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Yesterday I had major abdominal surgery in the same operating theatre where I had my lumpectomy on 12 November 2015. The experience brought back all sorts of memories of that time. I still find it strange I am tackling a whole new disease now just 3 years later. Breast cancer has been overtaken by Achalasia. Surprisingly, despite surgery, chemo, radiation and targeted therapy Breast Cancer seems to have had less of an impact on my life or maybe I am not remembering all that bad stuff. Still, I am extremely lucky. October mammogram was clear and while I'll never be cured of Achalasia, I have a new stomach and am slowly learning to swallow fluids again. Catching Achalasia early also improves my long term chances of keeping my oesophagus. I caught my breast cancer early too. So that's two for two now. Awareness matters. Eight more weeks of soft food and then hopefully I'll be able to eat solid food again. Hope everyone is well as can be and wishing you all the best for the holiday season.
Nadine
Nadine
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- Dear @Nadi, Best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW
- @nadi Crap that you're going through it but good news that it went well and that you're on the road to recovery. Take care.
- I'm glad surgery went well and soon real food will be part of your life again. X
- So good to hear from you with an update of how you're going Nadine. And wonderful that it's good news. Take it easy and I hope you go from strength to strength. All the very best, K xox
- hi Nadi keep us in the loop please... sending you hugs and energy to get thru this part of the process.
Soldiercrab - Hello Nadi what a so and so!
Great to hear from you and willing you on for a steady recovery
Take care
Hugs - Good luck @nadi. None of us need any more intervention than BC brings. Wishing you well!. Mxx
- Hello @Nadi wishing you a very speedy recovery. Take is slowly as has been suggested. Hoping you have some good support in place.over the next few weeks. All the best,
- OMG! @Nadi - you've been dealt a cruel set of cards! It is good to hear you so upbeat after your surgery tho. My husband had most of his stomach removed to cancer back in 2010 ... I used to work in Special Diets at a major Sydney Hospital. If I am able to help you thru your recovery, it would be my honour to do so, via PM.
All the best on your recovery - take it easy - small 'meals', taken often - every couple of hours, to start off with. Do NOT rush it. Slowly introduce more solid food.
Value add to your meals as it is important not to lose weight/strength during this rebuilding phase. It is totally possible to get back to 'full' meals, if taken slowly.
Take care xxx
