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3Dogs and Mr3dogs, my thoughts are with you. So much is happening in your lives at the moment, and yet you both have such inner strength. I hope it will remain with you,whilst you're in need of it.

kadison

Wool27 wrote: »

Kadison,
May i just say thank you for your kind comment last night. Ive had a spring in my step all day. And sorry if i seemed ungrateful, i just dont do compliments very well. X

No worries hun, someone else agreed with me too but can't remember who

I don't do compliments well either, I guess it's the lack of practise :rotfl:

Magicowen

caz2703 wrote: »

Oh 3dogs - I am so sorry hon {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I haven't commented before as I never know the right words to say but you and Mr 3dogs will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I never know the right words to say either but 3dogs you will all be in my thoughts and prayers {{{{hugs}}}}

Hugs to everyone else who needs them too, there seem to be a fair few who are going through some horrible things at the moment. If only there was something that could be done to make it all better and take the pain away
FloFlo, thoughts and prayers with you and your family also x

Sunflower1227

3Dogs wrote: »

My nightly update is all very bad news guys

When Mr 3Dogs went down to theatre yesterday, the surgeon expected a routine 1 1/2 hours clean out of infection and fit a drain to get rid of the fluid, but, he just happened to look behind a tube and ................................ found a large hard lump on the back of Mr 3Dogs' larger bowel, which is a tumour and has spread to his liver, which had a few lesions too. So his routine op turned into 4 1/2 hour complicated surgery to remove the tumour and the whole back of the larger bowel and the lesions from the liver. He couldn't stitch the bowel back up as not enough left so Mr 3Dogs now has a 'bag' which is permanent The tissue removed has been sent to pathology for analysis and the consultants will be meeting next Thursday to discuss treatment and prognosis, but they have said it is very bad, and uncurable

When I went over today to see him, he was on a drip and strong antibiotics, plus patient controlled morphine - he presses a button when the light comes on every 4 minutes to administer morphine. He is remaining positive but does know what is involved. He said, having helped others through their cancer, that he could lie there sobbing and yelling 'Why me?' but that won't make any difference to the facts. He has bowel cancer which has spread to the liver, it is Stage IV, Fianl Stage, and uncurable. Chemo can make halt or slow the growth/spread of the cancer and extend his life, but that is all, and he is going to face it full on

Added to this, the van overheated as I got the the hospital so I just had to pull onto the grass, and when I came out I had a £40/£80 parking ticket private company . I limped the van to the nearest garage but when I put water in, it poured out the bottom again as a hose had gone, so I called breakdown who said they would be there within 60 minutes, but took 95 mins. Guy refitted and tightened hose so I got home

I have spent most of the night texting and talking on the phone but have yet to tell Mr 3Dogs' family that will be tomorrow now as I am exhausted. I am at the vets at 9am for pup Molly's first injections, then calling at car boot/cafe to let them know about Mr 3Dogs as we have very close friends there. Will go over to see him again at 2 pm and the McMillan Nurse is coming to see us re financial and other help when I am there

By the way, the doctor confirmed that Alan's Bowel Cancer/Liver lesions are not connected to his Grade I Superficial Bladder Cancer in December 2007, not is it connected to the appendicitis or the infection from the op. Also, he just had the all clear from routine bowel cancer tests for over 60's in January. It must have been building up for about 2 years to get to the stage it is at, and has only been found now by chance

Got to add that I went to Mr T in March this morning and found a glitch - Tesco Flavoured Sparkling Water - Peach Flavour - normally 4 for £1.50, went through at 20p each. I did a search and see it has already been mentioned but can confirm I bought 4 and paid 80p, offer did not come off as well as reduced price. I have been looking forward to posting my first glitch, but somehow, it does not feel the same, given the day I have had

Stay strong (((((hugs)))))

RootedNomad

Wool27 wrote: »

The first time ive felt compelled to post cyber hugs x

3dogs, I am the same. I am very sorry and saddenend to hear your news and my heart is with you and yours xx

kymie

Not caught up yet, still about 25 pages behind, but just wanted to say I am thinking of everyone, and hope all those poorly get better, and all those with sorrow find some joy to keep them going! I am joining the sorrow group for a few days - I received a message on Facebook yesterday from a cousin informing me my grandmother had died. After my mum had died a few years back, my Gran was the only one who kept in touch with me, until she went senile and in to a home around 5 years ago (the rest of that side of the family moved her nearer them so I never managed to see her again). I suppose I am just grateful they let me know! Its just a bit sad as its the last link I had to my mum.

Other than that though Im keeping busy. My eldest starts his third week tomorrow in southern India where he is doing charity work - he comes home in mid April and I feel like Im missing a body part! I know I have to get used to the idea of them growing and leaving but I dont like it! My youngest starts school this September and then I will really feel it I think! No more babies at home!

