After Op: On road to recovery... :)

[Jasmine_Rose]

Hey, i wrote a blog about a month ago, about my dx on the 26th feb 2011o about my ovarian cancer at stage3b, i also talked about my mother being a BRCA1 carrier which myself, family n doctors were all nearly sure i was a carrier, i reciveved my genetic results and what i have is a borderline cancer, im a not a BRCA1 carrier, this means im 1 in every 10.000 in 10 years. Im a week and 2 days out of surgery, and 4 days out of hospital, i felt i would recover better at home, the morphine made me feel like i was going crazy, My scar is from my pelvic up to my chest im having 45 staples taken out today :/ but people have told me it doesnt really hurt hopefully! The doctors think it couldnt have gone any better, they have removed the tumour, and because its borderline i will not be needed any chemo if i was a BRCA1 carrier it would be a different story, im really glad its nearly all over with i know ovarian cancer wil always b a part of my life but im going to look at it in a positive way and keep my head held high, i wish the best to any1 going through a tough time but theres always light at the end of the tunnel

[Rachael_H]

Hi Jasmine,

Just wanted to say well done for staying positive it is a hard path your on, but being positive not only helped me keep focused during everything but helped those around me. I was diagnosed shortly after turning 29 and today have seen my consultant and am fortunately all clear 1 year after finishing Chemo. Stay strong, I wish you all the best. As you so rightly said there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Rachael

[Hidden]

Brilliant news!!

The removal of the staples really does not hurt! I was dreading it and worried, but it was a breeze - and so nice to get rid of them.

Keep smiling.

Isadora.

[wendydee]

Hi Jasmine

Well done for having come this far. You sound as if you've coped remarkably! I hope the staple removal is as painless as mine was. I had borderline ovarian cancer 8 years ago, and didn't need any chemo or radiotherapy afterwards. I got over the op fairly quickly once I was home. You're right, it is easier there, but don't be tempted to do too much. You need to look after yourself carefully. Your body and mind have been through a big shock. I found swimming and walking helped, about four weeks after I came home from hospital. I felt increasingly well afterwards too, the tiredness and general feeling of things not being quite right lifted quickly. However I was tired after the anaesthetic and morphine, so needed afternoon naps for about 6 weeks after. I went back to work after four months. I'm retired now, but feel great! May your recovery be good also. Let me know how things are going

Love, Wendy x

[janbeegee]

Hi Jasmine

I had 57 staples (sorry to top your 45!!) removed on February 14th and it was pretty painless - just the odd one a little more reluctant than the rest. I'm 8 weeks out of surgery and back for 3 more cycles of chemo to gather up any rogue cells. Everything has gone well for me but I was in a very black place indeed when I was diagnosed - OC seems to have a death sentence written all over it but all the women contributing to Ovacome are proof positive that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I send you hugs and I wish you good luck.

Janbeegee

[dundeegirl]

Wow Jasmine,

you're amazing, your positive attitude is fantastic! I echo the ladies above, honestly having the staples removed is nothing compared to what you've already been through. My tumours were borderline too so I didn't need chemo etc. Do they think your tumours were oestrogen receptive?

Sending you hugs

love

Cat