Pleased to hear you’re home and seem to be feeling more positive Ffosse.
It’s been a bit cooler here today and we’ve been to Scarborough for the day. It’s months since I went there shopping and couldn’t manage all the shops this time but it was nice to have lunch there and a bit of a wander.
Glad you had a trip to Scarborough, Val J - not been there in many years but from what I recall I really liked it.
Hello Dreamy and Val.
I am able to read back now I am home.
Dreamy I have always said you would be welcome at my home, we have a spare room. I think you would find the journey a little too much. But see how you feel. X
I’m glad you are home, try and rest my lovely friend. It was all getting you down.
Seeing your psychiatrist should help.
Val I am glad you had a break, I don’t think I have been to Scarborough.
Yes, the journey would be too much for me, also the fact that I am wedded to the health system up here - they’ve got all my information and know about me. One day though - it would be lovely and I enjoy that part of England.
I did manage my usual trip of GP’s, chemist, deli and then home. Had to stop again, but not on the way there so maybe I’m improving but I feel knackered.
Today I’m going to watch Wimbledon and sort through all the recordings of films, documentaries etc. that I haven’t gotten round to watching yet. The TVs in the hospital are so small that you can’t see the ball in either tennis or football. There is a big TV room I sometimes made use of when I could.
I was thinking about taking a few days and coming to visit you Dreamy.
I will check flights later.
I like Edinburgh, it would be easier for me to visit you. X
You’d be most welcome - I have two spare bedrooms up stairs although they are totally bare apart from the bed, dresser and wardrobe.
I’ve had a friend from Dundee stay with me for a week before and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. If you were to visit me today, though, I think you may come down with something. I’ve still got a couple of infections going. Not that I would expect you to. Perhaps later in the Summer or Autumn?
Dreamy I would not intrude, I would stay nearby. I also know it is your Birthday on the 23rd.
Yes, which I’ll probably still be in hospital for.
I remember my 50th in hospital although I was totally out of it with delirium. I got a chocolate gateaux and a strawberry one - made in the hospital kitchens, too. One good thing about the Western General is that they do all their own cooking. They could easily have bought a shop-bought gateaux. The leftovers were shared amongst other patients and staff.
I also had my first chemo session on that day, and it was the first time I was sick. I’ve learned from that never to eat when getting chemo, although a small coffee is OK.
Yes I remember.
I don’t forget much. X
I’m watching GPs behind closed doors…I had heard of it before but never seen it. It’s quite good at showing patients but also giving an overview of how a practice operates.
Quite a good day for me - I’ve enjoyed the tennis and the football to come should be interesting.
Had quite a long chat with my friend Colin whom I met in AA years ago. He has had both colon and bladder cancer to contend with but is slowly getting better.
Then I phoned my sister and we had quite a lengthy chat - she suffers from bad migraines and is seeing her GP tomorrow as her current medication doesn’t seem to be working.
I’m OK - just a little nervous every time I go to bed, dreading a repeat of last Friday when I woke up so ill. I have 2 bags packed, ready to go to the hospital at any time if needed but obviously hoping I won’t need them.
Thank-you for the update Dreamy.
I am really glad you have had a good day.
It is always nice to chat with someone that you have known for a while. It is good your friend is in recovery.
I hope your sister gets sorted.
Thanks, Sweetie, Anne has been good to me when I have been ill, always visiting me and bringing me things on my lengthier stays.
I am glad you have a good relationship now.
My other 2 siblings I’ve not seen since my Dad’s funeral in 1995.
We were always very different growing up.
Families can be difficult.
Just saying Goodnight Dreamy. X
Things are going well today - really could do with some fruit and salad but have decided to leave that for tomorrow. I can manage along to my local Co-Op.
One other thing: I’m tired a lot but have been resisting going to bed. I’ll be watching TV and feel myself beginning to nod off. It’s strange because I have been sleeping well at night.
The antibiotics and the needle jags end on Friday; I’m a little worried about ending them but am hopeful that they are working and ending the infections.
Watching tennis later on - I think it’s Ladies day at Wimbledon.
Glad things are going well today Dreamy. Do resist going to bed, that is a bad habit. You are not really used to watching TV, so I guess that must make you tired, I actually watch very little. But it is a good thing for you.
You are always in my hopes and prayers, so let us hope the infections are cured. x
Just had a long phone chat with a neighbour I’d barely spoken to in 11 years. I think my illness has made me a bit lonely and, although forums are great, they can’t really replace real people.
We just had a general gossip about the neighbourhood, people we both know etc. She’s offered to go down to Tesco for me anytime I want which is really generous of her although I probably won’t take her up on it. I’m lucky living above a shop so I’ll never actually starve; but tomorrow it’s the Co-Op for me. It’s only a 7 minute walk there. I’m a bit hesitant about ordering online from Tesco atm because I think, what will happen if I have to go into hospital? I’ll have food like tomatoes and apples which will go off.
But we’ve arranged to have coffee together, nothing romantic, just a new (old) friend I’ve made. I find it hard to admit but I do get lonely at times.
I watched the womens’ semifinals at Wimbledon and realised that soon both the tennis and the football will be over. I’ll be stuck with golf which I dislike.
How lovely for you Dreamy. You are right, real people make the world go round.
I’m sure you find something else to watch on TV. X
