Awake and up all night

Annette, that is good news isn't it?  It looks very complicated.

Take Care 

Hi Steve, It isn’t really complicated. Instead of giving him an appointment for the usual appointment for the scope about 8-10 weeks after surgery, they thought they would bring him in 6 weeks after surgery instead because we are going on holiday on 22nd June and they thought the scope might give them enough information to give him the results before we go away.  However now he has to have a second scope because they made it just too early. Although their intentions were good!

Julie, I looked at your Profile page to see what type of skin cancer you have but your page hasn’t got any information on it yet. I also have skin cancer. Depending on the type of skin cancer they now have treatments available, like immunotherapy. Has anyone mentioned this to you as a possibility I wonder!

Gill I hope you are fast asleep by now. I’m off to do some jigsaws! Take care everyone!

Hi Annette,

Just seen your post as I've been nodding off all over the place today - lack of kip has finally caught up!

That's good news yourself and Vince received and I think your attitude is amazing!  You certainly stick to the quote used on your posts and I've been trying to do the same since I first saw it.  Both H and me find it inspiring.  Good work, you!

Aye, I couldn't remember Mr Moo's either, so googled it.  If you go, I hope you enjoy tucking in.  When we went a few years back, I stuck to my favourite, raspberry ripple, and it was delish!  I wouldn't turn a bowl down right this minute!

I'm crossing my fingers for thunderstorms this week but the best place to be, if they happen, is in a caravan.  In the late 80's we were holidaying in Flamborough and a huge storm broke out - the sound of the hailstones bouncing on the roof was music to our ears.  Happy days.

I reckon your upcoming holiday will be enhanced by the news you got today, and you and Vince deserve a brilliant time.

Gill xx 

Hi Gill, just a quick hello. I’m glad to hear you’ve caught up on some sleep, hopefully you are asleep now.

these magnesium pills make me very groggy, I’m not sure I like the feeling tbh, so I may give them a miss tonight, see how it goes.

ok can’t focus, so I’m going to see if I can nod back off.

Take care, hugs to you and H.

debs xxx

Greetings Deb.  I'm awake, as per, but don't reply as I want you to get back off too. 

Maybe there is something about the magnesium - I've been giving H drinks infused with that and a couple more things (nothing harmful) but as he's not keen, I necked them.  Today I've dozed off THREE times and felt whacked out.  I even said to H I felt like I'd been drugged up.  Could be the power of the mysterious M.  (Plays Twilight Zone theme in background.)

Night Deb.

Gill xx 

Ive always had insomina but the falling over time is getting later 5am some nights.

Used every method out there but makes no difference. 

I'm emotional today which doesn't help.

Made myself a cuppa and wee Fern, my dog, is cuddled into me. She is 12 years old.

She motivates me  everyday.

It's just the two of us.

I have family but they don't actually visit.

They text mainly , my sister phones occasionally. 

It gets very lonely.

I have said I'm struggling but it doesn't prompt them to visit.

I am very independent but a quick visit would be nice.

Get my cuppa now and see if I can fall over.

Doreen x

Hi there! Isn't there anything you can arrange via local services to help the lonliness a bit? For example, many organisations provide a weekly call-in service, which can at least give you a phone call, where someone chats to you about daily stuff.

During covid, myself and my husband, who were shielding due to health issues, signed-up for this via Age UK (but other organisations do similar) and it gave us some support during those difficult times. Just a friendly voice over the phone once a week to kind of offload some of that anxiety does help.

Meanwhile, I hear you in the night and can totally empathise. It can get very difficult I know, so hand in there - you and your lovely dog. What breed is your doggie companion? Animals can be such good friends....! All the best.

Hi Doreen and very nice to meet you.

Firstly, I had a quick shufty at your profile as it stops me pestering, already knowing some of your history.

Your little Fern is an absolute cutie - I bet she gives you the best cuddles.  Aw, that sweet face - gorgeous.

I saw you're waiting for scan results and I'm crossing my fingers they'll be positive.  Tell Fern, she'll understand as dogs are super sensitive knowing when their humans are having a tough time.

Sorry about your relatives not getting how you feel.  It happens, usually because they're afraid for you and don't really know how to react.  My brother is like that and although we love each other dearly, when he found out about my fella's cancer he kind of backed off a bit.  I don't mind as we all cope in different ways.

Well lass, you can kiss goodbye to feeling lonely now as you've found us!  There's quite a few of us unfortunate insomniacs lurking on this forum, happy to chat whatever the ungodly time of morning it might be.

So, swig your cuppa, cuddle up to Fern and see if that'll do the trick.  

Gill xx 

Hi Luppie, I also have lupus, as well as endometrial cancer. It's not easy, managing many medical issues is it? Take each day as it comes and try to find joy in each one.

Night time is always the hardest and I also have fibromyalgia,which causes insomnia too lol! I wish you the best sleep.....

Thank you so much for reply.

I have secondary breast cancer to my sternum ribs and pelvic area.

Had breast cancer in 2022 and just after finishing all my treatment I had rib pain and it was discovered the cancer had spread.

My 3 monthly scans have been stable .

On Ribociclib,  Letrozole and IV Zometa.

Zometa paused at moment due to bone exposure from where I've had extractions.

Waiting to see Maxillo facial Doctor.

Doreen x