Iain’s absolutely right. Recovery from surgery, especially a major one like the cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) for pseudomyxoma peritonei, is a highly individual experience that varies from person to person. It’s not a competition and there is no need to compare your recovery time to others.
Factors such as age, general health, the extent of the disease, the type of surgery, and the surgeon’s skill can all play a role in how quickly someone recovers from surgery. Recovery’s not just about physical healing, but also emotional and mental healing.
Taking your time to heal and recover at your own pace is crucial. Rushing the recovery process can lead to setbacks and complications, which could prolong the healing time. It is also essential to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard, too soon.
Each individual’s experience with pseudomyxoma peritonei is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. The most important thing is that you are still alive and have a chance to live your life to the fullest. Take the time to heal, rest when you need to, and focus on your overall well-being. Recovery is a process, and it is important to be patient and kind to yourself throughout the journey.
– Pseudomyxoma Survivor team
MOAS
"Mother of all Surgeries"
This is a nickname for the big cytoreductive surgery - full peritonectomy and HIPEC. It was thought up by the wife of an appendix cancer patient some years ago on her blog.
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