tom replied to the topic New in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Ann
A warm welcome to this great Forum, I see you have made yourself comfy already That's Good 😀
I wish you well in your road to remission, looks like you might be going down the road I travelled, My first defence was CTD then onto Stem Cell Transplant, I have 5 sessions of CTD then waited for a spot to have my SCT and all this was in…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Sandie
Yes I am on the mend am well into this back to work Lark, honest just go out and buy the Onsite he will love it, I don't wear it too Bed Sandie its just for loling about downstairs Lol .
Ali sorry to hear about your Mum 🙁 I think the chest is now ONE of our weak spots am afraid winter or summer, Hope your Mum is soon sorted Ali…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic After Stem Cell in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Charlie and Mary
Aww bless you Mary I feel you are being overwhelmed by this cleaning lark !!
Yes I had. An African Grey Parrot and trust me they are dirty dusty birds and we have a dog, we coped as you two will, it's just same as keeping a new baby's feeding bottles sterile and clean.
As for Charlie's other room well I slept in another…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hey Babs
Thanks for that but am a lot better thanks to the Anti B's and am now back at work.
Yes I wish I could have Just the good old fashioned Cold Lol.
Get one of those Onseie's bought they are very warm and that's what I want.
Hope your Soon Better Babs
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxxx
tom replied to the topic dental treatment post SCT in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Terry
I was told same all work is Ok bar an extraction, but am sure your dentist will know this make sure he knows what you are taking and what you have had done and leave it up to him to say Ok.
Happy Filling
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic Feet in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Slim
I have to say you are well and truly Spoilt well done you.
And Eve am not sure if I should tell Slim or just leave him to his own Imagination Lol.
Love from one Tender and cold footed MM sufferer awaiting massage 😉
Tom xx
tom replied to the topic Zometa 'flu' in the forum Side-effects 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Dai
Am Sorry you have the Flu symptoms with your Zometa and no one made you aware of it, I can say that I was told what Might happen whn I was going to get my first one and was given a Sheet to take home and study with what migh or might not happen after Zometa inf.
Hope its not proper flu you have and don't know Dai.
Tom Onwards and…
tom replied to the topic Wife's life on hold? in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Been their and done that Terry my old friend 😀
BUT Turned my sorry little ass round and now face it head on (not always with a smile though).
I get asked how I cope with the prospect of Dying ?? I say the same way I cope with Living, one day at a time, yes I was given "Notice" that I have a terminal illness, but that's just warning me…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Lightly chained to the Roller Coaster Ride in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Helen
Well well done on the good bits 😀 and am sure the bad bits will get better 😉 .
It is that Roller coaster that we all dread aint it.
As me ole Aunt used to say "Get some more Veg in ya itll mek ye better (as bloody if lolol)
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic One year on (A long year) in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Paul
Welcome and well done, I also am 57 but I had all mine done in 2009.
You have done well with it am pleased to read, keep it up
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic After Stem Cell in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Mary
No am sure you wouldn't want to "Shove" him in another room ha ha.
It will all work out am sure. give the dogs a good wipe when they come home 😀
Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Maureen & Ian
Doing Better now been on Anti B's for 5 days now so think am ready for back to work Tem is Normal now and last nite so its gone 😀 ps its Vodka and lemonade Lol
Hi Jo
Am sure you didn't yours was bad I dint need hospital am pleased to say just a couple of extra days added to our week end and fixed.
My Tem was running…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic My Velcade Journey in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
That's what we love to hear David "So far so good nothing out of the ordinary to report"
Lets keep it that way My Friend.Vasbyte
Tom Onwards and Upwards 😎
tom replied to the topic Starting again in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Joanna
Welcome
Sorry you came off CTD due to being sick, but am sure you will go back on it it, its a good treatment worked for me in 2009 and yes I was sick with it off and on two stints in hospital (Early days) but stuck with it and here I am in 2013 in remission and drug free 😀
Now how's that for "words of encouragement" Good luck…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic yet another relapse in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Terry
Yep I remember you 😀
Now work?? Now I enjoy my workplace and work Mates so I made the decision to carry on working (for me no one else) and so far its done me good, had a few dips when I felt should I but soon came back to yes I love it 🙂 .
I am blessed by working for a company that has looked after me and has sorted a job…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic The results are in for my PP's from cycle 13 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Andy
Am sure you are going to get used to this "Good News" not be long before you know its gonna be good in yourself.
Every Day is Certainly "A Gift"
Stay well Andy and you and Steph have a Great time in Greece.
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic Anti Biotics in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Andy I Hot Nite last Nite (aint my young bride the lucky one lol) no but had a bit of a temp last nite pillow and covers wet :-/ so decided to stay at home today and think about work for Tuesday.
So had a good lay in till 9.30 up and showered breakfast then dog for his walk, so far so good 😉 phoned work and told them I cant tell them if I…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic After Stem Cell in the forum General 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Mary and Charlie
Well we all differ in our outcome and strength Mary but am sure eggs are eggs Charlie will be able to walk upstairs 😀 they will be no rush mind but he will be able to do it 😎
it will bode well if its clean and germ free, door handles pull cords toilet flushers, drawers and cupboard handles all given that Extra wipe…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Lovely memories but quite a few sniffles in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 7 months ago
Hi Gill
Yes Gill it must be unbelievable to grasp, but as you say you have great and wonderful memories you had planning the transformation not only the house but the garden also.
You have them forever, enjoy them.
Love and Hugs
Tom.
Ps you stopped using face book? x
tom replied to the topic The results are in for my PP's from cycle 13 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 7 months ago
Hey Vicki
Well am sure no one knows what is normal Vicki I as sure don't as you know I read many, many a post on here and we don't have so many the same we are all different in our well being and our strengths and weakness.
As you say Colin had sct 3 November coming out of hospital 25 November?
Colin has had "Major Surgery" I know it doesn't…[Read more]