First time caller !
Hi everybody, please say hello to me cos I am soooo bored.
In April I had a Colon cancer operation followed by a twisted bowel operation followed by an abcess operation followed by blood poisoning. I hope I have made you feel better.
Despite all of that horror, I remain very positive and I really value life and I will never take anything or anyone for granted.
I will hopefully have a reversal operation from my Ileostomy and I need some information about what I am in for.
You must understand my terror of hospital following the first set of sagas. I lost 3 stone and was fed via my neck, what a carry on.
I am sure that this does not normally happen (does it ?)
If you would like a general chat, come on down. My hobbies are Guitar, Guide Dog puppy training, allotment gardening, golf, supporting Sunderland, drinking and travelling. Sometimes I find time for work.
Hope to speak soon, go on, reply..
Cheers, Ian.
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hi if i see you in i love to
hi if i see you in i love to talk good luck with it all jilly ann but thay all call me pink and fluffy in the room as i all ways happy . i haqve N H L and doing well
Hello
Hi Ian,
Just to say hello to a fellow colon/bowel cancer patient.
I had a biopsy and they said my tumour was not cancer so they removed it and then said actually it is cancer and really aggressive, you are stage 3 with lymph node involvement!!!I
Just had 5 weeks radio and chemo {which should have been done before tumour removal) Waiting results of chemo/radio.
Need a stoma soon, mine is low down in bowel so it will be permanent. Have not got my head round to this yet though, but will nearer the time.Always remain positive and do not worry until I have to.
Take care
Jo x
Ian
How nice to be bored. Can't you plan a trip away? I think the most difficult thing to train a dog to do is to stop several yards away and wait for you. I am still trying to remind my border collie that this is what she must do, but she keeps trying to come back. OK in the park, but on the other side of the road, a bit nerve racking! Of course, guide dogs don't cross the road on their own, but for a pet, it is a useful skill. I expect I'm not consistent enough. She's 3 now, but I think they are never too old if you keep them learning new things.
As a supporter (by marriage) of WBA, I can't talk about Sunderland's fortunes, but if they aren't in the Premier Division, I wish them all the best. You can't say fairer than that.
I don't know about an ileostomy reversal. I had my tumour down by the appendix and had it removed with the connection moved up. Very lucky not to get any infection, worth talking about. It is just an operation though Build yourself up, take lots of exercise, and be content. It ought to be fairly straightforward, then you will have the new you restored to you. Then more of the same, skiving, golf, until you have built up your strength again.
Let us know when it is and we will be here when you get back.
Rwth
BATTLE SCARS!
Hi Ian and yes, you've certainly fought the fight. It must have been so very hard for you at times, but I'm sure your bright outlook went some way to help you wade through all the bloody horror that this coward of a disease leaves as it's calling card. I'm sorry I can't offer you any insight into what you will face with regards to your reversal operation, but I just wanted to say hello and to tell you that the 3 stones YOU lost must've winged it's way to ME as I am now 3 stones heavier than when I began this awful nightmare of a journey. LOL
My wingless angel Mick bought me a banjo earlier in the year, as I've always loved it as an instrument and longed to learn how to play it. Since being diagnosed in April of this year, I have not picked up the instrument as I found it a wee bit hard to give it my full attention. However, Mick picked it up for me and to date he has learnt how to play Molly Malone and Wild Rover (both Irish tunes, like himself). I love to hear him picking away at it, and I know I'll wake up one day and decide to pluck out a tune or two - I'll let you know when it happens, ok? Training puppies who will become guide dogs must be very rewarding and you must get great safisfaction from the part you play in their training. I LOVE gardening - we have a communal garden which we all share, but I have spent so many happy times there; gardening, sitting reading, listening to music and having the most fantastic "drunken" garden parties in the summer months - oh yes, we're a terrible lot here. Food and booze in abundance, we couldn't have been happier, LOL We don't play golf, but Mick's brother Thomas who lives in Edinburgh plays every chance he gets, much to the annoyance of his long suffering partner Avril, LOL I support Liverpool and am hopelessly in love with Steven Gerrard (don't tell Mick lol), and Celtic. I really took an interest in Sunderland when Roy Keane took over as manager, Roy is from Cork City, whereas Mick is from county Cork, but the local team in Mick's home town are called Cobh Ramblers, the team Roy Keane started his football career - there ya go!! LOL I'm filled to the brim with useless information, but it keeps me happy -see, simple minds and all that, lol I'm pleased to note that you enjoy a tipple, I did too prior to cancer, but hope to pick up the brandy glass on the odd occasion; Mondays Tuesdays, etc etc lol.
Don't work too hard - hard work has been known to have an averse effect on one's health, lol Keep fighting the good fight, and hold on tight (to anything) with love kate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Ian nice to meet you i'm
Hi Ian nice to meet you i'm Lell !!
i see you have been having a rough time but im sure all on here will make you feel at home xx
Guide dog trainer Excellent and well worth cause !!
i to am in to music i sing in the pubs and clubs as does my son i also run a karaoke and i to train canines i am a A.D.T.B Gold level instructor and also Kennel club listed as i run the k.c cirtificates but done no training since i became ill
any time you wanna chat just give me a knock (lol)
hope you feel at home
love
lell
xx
Hi Jo
Thanks for the reply it gave me a lift, You think your on your own and the worlds against you when this happens. Why is it always the nice people ? I did my bit for 30 years as a policeman, looked forward to retirement and I spend it getting better. Better not bitter eh !
I had a similar experience thinking my lump was harmless then the horrible wait for biopsy news. Massive worry. I was lucky it had not got to the spread stage. You must have been to hell and back.
Mine is also very low down and I thought the bag would be permanent. I still need confirmation that I can have a reversal. I have had the bag for a few months now. Guess what... I like it !!! After you get used to how easy they are you settle into a routine. It has caused me no problems and is not visible when dressed.
Its all in the head and its a matter of acceptance. I would wear it on my forehead if it meant living longer...Positive thinking does help..
You have a lovely smile so keep using it.
Keep in touch and speak soon
Love, Ian xxxxxxx
Me Again
Just read your blog page about Mexico (Ishould have read before my first reply but that seemed rude !)
You did the right thing having a good holiday first, such a good move.. I did the same but I should be in Mauritius now and I had to cancel.. Double wammy.
I picked up something about 6th of November. Is that your op date ? If it is I wish you all the luck in the world. Things went a bit wrong for me but I was always in superb hands no matter what the problem.
You will sail through cos I know you will.
Keep in touch even if its months on.
All the best, Ian xxxxxxx
Positive thinking!
Hi Ian,
Thanks for the replies, I am still getting my head round the stoma thing, your words are very encouraging, think you have put me on the path to acceptance and made me laugh.
Its so true, would I wear it on my forehead if it meant living longer!
Think its made me realise I should be grateful no one will see it!!!
and I will keep that thought when/if it gets me down!
Results of scan tomorrow, stoma in a few weeks I think, will let you know.
Lets both keep smiling
Jo x