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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    Elona, he has a diagnosis, he has a pulmonary embolism, they have no idea what is causing the blackouts, they think it might be his heart, he is already under the cardiology Dept, has an appointment next month.

    He has a walking stick, I did ask about a walker, but we have carpets and They did not think a walker would work.

    Once I have myself straight I fully intend to write to the PL people. I have quite a lot to say, especially about the nursing practices.
  • LaineyT
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    Just back in from such along, hard day.

    It's not a cyst in my Mum's tummy, it's a sarcoma on her uterus. She also has a tumour in her pancreas and the cancer has spread to her lungs. There is nothing they can do treatment wise, it's just palative care from now on, they are going to send her for a biopsy after the wedding but its just for confirmation really.
    I know I am in shock, it happened like this after my darling brother's final prognosis, the brain seems to drip information in as it's too much to take in all at once, form of protection I guess.
    Sorry to bring such bad news to the thread but you have all been so kind with well wishes etc, they do mean a lot xxx
  • Islandmaid
    Islandmaid Posts: 6,626 Forumite
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    Lainey - so sorry - huge hugs Hun xx not a lot more to say really is there X
    Note to self - STOP SPENDING MONEY !!

    £300/£130
  • candlelight_2013
    candlelight_2013 Posts: 2,681 Forumite
    Lainey have sent you a PM, as Islandmaid says, no words just hugs and love

    Candlelightx
  • Coxy11
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    So sorry Lainey, such a huge, terrible shock for you all. Please know that I am thinking of you xxxx
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  • [Deleted User]
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    Special ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) for Lainey and her Mum, my thoughts are with you all just now.
  • dumpling
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    Sending Lainey and her mum hugs and prayers, what awful news, I'm so sorry xxxxx
  • carolbee
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    So very sorry Lainey. I really don't have the right words, but I am thinking of you all.
    Carolbee
  • topsyturphy
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    Lainey sending (((hugs))) to you and your family. Thinking of you.

    Csarina - hugs to you too, sounds like you are so exhausted and being left to deal with everything without any help.
  • candygirl
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    So sorry Lainey.Sending much love to you and your poor Mum xxxxx:A
    "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"

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