365 Days!

[Alifit]

Afternoon one and all.

On this day last year I was having my debulking operation - I wasn’t sure I’d be here the next day let alone a year later, but here I am, chemo and Avastin later and feeling pretty good! I’ve been able to do all the things I did before - grannying, horse riding (see above!!), Pilates, skiing and just generally rushing around (oh and chasing burglars - see previous posts!). We’ve had a some kind of holiday every month this year too. I wanted to share this for all the other folk in the same position as I was last year - live life to the fullest you can!

Best wishes to all - the support here is exceptional second only to that of my real family!!

Ali x

[Caleda4]

You are looking great & obviously keeping busy which is good. Long may this continue for you.

I had my hysterectomy 2 Nov. 2015 followed by chemo & brachytherapy which finished in March 2016. My diagnosis was stage2 grade3 serous & sofar so good.

Take care & keep enjoying life. Love Caledaxxx

[Purple-iris]

Fantastic post , great pic and so inspirational. Love the idea of a holiday every month ! I am also coming up to a year since debulking surgery and getting my life back . Can totally relate to the uncertainty of not knowing what would happen before the big op.

Wow! A lot can happen in a year and amazing how our bodies can heal after such big surgery . Haven't ridden a horse since getting pregnant with my daughter almost 21 years ago . Maybe I'll give it a go . Makes my getting back to the gym and Zumba look a bit tame lol .

Stay well and as you say live life to the full. Love and best wishes Kim x 💜

[Hidden]

It's so good to read posts like this, in particular to those ladies who have only been recently diagnosed and are feeling despondent!

Enjoy all your holidays in the future -it's a fantastic way of feeling normal!

Juliet

[ShropshireJo]

Great post, great photo. One happy and inspiring lady. Jo 🌹🌼🌺🌻🌸

[January-2016-UK]

Brilliant post, brilliant photo. Keep it all up, but not the burglar part!

[Lyndy]

Great stuff Ali...one of the things that kept me going was the thought of riding again....so glad to know you are back in the saddle! Love the pic xx

[lorraine71-Australia]

Hi Ali, Love your photo so glad that a year later from surgery you are feeling well, posting this does help especially for the new ladies to the site who are scared and worried about the future.

I was diagnosed 3 years ago and still here not always easy but as you said live life to the fullest.

Take care Lorraine xx

[Hidden]

Glad you are well and enjoying life, a fab photo

[Kim1958]

What an inspiring post!!! Thank you for sharing! Kim xx

PS Your horses are absolutely beautiful!

[Alifit in reply to Kim1958]

Thank you! The horses are beautiful, but are not mine, they belong to my step sisters. I ride an equally beautiful horse at a local stables!

Off to Winchester today to see my lovely daughter, her husband and my gorgeous grandchildren and to help run an arm knitting workshop!!

Hope everyone has a good day, Ali x

[Kim1958]

Have a wonderful time with your famliy. I saw a video on arm knitting yesterday. I'd love to try it! Kim xx

[Alifit in reply to Kim1958]

Thank you - it was great fun, very therapeutic and eight people went home happy with a hand made blanket. I would thoroughly recommend it!

Playgroup and swimming today then home for a rest!!

Trying not to worry about appointments next week to investigate rising CA125 - hey ho!

Have a good day all, Ali x

[Kim1958 in reply to Alifit]

One day at a time. We can't do anything about tomorrow, but we have today! Kim xx

[Hidden]

Beautiful pic, can’t think of anything more relaxing that riding a horse in the country xx