Thanks - they said it was a crescent shaped tumour located within the thicker part of the neck,
And spinal column there in,
I’ll find out in a week, but I definitively don’t want brain cancer although there are no signs and this was one missed by my G,P. as I complained with some frequency to her.
Tbf though, back problems are very difficult to understand properly let
alone diagnose.
Can’t sleep.
I have the morphine clicker which isn’t helping much right now; Also the alternating blow up socks in case of DVT after my op; and an oxygen tube for my nose; plus I have been having no bowel movements for 4 days now (I’m not surprised given so many painkillers and steroids).
There is only one other man in my bay and he is a nice chap from Hawick - I think I’m one of the few who fully gets his accent as my Dad grew up in the Borders and had the accent - though not quite as thickly.
I’m writing this to see if it will help me and knowing someone will read it later ( a problem shared etc…I need a different keyboard I think as typing even on a large 5.8 phone is tricky to be exact.
Well, catch you all later - hopefully after some sleep.
Still awake having listened to some Peter Gabriel and Josh Ritter. The bed feels like a 3 way anchor, even the morphne being of little use - I’m not in agony though.
It’s Sunday already and I may aim to see someone frilom pastoral care, just for a chat really; my friend Jamie couldn’t find the right ward yesterday and came too early as I was not yet fully conscious from the OP. I do believe in a have hurt power, just not sure what religious or denomination.
Hope you managed to get back to sleep. At least with this diagnosis they have found it and will now be monitoring you properly going forward.
I do think they should monitor recovered cancer patients more diligently. I’m not sure what the protocol is but can only assume it’s not that simple to detect some cancers.
Ah just saw that you’re still awake. I bet they will be coming round with breakfast etc shortly. Do you have earplugs? I’m surprised that patients in hospital ever get any sleep with all that goes on and all the bleeping machines.
I know that they will take away my self-pumping morphine, the oxygen nose piece and DVT socks today so I can get out of bed, I hope,
Actually AnnieS, it’s been pretty quiet only one other patient in a 4 bed bay.
You’ll feel better when you’re up and about Ffosse. Probably more comfortable sitting in a chair. I hope you’ll be able to catch up on some sleep later.
You are right and I’m sitting up now, Leia, eating my muesli and prunes. Then I’ll take a shower avoiding the wound at the top of my body and the nurse says she will change the dressing.
I still feel a little jaded from lack of sleep but will try and catch up later.
I do hope the prunes work for you too 
You’ll feel so much better once you’ve had a shower and a good sleep. When my hubby was in hospital he never liked getting into bed and would just sleep on the top of it with a blanket over him. He liked sitting in a chair and going into the day room to watch TV. I’m glad you’re feeling more comfortable now.
Apology accepted.
Even Vaping, can cause aggravation to Asthmatics or those struggling to breathe due to other lung problems, so just be careful when you ‘light up’.
Thanks UJ, I’m seldom that vile to anyone and just picked on you for perceived injustice, my mistake. The WGH here has special vaping shelters, although some normal smoking tobacco goes on…, I think they don’t want to be too down on people whom may have received the most upsetting personal news.
Nice one you two 
They’ve taken me off the self-administered pump morphine onto oramorph plus my steroids and regular meds.
I’m due to go to Ward 8 as the most appropriate ward for my needs but no beds there means I’m stuck in 31.
Oromorph is ok, I still have the remains of a 300ml bottle in my medicine cabinet (for emergencies).
A word of advice, oromorph gives one horrendous constipation, either get the hospital to prescribe some sennacot for you, or get friends or family to get you some plums (honestly - they do help).
Oh joe, I’ve been there and just broke a 6 day run ( or lack of run): morphine, codeine, Oxycodone and a lot of laxatives, prunes, henna - have managed to avoid an enema or suppositories thus far.
One of the most miserable of complaints.
That shower and a walk had to feel great.
What is your favorite Peter Gabriel album?
Well done Suferbabe:lol:
Your Favourite Dylan album too Dreamy.
Blonde on Blonde, Sweetie.
I’ve been moved to Ward 8 for the forseable future
So, for Gabriel.
