Tesco 11+ support group for incurable gasbags and addicted bargain hunters!

artypaws

tweets wrote: »

Oh, quit groaning! I don't write this stuff, I receive it from my warped
friends and then send it on to you.

Thanks for the groan and giggles

artha

MKS wrote: »

Only one person could give that tip.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Whenever HC mentions baler twine to hold his trousers up I'm always put in mind of Jesse (Mark Williams) from the Fast Show. As I recall he also used baler twine? (or similar) for the same purpose
:rotfl:

jumblejack

I haven't posted much recently but just wanted to send my support to 3dogs

I am really touched by your story and want you to know that others are behind you even though we are are faceless and nameless. There are hearts behind our avatars as there is yours.

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goldilocks1704

3dogs. I really dont know what to say other than so sorry to hear the bad news on mr 3dogs.
I really dont know how you cope with it all, it just seems to be one thing after another and you are such a strong person as you just seem to take it all in your stride.
My thoughts are with you.
XXX

Good morning to everyone else. just gonna have quick read back as not been on for a while.

wirehair

3 Dogs , just to let you know I am thinking of you , I know what you are going through as my DH died of cancer in 2008 . Big Huggs and make sure you take care of yourself.

lutzi1

3dogs, so very sorry to read your news, sending you and mr 3dogs all good wishes and cyber hugs. Somehow we find the strength to deal with these things, and as others have already said you are a very strong lady, but it really feels like it should be your turn to have some good news for a change. Stay strong my love.xx

rolo-polo1965

Just to say that my thoughts are with you 3 dogs!

jm12

Morning all.
3 Dogs so sorry to hear your news. I know nothing i can say helps but just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you both.

MJWPTC

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 latest news, not good after everything else you have had over the past few weeks.
We all think we have problems until we hear about someone else with bigger problems. I have been complaining about a swollen foot I've had for a couple of weeks, and my OH has been off work for a few months now, but that pales into insignificance compared to Mr 3Dogs and others on this thread. Thinking of you all.

jumblejack

Just want to say to everyone, make every day special! Today is such a beautiful day. Let's really make the most of the things that are free!!!

I am actually really choked after reading the blow that one of our members has been dealt this morning.

It has inspired me to re evaluate some of my priorities.

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