TomLappin

  • tom replied to the topic 3 litres a day in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Morning Dai and all

    Well done on the trip a double wammy 😀
    But its a shame when you book time away and get or feel ill.

    You now know you can do it so am sure its going to be the MM way? "Little and Often" 😎

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" x

  • tom replied to the topic Keeping up appearances in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Girls

    Eve keep your eye on Slim's facial hair when it grows back, mine sometimes I grew a Pencil tash like in the old movie's (or so am told lol) just a thin neat line grew all on its own, but my hair grew back darker with a lovely wispy curl Lol and gosh was I pleased to get rid of that lol.

    Helen I wish you luck with the Blond bit but…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Keeping up appearances in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Happy New Hair Cut Helen, I hope Blondes have more fun you will have to let us all know Lol.

    I used Oillatum on my skin and still do 🙂 but what it wants is a good few days of sunshine 😎
    Catha Lata Blondie 😀

    Love Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

  • tom replied to the topic Plasma cell leukeamia in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hey Only Me

    Keep going Girl I know its hard and I feel harder for the Carer/watcher than us with MM, as while we are confined to bed we can sleep.

    I hope the walk done you some good but please look after yourself also, you dont want to find yourself too Ill to visit, am sure its difficult to sleep but the power nap is also good for you half…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic SCT Colin in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Vicky and Colin

    Well I see as normal you have had some great and honest answers 😀

    Just to add a little bit more The treatment I went through from start to this day was for me "Pain Free" except when I was having the growth injections I had pain in my rib cage and that was intermittent for I think four days.

    And Like Helen said…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic SCT Colin in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi you two

    Your more than welcome I and Elaine(the young bride) knows all too well how bad BUT how good its been for me, and as for the "Red Stufff" yep am partial to that its good for the MM 😀 and yes the Vodka is even Better for the MM 😎 drink too much and you forget you have it Lol.

    Keep strong and live life with a smile

    Love…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic SCT Colin in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Vicky and Colin

    Wow what a rush now?

    Well to answer one of your Q's I had my SCT in dec 2009 yes it was hard but and this I mean if it fails would I do it again Too true I would 😀 yes its hard yes its a long time in the "Getting Better" Dept but well well worth it 😎 because I sit here now two years and six months down the line in…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Plasma cell leukeamia in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Only Me

    I am so sorry to hear your Mum has got more to fight than MM and trust me Girl its Ok to feel down at times like these.

    That said I do wish and pray your Mum has longer with you all and is up for the fight, as always we never know what is around the corner.

    Keep strong and tell your Dad i am sending prayers for your…[Read more]

  • Hi Dee

    I also am 56 (57 July) I was diagnosed with MM in jan 2009, I have had CDT as front line treatment then onto SCT in December 09, Now back at work (light dutie's) and doing great 😀 It aint a walk in the park this MM trip but would I do the same treatment again ? well I have to answer a big YES as at the moment it has given me over two…[Read more]

  • Hi Rachael

    Am pleased your Mum Janice is home now (but keep an eye on her temp).

    Am sure it will be the meds your Mum is having that is making her loss her appetite, I was same after my SCT and it was hard to face a plate full so my Young Bride (Elaine) gave me a smaller plate with smaller portions so as not to over face me with…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic PLATELETS in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Eve and Slim

    Yes I understand your concern I was worried with every ache and pain cough or sneeze but the Dr's and Nurses said all will be fine and it was and is 😎 I had to have more blood once and platlets twice after i got out within my 100 days 🙁 but it picked me up a little bit each time they threw it in 😎 I was told "Tom you are…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic Revlimid in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Ozzy

    A well done to you for making the decision to pack in work, as for me I still aint made my mind up yet (i know i dither) but mine is down to the financial side of it :-S, we had some put to one side for a rainy day but am sure you all know its Pi55ed it down since 2008 when My Young Bride (Elaine) fell ill then I in 2009 but hey Ho…[Read more]

  • Hi Rachael

    A warm welcome to the site, and like us all am sorry you had to be here. I wish you and you Mum good luck in your Mum's road to remission.

    I hope your Mum is feeling better today and the temp is sorted.

    Keep strong.

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

  • tom replied to the topic Annes Odyssey in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Roy and of course That wonderfull Lady Ann

    Well done to you all, and let the fight be won 🙂

    To One "Onwards and Upwards" Young Lady 😎

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

  • Hi Siobhan

    Well am sure you have the strenth your Mum had.

    Your Mum was a great Lady who had time for everyone and yes her spriti was hard to break and am sure reading your Mum's old posts will let you know that she was strong and witty On line as well as at home.

    Hugs sent to you all at this sad sad time

    Tom xxxx

  • tom replied to the topic Protein?? in the forum General 12 years, 5 months ago

    Belated Birthday Greating Jo I hope you had a great time

    Love iccle ole Tom xxx8-)

  • tom replied to the topic failed allo in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Ian

    Well you for one have made a fat Bald man very happy Lol, ye the skipping was trying to teach Grandson Liam how to skip 🙂 Hope his Mum and Dad keep it up so he wins the Race at skool 😎

    Eve I have been told its alo for the young at heart and am sure we all fit into that one Lol xx

    Jo Am sure it will be from lifting the beer and…[Read more]

  • tom replied to the topic My Dad in the forum Newcomers 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Jennah

    Am sure it will go well, send my regards to your Dad and wish him luck, let us know how you BOTH got on as am sure its not easy sat waiting.

    Tom "Onwards and upwards" xx

  • Hi Onlyme

    Sorry to read about your Mom its a bugger this MM and you know am gonna say it but I cant add or help on this one just wanted to wish your Mum a good journey on the road to remission.

    Tom "Onwards and Upwards" xx

  • tom replied to the topic failed allo in the forum Treatment 12 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Ian

    Well you have done well out in 48 hrs 😎

    Gosh how weak our bloomin bones are? I have been today to see my Doc bloods are good but I tild him about a pain in right upper arm/shoulder so he sent me for X ray so have to wait till next thusrday for results. am sure he will say its just old age 😀

    Keep fit

    Tom"Onwards and…[Read more]

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