tom replied to the topic Last Chance Saloon in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Keith
Hows you doing today? Hope your doing Ok
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Good response to Velcade in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Well Done Ozzy thats the way to roll and long may it continue.8-)
Enjoy your Break am sure you all deserve it 😎
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Garry's SCT journey in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Louise and you very young and fit Dad 😎
I had CTD and that worked for me in 2009 leading up to SCT in December 2009 and I sit here In remission and Drug Free 😀 and that proves all the bad stuff is worth it 😉
Unlike our Friend Dai I only had three Bags 😛 and was also fitted with the multi in the groin, am sure that way is better…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Pete's SCT – Done – now the recovery!!! in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Your welcome Ann and how is Pete today ? am sure his mouth is still not good but it will given time. am sure he wont feel like eating yet by now? that also will come back am pleased to say.
Love to you Both
Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Trying to tell us something? in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Jean and Frank
Its a bugger when they tell you fibs I prefer the truth up front and straight, I might not like it but if its the truth there is nothing i can do about it.
I can tell you Jean not to worry but you will so al say worry but dont wast time worrying too much Frank will be OK 😀 .
Dai
It must be an MM thing as as and when…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic New to this in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Jane
A warm welcome from Iccle ole me, this place is a comfy warm and soothing place, pull up a chair and put some comfy slippers on as you are now on the long road to remission and i hope its a smooth one.
I am 57 and had my CTD in 2009 leading up to a SCT in December 2009 and am now in remission and drug free 😀
Ask away but dont…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Bad news in the forum Off topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Lmao David its great to see Life just rolls on with a great Big Laugh well done and you two keep it up.
Ps Well Spotted Tina I also wondered what Lol (might have been Dex lol)
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Bone Marrow Biopsy in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Trish
Well tell Peter Good Luck from me please and I hope it runs a smooth course and is gentle on him.
Stay well Peter
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Pete's SCT – Done – now the recovery!!! in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Aww bless, w know its going to happen but it's still hard, mouthwash I can tell you you can't use too much.
Pete will lose weight for some time due to not being able to eat, plenty of ice cream and ice pops did well for me during this time.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxxx
tom replied to the topic Bend and stretch for Cycle 3. in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Dai
It's great when one can get the vein first time, we had one Mature Nurse who used to crack it every time but she told me it was because she used to work on a baby ward and some time she had to get one in on the head of the poor child.
And as for the cats whisker am sure we would all be happy with that if it went in first time ha ha,…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Bone Marrow Biopsy in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Vicki,Trish and of course Peter
Sorry it's a relapse situation but am sure the veil adze will kick it into touch.
Stay well and keep us posted
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxxx
tom replied to the topic Trying to tell us something? in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Jean and Frank
Well that's a blooming bugger, I have said many a time our NHS is the best (as long as its between Mon/Fri)
I bet you are both well pead off.
Stick with it and him upstairs ain't saying anything as he dunt know yet 😉 xxx
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxxx
tom replied to the topic Disability Living Allowance in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Mavis
Well am for that bit over 67 and am sure the big man will allow it haha.
Yes it is a bugger to be ill enough to claim it and to be fair I wouldn't want to be that ill.
Eve
Am sorry but if those daisies won't push themselves up they stay where they are lol (av never been a gardener) but am ok for a Onesie Party hehe .
Helen am…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Frank starts SCT in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Jean and Frank
Well Done its here 😀 yep uts scary :-S its not a walk in the park BUT it is a Doable, Trust me i have done it yes i was scared but it had to be done 😛
Just get Frank to use the moth wash more often than it says on the bottle (I used two botlles in three days) and it worked for me little mouth problems after that not…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Disability Living Allowance in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Babs
Yes it looks a minefield to try and get something. Trouble is I am fortunate enough to be fit (ish) but to be fair I am tired and get a wee bit weary at times? but hey ho Onwards and upwards.
As for using a trolly when shopping I love to take the grandkids as i can push the trolly and love to take them for a walk with the dog cos i can…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Bend and stretch for Cycle 3. in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Dai
Pleased the connected you up first time as its a devil if and when they collapse as used to happen to me when i was having Zometa evey four weeks was pleased when it was finished 😀
The Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdxsqeGS-Ms is and was worth a look it made me Laugh well done you two.
Tom Onwards and upwards 😎
tom replied to the topic Disability Living Allowance in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Folks Thanks for your Inputs 😀
David
Yes I can and do most of those But I dont do the Garden as much as My Body tells me its too much, cook clean and do a fair bit of dog walking as am sure thats what keeps me Mobil and less bone pain 😀
Dai
Yes the DLA is as I have found out More for Mobility, and from what I gather you need to be…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Mum's beginning treatment on Cyclophoshamide and Bonefos in the forum Treatment 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Sandie
I hope the MRI has good results for you 😉 as for Mum being Sickie
To be fair I only had the sickness when I had my SCT and it was for a couple of months
I was using Sick Tabs, keep going in that sweetie drawer am sure it is good for us lol.
Take care and love to you both
Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Disability Living Allowance in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi folks
Thanks for input , yes Tom you have to be near dead before you get anything. I am of an age (57) that I can draw my frozen pension and if I pack in work can claim the one I pay for now, but my frozen one gives me next to nothing BUT if
I pass away before I reach Retirement age it pays my estate £29 K 😀 so am gonna leave it and see…[Read more]
tom started the topic Disability Living Allowance. in the forum General 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi All
I was going to try again to apply for DLA so I phoned my Dr's Office to ask if he would give me a form to say that I have MM and its a Terminal Illness 🙁 got a phone call today from the Cancer Nurse and was told I dont qualify :-S . I was told that I need to be near unable to walk/Cook and or clean myself or only have 6 months to live…[Read more]