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Post by IlfordDave1975 on Jan 23, 2004 16:24:32 GMT
I've never been one for bottling up problems.
but somethings I have to keep to myself. So I won't go into details, those who've been told will understand why that is.
I'm off to the Hospital now, where my wife Kathryn is recovering from an operation to remover her lymph nodes. She went in at 7am today, and will (fingers crossed) be out tomorrow sometime. This is the 2nd op she's had since early december, the first was an exploritry operation before we knew exactly what the problem was. The removal of the Lymph Nodes is done to decide wheather they can use surgery or wheather it will have to be Radio Therapy. I will be back home later, so with just 2 cats for company I expect I'll be back on here later.
I have been trying to come to terms with this for a while, its not easy......even though she has a fairly minor cancer.........its still a big fucking smack in the head to find out, especially when she's only 30.
I know those of you who've met me & kathryn will offer us your best, its what people do in these situations, and I thank you from the both of us for that.
But do this for me aswell:
tonight turn to that someone special in your life, give tham an extra big hug, and tell them just how much they mean to you.
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Post by abharsair on Jan 23, 2004 16:25:39 GMT
As I said to you last night bud, good luck and all the best.
Daz
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Post by Admin on Jan 23, 2004 16:26:33 GMT
I think I can speak for everyone here when I wish you and Kathryn all the very best. Got my fingers crossed for both of you.
Smudge
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Post by JR on Jan 23, 2004 16:29:10 GMT
Yep..good health to you both fella.
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Post by jazzwoodbine on Jan 23, 2004 17:28:26 GMT
You don't know me, I only post occaisionally - JazzWoodbine here and dadofsam in "the other place".
I know what you're going through, I've been there myself.
These things are often hardest for the loved ones, not the patient themselves.
I'll light a candle and spin a prayer wheel for you.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2004 18:18:19 GMT
Really sorry to hear about that Dave. Hope everything works out for Kathyrn and yourself and we'll be seeing you both soon.
All the best
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Post by Rex on Jan 23, 2004 19:34:21 GMT
Dave, dont worry about it son, I've been there and got the T-shirt. Lets face it, if she's going to kick the bucket there aint a lot you can do about it is there?
Experience yet again. Cheryl survived no problems ;D
these Doctors are clever sods these days.
Rex
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Post by bogus on Jan 23, 2004 22:26:35 GMT
Dave, All the very best to you both mate!!!
bogus
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Post by IlfordDave1975 on Jan 24, 2004 0:45:54 GMT
thanx to all . I have been home since about 8pm couldn't face posting. watched a film on c5 "memphis belle" ... average war film at best, but it took my mind back to a more innocent age. I was 15 when it was at the cinema, I went to the odean at fessy pk.... 1990 ... with 2 good friends I knew back then Rosie & joannne......haven't seen them in years. kathryn is fine, we will know more when they have analysed the lymph nodes, middle of next week I reackon. now I'm trying to cure my insomnia, but it ain't working hopefully she will be up & about by next weekend, and I can drag her along to see a proper footy team  |
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Post by RipRoaringPotter on Jan 24, 2004 1:18:38 GMT
Good to hear she is doing well Dave. I'm not sleeping too well either, hence the fact that I'm on the Oatie M/B at 1:20am!!!   |
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Post by IlfordDave1975 on Jan 24, 2004 20:27:56 GMT
kathryn's back home now, she's getting some rest...
she read all you messages, and thanks you for them.
she decided not to post, but will probably thank you herself later.
now we await the results of the tests run on the lymph nodes.
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Post by OldStokie on Jan 25, 2004 8:26:34 GMT
Think positive, both of you. It's funny how we always tend to think the worst and it's very rare for the worst to happen. The power of positive thought has few bounds. Mine are with you both now guys.
Take care.
OS.
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Post by Do eet fer Paddock on Jan 25, 2004 10:03:29 GMT
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Post by Rockape on Jan 25, 2004 10:33:48 GMT
My thoughts are with you Dave. I know how you feel; my Dad (Nottspotter) had the same in the early 90s. I'm Glad to say he's still around and doing fine. Its quite amazing who else has had the same complications and treatment and have pulled through nevertheless. Bob Champion is one I can remember.
That said, it is still a shock and is one of those occassions when you feel like the world is spinning around you.
Keep the faith and our very best wishes
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Post by wigginbird on Jan 26, 2004 18:42:05 GMT
All
Thanks for the messages of support, I really appreciate it.
K xx
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 26, 2004 19:13:15 GMT
Dave and Kathryn, only just read this having been away on holiday. Gutted to read the original post but pleased to see the later ones. The "all clear" will be a happy day when (not if) it arrives, for many many Stokies not just the two of you. If at any point some recuperation is in order, give me a call and if I have a few days or a week free you are welcome to spend it at Fornside. To give you some confidence in the future a colleague at work was given six months when she stayed at Fornside ....... 4 years ago! I'll be happy to prove the remedy still works. |
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