I've just realised that I haven't given an update in a long long time.... Sooooooo..... I am still clear of cancer, no regrowth in the area and no suspicious lumps or bumps anywhere else either. So 4 years on all good.
My leg still has a indentation but it has filled out a little as I've filled out a lot. lol... I'm just about used to the scar and pretty proud of myself for what I achieved especially as I'm not one for hospitals and medical procedures... I still remain the biggest wuss in the world but I don't care.
If I can do it, you really can too. Good luck to those with this type and any type of cancer, we can, do and will survive it.
With Love
Rachel
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Thanks a lot Rachel for sharing youe experience I have the same case exactly but in my inner thigh, I am waiting for the second operation to take bigger part to make a free margen as the first one the tumour was removed but the biobsy said there is no fre margin. Your blog really inspired me adter I was feeling so down especially that I have a three years old baby. Want to ask you fid the surgery affect the way you walk? And did they remove part of the muscle? How much? Also did you take half or full anstagia during the surgery? And after how long from the surgery were you able to move freely? And after how long you took off the dressing and was able to shower normally? Sorry for the toomany questions but I am really worried. Tks a loooot
ReplyDeleteMassive hugs, it was uncomfortable to walk for a few months, the bandaging is the main reason for this as it slips if you move too much and that causes the majority of the pain. The first op was local anaesthetic but the next two were full anaesthetic so that the surgeon had more time to do his thing without worrying about me (I have a history of anxiety attacks when it comes to hospitals). You can get plastic shower dressing covers from a local pharmacy so that you can have a shower. Expect the bandages to be on for at least 8 weeks, then op-site dressings for another couple of weeks. I was told I could have a bath after the 8 weeks as the graft had thickened enough but the water was to be tepid not hot, but ask your consultant about that. Also once all the soreness is gone my surgeon suggested olive oil to soften the graft and scar tissue, you can get this at the pharmacy also. If you need any further advice or just to chat. Much love and I hope you make a speedy recovery.
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