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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

Oh my godness!! what terrible news!!! and such a shock :eek::eek:
I was waiting for your update on mr 3 dogs tonight, I am so sorry.

:grouphug::grouphug:hugs to you and Mr 3 dogs:grouphug::grouphug:

You and your family are really having a rough time lately and i know i dont know you really but by going on your posts i feel you are a really kind, loving person who doesnt deserve this.

You and mr 3 dogs are in my prayers xxxxx

motherbear

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The vegetable crisps are Glennans 20g on clipstrips b/c ends 1049, they were going through at 1p but now I believe have gone up to 49p
HTH's

motherbear

3Dogs ((hugs)) to you and your family, if there is anything we can do to make things easier for you :A please just say x

frequent

3Dogs wrote: »

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



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

one of the best tunes ever
thoughts with you 3dogs

where is qpr and her 3 chins ?

Auntycaz

£3 Dogs I am so sorry to hear about Mr 3 dogs condition. You really are having it rough at the moment. Please remember to take care of yourself too. All this going backwards and forwards between your mum and your husband can take its toll on your health if your not careful. Its about time you had a bit of good luck in your life now. Take care sending hugs

motherbear

frequent wrote: »

one of the best tunes ever
thoughts with you 3dogs

where is qpr and her 3 chins ?

Isn't QPR on her hols?

OldBear

3Dogs wrote: »

My nightly update is all very bad news guys

Hi 3Dogs,

Let me just echo what others have said and add that you and Mr 3Dogs (and, of course, your Mam) will be in my thoughts for the next wee while. As Caz says, it's so difficult to find the words to say...

So, I will just say what a fantastically inspirational and brave lady you are. I raise my glass to you. :beer:
Late pint of Guinness, please, if the bar is still open.

OB

OldBear

frequent wrote: »

where is qpr and her 3 chins ?

Isn't she in sunny Florida? :cool2:

HappyChappy84

Saint Petersburg (Venice of the north) now along with some more of Moscow.

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HappyChappy84

Yep, Member No.10 of the HCCSC is in Florida on a secret mission.:rotfl: