Update September
Sounds like Captain's Log, stardate September 2009. I'll try and
think of a more interesting title next time I do an update. Not much to report this
time.
My niece was in hospital for a week, and she's been home for just over a week. The doctors say that all evidence of cancer has been removed. The plan is that she'll have a month at home followed by four months of chemotherapy and then a month's radiotherapy.
According to my brother, they also said that what they found in her lymph nodes was pointing up rather than pointing down, which is a good sign. He doesn't know what that means and I haven't got a clue either - I have never heard anything about direction of growth. Anyone?
I had a nice long chat to my brother this evening. My sister-in-law has been sending her food, and so have her neighbours. Meals must be very welcome, if you're convalescing and have three children and a working husband. (That's a husband with a job; not a working model.)
Another daughter told my SIL not to bother, because she's getting plenty of food sent to her. It'll take more than that to stop my SIL! I made the point that she probably wants to send food - which my brother hadn't thought of; and he made the point that some or all of it will be family favourites and comfort food - which I hadn't thought of (even though I like doing old favourites for my sprog). If they get too much food, bro said, they can always freeze it, although that might mean buying another freezer...
I've seen my GP for the blood test results. It's all OK, and my liver is OK too. There's just evidence of a recent infection, which is pretty much what we thought. I'm feeling well now, and my beachball has gone, so there's nothing else to do.
But we're still working on my breathing, and the next step in the investigation is a visit to cardiology for an echocardiogram, and talking to a consultant immediately afterwards. That's in just over a fortnight - something else to look forward to!
Jonathan was going to come home for Rosh Hashanah, but I told him to stay away, in case he caught what I had. It was disappointing, but I know now that it was a bug, so it was definitely the right thing to do.
He did make it home for Yom Kippur, though, and it was nice to see him even though it was only for about 30 hours and a bit of a blur.
I'll see him a few times for concerts soon, and then he will have two weeks off at Christmas, all of which he plans to spend with me. I can't wait!
There was a police helicopter overhead - it sounded like it was on my roof - for ten or fifteen minutes, at half past two this morning.
At eight o'clock this morning, the bricklayer working next door decided to take a hammer and beat the living daylights out of something metal. He's done that before - started hammering a concrete mixer at 7.30. Just because he's awake doesn't mean anyone else is, or wants to be. Would anyone be very upset if I took a hammer to him?
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My niece was in hospital for a week, and she's been home for just over a week. The doctors say that all evidence of cancer has been removed. The plan is that she'll have a month at home followed by four months of chemotherapy and then a month's radiotherapy.
According to my brother, they also said that what they found in her lymph nodes was pointing up rather than pointing down, which is a good sign. He doesn't know what that means and I haven't got a clue either - I have never heard anything about direction of growth. Anyone?
I had a nice long chat to my brother this evening. My sister-in-law has been sending her food, and so have her neighbours. Meals must be very welcome, if you're convalescing and have three children and a working husband. (That's a husband with a job; not a working model.)
Another daughter told my SIL not to bother, because she's getting plenty of food sent to her. It'll take more than that to stop my SIL! I made the point that she probably wants to send food - which my brother hadn't thought of; and he made the point that some or all of it will be family favourites and comfort food - which I hadn't thought of (even though I like doing old favourites for my sprog). If they get too much food, bro said, they can always freeze it, although that might mean buying another freezer...
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I've seen my GP for the blood test results. It's all OK, and my liver is OK too. There's just evidence of a recent infection, which is pretty much what we thought. I'm feeling well now, and my beachball has gone, so there's nothing else to do.
But we're still working on my breathing, and the next step in the investigation is a visit to cardiology for an echocardiogram, and talking to a consultant immediately afterwards. That's in just over a fortnight - something else to look forward to!
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Jonathan was going to come home for Rosh Hashanah, but I told him to stay away, in case he caught what I had. It was disappointing, but I know now that it was a bug, so it was definitely the right thing to do.
He did make it home for Yom Kippur, though, and it was nice to see him even though it was only for about 30 hours and a bit of a blur.
I'll see him a few times for concerts soon, and then he will have two weeks off at Christmas, all of which he plans to spend with me. I can't wait!
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There was a police helicopter overhead - it sounded like it was on my roof - for ten or fifteen minutes, at half past two this morning.
At eight o'clock this morning, the bricklayer working next door decided to take a hammer and beat the living daylights out of something metal. He's done that before - started hammering a concrete mixer at 7.30. Just because he's awake doesn't mean anyone else is, or wants to be. Would anyone be very upset if I took a hammer to him?
14 Comments:
The echocardiogram will not be so bad. Don't worry. (I just had one last month.)
