so whats happened inside a year in your life? - Page 3

garinda · 02-09-2007, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

Well you have asked,so here goes,12 months after having the larger paft of my Colon removed along with a 10cm or 4" cancerous tumor,' first tumor removed from colon 17 years ago', I found myself in the 'Cardiac Arrest Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital with a cancerous tumor in my left lung. This was removed along with a top lobe of myleft lung,it is now 9 months since and the cancer cells have moved into my right lung nesr the centre of the lung to near the bronchial tubes to operate. on the 28thAugust i had my first dose of chemotherapy,the reaction to the trauma of having picc lines into my arms from the wrist to very near the heart caused a slight stroke that makes typing rather difficult especially capital letters.Yesterday I had anelergect reaction to 'Tagaderm' a skin type dressing plaster that blocked my pores and kicked of blood poisoning,this embarked on a journey at a rate of knots up my arm towards the heart. 1 hour later in Royal Blackburn Hospital They managed to stabalise the situation, thus enabling me to impart this tale of woe to you members who have not yet fallen sleep. After blood test resultsI was allowed to go home at 8pm. Does any member have a better 12 month story or have I won first prize in the lottery of life? (D)

It makes me ashamed for feeling sorry for myself, when other people have much greater worries to contend with.

Hope you manage to keep smiling Ian, and thanks to updates from your good lady I get to hear your news.

All the best mate, you're in my thoughts.

West Ender · 02-09-2007, 17:17

Re the above. I'll second that.

Gayle · 02-09-2007, 17:20

I think both of you deal with your illnesses with a great deal of grace - neither of which can be pleasant I'm sure.

This is one of the huge shining lights of this forum that it can keep people in touch with each other.

glasgow guy · 02-09-2007, 17:25

its very interesting how everyones year has been different for many reasons...its turned out to be quite a good read...thanks everyone..

cashman · 02-09-2007, 22:51

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Originally Posted by glasgow guy

its very interesting how everyones year has been different for many reasons...its turned out to be quite a good read...thanks everyone..

it was a good read,ta glasgow guy,

n ian hope yer soon feeling better mate, yours n bernys year takes 1st prize for being a real Crapper.

BERNADETTE · 02-09-2007, 23:01

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Originally Posted by cashman

it was a good read,ta glasgow guy,

n ian hope yer soon feeling better mate, yours n bernys year takes 1st prize for being a real Crapper.

I'll get over it, I'm a tough cookie!!

mez · 03-09-2007, 08:26

my year has been a bit fraught too went away late november , had a day up in edinborough in december, christmas, new year then bang felt unwell didn't quite know what was going on ....many visits & arguments at my doctors .........holiday in bulgaria in june ......hospital visits same week i came back....then diagnosed diabetic after all the too's & fro's still struggling with diet to control it but i WILL get there in the end . both ian & rindy have all my love & help if its needed as they both know , (mother hen again rindy ha ha )

Margaret Pilkington · 03-09-2007, 08:56

Keep at it Mez....my Ma was diagnosed a couple of years ago and she still struggles with the diet.....but at least her sugars are more stable now.

grego · 03-09-2007, 09:09

This time last year was heavily pregnant and just starting maternity leave, I now have a very active little boy who's gorgeous and 1 next month, my daughter has done her first year at school and hates it

though she always has a smile on her face when she comes out, she goes back on Wednesday yipee! I'm preparing myself for going back to work, a little bit anxious but I know I'll be ok when Robert has settled into nursery, all in all a good year that as passed very quickly, great thread GG.
Ianto and Bernadette, my very best wishes and Gary, keep smiling your posts are always a pleasure to read, still really miss your blog xx

BERNADETTE · 03-09-2007, 09:14

Good luck with getting the diet sorted Mez, I know that people with diabetes need to get the food side just right and you will out in the end. Thanks for the good wishesxxx

mez · 03-09-2007, 12:30

thanks for your wishes im joining the weight watchers brigade....as our nette (jet) did she did brilliant on it & lost over 4 stone & still has in under control 3 years later (she's diabetic too) her specialist is well pleased with her, now iv'e been to see my doctor & dietition this morning & are both pleased im doing somthing by joining the w/w ..plus i go on the excerise bike every evening whilst watching telly .......but the rear end gets painful ha ha .........must carry on tho'

flashy · 03-09-2007, 13:22

mez try slimming world, my sister says its a million times better than ww

lindsay ormerod · 03-09-2007, 20:44

In the last year I have been made redundant, found a new job, split up with my bloke,saw my mum get married again, lost my stepdad to cancer a few weeks after the wedding, turned 40, and I have a new god daughter. ( All that lot has happened since January so there is still time for more yet ! )