leggy Griffs blog

JULY 8th 2012

2012-07-08T13:46:48Z

Feeling back to normal now after bad chest infection.Eating so much better and at last gaining (ounces!!) Have much more endurance now am 15 months post op so chuffed about that now I dont need to sleep as much daytimes! odd nap does me these days.Still enjoying life after retiring but of course rekindled my singing career so busy with that and at minute am restructuring my act,good publicity photos,brochures which means my new management will channel me into larger and better venues.so with several more weeks of rehearsal etc will be up and running.Still do the odd gig to get fine tune everything.My youngest lad is enjoying his new career in the entertainment field too after leaving school so glad I am here to see that!!

JUNE 2012

2012-06-24T06:41:40Z

Hi folks.Been a while but all well as still noticing signs of improvement albeit very slow but least going the right way! Noticed lately that thinking about what have been through and feeling low about it so got an appointment with docs.I have been positive throughout and it seems now to be hitting home!!! Been busy lately as been taking youngest lad, as he has got job on holiday park in Bridlington for rehearsals for shows.Last trip though this week as he starts proper!! Dont know how I would do all these things if still working! Weight is stable and odd bouts of dumping etc but overall there is progress.Next hospital check fortnight so everything crossed!!

April 19th 2012

2012-04-20T06:57:07Z

Well folks I am still here and still recovering.So much has happened the last 19th months.My bowels have calmed down and in honesty only eating better and enjoying my food in the last 3 weeks! think taste buds are back to working! Still getting tired and washed out and certainly glad I retired as dont think would have managed at work.Have managed my first live performance so back on the road again but this time I can choose when I want to do it.Hospital check next week so fingers crossed.I feel so grateful to be alive.Seeing my 2 lads grow into men.One study mad and the other following me into the entertainment world!!.I still remain positive as have done through diagnosis,chemo.surgery,infections etc.It really is the only way to be as I always say I cannot change what is to be.Stay strong my friends

March 2012

2012-03-11T09:39:37Z

Life is good as year on from op! Still here and feeling good.Still suffering fatigue if do too much.re plumbing of digestive system still takes time to get use to and trying to eat correctly and enough of it!!Getting there slowly.Took early retirement and loving it.Going back to my roots singing and got work in summer but not overdoing it as will choose when and how many I do as my health from now on is now the most important thing.Grateful to be still here seeing my boys grow into men and still having the love from my wife.Thoughts with all my good friends on site

Jan the 4th 2012

2012-01-05T03:15:56Z

Here we go with new year! Just back from Xmas break at Tenerife.Didnt think would get there earlier in year but now 9 months post op and all the changes its brought am feeling good.At hospital for check up in weeks time so bit of worry there so everything crossed.

Thanks

2011-12-06T16:27:28Z

Thanks folks for your lovely comments.Thoughts are with you daily

Griff xx

1st day of retirement!

2011-12-05T14:50:07Z

Well I never would have thought a year ago would be retiring! Mind you am glad spending time with family etc. Feel well and people say am looking better already since not at work (beginning to smile again) My digestive probs are easing at last.Still have to have medication for acid reflux and dont I know if miss a dose!!! Still have to sleep inclined but to be honest use to it now.My son Jack just finshed his panto performances.

November 21st 2011

2011-11-21T11:58:42Z

Went to Tenerife last week.Really enjoyed the break.Back at work today and tired out again!! Anyway going to assesment about the retirement on ill health grounds Friday.Being postie brings a bit of pain on around scars and from inside the scars if that makes sense! Dont think I could do manual work eight hours a day anymore!Apart from that seem to be recovering well.Bugs me though that I cant eat as much as I use to.Getting use to it though and was overweight before.So eight months post op now and next check up after Xmas and awaiting scan at present as lump around breast area but they think its fatty tissue(At least got a bit of fat somewhere!!)Bowels still slowly improving but still burping and the other!! Love and thoughts to all my mac friends what would I have done without you?

My Gang

2011-11-05T15:48:33Z

My Loving wife and 2 lads.Far left the brain and other one the entertainer and my Leanne who looked after me during illness while sorting boys and going to work.

Retirement!!

2011-11-05T15:43:47Z

After many thoughts I am being put forward for retirement on ill health grounds which is much better than just packing up as get full benefits with pension,lump sum.Its hard at work and get tired and a few twinges!! Ready for a new chapter while still have the chance.See occupational doctor end of this month so will know more then.Since the release of charity cd have been offered the chance to do a Matt Monro tribute show so guess I will go back to the profession I used to do which is what i do best and be better than cycling 8 miles a day 6 days a week delivering mail (the longest cycle route in the midlands) Got a lump in breast but they think its just fatty tissue but sending me for ultrasound to be on safe side!

October 22nd 2011

2011-10-22T14:37:35Z

Feeling ok but works a bit hard but looks like they are going to lighten my load ! Bowels much better,appetite ok but could be better! Anyway finally selling my charity CD.They are selling so well. Still have odd bad days mainly with bowels but getting longer in between so all in all no reason to complain.Just had haircut proper today as for a year my lads been doing it!! Well with chemo etc it has not mattered!

OCTOBER 14th

2011-10-14T17:32:12Z

OK but as eating more suffering hiccups and burping.Hospital say nothing to get concerned about so that helps.Apparently my digestive system still settling down.Got my cd recorded this week and is selling really well.

6th October

2011-10-06T14:17:20Z

Hi Folks

Back on full duties this week and managing ok but what awful weather its pretty hard on the bike.Keep thinking though this time last year didnt look like I would be here!.Digestive system appears to be getting better with not so many cramps and regular bowel movements although thats started the good old piles! theres always something eh? Eating better as back at work using more calories and hopefully getting my metabolism back to normal.As eating more get hiccups at night but given medication from doctors and it is helping.Looking forward to Xmas time as my lad will be doing his pantos etc and will get to see them all as last year only saw parts as having the dreaded chemo then and missed xmas as was in bed over the period! So overall getting improvement every week and hope it continues.Got hospital phone check up tues but monday in recording studio for recording of charity single.

23rd September 2011

2011-09-23T14:59:56Z

Phew coming up for 28 weeks pre op.Doesnt time fly when having fun!.Full steam at work now.Feeling fit and well.Still waiting for digestive system to right itself. As eating better getting hiccups at night so been to GP but didnt want to start on certain medicines so they gave me antacid.Knew wouldnt work so going back! Still get tired but dont bother about that.Hospital check by phone next week.Starting to live life again now eg hotel breaks,holidays etc taking dog for work and now planning charity cd and in studio on 10th Oct.My weight is stable but difficult to put on.I am approx 11st 8.Suppose doctors would say healthy weight.Been a bind with this new site must say!

Still getting the odd twinge from surgery but in reality early days.My son getting ready for his panto performances and other son studying for A levels.Leanne going for dental implants next monday with 3 hours surgery.She said long time to keep mouth open and I said you normally manage it!!

August 25th 2011

2011-08-25T16:26:54Z

Still good! Probs with bowels but have learnt that can go on months after op! been on holiday but cut short as had infections in teeth! course of antibiotics so getting better.Off to blackpool this weekend to chuck myself around on the pleasure beach.Yes dont say it but bloody nuts.One of my sons got great grades in exams so done well with worry of his dad this year.Other son still on the up with his acting!Return to work again tues to now do 2 thirds of my normal hours!