Gill replied to the topic BLOOD PRESSURE in the forum Side-effects 13 years, 7 months ago
So pleased that they seem to have got Slim's problem into touch. Let us know how it goes Gill xxx
Gill replied to the topic Update on Dad in the forum Treatment 13 years, 7 months ago
Dear Mary
I am so sorry for your loss. Painfree and comfy is all any one of us asks for at the end, and the fact that he was able to tell you that he had enjoyed his life is really nice to know.
Love from Gill xxx
Gill replied to the topic Its Official I am Weird!! in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
Hi Bridget
Why didn't they think to ask your friends on here? We could have told them about you (and the rest of us) being weird:-)
Stephen seems to be similar to you with mm. PP not too bad but boney damage very bad.
Stephen's consultant is not sure which way to go. He meets with a group of specialists regularly (TBM tumour board…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic For The people facing older birthdays in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
It is so nice to be right sometimes. Found my copy of the poem "sexy at 60" and it is Pam Ayres
Gill replied to the topic for the older generation? in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Great fun David. Here is one for all you men http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ3SC-gVvy0 called things not to say to your wife
Gill replied to the topic From Devastaion to Elation in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for all your lovely posts. I have been walking around with a huge smile ever since. We were told that there is no guarantee that a second will help. But it is a chance. We are determined to make the most of whatever comes.
Happy Easter to All Gill xxx
PS for those that don't know (or remember) The reason for the expression on our…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic For The people facing older birthdays in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Hi David
I wish I could remember who wrote it (Pam Ayres maybe?) Bit of fun anyway. It's nice to post about other stuff sometimes
Gill xxx
Gill started the topic For The people facing older birthdays. in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
I am sure somebody posted a while back about birthdays and age creeping on. It was not mm related just an observation. Thought some of you may like this
~ Will I Have To Be Sexy At Sixty? ~
Will I have to be sexy at sixty?
Will I have to keep trying so hard?
Well I'm just going to slump,
With my dowager's hump
And watch myself turn into…[Read more]
Gill started the topic From Devastaion to Elation. in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
When the Doctor told Stephen that they could not do a second SCT he said that an unrelated allogenic SCT was too much of a risk. At the time I was shocked that there were no more of Stephen's own cells stored as I remember very clearly that they got loads on one go. Stephen even asked if some could be given to anybody else. As the poor lady in the…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic oxcycontin – fuzzy round the edges in the forum Carers 13 years, 7 months ago
Hi there Caroline oxycontin has never been prescribed to my mm husband and I know nothing about the side effects My husband takes vast amounts of morphine (mst and liquid morphine for breakthrough pain) to get him through.
When he was first prescribed morphine his med team did concern themselves abut addiction. They soon reached the (correct)…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic So pleased to be back in the forum Carers 13 years, 7 months ago
Dear Min What rotten rotten luck. I am so sorry that it didn't work out. Next time you feel like having a holiday let me know. We will leave our men at home and have a pensioners party on the costa de something. Love from Gill xx
PS… Maybe we could be extras in the TV thingy Benidorm. I love that show It is as crass as the old Crossroads oops…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic Devastated in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
You are all such a source of support. Today is another day and Stephen and I have decided to live in the moment (according to dog experts that is what dogs do).
The sun has been shining here all day. We have 2 stupid little westies that have chased each other(and us) ragged and the okay dokay bitd has just sung his evening song. I know, I…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic Good Morning Gaye in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
I think kisses are geat. Anybody who objects has a serious problem in their lfe. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:-)
Gill replied to the topic Devastated in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
You should be in bed madam:-) Yes he will be put on revlimid but we were told that it will not help for very long in Stephen's case. I don't think he was that surprised. He is back on crutches and in a great deal of pain and has always been very philosophical about the outcome of this b*****d illness. Me?? I am in pieces. Was brave when Stephen…[Read more]
Gill started the topic Devastated. in the forum General 13 years, 7 months ago
Dr S gave a great big hint tonight that Stephen should, maybe, put his affairs in order. He is only 56. We are more than likely talking about less than a year. He can have a second SCT but he was warned that he would not gain much time from it.
He has taken it far better than me I am a wreck.
Thanks for listening you lot
Gillxxxx
Gill started the topic email post problem. in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
To those people whose private email address I have contacted in the past please be aware that we seem to have had a strange sort of happening. some sick person has hacked into my email account and has been sending out emails from my email address with links to soft p**n sites, viagra etc.
If you have had such a thing please note it is not from…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic 30 year engagement in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
When we visited our solicitor regarding our marriage we were really surprised at the lack of any rights a "common law" partner has. Without wanting to be depressing most of it did revolve what would happen if one of you died first.
She told us that the person left would have no right to keep anything unless it was willed to them or the next of…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic 30 year engagement in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Hi Eve and Slim
When we got around to getting married we visited our UK solicitor to change wills, status etc. and like you we found out that although not as archaic as France here in the UK you have few rights if you are not married. She compared a "common law" wife, or husband, to the law according to the Daily Mirror!!!.
Congratulations,…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic SCT in the forum Treatment 13 years, 7 months ago
Hi Kay
I cannot help with what pp level Stephen was when he went in for his first SCT but he did lose all his hair. You might consider having a hair shave party before you go in. You may even persuade other family members and friends to shave their heads and raise some money for charity.
One thing Stephen did not consider was his beard (not…[Read more]
Gill replied to the topic 30 year engagement in the forum Off topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Many many congratulations
We lived for years and years without marriage and then in the middle of buying a house in France found that French law is different. Not married? Big problem. We got married one Friday afternoon with two of my colleagues as witnesses and didn't bother telling the kids (Stephen has one and I have 2)
Do keep us all up…[Read more]
