Susie's back!

susie123 · 25-01-2012, 11:09

Just wanted to let the good folk of Accyweb know that their favourite sunflower has returned. Thanks to all for PMs and good wishes.

My sudden departure on 10 Jan as posted on the quiz thread was occasioned by a call from my GP that afternoon with the result of a blood test done the previous day. Turns out I was so anaemic my haemoglobin count was less than half normal and I had to go straight to Royal Lancaster Infirmary, do not pass go. Anyway after four pints of the red stuff overnight that was sorted. Then more tests and scans for a week.

Diagnosis, rectal carcinoma - a real pain in the bum, you might say. Prognosis, good, it hasn't spread. Treatment, colostomy to isolate the rectum, I had this done Thursday, now at home and recovering well. Shortly, five weeks of daily visits to Preston for radio/chemotherapy to shrink it, then three months observation and recovery and then an op to whip out what's left. A long road to become the woman without an arsehole.

This was my first encounter with a GP since I was at university forty years ago and my first ever stay in hospital. Everyone at RLI could not have been nicer, kinder or more reassuring - and the food wasn't bad either! Had some fun with the other women in the ward which helps to keep everyone going.

I hope no one minds me sharing this in the forum but I wanted to tell everyone what was going on. I may disappear again from time to time and now you will know why. Once again, thanks for your concern, it is very much appreciated. And watch out you quizzers!

Margaret Pilkington · 25-01-2012, 11:15

You have been missed. Glad to have you back. I hope things go well for you.
The A'hole comment reminds me of a funny someone once told me.....a woman heard that her friend was going to get married......she looked disdainfully at the woman who had told her this and said 'whatever for - she already has one arsehole...why would she choose to have another?'
OK....I'll get my coat!

cashman · 25-01-2012, 11:17

Good to see yeh back Susie.

garinda · 25-01-2012, 11:23

A very positive, no nonsense attitude.

Expect nothing less.

Welcome back.

claytonx · 25-01-2012, 11:24

Good to have you back Susie,I really missed you.Hope all goe's well for you in the future

Margaret Pilkington · 25-01-2012, 11:25

I'm sure the quizzers are quaking a bit........being anaemic stops you from thinking as quickly and as clearly.......4 pints should have boosted the oxygen to the brain....Yep, that and a bit of time on your hands to read up........watch out quizzers

susie123 · 25-01-2012, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by garinda

A very positive, no nonsense attitude.

Expect nothing less.

Welcome back.

Well we have shelled out 800 pounds on a deposit for a cruise next October before all this came up so I have got something to aim for!

I hear you have not been so good yourself Gary, hope you are picking up and sorry to hear on another thread that you had to forego a cruise to the Baltic. That is one I would love to do and I will get there one day.

Thanks for the good wishes - they are very much reciprocated.

Wynonie Harris · 25-01-2012, 12:03

That's a bit of a bummer but hopefully it'll all be OK. Welcome back, Susie.

mobertol · 25-01-2012, 12:12

You're certainly a feisty little lady Sue.

So far, so good and your fighting spirit will help you face what has to come yet, I'm sure.

Welcome back, even though you've already beaten me twice on the quiz in less than 24hrs, grumble, grumble

Margaret Pilkington · 25-01-2012, 12:41

See, I told you she would be in fighting form.

Less · 25-01-2012, 12:59

Glad your back, hope you kick ass on the quiz, when you go for your appointments don't endure any more discomfort than you need to, when you get to the hospital insist that they let you have a little stool.