christmas eve.

[jillygirl]

hi everyone, thank you all for the support you have given me in the past. I now have a date for my operation to remove all the right lung. Yep! christmas eve. At least they can operate, as before they weren`t sure if the tumour was too near the main artery. So if anyone has any tips on what I should expect after the surgery they will be greatly appreciated. take care everyone and god bless.

[Billculbard]

Hi Jillygirl.

There must be easier ways to spend Christmas, but if the op gets rid of the tumour, it will be the best way ever to lose weight.

I'm sure the relief of it will help you to enjoy Christmas more, and hope they don't keep you in hospital too long.

You're in our prayers!

Love bill x

[jillygirl]

Thank you Bill, I have just had a call from the hospital they have brought the date forward to next Monday now, Like you say best xmas pressie ever when they remove the tumour.

Thanks for keeping in touch you have kept me focused on this roller coaster journey.

[Billculbard]

That's good Jilly. Now you'll be good and ready to celebrate Christmas.

[Hidden]

Good luck Jilly and keep us posted on your progress. My husband had his right lung removed almost 2 years ago . It sounds drastic but I was amazed at his recovery and how the body can indeed cope with one lung ! He was home 7 days later . Think of little things to keep you comfortable when you get home, I bought one of those V shaped pillows to help him when sitting up . Plus eat and drink little and often keep your strength up ,think of things that you want to eat you may not feel like big meals . I will post anything else I can think of . I know this time of year is never good for ops and being in hospital but with things like this you just have to do it . My husband also had his kidney out last year on December 12th . I found I wasn't bothered about the whole Christmas thing all that mattered was that he was well . There will be other Christmases !! Best of luck and take care . X

[jillygirl in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for all those tips. Its nice to be in touch with people who have gone through the same thing. Love to you and your husband and have a good christmas. will keep you posted. thanks so much. xxxxx

[Georgie1]

Hi Jillygirl,

Great news about your operation and that they have bought if forward!

What a good Christmas present! Hope your hospital stay isn't too long, and you have a speedy recovery! Have a Great Christmas, and a wonderful 2013!

Take Care,

Georgie X

[jillygirl in reply to Georgie1]

Thanks so much Georgie1, Like you say its a brilliant xmas present if my cancer has disappeared. Know its not going to be easy , but I am determined to keep positive. with the help from you all on this site . thanks so much. xxx

[jaynerebecca]

Hi Jilly I have nursed many postoperative patients and the best advice I can give is give yourself time your body will tell you clearly what it can do, listen to it.

Best of luck x

[jillygirl in reply to jaynerebecca]

Thank you Jaynerebecca, Like you say your body has a way of telling you what you need and dont need. I intend to stay positive through this and hopefully help others when I am back on my feet , I know its a tough journey but others have done it and so will I. Its lovely having support from everyone on here.

Thanks again. xx

[ericbyrne]

Hi Jilligirl,

Best wishes for your surgery on Christmas Eve. In Jan 2009 ,I was prepared for surgery to remove my right lung,however when I awoke from the surgery,my surgeon told me the op was a complete success,he also informed me that he found it un-necessary to remove my entire lung that he had removed just less than half.Despite all my worries that this surgery would be unbearably painful and leave me a breathless invalid,confined to a wheelchair (I may be a Scot but not of the braveheart variety),my worries turned out to be entirely unfounded,OK,my wound site was a bit uncomfortable a few days post op,painful would have been an exaggeration.I have made a full recovery,enjoying my life to the full as it was prior to my dx,I may not be able to climb Mount Everest though but on the other hand,I dont think i could have done that prior to my op LOL.Wishing you a super Christmas and a great 2013.

[jillygirl]

Thanks ericbyrne, thats really encourageing. my op date has been b rought forward to next Monday 10th. all being well. so should be back home in time for xmas. I hope I recover as well as you did. dont know about mount everest. make take a trip to look at ben nevis though. take care and enjoy your christmas.

[saints]

I have just nursed my dad for 2 years with lung cancer, sadly he died 7 weeks ago aged 80. This has nothing to do with your op (just me rambling) but i wish you all the luck in the world, we always said to my dad that it was his outlook of life that kept him so well, his was always only palative care so he did really well. I will say a prayer for you , keep positive and laugh lots, My dad was always laughing . Be thinking of you on monday, Take care xxxxxx

[jillygirl in reply to saints]

Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I am sure I will get through this, with all the support I am getting.

[Hidden]

I am so pleased you can have surgery Jilly Will be thinking of you, can't think of a better christmas present. Wishing you the best of luck and a very merry christmas xxx

[jillygirl]

Thank you lynba, lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kind wishes. You take care and enjoy your xmas too.

[Hidden]

Delighted to hear your news, I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. Tumour free, the best present anyone could possibly wish for. Have a magical, sparkling christmas xxx

[jillygirl in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Lulla, will be back on site to let you all know how I got on. take care and enjoy your christmas. xx

[chipmonk]

Best of luck Jilly, have a great Xmas

xxx

[jillygirl in reply to chipmonk]

Many thanks chipmonk. You have a lovely christmas too. xxx