It's my 6th anniversary today......

[OPA_LarryR]

Funny, how the date of a medical procedure becomes so important in our lives. This time 6 years ago I was undergoing my oesophagectomy. It was a really challenging time as I developed a leak which kept me in intensive care for 40 days and in hospital for 60.

Almost seems a long time ago

I've learnt so much about the new me since then. Numerous challenges and ongoing difficulties but overall I've done amazingly well and most people who meet me find it hard to beleive that I was ever so sick.

So however you are feeling today, chin up, you will get there. All it takes is some patience and an acceptance that you must adapt your lifestyle to reflect your new anatomy.

I wish you all well.

Larry

[Hidden]

Champagne?

[Phil5]

Thank you Larry that is most encouraging. Phil

[Charlie36]

Well done Larry and Congrats from me too.

Best wishes,

Charlie

[Mick]

Nice one Larry, one day at a time and now 6 years on. Well done.

Yes the date of the op does seem highly significant.....mine was the 1st Feb 2012 and discharged from hospital on the 14th Feb 2012 (best Valentines present for my wife in32 years of married life).

Still not on the booze yet but I will raise my mug of tea to toast your continued good health.

Kind regards Mick.

[SteveJ]

Hi Larry

Many congratulations on your 6th anniversary. May you have many more of them.

With Best Wishes

Stevej

[sallym]

Well done Larry

Sally

[yorkshirerose]

Wonderful to hear about these milestones, helps us all to know we are not alone and it does get bettter.

Well done

Edwina

[VerenaSmith]

We are so glad to have you with us, sharing your news and views. Congratulations Larry and heres to the next 6+ years dear chap.

I am entering my 5th year and glad to be doing so.

Verena.

[Demon]

Larry

It is so good to hear your news; I passed my four year milepost in April. I have sometimes felt things will not get better, but then I surprise myself when they do.

All the Best,

Steve

[racy]

Good on you Larry. I wish you many more.

[Magdav]

Congratulations Larry, it's a great feeling isn't it? I reached my 5 year anniversary on the 10th Jan 2012. I'll raise a glass to you tonight, I don't need much encouragement!

Best wishes and here's to many more happy and healthy years in the future.

Maggie X

[hunsdon]

Well done you, I am only at 5 mths postop but this inspires the rest of us, so again thank you for making our day.

Tina

[Hidden]

Great news.It will give people hope including me.I am now15months post op good days and bad but grateful to be alive !!

[OPA_LarryR]

Thanks to everyone.

It's great to be part of a community that share and understand each other so well.

Make sure you all post your milestones whether they be anniversaries or achievments of getting back to something you were doing before surgery. As they help those who are still getting back on their feet to believe that it will get better

Larry xx

[midnightangler]

Congratulations Larry,

[juliamac]

Dear Larry

Congratulations and thank you for sharing on this blog. It has been such a support to me and all who read it I am sure.

Raising a glass to you this evening

Julia

[jay2908]

Hi Larry,

That is great news! I'd say that anyone whose been through what you have and come out the other side is just plain amazing. Wish you all the best for the next 6 years.

Jay

[liz_crisp]

Brilliant to hear

Liz

[jay2908]

Great news, you are a great inspiration to us all

[Bernadette]

Another celebration....well done.

[yorkshirerose]

Happy anniversary Larry x

[speakman]

Was it Bloody Mary or Mary Queen of Scots who declared that she would die with the name of Calais engraved on her heart? The date of this operation will likewise remain forever with me, and hopefully, "forever" will be some considerable time into the future. I shall toast you with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc this evening.

Best wishes,

Speakman.

[margie1]

congratulations Larry gives me hope great to hear good news may you have many more to come xx