tom replied to the topic Garry's SCT journey in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Gill
I understand what you say about your Cat am same wi Dog "the Yorkie" 😉
as for Chest Infections well I think thats me also with this Bloomin MM.
Aint heard of a "Lung Nodule" ? what are they doing with it then Gill and what do they about it??
Stay well
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Garry's SCT journey in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Louise
Its not a problem, your dad will slowly feel better but dont expect it to be soon it will take a bit of Time even when he is out of Hospital.
Am with you all on this one.
Love Tom Onwards and upwards xx
tom replied to the topic RCD Cycle 6 cancelled, SCT prep starts on monday in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Sarah Jane
Stem Cell Harvest am sure you wont find that too much of a problem if like me you should find it pain free.
The GSF injections well I had to go into the Day Unit and get a nurse to do mine ha ha Now way was I sticking Myself so i wish you good luck with it. (BTW it dint hurt its just me) during the Injections i had about two…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic sct looming but pp plateau at 14 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Peter
I think I know that now 😀 but you nip under radar as often as you wish 😉 but dropping by the normal way is better as its "Good To Chat"
Looked for you On Face Book, do you have a photo on profile? or is that you that just joined ??
And i will try to be good 😛
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic Garry's SCT journey in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Louise
I know your dads doing great 😀 it looks lie he might beat me and get out in less than the 16 days I done, and every one thought that was Good.
Dont worry to much about your dad getting more blood I had one two days before i was let out 😀 and the Dr said that I could have been let out the day before.
Love to you all and tell…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Treatments and Procedures – Patient Experiences in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Yep am up for that Dai, its one thing I regret (and i dont do regrets easily 😛 ) that I dint do a blog or have a diary or even jot things down on rough bits of paper 🙁 and we all know how the brain goes after Chemo Ha ha.
Tom Onwards and Upwards
tom replied to the topic sct looming but pp plateau at 14 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Peter
Looked at my Face Book?? dint know you had one and you dint ask to be my friend 🙁 Look Thin gosh am gonna have to tell My Young Bride (Elaine) that one lolol:-D am about 15st 😛
Your Doing well with it all Peter, But Wine and Chocalate :-0 am a savory man with my drink.
As for hair (and you peeped at my FB) mine has grown back…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jean and Frank
Well first no way would you wake me for bloomin Football Lol
Second I can tell you Frank is doing Bloomin well 😎 I at that stage was asleep most of the time and only woke up to say Good Bye to Elaine and whoever turned up that day/nite, and as the Dr said "he is ahead of the pack" is soo true so thats Good but it still…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Last Chance Saloon in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Keith
Am Pleased to read you have got rid of your infection and back home with Normal Temp. 😎
You have had it rough My Friend and I pray this is the Corner you turn and chase me to that "Remission"8-)
Still all crossed at ours for you Keith.
Tom Onwards and Upwards x
tom replied to the topic My Dad in the forum General 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Laura and Dad
Sorry you had to join but its best place to be if MM is involved Good People and Good advice to be had here 😀
Just a fast one I am now 57 and i had my SCT in December 2009 and am doing great and drug free 😀
Its an uphill fight some days when you go through the treatment but it is a Doable, a few blogs have been done…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Our Journey in the forum Newcomers 11 years, 8 months ago
Wow Wow And Bloomin WOW
What a venture you and yours have and are going through and I raise my hat to you all (I do wear one he he)
Your Story is inspirational 😎 and your strenth will carry you through the MM Journy Good Luck and Love the Post
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xx
tom replied to the topic Pete's SCT – Done – now the recovery!!! in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Ann and pete
Well I wouldn't worry too much about the weight loss honest it comes back with a vengance lol, I went down to less than 70k and my normal wieght is 95 k so it was a big loss and trust me nip over and see my photo's on Face Book its well Back Lol.
Love Tom Onwards and Upwards xxx
tom replied to the topic Good-bye Michael in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jackie
I am so sorry to hear that Norman has passed away,and am sorry Norman left the site early as am sure we all could have helped you all through this difficult time you have and are going through.
Please take it or day at a time and we are all here for you.
Love and hugs Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Sam has relapsed. in the forum General 11 years, 8 months ago
Thanks Nicki 😀 and a laugh is good for us all at anytime.com 😎
Enjoy the wet week end 🙂
Love Tom xxx
tom replied to the topic Elephant In The Room in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi all
Well I class myself as one of the lucky ones and yes i dont fear death but am not ready for it, do we as a Family talk about it YES we do but more of a FUN(if you can make it sound funny?) way so we can lesson the tension that having a terminal illness throws upon you.
I went to a Support group a fair few times but unfortunately we lost…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Franks SCT take 2 in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Jean and Frank
Well aint your Hubby doing well 😀 am sure (but my mind has gone awo;?) Frank is doing better than I did at same time ? you will have to ask Elaine Jean am sure she will remember Lol. but all through it i was up showered and shaved (its all you have to do to be honest) and dressed it made me feel better when i fell asleep lol.…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Tenterhooks in the forum General 11 years, 8 months ago
Aww Dai
Bless its hard aint it?
But I will tell you what I have done over the years including during and after SCT (but I dont advise anyone else to do it, worked for me 🙂 )
All my life I have took the kids when they are ill and cuddled them saying "Come on Give us a cuddle and Dad will take your poorly away" Now that worked for our…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic Good-bye Michael in the forum End of Life and Grief 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Sue and girls
I am pleased you and the girls have decided where to Scatter Michael's ashes, and Scarborough is a lovely place.
Will be thinking of you and the Girls on your special day.
Love and Hugs to you all
Tom xxxx
tom replied to the topic Pete's SCT – Done – now the recovery!!! in the forum Treatment 11 years, 8 months ago
Hi Ann and pete
I have never been on "Morphine" but i know folk who have and still are 🙁 and the morphine itself gives problems but its needed, Pete will get better soon use Ice cream and Yogurt (i coudn't do the latter 🙁 ) it will soon get better 😎
Jean and Frank
Well I know how Frank feels re the food 🙁 I also stuggled to eat…[Read more]
tom replied to the topic MM and immune system in the forum General 11 years, 8 months ago
Hey Ted
My you are avin a two and fro arn't you :-/
As for the chest problem I think all us MM folk have that I do ?:-/
I wonder what they mea about "The Immune system" being effected?? are they saying that us MM'ers cant have an operation as we might have a comprimised Immune system??
Dont let them shrug you off ted get in and ask away…[Read more]