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Obese but with pretty normal legs / arms etc but very fat, enormous belly ***Ovarian cancer diagnosis - title edited by MNHQ at OP's request***

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TwitterQueen1 · 27/02/2017 15:00

Hi
I'd be glad of any advice or personal experiences here. I am around 4 stone overweight, so definitely obese. Most of it is on my stomach though, which now looks like I'm 11 months pregnant with triplets. I'm in my 50s so this is not a possibility. It's very painful and I am short of breath when I walk etc.

I've put on a lot of weight in a short period - 10lbs in 2 months.

Six months ago I was bodyboarding in the sea, walking every day and doing an exercise class every week. Now it's a struggle to do anything.

I'm having bloods done on Friday but any ideas / comments? Am I just unlucky to pile it all on in one place?

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MerryInthechelseahotel · 13/07/2017 13:46

Thinking of you TQ Flowers

CiderwithBuda · 13/07/2017 13:52

Thinking of you TQ. Flowers. And Gin. Maybe not now but when you feel up to it.

Onestepawayfromtheshoeshine · 13/07/2017 15:44

Delurking to say thinking of you OP Flowers

augustusglupe · 13/07/2017 19:05

Thinking of you TQ Flowers

Jamon · 13/07/2017 20:01

Delurking to wish you all the best on Friday OP 🌺🌼🌸

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TwitterQueen1 · 13/07/2017 20:49

I'm back my lovely supporters. Seriously u lot he!p me loads. Back to 1 finger typing, eating cashews and floating around in my kimono. Still in Hosp. Hope to go home tomorrow. Not been up to much - good job I didn't really know what would happen: epidural, pressure line, central line blah blah blah. All minimimum pain bit emotionally v stressful. And I cannot cope with self injecting

No Chemo or last 4 weeks but eyelashes nearly gone, eyebrows too, sttange

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brandyandsummergloves · 13/07/2017 20:52

So glad to hear you're okay. Hope you're having as restful a time as you can. FlowersFlowersFlowers

Pennina · 13/07/2017 20:53

TQ!!!!! Sitting on the tube and just checked in and here you are!!! Gentle hugs, hope all went well with op and that the beast is banished. Glad to hear you'll be home soon. Much love. Pen xx

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TwitterQueen1 · 13/07/2017 20:54

Keep crying, though not today so must be feeling better. And yes, for those interested, I have opened my bowels. Rather too often today - I didn't know they were giving me laxatives until after3tablets.....

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Gwencooper81 · 13/07/2017 20:54

Yay! It's made my day to read this. Loads of cashews and floating about sounds lovely!
Fingers crossed for a discharge tomorrow.

SorrelSoup · 13/07/2017 20:56

So lovely to have an update from you! Youve taken up far too much of my thoughts this past week Wink.

Gwencooper81 · 13/07/2017 20:56

It hasn't made my day that you've been crying!
It's a huge huge big deal, we often forget it's not just a physical battle. Emotionally you've been through the mill.
One day at time. Xx

Lapinlapin · 13/07/2017 20:57

Yay, so glad to hear from you!

Obviously not good that you've had so much stress and clearly a horrible time of it, but great that there's a possibility you might get home tomorrow. Flowers

Popchyck · 13/07/2017 20:57

Aww, well I'm glad this bit of it is over.

Just concentrate on taking it easy for a bit. You've had a terrible time, it is no surprise that you will be a bit weepy.

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TwitterQueen1 · 13/07/2017 21:01

Very unmumsnetty hugs and love to all. When I was in pre-op having lines stuck into me I was talking to u all and embracing the good wishes.

If anyone needs a personal hospital supporter for similar in SE or central Eng I volunteer. Girls only up twice. Friends twice. Have been a bit lonely. But now I' m back😀

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BarchesterFlowers · 13/07/2017 21:05

We are all over the moon TQ.

I think it would be odd if you weren't crying so I think it is a very good thing, (as are laxatives at this point in your life 😂). It is such lot to process in such a short time, a massive ordeal, so much to think about in these past four months. Now you can start to recover, physically and mentally.

I just knew you would be wafting about looking slinky. I took the more sensible (lazy) option and bought a modal number from Lands End in the sale. Nothing too matronly pattern wise, plain navy with lace ... so I can't compete at all but at least my bum will be well covered.

Fightthebear · 13/07/2017 21:08

Phew - glad you're ok!

Itscurtainsforyou · 13/07/2017 21:11

Whoop! So glad you're ok and the op is done. Flowers

Booksandcrocheting · 13/07/2017 21:14

Great to hear from you TQ. Hope they let you out tomorrow.

Hassled · 13/07/2017 21:15

So glad you're OK and the cashews are sustaining you - and fully-functioning bowels is one of those things that can only be positive :o.

BigGreenOlives · 13/07/2017 21:18

Optimistic that you will be home tomorrow, sending cashews ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Cowardlycustard2 · 13/07/2017 21:23

So glad to hear from you TQ Flowers

Apocalyptichorsewoman · 13/07/2017 21:26

Really pleased to hear from you! xx

gonegrey56 · 13/07/2017 21:38

Really wonderful to hear from you . What you have been through! No wonder you have been a bit tearful , only natural. We have all been thinking of you . Lots of (careful) hugs from me, do so hope you get home tomorrow Flowers

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 13/07/2017 22:04

Oh TQ I had no idea you'd be without visitors or I'd have volunteered. You won't want me now as I've been throwing up all day Hmm

Lovely to hear from you and that you are recovering well. I hope you can go home tomorrow Flowers

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