Oh i'm glad it all went well..amayzing to have this done and then just go home. I'm always surprised...but i only have been in hospital one day after brain surgery. 

I bet it is to cold for the fanzy pj's...hahaha ..well if it helps..we get 33 degrees tomorrow. oops.

But it is not right that you are not putting on heating..you got a heated blanked?? Hubby has one and they dont cost much energy. Keeps you cosy in the chair or so. Thhink about it. 

Wishing you a fast recovery. Pet

So pleased all went well. Post-op you need heating and light!! Not the time to have an accident. Not that you should ever be fumbling around without light... Just a quick note from me as bit snowed under. Sending lots of good wishes. Thanks for updating us all so promptly. Really appreciated. Was hoping all would go well for you and auspicious date. xx

I'm sat in bed with the electric blanket on and a cup of tea, another cold day and I've basically stayed in bed each morning until 10am.  Not much to get up for as I can't drive yet so my trusty little I pad and then another nod off.  Dave took me to the ballet on Saturday and it was amazing, the dance troupe were from Bulgaria and it was the first time performing in the UK.  I sat with a lady called Lynn who joined our ballet class three weeks ago, another widow at the ago of 57 but she is now 64.  We chatted in the interval and she has now joined a friendship group as she said she and her husband had many friends but when he died and still joined the married couples that the women ignored her, I said I felt like a spare part as well when with other couples but that none had been awful to me.  So I may look into this group when I'm fully recovered.  I'm giving another presentation this week to student nurses studying mental health, alongside an ex army man who has had mental health issues but has become a fabulous artist, just like you Christine, his portrait of the Queen at her jubilee has been shown in many hospitals so he will be telling his story as well.  Dave is very down as Ann will not get out of bed as she feels so unwell, her prognosis was good but she may be worse than they thought, I've realised that these professionals don't always know what is going on despite scans and MRI.  He's calling the McMillan nurses today.  The days are getting lighter and it's not as baltic as it was although I ended up with three cardigans on yesterday, roll on spring is all I can say.  Take care, Carol x 

Hello everyone, this month is the anniversary of Norman's funeral, Valentines day, I have achieved all the milestones, found new hobbies, ballet, just joined a friendship group with ladies of a similar age and the same loss of their lifetime loved one, written back to the hospital saying thank you for your reply but even if the ombudsmen found in my favour, their apology would not be worth the paper it was written, so I feel that I  need to leave this forum, to move forwards and move away from Cancer.  Good friends have been made along the way and lots of support, but it's the right time for me. So I wish you all the best and should Billy get in touch will one of you let me know.  Love to you all. Carol xx 

You'll be missed. As i have said numerous times, your forthright posting style helped me though dark times, and for that, a "thank you" seems an insufficient send off, but thank you.

Completely understandable that you're wanting to move away from cancer, as when all this is done and dusted, I'll probably do something similar.

Good luck with your new life chapter so to speak, and barring the circumstances, I'm glad to have spoken to you in passing. You unwittingly changed a small part of my life and for that, i will be eternally grateful.

Thank you so much Carol for all your helpful input, setting me for one on a better path than I might otherwise have been on. I wish you all the best for a life away from cancer and must congratulate you on the way you have made new connections. I am trying to be brave like that too, starting to live life in a new way.  Many thanks for inspiring me with your courage and confidence. You will be missed. Love Rose xx

Dear Carol!!

All the best for your new life!! 

And don't forget >>> stay strong!!

Pet

Good Luck on your journey! I'm at the next stage, reconstruction so will be on here for a while yet! 
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Oh Carol,

I understand your reasons for leaving this part of the last few years behind and second everything already  said. It's time for a new life for you, with nw friends, happy plans and new pastimes.  Having said that, it doesn't mean I'm happy about you leaving us bereft!  I will miss you, more than you can imagine. You were a beacon in the darkness of cancer world, you made us laugh, you made us cry, you gave us the determination to face life full on with honesty and humour. I will miss your mad friends, your wonderful family, your lovely grandchildren and your part time dog, not forgetting your mishaps and calamities!

Goodbye, my friend,

Lots of love

 Christine xxx