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We as you know my mum is in hospital, she's been in the Royal Free since the 13th of July.

So I've been working, shopping, cooking and trips to London to see my mum, and add on to that I'm not sleeping to well and it feels like my candle is not only burning both end the bugger is burning in the middle.

So my sister made a Dr's appointment about a cough I have and she came with me and it resulted in me being sent for X-ray & Blood tests, and 2 weeks off work.

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l hope and pray that after your tests nothing is untoward with you Hom3r.

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Snap, but I'm not a smoker, but I do have Neurofibromatosis which can grow internally.

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I hope that all this recent stress hasn't triggered your condition Hom3r. <<hugs>>

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No I was born with Neurofibromatosis, my mum has it

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Excellent News Dill , so pleased for you,

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So in an effort to loose some more weight the foot clinic told me they are going to 'shave' part of one of the bones in my left foot off :)

Unusual and no doubt an interesting day that'll be :)

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Will you be having a multi coloured cast on again afterwards dilli?.

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While it's healing I intent to. It depends who's putting them on.

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Did I mention I am now officially allowed to have an SPK when my foot is healed up.

I'm so not sure if I want one or just a kidney.

Choices choices.

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Ok i will asked the question, what is an SPK? ;)

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That is when you get both a kidney and a pancreas.

Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney. (Transplant)

I can have just a kidney or both or none. The Dr's recommend the SPK but it entails a increased risk of not surviving the operation.

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Whatever choice you make l am sure will be the right one dilli.

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Hope so. I admit there have been a few times these past few months sine January that I've considered not having one.

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Yes there is always that choice but would it be the right choice?.

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That way lies no pain but a life expectancy of around three years.

It's around ten years if i have a Kidney and anyone's guess if I go the whole hog and have an SPK :)

Which to be honest is probably what I'll end up doing.

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Well being signed off by the Dr I'm doing what I want, so on Wednesday I went to the Royal Free to see my mum.

I was in there unpacking some stuff I'd taken in for her when a nurse sticks her head in the door and said "Have you heard the good news, your moving to your local hospital today".

So I was able to travel back with her and we got to our local about 9pm :D

The only downside is that our local as two 1-1/2 hour sessions rather than the 6 that the RF had, but its 15/20 minutes door to bedside. :D

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l know exactly what its like to have a choice as 15 years ago it was either live a couple of days or have a LVAD implanted so basically there was only one choice l could make and here l am still here making a fool of myself 15 years later.:)

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At least its better news then before Hom3r and that has to be good.

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It means your dad can go and see mum too i guess?

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Yeah, but he has a cold and cannot see her, because she's in a barrier room.

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Good job you've lost so much weight already or they might have thought shaving the whole foot of was a good idea :Yikes:

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I'm a coward, so I'd take the doing nothing option. But I know dilli is braver than me, a billion times over.

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Just spent a pleasant lunchtime in the local's beer garden Though it's cool (11C) full sunshine and calm means T-shirts and shorts. :)

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Well I'm out of hospital feeling very sore but relieved for now.

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excellent :)

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Sorry to hear you were in hospital Osem take care and get well soon.

Dilli thinking of you & sending hugs and best wishes to you and Natalie.

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cheers were OK - I have next week off from dr / hospital it's great :)

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Just take one day at a time Osem and l am sure things will improve pain wise for you gradually.

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Take Care Osem Nd you will be fighting fit,

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Sort of a bitter sweet post.
We buried my uncle on Thursday and Saturday watched his daugher get married.

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l am sorry to hear of the death of a loved one Alf.

You must have had a lot of joy seeing his daughter get married Alf.

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I cooked my first roast dinner tonight. It was bloody brilliant even if I do say so myself. Wonder if 31 is too late to consider a change into catering?

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Cheers guys. Gradually feeling more comfortable and it's soooo good to be home and able to get some sleep in my own bed. A couple of weeks taking things and bit easy and I ought to be a lot better I'm led to believe. :)

Sadly, my old man's on morphine now and gradually fading away as his appetite is gone. He's up and about and I've told him he must eat to keep the calories going in even if he's not hungry but he can't seem to understand that he's effectively starving himself. Mum was admitted to A&E while I was in there and we still have no idea what's wrong with her. Who knows if either will make Christmas... :(

Sorry to hear this mate. Bitter sweet! At least my parents have had a very good innings.

