lazy Sunday, so nothing new to report. I'll be going to the hospital on Tuesday for a blood test. I'm not really sure why they need it: if they don't know my blood type by now, when are they going to know it? (I'm B+ by the way.) Daren't skip it, just in case the blurb about cancelling the operation is actually true.

I hope suebear's calmoseptine arrives by the 9th, but that's extremely unlikely :-/ As usual I'm leaving all the preparations to the last minute. I'll be on my own this time and so I want to have at least a week's supply of food in the freezer for when I come home: I probably won't feel like going out and I certainly won't be able to drive.

Good luck amd heal quickly, honestly that's the hardest decision one could make. Hugs!!

A cheers to you Miranda (ncot). I hope you have a speedy recovery and great results