A very cautious hallibalooyah! I've just seen her for the first time since the op, and I know it's partly the painkillers, but she's sitting up in bed and smiling! I thought I'd never see that smile again.

There's a long haul to come- she sees the onchologist on Monday, and there's probably a 5 month or more course of chemo to come, and her hair will drop out, but if she gets through that and stays clear for 2 years, there's a good chance that she'll survive for the rest of her life.

Thank you all so much for the support, I've given her my share of the love cos I don't deserve it, except a bit here now tp give back to you.