Nicola, lovely to hear from you and delighted you both had a good time. Paris sounded lovely. Haven't been for a while so may take my boys over Oct half term. I believe apartments are reasonable for groups. Im trying to get back to fitness but as you know its tough. I do find a little excercise and fresh air makes you feel good. Have managed to slowly run a few miles and cycle 15. Am going to attempt Liverpool to Chester charity ride Sunday which is 50 miles but if its too much Ill just stop half way and train it back. You are tougher than me though - you have managed wine and I cant even get a beer down yet! Good luck with peg and keep us posted. If I manage the ride Ill put a photo on FB if anybody is interested.

Regards, Gary

Hi Nicola

So good to hear you (or your daughter) enjoyed Disneyland so much.  We took our daughter wen she was three over to Florida and yes it is all walking but at least they sleep well at night.

Good news on the ulcer as well and that your Consultant will see you in his clinic on a regular basis rather than when you go the dental clinic.  Must be a huge relief to you.

Will keep everything crossed that the peg comes out easily tomorrow.

Work has been fine.  Did three mornings first and second weeks, am doing five mornings this week and doing a couple of full days next week.  Hoping that by early July I will be back to full time (well apart from the various scans and appointments). 

Virtual hugs on their way.

Gill

Hi Nicola,

I read your update on my way into work today and it really cheered me up. I am so chuffed that you managed to get some reassurance before your trip, and then that the trip went so well. As mentioned before, your ulcer issue sounds almost identical to the problems that I had - the fact that they do not go away in the timescales mentioned on the NHS site sets all sorts of alarm bells ringing. It is good that you have a good consultant who took the time to explain things thoroughly to you. It also helps that you were fairly assertive around this - sometimes it pays to exert a bit of control and pressure.

I hope that the PEG removal goes smoothly - it'll be over in a flash and you'll lose your dangling friend!

Well done and good luck.

Simon xx

Hi Nicola

I'm so pleased that you had a fab time in eurodisney. I took my son when he was one and we had a great time although it was in December and freezing! We loved it though.

My peg removal was a breeze and it's amazing how quickly the hole closes up - hours rather than days! I really hope yours goes as smoothly. I did find it weird once it was out and I kept forgetting it had gone.

Debbie

Hi Nichola

I'm thrilled to bits that you've really enjoyed your holiday and that everything fell into place beforehand so you didn't have to go away worrying about that ulcer - what a relief it must have been.  I felt the same as Simon, it really cheered me up.   Also delighted to hear your long-awaited PEG removal was happening today.  Hope all went smoothly and you enjoy being rid of it dangling around.

I'm doing away fine but for the last 2-3 weeks have had a cold with persistent cough and taste buds have taken a massive step backwards.  Have also had an over-sensitive mouth, so I've really not been enjoying eating again for a while.  Went to GP last week and had to give a sputum sample which revealed there was some bacteria and also turns out I have thrush again.  Did others get bouts of thrush throughout their treatment?  I had frequent conflicts between hospital and GP as to whether I had it or not.  There has been no visible sign lately (like white furry tongue) but I'm now wondering if this and the mucus infection have combined to make eating such a hassle again.  So tonight I am delighted to have a course of anti-biotics and thrush treatment and am hoping that once these work their magic I will get back to where I was 3 weeks ago - begining to enjoy some of my meals again and certainly managing to get bigger portions down.

Best wishes to all my friends on this thread - great to see everyone supporting the two Gary's now.  Guzzle - well done on reaching the end of your treatment, sounds like you are eating really well and managing to keep pretty active.  Vatch - how's it going with you, any news on your treatment plan?

Jo - how have you been since your op?

Love, Irene x

Hi Irene,

I too suffered from the dreaded oral thrush. The symptoms were a very heavy furry coating on my tongue. Antibiotics turned out to be a waste of time for me but a medication called Ny***** (can't remember the precise name) did the trick. My tongue is now totally clear and bright pink - it does get sore very easily and I'm very sensitive to hot drinks or food. Like most people in our position I can't deal with anything containing black pepper or any degree of spice. I hope that you get the thrush sorted soon because I know that it can be a real nuisance.

Good luck.    Simon xx

Irene. Sorry you have thrush. Dodged it thus far. My neck has healed two weeks to the day post treatment. Taste not right although I can eat well and have actually had a beer! How much taste did you get back? Ive developed a sweet tooth! But cant do spices which I loved. Managed 23 miles on bike today and going to attempt the Liverpool to Chester 50 miler Sun but as Simon advised me running is tough. Even a couple of miles hurts;

Hi Everyone!

Have cheated and cut and paste this from my thread - hope that's ok?

I'm back in cyber space! Some of the time I've not been sure what 'space' I've been in! That's Tramadol for you!

Well, the operation went well, all 3 tumours removed and 40% of my liver resected!

I spent 2 nights on HDU and was then transferred to the post-surgical ward. My partner was initially overwhelmed to see the amount of equipment, wires, drains and monitors.  Couldn't really see from my vantage point, so he took a photo - Wow! I looked like I'd been operated on by Dyno-Rod!

I was actually discharged aft visiting last night, but have been having some pain issues, so this is the first time of 'logging in!'

This op has made me feel more poorly than the bowel resection, but the specialist nurse warned me that I'd feel more 'rubbish' at the beginning, but then recovery would seem to gather pace more quickly!

The dog was so thrilled to see me - and the 'Don't jump up!' Training that my partner had done in the time I was in hospital, really worked.

He seems to know I'm not the ball throwing, mate I was before I 'disappeared' but he's very happy to sit at my feet (or lie next me at nap time! Yes, naughty I know, but it's so comforting to have them there!) This is the dog I'm talking about, by the way!

(Partner very wonderfully, supportive as ever too, but better at cooking etc rather than lying by my feet!   )

Well, I'll leave it there, as no doubt, I'll stop typing and feel wrung out again!

I'll catch up with your news over the next few days and drop you some messages, but bear with me!

A 'classic' comedy moment alert!!! - I was offered Braised Liver for supper last night! Really??? The irony made me chuckle - maybe that's why they offered it, isn't Iron-y good for the liver??

Bye for now, love to all and hope you're all ok!

Chat soon, Jo xx

Irene choccy is a no no for me also. Marmite is ok though! Have had a korma which was ok. You will enjoy your good again Im sure

Coffee is also good!

Jo you rest and recover. England are out so you will get undivided attention. Discovered s French chilled out band called Nouvelle Vague. Have a listen whilst on meds! It should sound great!

have lovely weekend.