Apologies for long absence/update

Hello Paddybud

A very warm hello, and please don't apologise for not checking in - I always feel hopeful that people are getting on with their lives after going through treatment and don't have the same need of us.

And I am glad to hear that your recovery continues, but sorry to hear that you haven't had any joy in your job-hunting.  I know certain parts of Wales have a dearth of employment.

Please let us know how you get on with your ultrasound - I had to Google 'floating rib' as I had never heard of it and was amazed that a host of ailments (not serious) came up and all of those listed rib pain.

Best of luck with your health and job-hunt

Irene xx

So happy to see you post, PaddyBud!

I'm not sure we'll ever get past wondering if the latest pain or bout of fatigue is cancer/treatment related. I'm pretty sure a lot of my various complaints are a result of the chemo/radiation, but I'm still grateful to them.

I hope you're able to find some PT work, or something you can do online. I haven't yet made it to wild, beautiful Wales but I long to. 

Hugs

Suz

Hi Paddybud ,

It’s great to hear from you but please don’t feel the need to apologise, like Irene I just assume people are getting on with life after dealing with diagnosis, treatment & recovery. 

I sympathise with the lower back pain, I suffer from this also since my treatment, I’ve also got bilateral sciatica, I’ve had intensive physiotherapy for this & what the physio suspects is something called Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome which he thinks is the cause of my hip pain. The easiest way I can explain my back pain is it’s like all of my lower back is compacted down, the physio program I have includes exercises to stretch this out along with releasing my sciatic nerve & they really do help. 

I hope your ultrasound went well & that your job search is fruitful soon. 

Nicola 

Dear Irene75359

Your so kind thank you for your reply.

A gloomy day here but grateful for each one.

I hope that life with you is going along nicely and that you have enjoyed some wonderful days out and about

They were so quick with the ultrasound as I only saw the doctor last week! 

The man doing it was so kind a little hard with the wand but thoroughly checked me over and found nothing. What a relief. Get official results tomorrow. 

Take good care 

PaddyBud xx

Hey there ridetbred

I hope that things with you are good?

Enjoyed a folk music festival with my Dad and some friends the other week. 

Keeping on top of the discomfort is not easy but as you say if it's as a result of the treatment then I too and so immensely grateful

Result of ultrasound was all fine

It is indeed a beautiful country

Take care

PaddyBud x

Hi Nikki65

Thank you very much for your reply. 

Life in many ways is so much better than this time last year

The wonderful team in Aberystwyth and Sawnsea have been superb. I am so very grateful

I still am prone to anxiety but have far more upbeat days. 

Gosh you have certainly been through it but it's great you are still getting the support you need and deserve!

I am sure you have enjoyed wonderdul days with your friends and family. 

Your description of the back issue resonates

All OK with the ultrasound

Take great care

PaddyBud 

I am so pleased to hear it!

xx

Hi again Paddybud ,

That’s great to hear all’s good with the ultrasound. 

Nicola