Karen Hemmings

  • tom replied to the topic hi from another newbie!!! in the forum General 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Steve
    Just nipped in to see how you are ? Hope you are copping well and not too many side effects.
    Let us know how you are doing 🙂

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards"

  • tom replied to the topic Phil's SCT Journey in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Megan and Phil

    My you have done well Phil I never let my stand leave my room Lol, I was still on anti sick tabs (was for a couple of months when got home to be fair)

    I was out on my 16th day and even threw up on that day (but dint tell the nurse ((Nawty Tom)) as she might have kept me in )

    Keep it going and it will work dont forget…[Read more]

  • Hi Helen not to put a damper on your Rechargeable Battery's but my energy levels vary ?? some days I could dig holes for England others I would struggle to hold the shovel let alone use it :-S BUT I have learnt to do a little and often still rest when both my body or my young bride tells me 😀 as she knows me better than I think I know…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Bendamustine 2nd Cycle in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Keith I try M8 I try and Thanks. But am sure I will put up a good fight with the demon Drink dont you lol. Have a good un

    Dai All the best for your start on Monday, fingers crossed it work well for you 🙂

    Have a good you all

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

  • tom replied to the topic In Hospital… Again! in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Vickie and Colin

    Sorry to hear about the unplanned visit, but us MM ers are or will get used to the unexpected :-S
    Get well Colin and stay well.

    Tom Onwards and Upwards xx

  • tom replied to the topic Bendamustine 2nd Cycle in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Keith

    Well I hope next year is good for you and all of us next year 😀 am sure its no too much to ask is it??:-S
    Good luck and hope the bloods help you sooner rather than later.

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

  • tom replied to the topic Phil's SCT Journey in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Megan

    Yes am sure Phil will be Jel when he knows about my white board with results posted every afternoon 😀
    It looks like you might not have a Transplant Ward ? if Phil is kept in same place before he leaves you will have to have a walk to see if the ward exsists Ha ha.

    But the haematology ward at our Local (Scunthorpe General) was…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic So Alone in the forum End of Life and Grief 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Mary

    Just thought I would ask how you are? hope you are doing ok

    Love Tom xxx

  • tom replied to the topic Phil's SCT Journey in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Megan
    I hope your first day back at work went well? and they let you get a few bo bo's sneaked in during your shift ha ha.
    As for the blood results at Castle hill where I had mine done blood results were writen on a board in my room every day and the nusre talked me through them and that was great 😀 I was told everything all the way…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Phil's SCT Journey in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Megan
    Phils doing great it sounds better than mine 😀
    Keep up the good work and Megan dont forget yourself I hope you are getting plenty of rest and sleep.

    love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xxx

  • tom replied to the topic In Hospital… Again! in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Dai

    Well I am pleased Christmas came and went and didn't leave you with anything nasty 😀

    I hope young Alfie is soon over his grown up Flu.
    Good Luck on the next round and lets pray that the side effects are short and Kind.

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

  • jmsmyth replied to the topic Phil's SCT Journey in the forum Treatment 12 years, 10 months ago

    Hi Megan
    Hope you are bearing up. 🙂 glad that Phil's tummy is getting better. Hope all goes to plan. We were at consultant today and are just waiting for the phone call. Dr told us that the first 14 days of transplant were the worse. So Phil has reached that hurdle so hope he is turning the corner and that he can see the light at the end of…[Read more]

  • Hi Gill

    I am in NZ,one daughter in Turk and Caicos island,Ruth lost Matty is this Christmas is hard for all are family but we might not be allot get her,but Matty is never far away,so no matter were you spend Christmas,there will always be that feeling of absence .

    Gill you have your grandchildren to keep you going,so promise yourself,you…[Read more]

  • Dear Gill

    My heart goes out to you at this sad time and with that I am sending the biggest and tightest Cyber Hug I have ever sent (HUG;;;;;;;;;;;;HUG)

    I Hope that has helped you a little bit, I honestley cant say I know how you feel because I dont and if I am unfortunate to find out then I hope I also have the great folk on here to give me…[Read more]

  • Thanks all for replies. I went out and bought loads of bananas, didn't know about apricots. He started the tablets this afternoon. I will keep a close eye on him.

    Wishing you all a great Chtistmas
    Love jean x

  • Hi jean

    Symptoms are palpertations,but have to be very low,drugs are awful to take,so stuff him with bananas plus apricots,make sure he eats at least two a day,that a potassium aby way.if he starts to feel unwell it's a bit like starting a heart attack,it is important that it is corrected,why not go and collect physcription.

    Have a good…[Read more]

  • Hi Jean
    Sorry to hear that Frank's P & P levels have dropped. I don't know about phosphate but I know the potassium levels can be quickly boosted by bananas.

    Try to have a Merry Christmas.
    Michele xx

  • tom replied to the topic Happy birthday Dai in the forum Off topic 12 years, 11 months ago

    And I Dai

    Have a great day I know you wont/cant have what you want today and thats A Tea with the Family due to Fections 🙁 but you will have next year and do what I do get two birth dates (good enough for her Maj good enough for me 😎 )

    Hope you have a good time

    Love from us two Lappins xxxx

  • Hi all

    Can anyone give me info. Hospital just phoned and said that franks potassium and phosphates were low and that I have to go to hospital to pick up a script. Frank told them he was going to see consultant on Thursday and could it wait till then. He was told no. Is this serious and can anyone tell me what the symtoms are. Frank had…[Read more]

  • Dear Dai

    Just popped in to wish you a happy birthday. Hoe you have a great day and are spoiled.
    Love Jean xx

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