Days of pain in a nutshell

The last few days have seen a major uphill struggle against the various pains associated with the operation's aftermath. And the struggle is not yet over.
Part of me thinks, a daily update would have been too tedious to re-read. But in truth, i have lacked the strength, stamina or pluck required to maintain the blog in its regular rhythm. But it has been an important focus for me in the part few months, so i will endeavour to keep going.

Anyway, as it stands, 10 days post-operation, i have a way to go before they can discharge me.
My chronic chest pain has resulted in a resumption of normal breathing that is far slower than the consultants would have liked.
And now, although it may be to early to say, i might have picked up a chest infection.
Also, my eating needs to be adequate enough so as not to rely on drip feeding into my tummy tube..

But lets not end on bad news. The best possible results came back from the tests done on tissue surrounding the tumor, which was removed during surgery.
It was completely clear of spreading cancer.
THANK YOU GOD!!