The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!

mardatha

Noooo, my weight has gone down! Got filled up with steroids in hosp and was scared to weigh meself but yes, lost 1lb

fuddle

I'm afraid I post asking for a bit of propping up this evening. Tomorrow I meet with the cardiologist and the day after the thoracic consultant. I feel like my world is about to come tumbling down with the possibility of multiple diagnosis and I'm scared but also, unfortunately, I'm feeling sorry for myself. Yup. I feel like it isn't fair, that I'm too young. My dad went when he was 39. I'm 39 this year.

What I'm hoping for is some sort of info from you all that diagnosis in 40's etc are quite common, that life definately goes on help my mind set to get back round to 'it's better to know and deal than to not know and exacerbate' which it normally is in but I am in a bit of a lost state of panic this evening.

I am so sorry to be so needy friends. I like to be the one doing the propping up these days xx

Islandmaid

Fuddle I am afraid I can offer no words of wisdom, or, in fact any knowledge at all of what you are going though.

All I can offer are heart felt ((Hugs)) and promise that I will be thinking of you and hoping for a positive outcome x

babs_103

fuddle, my thoughts will be with you tomorrow, my DH had his first triple bypass at age 39, he has now been told he needs a double bypass but at 57 has been told he is too young to have it done. With medication, a fairly good diet (if I can keep him away from the custard tarts!) and gental exercise he is doing well .

The reason I'm saying this is to show that it is better to know than not, if he hadn't been tested when he was the same age he lost his Father, we would never had known and our life would have been so so different.

I hope this helps you a little, please forgive me if it dosen't but I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you tomorrow. x

Floss

Fuds our generation are benefiting from more knowledge in healthcare, which means living longer and also being diagnosed later. But also, it means you will be in expert hands tomorrow & Wednesday, and you can always voice any concerns you have here with us xx

Elona_2

fuddle

I don't have experience to offer but would agree better to know then there is a chance for treatment, medication etc to cure or slow down whatever condition comes to light.

You are a determined and strong person and I will be crossing fingers and toes for you. You can get through this.

Hugs

Hard_Up_Hester

Chin up Fuds, knowledge is power.

monnagran

Fuddle, stop thinking. No good ever came from thinking. It's big girls' pants time.

You don't have to think and worry and stress, you just have to put on your blinkers and DO IT.

If you had been born 100 years ago all these reassuring tests wouldn't have existed and you would have written off years ago.

Aren't you the lucky one to have been born in these modern days?

Whatever, you know full well that we will get you through this. Drag you by the hair if necessary.
When you feel scared and alone just think of us all clustered round you, cheering you on. It may help, it may make you feel worse, it may reduce you to helpless giggles.

Attagirl!

maryb

Fuddle although we only know each other online, I know you well enough to know that you will face the future clear eyed, with courage and dignity. And with all our heartfelt best wishes going along with you

Nargleblast

Fuddle. You can overthink these things. Understandably, as you have been backwards and forwards between doctors and hospitals many times over the past couple of years. If your dad had a cardiac condition then you will also be thinking about genetics. The thing is, whatever it is, it is, and the good thing is, whatever you hear tomorrow, at least then (we hope) you will have some answers and will be able to manage and deal with the issue. For now, stop planning your funeral. There is every reason why you should live to a ripe old age, even if it means taking tablets. You are already doing so many right things - avoiding smoking, avoiding excessive booze, avoiding illegal drugs, eating as healthily as possible, getting exercise, making your home a place of calm and tranquillity.
Come on my old Durham marrer (have I spelt that right?), que sera sera and all that cobblers. Whatever it is, it is and you can handle it,