RECOVERING FROM A LIVER RESECTION (The first 6 weeks)

This video goes into detail about how I have been recovering from liver resection surgery. This is the story of the first six weeks after my surgery.

It's not been easy, but I have definitely improved. My body weight has increased, my sleep has become more restorative, and in general my energy levels have increased.

I have a way to go before I'm 100% but I feel I'm on my way.

This surgery was to remove a number of liver neuroendocrine cancerous tumours that had spread from a primary tumour in my small intestine.

I had my primary tumour and cancerous lymph nodes removed in April, and hopefully this liver resection surgery in August has removed the remaining tumours in my body.

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[barbhelle]

I am so happy to see you doing better. I have restless leg syndrome and it is horrible. God bless you. I am praying for you. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us.

[lamusclebrit]

Make that dream a reality....that stuck with me thanks

[allsport]

The simplicity in life is the best thing we can do. and Peter you remind me that's my one rule.love your English spirit .

[Threeleggedcrow-usa]

You’re such an inspiration to me Peter. You’re doing well.

[Cate]

Oh good, you're out for a walk! Thanks for taking us with you. You're looking great and I'm glad you're also thinking not only of your physical recovery but the mental and emotional toll this has taken.
Always glad to see you update!

[stephaniemyers]

I am so happy you mentioned the mental health side of recovery. After a month in the hospital surrounded by death and pain it really takes its toll on you.

The random pain in the abdomen and other areas has added a ton of anxiety to my life. I can totally understand where you are coming from about thinking the worst case scenario.

So glad to hear you have been recovering so well. I have for the first time been able to get my heart rate in the 80s, a whole 9 weeks after my liver surgery. It is a good sign that my infection is finally under control.

[michellemcgowan]

You are looking so much more like your self your coming leaps and bounds well done.

[toryberch]

Peter, your doing 👍great
Take your time. Looks like your enjoying outdoors 😊

[myheartisinjapan]

Glad to see you out in the fresh air, Peter. You’ve been through quite a lot, but it seems you are doing quite well. Great to see you stronger and smiling. ❤️

[marybeazley]

Hi Peter you have come a long way I do understand about the mental health issues but with that said you look really good ....hugs Mary from Canada 🇨🇦

[Robocop-qele]

Happy to see you doing better Peter. All the best!

[TedStGeorge]

Thank you for this and your other videos. They have helped me enormously as I am 78 and am two weeks on from my identical operation
I was last in hospital 62 years ago and have, therefore, been enormously lucky to have lived this long. Your videos have shown me about managing the Process of the operation and recovery from it. Thank you so very much and wishing all the best for you.

[kenhughes]

A sunny day to compliment your upbeat update. It is great to see you having a good day.

[kathyglenn]

So happy you are feeling stronger Peter. You are truly so courageous, you will get back running up those mountains I know It! You have such a strong will. ❤

[HelvetesSkitApa]

Glad you're doing well. Greetings from Sweden! <3

[jronkowski]

Thanks for video. Good to see your recovering .

[annemoore]

Hi Peter glad to see you out and about! Fantastic scenery. You have been through such an arduous journey and it will take a while to recover both physically and mentally as I'm sure you're only too aware. You are looking well though I appreciate may not always feel that way !! Your vlogs are amazing at telling the story and show how you have improved week by week. Keep it up!! Levity aside Peter you have done incredibly well to cope with all that's been thrown at you. Best of wishes to you and the family Peter.

[meesa]

I had been faithfully watching your videos, and I just finally caught up with your first post op catch up video, and now this one. It took so long because I was worried what would happen. Strange how we can be concerned and even afraid for entire strangers. But there I was, too chicken to watch the updates and meanwhile you were over there kicking Cancers A$& and taking names like a Pro! I'm so pleased for you and I know recovery cannot be easy and takes much longer to get to full steam than most think but you look so well and I'm so glad for you. A testament to your strength, your partner and family support and their strength, your doctors and nurses and modern surgeries and medical procedures. Thank you again for sharing your journey. Victory is near !

[deborahforte]

Oh I’m so happy for you and to see you Praying 🙏 for you rest and do well ❤️❤️🙏🙏 from Deb from New York. Beautiful where you are. 💜💜

[marcus]

So thrilled to see this video this morning. Glad you are slowly getting there. Touching on the mental health side would be great .