Hi forum friends, well, today's news was not as good as expected. The surgeon had removed the two nodules in my right lung and unfortunately, both were cancerous (we had hoped the non growing one was benign!) This news has meant that the non-growing nodule in my left lung, can no longer be assumed to be benign, so next steps are a CT scan and depending on the results, another lung op in the offing! :( (Trying to be positive, but struggling :( - sorry guys!) xx
Hi Kathy, Yep I got your email this morning - thank you honey! Will reply soon (and be less of a moaning minny! ;) ) I'll pass your email address on to Max too. Xxx
Thanks for your reply and kind words. I have given two talks about my cancer experiance, One at the Amex Centre, Brighton footballs new stadium nearly a fortnight ago. It was to about sixty or seventy senior clinicains and medical people from around the south east area. They wanted to hear from someone what it was like to have cancer. The talk was only for about 15 min but I could easily have gone on for 30 min but have not mentioned the Nuts as they probably think I am nuttu enough allready. I also am a member of a few charities. These are all things I would never have done before my my cancer diagnosis.
I have also looked at pininterest for new ideas for my woodturning. Another one I have also visited is Etsy and have marvelled at the variety of turning on there. I am not wincing Jo and feel confident you will make a great job of the signpost and I look forward to seeing a photo.
Hi Jo, I just read your post and I am so sorry to hear the latest on your lung issue. What a major disappointment that you have to yet again, undergo another lung surgery. I can commissurate having just gone through it myself, so my heart goes out to you. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better, but there just isn't. I'm just now starting to feel human again and I am glad its' behind me. I know you will get through this, but that's not to say its' a walk in the park; it sure isn't. Sometimes life just isn't fair my friend. You are always such an inspiration and support to others on this forum; now, be as kind and nurturing to yourself. I think all of us have had our own little pity party and then we pick ourselves up and go on to do the things we need to do to soldier on. You will do what you have to do. Draw on the strength of all your friends here on this forum because this is what we do on here.
P.S. I look forward to your sign post for your step-daughter's wedding.
You are one amazing lady and I will use my favourite word - bouncebackability should be in your name! You are so so entitled to have wobbles but its lovely that you have good things to look forward to before facing further surgery (well done doc). Having your name in the title made it much easier to 'stalk' a good forum buddy. Hope you have a peaceful evening/week and trust you are still being spoilt and loved to death by Paddy. Take care. Jules x
Hi Jo, well - I was "down in the 'dumps" all day today over your news. But your message here has brightened me right up!! You are a truly amazing lady and I am not surprised at all about school wanting you back!! I am sure we have room in our supermarket for you if they change their minds. Don't worry - my intuitions are positive for you and it may not be so bad after all.
Anne has scared herself over the coloscopy thingee = I think she will turn it down. She had a bad reaction to the sigmoidoscopy thingee - so its put her off!! Mother spent the night singing = so there is life in the old duck yet - and she conforms to the family pattern of madness!
My heart goes out to you as you have so much going on with the wedding and wood working etc = I don't know how you do it!!
Hi Jo
I'm sorry to read your latest development. Make sure you take time to wallow (we all need that bit!) then you'll feel ready to face the next challenge.
We are all with you!
Debbie
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Hi Steven, glad your mood has lifted on reading my new message! :) A job in your supermarket sounds great! Though I'm sure I'd spend all my salary on treats!
I'm sorry Anne is so scared about having her next colonoscopy test - it's an unpleasant procedure at the best of times, but if she's had a bad experience with her sigmoid test, it will colour her view of this next one. Is there an alternative procedure she could have to check her colon? (Not sure there is) Would Anne consider having it done if she was offered stronger sedation to help her through it? Please send her a hug from me.
Your mum sounds a real stalwart! Your comment about family pattern madness made me smile (I'm sure every family has this tendency! Hehe!) The wedding (and signpost production) are very welcome distractions - helps take my mind of gloomier thoughts! But I'd better get on with it before I head back to work! Take care, Jo xx
Hi Debbie, lovely to hear from you and thanks for your supportive words. I'm beginning to notice a pattern emerging - receive results - process news - feel down - good night's sleep - dust self off and start over again! :) Maybe I need to hold off for a day before posting my depressive tripe on the forum haha! How are things with you, by the way? I haven't been on Nicola's thread for some time so lost sight of how everyone is getting on (Vatch, Guzzle, Simon, Irene, Nic, Roz dog and you of course! Hope I haven't missed anyone! ) Is it this year that you have your next surgery? Well, the snow is falling here and the dog is chomping at the bit to get out - I swear he's worse than my kids were when they were little! May even venture out myself (what a big kid eh? ) Take care, Debbie and thanks for thinking of me! Hugs, Jo xx
Hahahaha Kathy! Here's another one for you - What did one snowman say to the other snowman? "Can you smell carrots?" ;) You've obviously seen the snow the UK is getting! It's beautiful but causing the usual traffic chaos! Enjoy your high temps, lucky lady! xx
