Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Post op 13 Feb

I can’t wait for Alida to get out of hospital so she can relate in her own words what she is experiencing and what is going through her mind! In the meantime you’re stuck with me, so bear with me and she will soon be back in action wowing you with insight and wit.

It has been an up and down couple of days for us. After contacting the doctor the next day (that’s another thing – I am always a day late with my postings!), I needed to hear that the operation was a resounding success, only to be told that there were a good couple of spots removed that were sent off for to histology. We had to wait for the results before any further plans of action would be undertaken. A couple of stressful days later, we were advised that most of the results, bar one (the remaining ovary), were negative. Long story short – 9 negative and 1 positive does not mean that she is clear of cancer, so 3 more chemo sessions, the first one of which will be in three and a half weeks time. (Not new news, we were told up front that more chemo session would follow the op)


On a more cheerful note, I am pleased to announce that Alida is bouncing back strongly. Not even 24 hours after the operation, she took her first walk to the door and back to the lazy-boy where she sat for a while before going back to bed. And tonight she walked off the toilet on her own, came back and asked us boys if we heard her. Pleased to say we did not and neither did the rest of the ward. She also was allowed her first cup of tea this evening, the first thing across her lips since 10:00 Monday morning.

I’m rambling now, so I’ll say cheers. One last thing – it looks like she will in the hospital until Monday, so feel free to pop in if you’re in the vicinity.

3 comments:

Ei said...

Thank you Ian!

Wish I could pop in to give her the the biggest, gentlest hug possible.

Unknown said...

Hi Alida, Ian and boys
So glad everything is going so great, thinking of you all and remember Gran got to 92 years (it runs in the family)so still a long way to go. Singapore love

Anonymous said...

Tks Ian.
Plse let Alida know we are thinking of her & wish her a speedy recovery. I am always amazed at how well Alida appears to be dealing with this "experience". She has the right attitude, and family & friends that love & support her & your family.
See you guys soon.
Love from the Carolissen family