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Sad day and happy day

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I'm a lucky boy. I was on the bus earlier, and put my phone down on the seat next to me as I put my earphones away and then forgot to pick it up when getting off. Called Arriva and told them what I'd done, and the driver had handed it in as soon as he got back to the bus station to someone going back to the depot.

I'd put a lock screen on it so nobody could get into my phone. They arranged to give it to a driver who was coming back up to where I lived and told me what time the bus would be there. The driver had it in the cab with him. I was so thankful and offered him money or something for bringing it back. He waved the offer away and said don't worry about it. I tried again and he again refused. Great customer service from them.

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My mum could be coming home tomorrow or Sunday. She will be initially staying at my sisters.

Best of all Saturday is my nephews 12th birthday

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That excellent news Hom3r.:tu:

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Fantastic news Hom3r. :)

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Excellent news for you all, Hope you Mum stays well,

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Good stuff :tu:

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Yes good news indeed - makes a nice change to all the doom and gloom... :)

My mum's back home too now and seems a bit better but I still have no idea what's wrong with her. as they don't seem to have found anything significant. I guess that's good news anyway...

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Excellent :)

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Well we've been winning some bling at the world gymnastic championships after decades of getting nowhere in a sport which used to be dominated by E. European nations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gymnastics/34688610

:clap: :)

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The sun's bright, the sky's blue and we're looking forward to a day out and about then the some respite when Osem Jnr #2 heads back to school. He's a lovely lad but it's impossible to relax with him around so roll on Monday. :)

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Good news Osem, lovely morning here, just put the washing machine out then they can get a good blow,

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Yes even hanging out the washing is pleasant in the sunshine - even more so when it's unexpected sunshine. :)

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Alright for some, It was grey yesterday and it's grey today and my washing still isn't dry even though I put it out yesterday. :(

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Yes its nice down here as well.:)

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What a cracking weekend it has been weather wise this weekend! Glad i managed to get the garden sorted out for the winter!

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Great weather here, been able to get a bush in the garden cut down, now waiting for winter to hit so I can get rid of 2 more bushes. If I get rid of one of them, I have room to get both wheelie bins down there instead of only the one that I can now.

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Had a top weekend in London. May take another few days to recover though :P

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Sun has finally put in an appearance after a weekend of dull grey skys, dampness and morning fog. Maybe my laundry from Saturday morning can finally get dry.

Satellite picture from the met office shows fog all round though. :(
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/at...9&d=1446454216

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Hang it in a spare room like i do.

Not much chance of sun here today been foggy all morning.

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I usually put it in the bathroom but the weather kept flattering to deceive, sun would peek out for a millisecond or so and then go in.

Even now getting occasional lifted fog rolling past. Satellite pictres do show it dissipating near the coast so I'll leave it out a little longer. Nothing too urgent so that's a relief.

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Nice here in Glasgow but but a bit cold

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Fog and cloud have gone away, hardly a breath of wind and it's warming up nicely. :)

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l am sweating down here as its extremely balmy in deepest Devon.

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After a discussion with my cardiac consultant they have found a diabetic tablet to put me on instead of having insulin injections.

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Cool :)

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Well l have to see the diabetic nurse in 3 weeks and if l feel any side effects from the tablets then l will have to stop them and go over the surgery and see the GP or her.

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Hope you are Ok Den

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l am fine apart from feeling a little tired after two appointments throughout this morning.

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Best of luck Den - hope it works out. :tu:

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Good news. :tu:

I'm down in dampest Cornwall to see my mother for a couple of weeks. Lots of things to get sorted out like the garden. I managed a good start last time but plenty more to do the moment it stops raining.

Left the OH to hold the fort.

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l hope you get things sorted out old boy but as you say the weather ain't too clever down here today that's for sure.

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I hope you get what you want done sorted.

It's funny the scaffolders finished here yesterday - the workmen turned up to start fixing the roof today and left after ten minutes because it's so wet. Looks like it's going to take a while to get it done :)

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Our 20th wedding anniversary today :shocked:

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Good stuff :)

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20 years!!! Blimey you get less for murder these days!!!

