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MKS

HappyChappy84 wrote: »

Wow, I remember when there used to be 2 or 3 collections a day.:(

You aren't that old !:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

DODO_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

So sorry to hear your news - you have so much to cope with. Big hugs

RootedNomad

Morning everyone - very beautiful start to the day here, made even better by the fact that it is an inset day. Year has definitely turned and I can smell spring around the corner.

Velvet Classic Tissues are half-price at the mo in T and there is a 40p off MOC in their magazine valid until 29/02 so only 59p per box.

MKS

fourp wrote: »

No problem HC , I was just glad you met the offer with the same enthusiasm as when I saw them in the first place .
I'll get them up to you in the near future .

You've made Snap a happy woman ..;)...:)

fourp, this could get seriously misconstrued:o:o:o

Enterprise_1701C

3dogs, just wanted to say my thoughts are with you.

lutzi1

Morning gasbags!

Back from holiday, had a really fab time, the weather the last few days simply couldn't have been better, postcode. Have been trying to read back a bit, but no chance of catching up given how you lot rabbit :rotfl:.

Hugs to all those having a rough time at the moment. :A

Here's hoping for some good T opportunities soon.

jamsponge

@ 3Dogs. So sorry the hear your news. My thoughts are with you. It seems you are pretty local to me, so if there is anything you need even if its to talk to someone let me know. I cant imagine what you must be feeling right now.

DesperateScousewife

Morning

So sorry to hear your news 3dogs. My thoughts are with you and your hubby.

Looby123

morning lovelies

just a quick one before getting the kids ready...

3dogs...I am so sorry to hear your news...you seem so strong and have endured in the last few weeks what some dont suffer in a lifetime...my heart goes out to you and Mr 3dogs and I pray that the doctors can at least make his time as comfortable as possible. My FIL died 3 days before xmas in 2010 of liver cancer - it was very quick but like Mr 3dogs, he accepted his fate which I think helped him deal with it more positively, even though his joking was unbearably upsetting for the rest of the family at times!

I hope you find time to look after yourself and share your worries and feelings with family and friends...including on here - please do not continue your Superwoman role ...although i greatly admire you and your strength, I wouldnt like your health to suffer because you're doing too much

Sending you and Mr 3dogs lots of love, best wishes and hugs xxxxx

Please take care xx

Heatherlea

3Dogs

I'm so sorry to hear you and your family are going so such an horrendous time at the moment. You are an inspiration to us all on here with your strength and how you keep going. It puts all my petty problems into perspective. There's lots I want to say but don't know how to put it into written words as they seem so meaningless. From reading your previous posts, you have a heart of gold and don't deserve this cruel hand that life is throwing at you currently. Don't forget to look after yourself. Give little Molly a kiss from me and I hope she has settled into her new home. xxx