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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Well done Dingg for your determination and diligence. You have got a good medical team working hard for Hubby. They, and you, are having to make critical decisions almost every hour in order to steer Hubby through this crisis. Stable days are good days, enabling further steps to be taken in the right direction. He deserves huge credit as well for his courage in facing these problems, including the mass of tubes. Give him a peck on the cheek (left, upper) from me for gallantly soldiering on. Love and hugs from Ray xxx
Dingg love, that's the best news possible about hubby and you've made all of us here breathe a huge sigh of relief. I know he's still got some way to go but he's definitely in the right place now, and with brilliant nurses, so things are finally starting to look up for you both.
When I saw OH in ICU after his surgery, I thought I'd walked into Frankenstein's castle and confronted his monster! OH had so many drips, drains and tubes coming out of him it looked like he'd fallen into a giant bowl of spag bol - there was plenty of red sauce too! He also had a zillion metal staples on both sides of his neck but he was sitting on a chair and smiling at me. It was pretty unbelievable really, after 12 hours of surgery and god knows what else, but he was back in one piece, almost, and still here, so putting him in the hands of those incredible people paid off. You've done the right thing by him hon.
You get as much rest as you can and believe he'll get well again - let the doctors do the rest. Sending you and hubby strength, hope but most of all our love xxx
Hello, and a very warm welcome to the group.
How many Chemo sessions are you getting?
Take things to keep you occupied, book, crossword book. I listened to podcasts, which were helpful. Take some snacks too.
The nurses are so lovely.
Wishing you the very best of luck.
Evening Kez
We've got a Maggie's nearby the cancer centre where OH had his RT.
He's obviously depressed, and very prone to tears, so I was thinking we should pay them a visit as he'd have to go on a waiting list to see a therapist. Is it correct that you can just walk in and someone will have a chat? Thanks in advance, sweetheart xxx
Thinking of you so much x
We've had a rough time and we live near a park. I go into the park if l can't sleep and go look for the owl who lives there. Its safe as with a torch etc but there are loads of people in there at night dog walking etc weird but true !!!
There are hippies in there skate boarding in the dark. Sometimes they are using enhanced cigarettes so you have to stand down wind or you'd end up flying home you have to laugh or we all go get CBT script lol
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