;)

Seriously mate, congratulations on your special day. Hope you've got something really nice planned for each other.

After the official celebrations that is... :naughty:

:D

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Congratulations and may you both have many more happy years ahead of you.

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Congrats :tu:

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Belated congrats Rammy!!!

My happy thoughts, booked to go back to Tenerife beginning of December, but not before I lost some weight. So far 11 kilos lost. Also Sis in law coming down for Christmas/New year....... happy? You bet ;););)

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I've got a black and pink cast on now - and no foot / bone shaving for a little while :)

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l bet that multi coloured cast is dazzling to the eye dilli.:)

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I was actually called in on time to see the doctor, and after a quick exam agreed that I needed to have the op done. Marked me as urgent, so had my pre op assessment done already and now to wait for a date to go in and have it done. Because of diabetes, they will keep me in overnight at a minimum after the op.

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l hope everything goes well for you Mark so good luck.

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Thanks den, not looking forward to it tbh. Thankfully I'm having a general, as he was talking about using a camera to look at the bladder during the op.

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Yes no procedure is nice l can assure Mark as sometime early next year they will have to make a ICD generator change on me.

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Happy Anniversary to you both ;)

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Had a nice meal with friends who aren't put off by Osem Jnr #2 and his various quirks and mannerisms. It might not seem much of a problem for most people but if they could spend a day in our shoes they'd know how hard having any such evening is...

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You are right Osem, I can only imagine how difficult life must be for you, Osem Jnr 2 is a very lucky lad indeed to have such caring parents as yourselves. :)

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I have friends with a child (well, late teens now) with severe Autism, and their good humour, patience, and love never fail to humble me - I really admire them (and you) for all you do, day in and day out, especially all the stuff others do not see.

But as you say, a night like you had shines a light of hope.

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It must be very hard for you both sometimes but l am sure when you see his happy smiling face looking at you sometimes l bet it brings a lump to your throat.

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Just had a clear out of the loft - it's amazing what carp/superfluous stuff you keep up there; going to charity shop (BHF), as they take small electronic goods.

Panasonic HD/DVD recorder
Panasonic DVD player
Matsui DVD player
2 x 19" monitors
Logitech 2.1 speaker system with sub-woofer
Sony radio alarm clock
19 LG LCD TV
Epson printer/scanner

And out of the back bedroom - and old wardrobe and chest of drawers.

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Just seen the John Lewis advert for the first time, I have a tear in my eye.

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Yeh. just pretend he's not a pedo been sent to the moon as a punishment. and out of harms way. and it's quite sad :)

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I can only imagine how hard it is Osem but Osem #2 is one lucky boy to have such wonderful and lovely parents.

Is Osem Jnr still in love?

Hope you are feeling better Osem as I have not really had time to be on the CF lately as my Mum has been attending hospital quite a bit lately and my Father in Law is in hospital atm so it's been a really busy time for me lately.

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Yes their adverts are always very good.

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That's quite a unique way to view it, and also gives quite an insight into how you think about things...

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Cool.
Do you think I'm unique enough to be invited onto the Jonathan Ross show?

you could come with me as my part time psychiatrist and toes sucker.

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More like Jeremy Kyle so you can be harangued by over hysterical women. :D

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My sister has just phoned us up to tell us she has got a new full time job.:)

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Excellent news den :)

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Back from the eye clinic and it's good news for a change :) - No more deterioration with my eyes due to the diabetes. If I get a transplant soon they will remain stable now :) And he was even more surprised that I have not had any cataract development - which usually happens with the operation I had on my eyes.

Happy days :)

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Good news.

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That's excellent news dilli.:tu:

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Excellent news dilli. Long may the good news come for you.

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Oh God no. I hate Jeremy Loser Kyle.

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Never saw the advert yet, Hi Weenie Hope your Mum is ok and your Dad gets out of hospital soon

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Thanks Nash. The hospital and social work needs to arrange care before their is any chance of him coming home I think they are hoping to arrange for carers to come in 4 times daily which will be a great help to my Mother in Law. I must admit it's been a really stressful couple of weeks with both sets of parents but we have a good family unit who all muck in, well apart from my sister but she is extremely busy at her work.

Excellent news dilli.