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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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I'm glad you had a great time Gill. A change and sea air does you good.
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Thanks so much Derek, and it certainly hit the spot. I've not slept as much for ages but I've got creaking joints today! 
I'll take that as a plus though, cos the walks had fabulous views.
Have a good evening chief xxx
You laugh Sonia, as I thought it was funny too, once I realised I'd avoided getting squashed by a car!
A lovely lady quickly approached the second time to offer help, when she'd realised we were a pair of old dodderers! Poor OH can't run and I only just managed it. It's rubbish becoming decrepit xxx
Hi Uki, and thanks, you cheeky monkey
Well I conked out almost immediately after TLC but my usual 2 hours have expired - hopefully you're fast asleep.
Now we're back on home turf next door's tom and me have made an agreement - he's been using our garden for years, so he said I can do the same in theirs. It seemed a fair deal till I twigged he tends to go about 4 times more so I'm a bit put out. I'll need to revise our contract.
Night Uki and to anyone else still awake. Hugs xxx
I had an annual review with my GP a few weeks ago. I wanted him to be aware of recurring difficulties with my long term (replaced every 8 weeks) Foley urethral catheter, namely blockages and episodes of rosé flow. Some of these have been quite severe, causing me to drive to A&E. Last A&E trip was on 24th July this year. The GP has written to Urology/Haematuria requesting a detailed review. I may not hear from the Referral Assessment Service until 19th October but at least I and the doctor have prodded the system. I'm half expecting the resulting action will be a flexible cystoscopy and/or a CT scan in addition to the inevitable arm emptying. This could lead to another TURBT. They may just say 'carry on as you are.' I'm ok with the somewhat vague process as I'm not in need of urgent attention.
Well done Julie as you bravely take each step in your current treatment regime, and to other members of the night owl gang who are also taking each day as it comes. Hat's off to your collective supportive spirit as well. 
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Evening folks. Just caught up with the chat. Gill H you may be prepared to live in a tin shack for a sea view but... the sea air would soon make short work of it so have a rethink hun I believe you have gone so nyt, sweet dreams.
Morning Ray, and no need to reply if you're settling down, but fingers crossed you get any or all treatment due and not a massive wait for it. 
Julie is one hell of a trooper, I fully agree with you hon. I'm expecting our favourite mucker to fly in at any time xxx
