Can this year get any worse

[Stephen]

Sorry to hear the news. I hope it all turns out well. Chins up!

ChiN up.............and bellies in

[Jean W]

Dear Stephen

Not wishing to take over your post, but, like Jo we have been the same for a few years. Jo and I have helped each other in whatever way we could. Fortunately we live in the same Town.

Also, not forgetting my dear friend Jay.

You have had far too much to cope with and now your added worry. I truly hope all is well and I'll be thinking of you.

I haven't posted on here for a few months because I am suffering (not physical) because of all the worries. I know my treatment is helping (although I sometimes wonder).

Take care.

Hope all goes well for you also Delboy.

[Stephen]

Firstly - all good wishes for you

Secondly, now you may be getting over the shock, get working on it. Don't be passive - the days when the NHS took your hand and led you through are gone. It's every man for himself. I'm afraid the sharp-elbowed get the best (and fastest) treatment. So - PUSH - every flippin' day if you have to. Once in for treatment I'm sure it will be the best

Look into how you can speed things. Can you get a private consultation to get yourself on a surgery list? Can you afford private treatment? .... That's all very matter of fact now and your local private hospital would be able to give you a good estimate

Thirdly - positivity helps in every way. You seem to have that is spades, so, positively, get well soonest!

'Can I afford private treatment'..........I would have to speak to my financial advisor (er in doors). But I'm not panicking yet, and providing I don't have to wait too long I'm happy with the NHS. My initial consultation was at a private hospital but as an NHS patient. I'm familiar with this hospital and it is nearer to us so hopefully through the choose and book system I can get back in there with the next consultant. And looking at the hospital consultant list for both the private and NHS hospital they appear to work at both. Anyway we shall see.

I know one things for sure, no bu99er is getting their hands on the litre bottle of Jameson I was given this week

[Stephen]

All the best to you Jean.

I dunno it's beginning to get like a consulting room on here. Come on then, let Dr Finlay hear it, anyone else with medical woes

My trouble is, whenever I get told a medical term I'm straight on the internet checking it out, which is probably not the best thing to do, but that's me. And your never sure if what you've found is correct. You either find something that sounds like your gong to be chopped up into a thousand bits or your a gonna

[david63]

Now just hold on a minute - there is nothing in your job description that says you are entitled to sick leave so just make sure whatever needs doing gets done in your own time

Seriously - it sounds as if things have been found at an early stage and that it will all work out OK

[Stephen]

It's handy having someone in the trade so to speak.

Just had a phone call from my wife who is a ward manager/Matron at our local community hospital. She contacted the secretary of urology who she knows at our main hospital and it was confirmed they have received the referral letter and hopefully the multidisciplinary team (MDT) will review it on Tuesday when they meet to discuss cases. Fingers crossed

[Stephen]

Now just hold on a minute - there is nothing in your job description that says you are entitled to sick leave so just make sure whatever needs doing gets done in your own time

Seriously - it sounds as if things have been found at an early stage and that it will all work out OK

No worries about work David. I work from home as a domestic engineer

[Onelife]

Hi Stephen,

l'm trying to limit my time on the furom at the moment due to personal cercumstances myself but couldn't leave this one without wishing you well.

Regards

keith

[Stephen]

Hi Stephen,

l'm trying to limit my time on the furom at the moment due to personal cercumstances myself but couldn't leave this one without wishing you well.

Regards

keith

Thanks Keith.

I hope things get sorted with you as well, whatever they may be.

[Dark Knight]

keep you pecker up Fella

I am sure it will all be sorted out in short order

[CruiseLover30UK]

Thinking of you at this difficult time Stephen *hugs*

[cornmillgirl]

Hi Stephen

I dont know you as well as some on here obviously do, but isn't the camaraderie and support on here just fantastic, so from me too all the best.
Like you I am terrible for looking stuff up on the internet! its human nature.

[Stephen]

Thank you cornmillgirl.

Yes, they're not a bad bunch on here. Some are a little rough round the edges, mention no names......Onelife.......Oops, me and my mouth

As the saying goes 'a trouble shared is a trouble halved'.

[Silver_Shiney]

I've just heard tonight that my mum's been taken into hospital vomitting faeces with a suspected aortic aneurism. Seems unlikley that she's going to be able to on our cruise in October (which she made me promise we would still go on no matter what). She's almost certainly going to have an operation of some sort, so with her warfarin and blood problems, that's going to be interesting for the surgeon...

[Jan Rosser]

So sorry to hear your news about your Mum - what a worry for your family - think positive Shiney boy - we are all rooting for you.

[Andrea S]

SS. This kind of news is always such a shock. I have visited a colleague today who is 42 and seriously ill with a bleed in the brain. Doctors talk very positively about good results from these kind of things so let us hope there is some good news for you too.

Best wishes .

[The Tinker]

Oh no, Shiney, what an awful shock for you. Sending prayers and best wishes that she has a speedy recovery. She is right you must still have your cruise and remember you can always book a last minute deal when she has recovered for you all.

[Silver_Shiney]

Thank you, ladies

[Dancing Queen]

Sending best wishes to you and your mum Alan and hope everything goes well for her xx

[Stephen]

A worrying time for you and your mum Alan.

All the best for a speedy recovery.

Keep us posted how she is doing

[Kenmo1]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your Mum, Alan, and a cyber hug for you.

Maureen

[Boris+]

Hi Alan,

Hang on in there and think positive thoughts - I'll be thinking of you. You'll know a lot more about the situation shortly, and I sincerely hope it's going to be hopeful news.

Em

[oldbluefox]

Sorry to hear that Shiney. It's a great worry but hopefully you will get better news. I'll keep you and your mum in my thoughts and prayers and hope for a good recovery.

[Silver_Shiney]

Thank you, all, for your support and kind words, especially from those of you who are facing your own battles.

[jay-ell71]

Gosh, Shiney. just caught up with all this. All the very best. Hope the hospital " get on" with it. The waiting is the worst part.