Just Spoken With Guys Hospital

[Chelsea14Ian]

Spoke at length with one of the nurses. So continue with pain killers, and try to see the GP tomorrow. That may be difficult, as they dont seem to see anyone.And Have a phone consultation Tuesday.If it doesn't  improve then perhaps A&E.Not in so much pain at present. Perhaps pain killers are working.My temp is normal and oxygen stats are good.

[ChrisB]

Look after yourself.

[CambridgeCabby]

44 minutes ago, ChrisB said:

Look after yourself.

Ditto 

[Ray]

Can only repeat the message, take care!

[Turnoar]

That’s good to hear Ian, that pain killers are working, on the scene of an accident today when I overhead about the casualty being in pain I felt completely and totally and utterly useless, wholly in the hands of others yet to arrive. How much better I’d have felt if I had gone into the medical profession and could have performed a bit of road side magic, people who can work on humans and animals have my uppermost respect, they can’t and rarely get it wrong, you have a second chance to rebuild a boat if it sinks first time! Keep your spirits up, if pma has anything to do with it you’ll sail through!

[Chelsea14Ian]

I was concerned  so called 111.Spoke through what was wrong so they sent a Ambulance round.Checked me over.They said I could  go to hospital, but every thing seemed Okay. So will stay at home speck with the GP surgery  tomorrow then Guys Tuesday.

[SwanR]

Hope you’re soon feeling better and on the mend Ian. You’ve been through a rough time this year. 

[DAVIDH]

I know it's a little while away but, make sure you have a party (sort of) on New Years Eve Ian, then metaphorically kick out 2020, which has been a misery for you and frankly, just about everyone else on the planet. Then start afresh with a New Year. It really does feel like you're cleansing the worry, hurt and fears from your body. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Nice idea,but even in a normal year dont really  do much New years eve.For sure all of us want to get out of this mess.Think I will be happier once I I speak with Guys and see what the next step is.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Guys phoned this afternoon.One of the surgeons spoke with me.Firstly how I was getting on.I told him that I've had some pain since the weekend and back on pain killers. Also unrelated toothache,which is also causing me pain.He told me that as far as the operation  is concerned, to expect pain for up to four to six weeks after the operation. He told me the object  removed was Cancerous, but it was small and no longer  causing a problem .I will see Doctors at the Oncology department  at Queen Elizabeth hospital Woolwich on 9 December.Theres still the Matter of my Tooth, hopefully get some antibiotics, then have it taken out.The rash close to my wound I,think is eczema. There may be some other problems. Pleased of course the cancer  has been removed.So as I said ,few other problems, but so pleased with care I've received. Slow but sure I'm getting there.Will do what ever they tell me to do.

Ian.

[Ray]

Good to hear they are looking after you Ian, it also sounds like the news is positive👍 A sure and steady road to recovery awaits 🍺

[SwanR]

Ian I hope it feels good to be getting some answers. Take good care 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Thankfully going in the right  direction. Still not there,but better  then a few months back.

[Wonderwall]

Keep the chin up. Better days ahead I'm sure

[YnysMon]

Keep on going Ian. Good news about the main problem. Tooth problems are a complete pain (literally, I had problems with my teeth as a child that caused a lot of pain) but hopefully if you can get that sorted it should something you don’t have to worry about. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

For many people, they dont like talking about the C word,and I'm not talking about Christmas. But Cancer.When I found out I had a shadow on my lung,of course  I was worried and concerned. Its something I had to face.Which I did.When I heard it was Cancer,it was no surprise, pleased  to say the least its removed.Still not completely out of the woods,but getting there. 

Please please, if you dont feel right unwell get it checked  out.Hospitals are open not only for Covad,but for other serious  health  issues. After all I've been to seven hospitals and four Ambulances. Thanks to all those caring for me.

Thanks to, all members thinking  of me over the last few months.I would  like to buy you all a drink,but not sure I've enough money to do so!.

Ian.

[grendel]

Ian, if its any consolation my mother in law had a major cancer operation back in 2011, and now 9 years later is still getting the all clear on the annual follow ups, she was lucky enough to be treated by the Marsden and during her operation they called in surgical experts from adjacent specialist hospitals to perform some of the trickier surgery as some of the growths were in very tricky to get to spots. all the best for your journey to recovery.

[ChrisB]

There is no doubt that our health service really do step up to the mark for serious illness and emergencies. But this pandemic has certainly put them in a bad place for the more routine referals. Hopefully we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough with covid that will allow them to to start making inroads into the less serious, more routine ailments that nevertheless do have a bearing on quality of life.

[Gracie]

57 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

For many people, they dont like talking about the C word,and I'm not talking about Christmas. But Cancer.When I found out I had a shadow on my lung,of course  I was worried and concerned. Its something I had to face.Which I did.When I heard it was Cancer,it was no surprise, pleased  to say the least its removed.Still not completely out of the woods,but getting there. 

Please please, if you dont feel right unwell get it checked  out.Hospitals are open not only for Covad,but for other serious  health  issues. After all I've been to seven hospitals and four Ambulances. Thanks to all those caring for me.

Thanks to, all members thinking  of me over the last few months.I would  like to buy you all a drink,but not sure I've enough money to do so!.

Ian.

Ian, if you're including me in the drinks buying then you definitely won't have enough money 

I am so so pleased you are on the mend and things are looking better, you deserve a break, perhaps the start of healthier times for you, you lovely man 

(Still wanna see you in that Arsenal shirt though) ) 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Thanks Gracie, may have said our osteopath. Is a Arsenal season ticket holder.When we got our car two years ago,which is red and white. He said I'll get you an Arsenal sticker for that. My reply was Jason you know where you can stick that!.

[addicted]

After such a worrying time you must be mightily relieved to know that even it was Cancer it's been zapped. At one time  recovery from that vile disease was rare but now it's becoming the norm. I had my brush with it in 2005 and I have never forgotten the anxiety felt when waiting the results of a biopsy.  I'm sure I  would not have felt nearly so bad if I'd had  the courage to be as upbeat as you seem to have been.  I'm so relieved for you that  the news was so positive and I hope you manage to loose the toothache soon too!

 

Carole

[Chelsea14Ian]

Just spoken with the nurse practitioner.Because nothings  easy with me ,lots of pain in the left hand side of my back.May be a chest infection, so back on antibiotics. Spoke with the Dentist this morning, may have antibiotics  for my tooth ,then extraction 5 December. I look forward to time without pain.

[MauriceMynah]

Sorry but I'm NOT leaving the forum

[Ray]

4 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said:

I look forward to time without pain.

Keep strong Ian, that day is coming, you are on your way there! 👍🍺

[Chelsea14Ian]

Lots of pain at present.Perhaps more pain then after  my operation.