Hi David
Your five star accommodation sounds just like the one Peter would have had if they had not sent him home after 3 days!!!! to do his isolation. It was a lovely room with en suite tv, even a games console in the drawer. Plus his own fridge.
The day has arrived and all the waiting is over. bit like waiting to get married !!!!! It will…[Read more]

Roz,
Im so sorry for all that you and Michael have and are going through. It makes me angry to hear of them not keeping you informed. In this day and age its a perfectly normal expectation.
I cant see any reason why the consultant cant ring you, or you ring him. Its not the ideal situation but its better than sitting waiting and worrying.
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Hi Debs thats a very good point especially for someone like you with very little damage and good general fitness .I suppose it comes down to individual needs but better to knock it back as early as poss love Bridgetx

Dear Roberta firstly please dont ever feel you need to apologise for letting your feelings out , there are lots of us here who are only too glad to listen and help if we can . No wonder you feel so low I can only imagine how hurtful it must be . The only thing I can think of is maybe to write a letter asking for help for your husbands sake ,…[Read more]

Hi David good to hear you are settled in sounds like 5 star accomodation !! I love the idea of tea and toast facility!! I used a dongle when I was last in , not bad but couldnt always get a sgnal Are you on bt broadband at home ? I have just signed up for the free hotspots thingy which lets you use other bt users access , no extra charge just the…[Read more]

Dear Roz its hard to believe anyone should have to go through so much ,poor Michael must be exhausted.But hopefully he will be a bit brighter after the anti-biotics and fluids Sending you lots of love Bridget x

Dear Gaye your post made me smile although I cant remember having a family name for ours !!! I do remember the posh girls who lived next door wore drawers –la-di-da Thank goodness for flippancy its what keeps us sane Hope you are feeling better now love Bridget x

Hi Judy so pleased Nigel got his bed Good luck and heres hoping he will be home soon and you can both get back to enjoying life again Please pass on my best wishes to Nigel love Bridget

Hi Debs I asked a similar question recently about velcade which I was on during the myeloma X Trial The reply was I would still be able to have velcade as this time its not a trial whereas before it was and doesnt count , if that makes sense !! But I dont think it compromises your future treatment love Bridget x

Hi Michelle sorry to hear about Patrick please pass on my best wishes if you speak to Mary love Bridget x

Dear Debs great that your mum was able to enjoy the show it will have done her the world of good .I have crossed fingers and toes that she will be home really soon now love Bridget x

Gollygosh David you know a lot of superlatives!!x

Hi Fran I hope you are doing ok As you may kow I knit as a hobby but I also knit hats that are just right for us are follicly challenged!! Please jist e-mail me your address if you would like one , cant promise exact colour but if you let me know your fav colour I will do my best love Bridget x

Hi David sorry I have been a bit slow to mention it ( chemo-brain strikes again!!) but I am still knitting please just e-mail me if you would like a one-of-a-kind hat at bridget.rochfort@btinternet.com The weather is likely to be chilly when you come home and nothing worse than a cold bald head!! love Bridget x

Hi Sarah had a thought I am still knitting so just e-mail me if Gordon would like a unique wooly hat!! bridget.rochfort@btinternet.com love Bridgetx

I am in !!xx

Hi David great news !Have a wonderful weekend with your family and it wont be long before you are back home and can really celebrate Good luck and dont overdo the sct olympics while you are in !!! love Bridgetx

Hi Min and David I have no idea yet wwhat type of sugery it will be ,but kyphoplasty wasnt mentioned so I assume it wasnt that ! I will keep you posted Min , I hope Pters next procedure sorts his pain out . David I am so jealous of your x-ray I would love a copy of my back x-ray as docs are usually in awe of the metal work which keeps my spine…[Read more]

You know what John, while I was doing some research and ordering one for Christmas,on the internet. He went out and bought one himself. It is darn clever fires bullets and sounds like a real tank. (look up heng long tiger tank) Now I have another one coming so will have to play with him… read into that what you wish!
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Wow Bridget
Your team are certainly on the button, Its great to hear your news, What would the surgical remedy be? did they tell you.
I dont know what damage you have, but I do know how with 5 vertibra crushed Peter is in constant pain.
It went away for a while after his 1st kyphoplasty but the pain returned 6months later. did not know then…[Read more]