Anyway, Im off to read until I fall asleep and hope to catch up tomorrow! Night all xxx

(Have to add my thoughts and prayers are with you 3Dogs and Mr 3Dogs xxx)

sharon-p_2

3Dogs wrote: »

My nightly update is all very bad news guys

When Mr 3Dogs went down to theatre yesterday, the surgeon expected a routine 1 1/2 hours clean out of infection and fit a drain to get rid of the fluid, but, he just happened to look behind a tube and ................................ found a large hard lump on the back of Mr 3Dogs' larger bowel, which is a tumour and has spread to his liver, which had a few lesions too. So his routine op turned into 4 1/2 hour complicated surgery to remove the tumour and the whole back of the larger bowel and the lesions from the liver. He couldn't stitch the bowel back up as not enough left so Mr 3Dogs now has a 'bag' which is permanent The tissue removed has been sent to pathology for analysis and the consultants will be meeting next Thursday to discuss treatment and prognosis, but they have said it is very bad, and uncurable

When I went over today to see him, he was on a drip and strong antibiotics, plus patient controlled morphine - he presses a button when the light comes on every 4 minutes to administer morphine. He is remaining positive but does know what is involved. He said, having helped others through their cancer, that he could lie there sobbing and yelling 'Why me?' but that won't make any difference to the facts. He has bowel cancer which has spread to the liver, it is Stage IV, Fianl Stage, and uncurable. Chemo can make halt or slow the growth/spread of the cancer and extend his life, but that is all, and he is going to face it full on

Added to this, the van overheated as I got the the hospital so I just had to pull onto the grass, and when I came out I had a £40/£80 parking ticket private company . I limped the van to the nearest garage but when I put water in, it poured out the bottom again as a hose had gone, so I called breakdown who said they would be there within 60 minutes, but took 95 mins. Guy refitted and tightened hose so I got home

I have spent most of the night texting and talking on the phone but have yet to tell Mr 3Dogs' family that will be tomorrow now as I am exhausted. I am at the vets at 9am for pup Molly's first injections, then calling at car boot/cafe to let them know about Mr 3Dogs as we have very close friends there. Will go over to see him again at 2 pm and the McMillan Nurse is coming to see us re financial and other help when I am there

By the way, the doctor confirmed that Alan's Bowel Cancer/Liver lesions are not connected to his Grade I Superficial Bladder Cancer in December 2007, not is it connected to the appendicitis or the infection from the op. Also, he just had the all clear from routine bowel cancer tests for over 60's in January. It must have been building up for about 2 years to get to the stage it is at, and has only been found now by chance

Got to add that I went to Mr T in March this morning and found a glitch - Tesco Flavoured Sparkling Water - Peach Flavour - normally 4 for £1.50, went through at 20p each. I did a search and see it has already been mentioned but can confirm I bought 4 and paid 80p, offer did not come off as well as reduced price. I have been looking forward to posting my first glitch, but somehow, it does not feel the same, given the day I have had

3dogs just want to add my hugs to you and Mr 3dogs, life has certainly dealt you both a rough hand recently, puts my everydays gripes into perspective! Love and prayers to you both xx

3Dogs

kadison wrote: »

3dogs I'm so sorry to hear Mr 3dogs' diagnosis, and all this on top of Bonnie and your mum as well. I don't know what to say (((hugs))) honey.

My mum had the same op and had an illiostomy bag, she learnt to cope with it quite well with the help of the stoma nurses, it needn't get in the way or stop him doing anything.

We are all here to support you honey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The 'Bag Lady' aka Stoma Nurse Gill was wonderful, and a friend of ours, or 'a friend of friends', is a rep for the bags so he has offered advice, support and any help we need

Magicowen wrote: »

I never know the right words to say either but 3dogs you will all be in my thoughts and prayers {{{{hugs}}}}

Hugs to everyone else who needs them too, there seem to be a fair few who are going through some horrible things at the moment. If only there was something that could be done to make it all better and take the pain away
FloFlo, thoughts and prayers with you and your family also x

You too Magicowen, you have your own problems hun

Thanks for the support and hugs :A

Happy, thanks for the Dolly tune, I love her, she has such life and true commitment :j

Mr 3Dogs' favourite, Free Bird full length version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr3dWscslo8

People talk about inner strength etc but we have to play the cards life deals us, as we have nothing up our sleeves ..... well, not normally anyway

3Dogs

kymie wrote: »

Not caught up yet, still about 25 pages behind, but just wanted to say I am thinking of everyone, and hope all those poorly get better, and all those with sorrow find some joy to keep them going! I am joining the sorrow group for a few days - I received a message on Facebook yesterday from a cousin informing me my grandmother had died. After my mum had died a few years back, my Gran was the only one who kept in touch with me, until she went senile and in to a home around 5 years ago (the rest of that side of the family moved her nearer them so I never managed to see her again). I suppose I am just grateful they let me know! Its just a bit sad as its the last link I had to my mum.

Other than that though Im keeping busy. My eldest starts his third week tomorrow in southern India where he is doing charity work - he comes home in mid April and I feel like Im missing a body part! I know I have to get used to the idea of them growing and leaving but I dont like it! My youngest starts school this September and then I will really feel it I think! No more babies at home!

Anyway, Im off to read until I fall asleep and hope to catch up tomorrow! Night all xxx

(Have to add my thoughts and prayers are with you 3Dogs and Mr 3Dogs xxx)

That is so sad Kymie, about your grandmother but you have lovely memories of her and your Mam, and they had lovely times with you :A

I am having a couple of whiskies tonight but going to bed in about half hour, when the washer has finished

HappyChappy84

French_Knickers wrote: »

Are these any good to sx425w owners?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-INK-CARTRIDGE-STYLUS-S22-SX130-SX425W-SX445W-PRINTER-/260861297391?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printing_PrinterInkCatridges_JN&hash=item3cbc8b82ef

Seems too cheap to be good that.