brocho replied to the topic Musings from Ward 9 in the forum Treatment 14 years, 11 months ago
Good Morning David just wanted to send you some love .Hope today isnt too bad lots of love Bridgetx
brocho replied to the topic Two feet of snow in Essex! in the forum Off topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Dear Gaye this made me laugh so much I dropped my dinner !!!Seriously I do hope this wretched weather improves soon its beginning to get me down now Bah humbug!!!love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Not so good today in the forum Treatment 14 years, 11 months ago
Dear Kevin I can only imagine how disappointed you must feel after going through so much .I do hope your bowel problem can be sorted soon.As Gaye says in her post your positivity shines through so it wont be long before you are top again lots of love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic **YIPPEEEEE** in the forum Off topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Dear Nettie congratulations!!You must be on cloud nine Becoming a grannie is the best thing ever I remember when my eldest George was born so clearly , the love and pride just bursts out of you Well theres the best reason for this wretched snow to go Perhaps I will go out in the garden and do an old indian sun dance!!Haha the neighbours would know…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Musings from Ward 9 in the forum Treatment 14 years, 11 months ago
Evening David glad to hear today hasnt been too awful You are certainly in the right place though its sooooo cold out here !!And blooming icy too Found mydelf walking on the pavement like a ballerina with a bowel problem !!Not very graceful but I really dont fancy breaking any bones Save the ward party for later love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Bisphosphonate in the forum General 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Georgina I said hello to your mum today , although we have chatted before Today I was billy no mates in the room next door as the velcade room was full That will teach me to be late!! love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Recurring aroma!!! in the forum General 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Nettie I havent experienced this but I can understand it as certain smells takeme right back !!Hope it doesnt last too long and hope you dont get too many problems with the snow either love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Michael's nurse phoned last night in the forum General 14 years, 11 months ago
Dear Roz I can only imagine how bleak the future must seem to you right now but please dont give up hope When Michael comes home he will have his own care plan and package which will include plans for blood transfusions and fluid intake Both you and Michael have the right to insist you are included in all the planning so you will be able to voice…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Snow from my office in the forum Off topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Min it really does look lovely but I would be fed up as well !!Like Gaye I am definitely a southern softie Heres hoping it wont last too much longer love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Needing some reassurance here please in the forum Carers 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Lynnie so sorry the news about Johns kidneys wasnt good It must be very hard to accept no wonder he was down I am sure you said just the right things and will get him through it , he is a lucky man to have you with him all the way Hope he feels brighter tomorrow love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Stem Cell Transplant in the forum Treatment 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Arlene its understandable you should all be anxious about your dads sct , I certainly was ! Doctors have to warn us of the worst possible outcome , but as Eva has said the majority of us cope with an auto sct remarkably well Get your mum and dad to talk to the specialist nurse about their fears , she or he will be the best person to reassure…[Read more]
brocho replied to the topic Bisphosphonate in the forum General 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Georgina I hadnt realised your mum went to UCH too Whats her name I shall look out for her on Wednesday love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Michael's nurse phoned last night in the forum General 14 years, 11 months ago
Good Morning Roz I am so glad the nurse is keeping you informed and I hope she gets that meeting arranged quickly Have they checked Michaels calcium levels ? If it is too high it leads to confusion , which could be sorted easily I am crossing fingers and toes the weather doesnt stop you going to see Michael , its a nuisance for us all !!love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Myeloma XI Trial in the forum Treatment 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Debs so glad it hasnt been too awful for you The taste thing is my worst side-effect I can just about tolerate everything else but I love my coffee!!Keep an eye on those bruises and mention them when you go as you could be getting low on platelets Take care love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic Another Newbie!! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 11 months ago
Dear Donna I am so sorry to hear the doctors think your dad is untreatable and I really hope he can prove them all wrong love Bridget
brocho replied to the topic Hello in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Scott welcome to the crazy gang !!Sorry being flippant but you will find lots of support here from smoulderers and those of us who have mm Look forward to reading your posts Bridget
brocho replied to the topic Another Newbie!! in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Donna it does sound as if calcium could be causing your dads confusion , my father-in-law had similiar earlier this year Once they got his calcium lowered he got back to normal fairly quickly. You are wise to get a second opinion hope you get some answers Best wishes Bridget
brocho replied to the topic Mums diagnosis in the forum Newcomers 14 years, 11 months ago
Hi Sandie hope things go well for your mum she sounds as if she is coping with it ok As for the biopsy it can be painful so your mum should ask to be sedated, I always do , then its just a bit sore for a couple of days. What a lovely time for a wedding hope the weather behaves Best wishes to your mum and I hope you get your results soon Bridget
brocho replied to the topic Don't you just love a good poem? in the forum Off topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Dear Gaye you have done it again !!This made me laugh out loud too Hope you are enjoying a not too snowy sunday love Bridget x
brocho replied to the topic What language barrier? in the forum Off topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Haha Tanjooberrymutts from me too x