The operation

Another busy one in the tinsel infused world we live in 

I’m kerrrrr nackered

Love my Zippy grandson to bits. Looked after him. When he was little. Nursed him through his first bout of the flu. But today Nana Poo has the shite thing called ....... And you are just 4 why would you need to hear this. And Zippy fed up

Of hearing mind Nana Poos boob

Bestest thing was reading his bedtime story from the book Nama Poo bought him . Go away mommies Nana Poo does silly voices and you don’t 

Jolly- gawd you really play those cards close and then drop in all your big poo. 3 drains is a top trumps. But Harold now he was a character and we were big Neighbours fans back in the day

Jammy Jo - Fish n chips what’s there not to enjoy. Please tell me ketchup . Don’t, repeat, don’t over do it. You seem to have a good guy so  ...,  let him be the good guy. I’ve learnt people want to be that 

Molly- welcome to the crazy world of this thread and sorry if I missed you before. Like Jammys Libby your poppets are going to be totally amazing people. They already have so much empathy 

Aliblue- when I started on this weird journey not on my bucket list. I said I would go for chop off the offending boobie if necessary and go bald if that’s what it required. Because I am still Leolady Lindsay . 

The whole results shite gets me very very angry 

1. I’ve lived abroad and so have family and friends. Your blood tests were answered within 24 hrs. Now I’m not stupid and I realise some tests need time but .,.. maybe time is short for some of us

2. Could you please tell me yesterday the results

So rants over

Chatting to some of the very best kind hearted people I have ever known or would wish to.

Take care

Leolady - awaiting early morning onslaught of the grandson. Mind the boob

Jeez I pop out for an afternoon and evening of frivolities and there’s posts galore. Glad to see you are all back in fine fettle. 

Like you LL I genuinely feel so emotional when I read the stories here, just grateful that we are all here supporting each other. 

Love love love my grandkids and every single moment with them is so precious. 

Yup results are just infuriating or should I say the lack of receiving them, I’m still waiting for my EndoPredict results, they said about 10 days and that was on the 13th. 

Off to the O2 in the morning with the 2 girls to see Disney on Ice, they are always wide eyed and I just love their innocence.

Pleased to hear about your BIL’s results, what a relief for them. 

Molly, glad you’ve joined our group, the most amazing ladies on here day and night offering support. Having young children around is just something that genuinely breaks my heart for you and the other ladies on here. I struggle with my grown up ones and of course the little grandkids. Sending a massive hug to you. 

Ali, pleased you’re feeling good in yourself and hope they can sort out the Picc line for you without delaying anything. 

Jolly hope you’re enjoying your time away with your in laws. Like you I think sleeping has been difficult. I mentioned that I use a V pillow which really helps but I hate sleeping on my back and my OH says it makes me snore. I just said you have snored for the past 10 bloody years what’s your excuse :-D 

Bigguy sorry to hear you’ve been feeling the side effects of your chemo. I’ve read that lots of ladies get sore throats from it, not pleasant I’m sure. I hope you start to feel a bit better soon. 

Jammy,  I 100% get how you feel when messages say about getting on with recovery. I understand friends sort of think that’s it, my surgery was nearly 7 weeks ago and I’m still in the dark as to my final chemo result. I’m sure it’s all done with good intentions but recovery is mixed in with possible chemo, radiotherapy an abundance of drug taking and tests. Yes your husband is correct, cancer is the crappiest of crap!!

Really pleased to hear that you are sort of pain free, hope it stays that way too. 

Hope I haven’t missed anyone out as there were lots of posts to read on my phone whilst trying to type on the iPad. 

Hope you all have a good nights sleep and the dream fairies are working their magic. 

Xxxxxxx

Hi ladies.

How's everyone today?

Jackie - hoping next post I see from you will be one saying they've rang you with a big fat LOW.  Ah jealous about Disney on Ice, I love it but Libby declared herself too grown up for it thus year so we are going to see The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe on her birthday weekend instead (amongst other things!). 

Leo - what's Zippy been up to today (other than bumping into your boob?). Bet he is tiring you out in a nice to be tired out kind of way. 

Bigguy - hope today was your feeling more normal day and you can enjoy a couple of weeks feeling well again.

 Ali - glad you are feeling more yourself now. Once the PICC line is in it will make the sessions easier and save you from the side effects in your veins. 

Jolly - sleeping is a faff is all I can say. It's funny how something like having to sleep in a different position is difficult. 

Molly - hope youve had a good day and had some fun with the kids. Are you feeling any better today?

I had rubbish night with sore arm and been quite fed up today dragging what feels like a dead weight around! The numbness is such a wired feeling like there's a car tyre stuck under my armpit. Definitely feeling the mental and physical effects of 2 operations in 4 weeks. Can just about manage the exercises so thats encouraging me that mobility will return and not to panic as only came out of surgery 48 hours ago. Libby's had a couple of days  just playing at home and she seems bit worried about how sore I am so been hiding it a bit and playing few easy games etc to keep her occupied. Being an only child she's only had adult company all week (we'd normally be at in-laws now for New Yr seeing her cousins). Fortunately she's having a day out with her friend and their family tomorrow which will  be good for her. Anyway just had a word with myself anx decided to put positive head back on. Hopefully have a better night. Went back to bed mid morning today fell into lovely snooze then District Nurse turned up to check drain!! 

Take care everyone  xxx

Good evening

A hush has descended in our household as Zippy has gone to stay with auntie. Phew. I’ve found the lounge floor and retrieved odd small toys from various places . Plant pots seem to be the latest hiding places. I’m pretty dam good at killing Off houseplants without his help

Ah sleep pechance to dream. Anyone else get the weirdest dreams since their journey started

 ???? Last night we were trying to park our caravan in an African game reserve, I’ve always been a techi colour weird dreamer but since this all began boy oh boy new height of weirdness.

