Following on so closely to last years heart surgery I'm more than a little apprehensive. I'm also pretty certain that it could be a lot more painful for a lot longer though I hope not, there will be no Tramadol this time, I can do without the seriously bad dreams.
I've had a reasonable summary of what needs to be done, which is surgery to remove the lesion from the tongue and depending on other subsequent tests possible removal of lymph nodes and possible radiotherapy though at this stage the latter two may not be necessary. I should be in for at least 3 days, longer if more radical surgery is required.
I've been lined up for a series of tests starting with blood tests (done) a CAT scan of my head and chest x-rays, and they're the ones I remember. I'm sure that the brainless Bob Crow will be doing his best to make getting to Guy's for tests as hard as possible.
Apparently the after effects of surgery will be a liquid diet (no not that sort) for some months and a permanent lisp and that's the best outcome.
Liking the blog idea Mo ,tho understand nothing about " followers" and all that .
ReplyDeleteWherabouts on your tongue is the cancer ?
Did they give any details about the liquid diet - will they prescribe special nutrient dense type drinks ?
I guess it will be important to ensure that you get all the right vits and stuff .
If it's for several months I guess they will.
No need to answer any of this ,now or later ,if you don't want to ...
Can't believe this has happened - you must be so pissed off , and the rest of it.
The lesion is on the left side at the back. I suspect the liquid diet will be a tube down the nose to start with but I don't know for sure. I assume you are given special stuff. I also suppose that when you are well enough you are given diet sheets for a liquidised diet.
ReplyDeleteI'll be following your blog, Mo, so do keep it coming. And don't feel you have to stay "on-topic" the whole time. I won't be disappointed if you stray elsewhere occasionally.
ReplyDeleteMore positively (or probably that should be "negatively") I am not sure I like the colour scheme you've currently chosen, though I can understand why a sombre appearance might seem right.
Good luck - we will be thinking about you.
I just hope you haven't spent a lot of energy trying not to chew tobacco as it would piss you off even more. We are all thinking of you and wishing you the best possible. You are a real inspiration the way you tackle all these health problems, it cannot have been easy being so good humoured and brave through the heart surgery, but I think keeping a blog is a brilliant way of helping us all with what you are going through.Lots of love to you and Vicki
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