Good news about your niece - I'm so happy for both of you! :)
By bionic4ever, Sep 30 09 6:29 PM
Good luck with the echo.
Wonderful news about your niece.
I have a really big hammer you may borrow.
:)
By Deunan, Sep 30 09 6:33 PM
Thank you Beth - I've had lots after I had a valve replacement about 12 years ago, but not recently, so it'll be just like old times. As I remember, that's the one that sounds like a washing machine. And you go home with lots of sticky patches on your chest. :)
Yes please, Deunan - the bigger the better!
By lesley153, Sep 30 09 6:52 PM
Here you go....
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/images/ak/AKHAIhammer_hovde.jpg
When you are finished with it, please take it to the car wash. That is the only place where it will fit for cleaning.
By Deunan, Sep 30 09 8:40 PM
Oh wow - I want one! But I promise to remove all traces of blood, skin, hair, teeth and bone before I return it. Thank you!
By lesley153, Sep 30 09 9:29 PM
Things def looking up Lesley for you and niece so good to hear that.
As for your breathing ask for a peak flow meter they can give one on prescription, that will allow you to keep a eye on how your breathing is doing. I have one use it when i get up and before bed and record the results.
Police helicopter overhead i have to put up with that regular,Some chap who suffers with depression has a fall ouut with his wife and threatens to do himself in and vanishes for a few hours as i live close to a country park they scramble the police search helicopter always same time 1.30 am to 2 am and it hovers outside my bedroom window searchlight going for 30 mins. To me they should bill him the cost of the helicopter search which i understand is £7,500 everytime 5 times in past 10 weeks he has done it Sadly they cannot do what used to happen lock him a secure centre as the wonderful Tories did away with most of them years ago..
So pleased things are on the up for you Lesley {{{{{{{{{{{{XXX}}}}}}}}}}}}
By Professer, Oct 01 09 6:24 AM
I'm glad things seem to be looking up for everyone and that you're feeling better. Nobody would mind if you brained the bricklayer, just let him mixz the morter first and brick him into the wall. No body, no crime :) Have a happy day!
By rayven80, Oct 01 09 10:19 AM
Also get some lime to aid in the destroying of evidence. It should also help to cover the smell.
Now if I can only get this song out of my head...
If I had a hammer, I would hammer in the morning, hammer in the evening.....
Hope you have peace and quiet, Lesley.
By Deunan, Oct 01 09 11:38 AM
Good to hear things have settled down, Lesley.
Another check up or two won't hurt and might help you to feel more comfortable.
The Christmas break sounds Wonderful - and you've got ages to get in shape for some serious Christmassing!
As for the 'nut bag' next door and the brickie - perhaps donk them both on the head and load them Into the concrete mixer, that way everyone will know where they are and they'll be quiet as well! ;)
By MarchHare007, Oct 01 09 8:19 PM
Lesley i am sure there is a by law regards building work and assoicated noise regarding to worth checking it out.
The flats i live in were all re wired and had new kitchens and bathrooms installed, They had to channel out walls for cables, they could not start that work until 8.30 - 8.45am daily. and had to cease the noisy stuff by 4pm. Worth ringing the council to see if there is similar there.
Gary
By Professer, Oct 02 09 5:15 AM
Prof - good suggestion, thank you - the only time I used a peak flow thingy was when the haematologist offered me one in the hospital. I huffed weakly, he shouted encouragement.
You have to blow HARD.
I am blowing hard. :(
That's miserable for you, putting up with that light and sound show regularly. I don't suppose he has £7,500 but I wonder if getting a bill would make him sit up and think? If he's seriously depressed - probably not.
Rayven - I'd like that. Edgar Allan Poe is an inspiration to us all.
Deunan - keep singing! I'm sure the smell doesn't get any worse after the first three years.
MH - it'll be lovely to have him home although two weeks might be enough these days.
I'm sure the brickie will be finished by then - the extension's nearly there and looking good - leaving the perfectly charming occupants to enjoy their extra space. The people I want to cast Going Away spells on are on the other side. If he ever does any work for them, he'd better say his prayers before he goes in. [evel grin]
By lesley153, Oct 02 09 5:24 AM
Forget the hammer...Get the gun! I'm hoping your 'sticky patch' test goes well. I know it will! :)
By veronikkamarrz, Oct 02 09 5:09 PM
Nail polish remover is even better than rubbing alcohol in removing the sticky patches.
By bionic4ever, Oct 04 09 2:05 PM
Thanks you two - I am wondering if it's simply that my white blood cells are smothering my red cells. There's probably a solution for that!
Oooh - I shall buy some acetone! (But only for my sticky patches.)
By lesley153, Oct 04 09 4:22 PM