Wow, it's a year since my cancer op and Ileostomy. I feel so lucky that the operations went so well, that the bag and chemo were bearable and that the internal JPouch seems no different from a normal colon.
And what a year. This time in 2010 I listened to Norwich battle out a draw with Championship Leeds. Yesterday we just missed a draw with Arsenal. 'Occupational therapy' at Future Radio has been brilliant as has getting Spike, a 3 year old Tibetan Terrier, from the rescue centre.
My other therapy has been writing this blog - it's helped me feel in control of things, has been a great way of keeping in touch (come in Iceland, Ghana, Cambridge, Blackheath, Walthamstow), and rediscovering friends (Lucy, Frances, Betty) and it's been great to get emails from folks going through similar stuff who've found something useful amongst my ramblings. The hits have come from around the world; particularly popular are the stoma Teddy photos.
I'm not quite as assiduous a correspondent these days but I will check in after my next Outpatients appointment with Mr Kapur on 21st December.
Keep strong and keep the battle. Very pleased your health is improving! I have covered Norwich's Live games a few times on TV here. Has been enjoyable to watch! (I must admit I was relieved we beat you yesterday though!)
ReplyDeleteyeah, but i'm coming back, and anyway, you can come and visit! by the way, that grant holt's a cheeky diver... ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmbushed by 2 Arsenal supporters! Without Van Persie Gooners are Nothing!
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