Awake and up all night

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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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  • Articulated lorry Evening Sonia. Yes, I managed to get a snap of the truck Articulated lorry on its way down to Ray's. A nice and tasty round-off after his evening chow.

    We've just finished ours but I can't be bothered to wash up. Has your appetite stayed ok or have you had any problems with eating hon? Hopefully not xxx

    Edit: I didn't mean Ray would be eating the truck...

  • Oh Ray sorry to hear you are going rose. Hope this resolves itself  if not call 111 don't want you getting poorly. I am fine today Ray just relived I am not waking up every night in horrendous pain.xx

  • I know what you mean Gill.couldnt eat for 3 days after my op my mouth and jaw painful. Now I am eating anything and everything. Been going mad with the biscuits. Leave the washing up for later. Put your feet up.xxx

  • Thanks sweetheart, it'll leave till morning and there isn't much.

    Oh thank goodness you can eat ok. I was worried that if it was bad you might have had a feeding tube, so that's good to know.

    After I answered your last post, four more popped up that weren't there before. Something's very odd with my phone but it makes it look like I'm ignoring posts.

    Which biscuits are your favourite hon? As long as they're dunked I love em all. Except fig biscuits! xxx

  • You are welcome, So pleased to hear that you are feeling better today. 
    You haven’t had it easy. That must of been awful with the catheter. 
    Sending hugs back. xx

  • They did mention a feeding tube but I was getting soup and yoghurt down me.i love digestives and chocolate biscuits. 

  • Mmm Yum me too.

    OH had a RIG tube that went through his abdomen directly into his stomach, but that was because he wasn't allowed to eat or drink anything for 2 months. He didn't use it at all for a further 4 months but it was kept in place in case he needed it. I had to flush it twice a day to avoid infections. I was glad when that task came off my list.

    Are you bothering with the football tonight hon? Playing for third place is a bit of a no no xxx

  • I agree that Ray is very funny and entertaining, and we all need humour at times to get through this. xx

  • That's very true, Kez. All the above xxx Thumbsup