My first of three days in hospital was spent in the ICU. Even with all the drugs sleeping was uncomfortable and painful as expected. Apart of removing the cancer involved removing most of the roof of my mouth, along with my upper right maxillary (teeth&gums). My face was like a blowfish, I was stuffy, and…
Month: October 2015
The Day
I say on the toilet pondering with my eyes closed. I can hear my sister calling my name. My sister died when I was 12 years old and subconsciously I’ve always wanted to see her. Thoughts of not making it out of surgery often crowded my mind and I would quickly shut them out. Hearing…
Week Five
The final days before surgery, are moving pretty quickly. There’s not enough hours in a day! Phasing myself out of work, spending more time with the kids, final follow up visits with doctors, preping my home for the best friend’s arrival and my recovery. I don’t talk about my family much, that’s because everyone does…
Janiela Roachford 