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  • First class travel

    On my way to Harpenden to meet my consultant. Nicely driven Judith Russell. #backseatdriver #worldofcushions #mindthepothole πŸ˜‚πŸ€ͺ

  • Coming out of the bubble – slowly

    Enjoyed the first few days out of hospital in the family bubble. 🫧🫧🫧 Just starting to feel ready to reach out a bit more. A short tea and catch up with Justin and a chinwag with the boss on Wednesday. A chat with occy health team and of course Mum yesterday. A few messages on…

  • So how did you first find out you had cancer?

    That’s a question people have asked – when and how did I first know I had cancer ? A story I am happy to share as it lets me talk briefly about running, use my favourite emoji (πŸ’©) and I can do some gentle encouragement to others to look after their health 🧐. Sorry if…

  • Climbing the wooden hill β€¦.

    Me and stairs right now πŸ€ͺ The kids have to politely wait if they time their plans to go up or down at the same time. I now know what it is like to be a tractor driver in Somerset 🚜 🀣

  • Recovery on track – just keep taking my time

    Good to have a visit from the health visitor today. Wounds healing slowly but well. Stoma going fine. Nice to get the reassurance from that amazing team Emphasised the need for slow – listen to the body and don’t over exert. No heavy lifting and increase walking slowly. So I can carry on passing out…

  • Good morning all!

    Had to smile πŸ˜ƒ maybe shows my age!

  • Time for a foodie post β€¦.

    Courtesy of Chef Ben and his sous chef Gideon. What a flavour – a superb Butter Chicken with mushroom, spinach & coriander side dish. πŸ˜‹ Thank you boys πŸ˜ƒ

  • Are you bored yet?

    That was an interesting chat with Abi this morning. Paraphrased slightly but β€œIs recovery from major surgery boring?” For someone like me with ants in my pants usually ( 🐜 🩲)then how do I cope with the low roller recovery lifestyle? Some interesting ( I think) reflections First off, everything just goes slower. 33 seconds…

  • Not a bad starter for 10

    Love the film, love the Stephen King short story ….. #needtostayawake 😴

  • Happier Mondays

    What a difference a good nights sleep makes. Managed to find more than one comfortable position last night so able to avoid having to get up to improve circulation Still plenty of pain and can’t sit upright at the moment but feel much brighter. Only took me 2 hours to get up and dressed this…