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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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Steve, both my knees are f... ruined so they'd be neither use nor ornament to you. I'm guessing you're way beyond Volterol so a replacement might be on the cards. My sister's had one - she went private to avoid waiting lists, but it took months of recovery and she had to use a frame and then a stick. You've already got one so another could join it if you go down that route.
Whatever you decide lovey, I only want the best for you and hope you've got strong pain relief in the meantime.
Love and hugs sweetheart xxx
Hi Shims
As far as frivolity goes I'm backing myself in those stakes - today I need to go buy new grundies (boxers) for OH *gasps* and find out why his PIP didn't go in his account yesterday. A fun-packed day's in order. Yay! He's not too bad sweetie, but every day throws up a new challenge - a sore spot at the top of his leg now, hence the need for new grundies.
Right now I'm doing TLC (care) then off to town. Hopefully after your bloods are done and dusted you'll be able to relax. Must dash now hon, so good luck with your endeavours and take good care xxx
Sorry, further north than that but had a day trip to Whitby on Tuesday. I stupidly walked up the hill to the bakers but had to get a local to help me walk back down as there was no way I could manage alone in my bondage boot
Cheers
That's one steep hill. I struggle going up there when we go to Whitby on account of having ony one lung.

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Hello, and a very warm welcome to the group.
The very best of luck with your tests.
Just trying to access the link to see when my scan is.
Thanks
Nice to see you posting on here again Stevecam, and I was pleased to see Ediel mentioned. If you are in contact with him, please pass on my best wishes.
As for knees, both of mine are fine but hips are knackered. I think it may be possible to assemble one fairly intact person if several of us end up in a recycling centre. Maybe Ukiboy could summon Frankenstein to do the assembly.
If you are on the list for a replacement or two, I hope you do not have to wait too long.
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