Finally got my nails painted / geleration I should say. My lovely beautician is giving me a freebie facial next week . She’s a survivor of this bloody thing. Isn’t that lovely.

Right I’m getting an early night before a certain 4 yr old descends again. 

Sweet dreams lovely people. I’ll keep you up to scratch in where I’m parking the caravan tonight 

Take care and bug hugssss

Leolady zzzzz

Hi ladies

Well no results for me again today. I guess it won’t be until next Tuesday now so I’m just going to try to stop worrying about it. Nothing can change them so it is what it is. 

Had a great day out, Disney on Ice was really good, the girls loved it. They dressed in their new princess dresses and sparkly shoes. Bit of a dilemma on the escalators lol, don’t think real princesses have to use them in floor length gowns. 

Joanne I hate to hear that you’ve been struggling with the soreness and really feel for you. Maybe with Libby out with her friend tomorrow it will give you a total chill out day.

LL you do make me chuckle. Sometimes I just read your posts a few times and sit with a big smile on my face. 

Hope all you other ladies have had a good day and sleep well tonight. 

Xxxx

Awww, Jammy, so sorry to hear that you’re in pain post-op :-( Don’t be afraid to take pain killers as they really help. 

It sounds like you’re doing really well with your excercises - well done as they’re really not easy at this stage. 

Day time napping is a great idea to charge your batteries and might be easier to have today with Libby out with her friend. You might be more comfy napping in settee as you can make a nest out of cushions add a big furry blanket and you’re snoozing!! Or is that just me?? I love napping and never need an excuse!! My famalam are very used to finding me sat up, eyes closed & mouth open!! Tres attractive!! I see it as a perk for shift working!!

I’m really hoping the dizziness has subsided a bit today - seems ok at the mo but I’ve not moved yet. Breakfast is in bed nowadays!! Lol!! It will change next week when hubster’s back at work though :-(

Hope you manage to get a restful day and your pain improves a bit.

Hope everyone else has a good day to. All these coughs & colds need to leave now, it’s not funny anymore!!

xXx

Morning ladies

Are you getting notifications yet, I’m not. 

Anyway it was just a quick message to say that I hope you’re all ok. 

Jammy I hope you are not in too much discomfort today. 

Bigguy enjoy your breakfasts in bed and snuggly afternoon naps you’re entitled lol. Hope the dizziness isn’t too much for you today. 

Hope you all have a lovely day xxxxxx

Good afternoon from the wind whipped SEast

Here’s today’s important dilemma? You send hubby out to get some bacon and eggs. What does he return with???? Come on lovely peeps remember previous posts on Mr LL and shopping habits .

Yes bacon that’s right a mountain of! Really hadn’t he read the news . Eggs a big fat NONE. There aren’t enough hours in my day to write his reasoning down. 

When he arrived back from climbing Everest Bacon mountain I was on the phone to one of his friends . The sort who after 10 mins you are gently rocking, stifling yawns and repeating I really must go. So I did ONE hour of this!!! Then hubby did ONE hour . Gawd. 

Empty house as the kids have all gone to the Panto! Oh yes they have! Couldn’t resist ( and Jacks will giggle if no one else) Awaiting big sis arrival. They were leaving that Mecca known as Grimsby at 11.30. They finally left at 13.00. Bro in law is a little pedantic at times. And to watch him pack a suitcase is WTF style. All precisely placed several times

Well Jacks I hope this has given you plenty of giggles. You should see me with my clothes on!!! Just had a bath. Oh I so so had plans to be a Disney Princess as a child. But not sure there is much call for a 61 yr old lopsided princess. 

My big daughter wandered into my bedroom yesterday no knocking! Took one look and wandered off. Stopped. Came back and said ‘ Blimey (actually f bomb) they’ve had a good go at the boob.’ Naieve. Not sure what she thought they had done. Had to smile as hubby was a bit the same. 

Jammy Jo hope you got a cuddle up day on the sofa in the happy knowledge that Libby is having a great day out. I love a fluffy blanket . Eldest daughter at 33 still lives an M& S label to stroke!!! Bless. Pop the tabs if neede don’t wait until you are in too much pain. No disgrace in a paracetamol or other painkiller. 

Bigguy can I borrow your other half please. I’m lucky if I get a coffee in the morning. Though most evening meals are cooked. Don’t think hubby sees the need to feed me at other times. Not as though I’m wasting away. If only!!

Well everyone we can sit back for a few days in the knowledge we won’t have to cope with any crappy news. We can maybe just maybe tuck this rubbish to the back of the brain and raise a glass to the New Year and flick a finger to the old one.

Do all take care I need the opportunity to chat with you fab people and make my life seem more fun. 

Fondest

Leolady xxx

Jacks77, I am loving my bed breakfasts!! Hubster assures me it will still happen when he’s back at work after Christmas break ;-)

As for the dizziness....still there. It gets worse through the day. I’ve tried lots of things to help, none do!! I guess I’m gonna have to man up & put up with it. I’ll mention it when I see onc in Jan xx

Hi Bigguy!  Most of the time I read this thread and get some laughs at all the humor you lovely ladies display, but don't really pop in and interrupt.  However, you really need to get that dizziness checked.  I had Benign Positional Vertigo during RT and a simple set of exercises (really easy ones) repositioned the "rocks" in my head that were in the wrong place and the dizziness disappeared like magic!  Of course there are other things that could cause dizziness too, but I hope yours is as simply solved as mine was!  Keep smiling (and eating breakfast in bed!)  xxoo Mira