Just diagnosed

Hi James

Well the good news is it's being done and if there are any issues, problems or worries the hospital will look after you. Where I live in North Manchester each hospital specialises in different specialities and thus the staff are well versed in what they do - I suspect that's the case where you live.

I never Google illness or hospital procedures as I am led to believe they all show the highs and lows and reality is somewhat in the middle. When I was due my TURP operation, the only opinions I had were from people on here.

As we say up north "theel be rete".

Progress is being made - don't pre-judge what "might" happen. These people are professionals.

Kind Regards

Brian.

Thanks Brian. I live in North Manchester also. Penine Acute Trust. I had my Colonoscopy done at Rochdale Infirmary. I was in on Pioneer Ward the best ward I have ever experienced in my 69 years.

Kind regards James.

Hell's bells - That's a coincidence!!!  Well I will come clean - I live in Royton - part of Oldham. original treatment at the Royal Oldham and as they don't specialise in Urology - under Urology at North Manchester General and Finally Radiotherapy at The Christy in Oldham. 

Never mind me giving you a ring  - you can come round and buy me a pint!! We can put the world to rights!!

(Colonoscopy done at Oldham - ward G1 - they were good too!! - Unless you know your history people won't know why it's called the Pioneer Ward at Rochdale!)

That's amazing - i can't believe you are just round the corner!! If you click on the icon of the beach you can read my entire PC journey.

Best wishes

Brian.

Wow, go for it you two. It is so nice to meet in person as I have found out by meeting WW. Hope he takes you up on your offer and you enjoy a pint of real ale together.

Gina

Hey Gina - Sounds like a plan - we won't be having donuts  and ice cream!!

We do have a very decent (in my humble opinion) real ale brewery in North Manchester - J W Lees. I can confirm that my weight gain is purely down to the manopause and J W Lees' s finest bitter has nothing to do with it!! . As I have clearly said in other posts "I am a man of moderation".

You and WW don't half make me laugh!! 

Cheers - Brian  

Sidsmum said:

Wow, go for it you two. It is so nice to meet in person as I have found out by meeting WW. Hope he takes you up on your offer and you enjoy a pint of real ale together.

That's not a bad call James - If you are up to it.

Best wishes

Brian.

Glad we make you laugh. My favourites are Theakstons Old Peculiar and Broadside. I'd buy you a pint if you were closer!! 

Gina

Gina

I think both you and WW have a very sensible head on but know sometimes you need time to relax and have fun - and you two are brilliant at it. 

As for beer Old Peculiar is a tad strong for "session drinking". I do like Hobgoblin and sad to say for a Northerner I like Fullers London Pride. 

If you ever have reason to be in these parts - you know where I live - see post a few above - I will take you up on your offer.

Brian.

Sorry all but I don't drink and I rarely go out apart from shopping and hospital visits I get very anxious when I am away from home especially in unknown places. I am a bore.

Kind regards James.

Hi James

Not to worry, we will continue to support you via the wonderful world of electronic communication.

Keep us posted as to your progress.

Kind Regards

Brian.