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Subject Topic: Prayers and good vibes needed please
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Personmiss baritone
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My life has changed drastically in the last 3 days. For most of this year I’ve been waiting for a physio appointment for a sprained hip. I’ve managed several trips in the caravan with help of hubby, latest one being last week where we took my 2 little nephews to southerness for a week. My mobility had been slowly decreasing over the year and coming home I couldn’t climb into my tow van so husband had to tow home while I drove his car home.
We were only home 2 days when he hip siezed completely. After emergency physio assessment I was admitted to a local nursing home for some rehabilitation. They were worried about my breathing and wondered if I’d developed a pulmonary embolism so sent me off to hospital. I did have a small pe and was admitted immediately but tests showed other worrying things.
I had a lump in my breast and bone abnormalities in my back. No physical symptoms and without that scan they would never have been picked up. Basically I have started out with breast cancer, this has spread into 3 areas in my bones and then down into my hip where I also have cancer and not a strained hip.

I start radiation therapy today for my back. The 3 areas are all close to my spine so they want to protect it . The next step will be to treat the breast cancer. Method hasn’t been decided yet but I have no vanity and I want whatever gives me the best chance of being this thing. Then finally it will be a hip replacement. So at age 53 in less than a week I’ve gone from active caravaner to bed bound patient.

I promise one thing though. I am going to beat this thing. I am going to take my caravan away again. On my first trip out you’re all invited to come and join me for the party of all parties as long as you bring your caravan, pets, families and make lots of happy memories as you never know what curve balls life will throw you.

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Personlidds0
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Oh, what a shock! How your head must be spinning! It must all feel a bit unreal? Your response to this blow clearly shows a positive, fighting spirit, so good on you!

My thoughts are with you. Stay strong, and make sure you receive full information and support. ❤️

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PersonMrs. Bonce
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All the best, I'm sure you will beat it.


Personkpnuts81
15/8/2023 at 8:40am
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All the very best to you miss baritone, wishing you a full recovery and many more years caravanning


Personiank01
15/8/2023 at 9:05am
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My wife was in a similar situation to yourself and last year altogether she spent about almost 5 months in hospital. On discharge she was supposed to see a therapist. Eventually we went private. Nearly 7 months later she was offered a phone appointment with a therapist! From being an active walker she now has limited mobility. However even with her limited mobility we have still being using our caravan albeit not as often as before.


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PersonFiona W
via mobile 15/8/2023 at 9:11am
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You’re a brave woman. When procedures get tough, think about the beach & lighthouse & big skies at Southerness & take yourself to that other happy place. You’ll be back there in your caravan, I feel sure.

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Persontango55
15/8/2023 at 12:01pm
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It is sad to hear this regarding someone at the young age of 53 but I do wish you well and hope you achieve a full recovery. Although the treatment will probably take some time I admire your positive outlook which is half the battle in focusing ahead to a full recovery in the future.   


PersonMonty15
15/8/2023 at 12:43pm
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I don't do God bothering, so prayers are out, but heartfelt best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.


PersonTraceyD
via mobile 15/8/2023 at 12:59pm
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What a very positive outlook you have, sending positive thoughts and hoping you get the best possible outcome

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PersonHedgehugger
16/8/2023 at 11:21am
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So sorry to hear that - sounds like you are another victim of ridiculously long waiting lists! If you'd seen someone earlier the alarm bells might have rung sooner. However, good luck with the treatment, I hope it has the desired result.

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Personbofs
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Will remember you in my prayers.


Persondk168
17/8/2023 at 7:34am
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Sending some dust across, get well soon!

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PersonSamandRose
17/8/2023 at 1:36pm
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Wow Miss Baritone, your head must still be reeling!

Firstly I'm so hugely relieved that they caught your pulmonary embolism - not wanting to scaremonger or cause you any more worry than you already have, but I had a work colleague who died as a result of one of those.

Second, I love your attitude which is exactly the one you need to have. The only thing I'd add is that this is not the time to be considerate of doctors and hospital staff - yes, they're busy, and they're stressed but their lives aren't on the line here. Yours potentially is. Don't be afraid to keep hassling. Don't accept answers like "we'll let you know as soon as we can". Push for dates, and if those dates come and go, phone up and hassle again.

Wishing you all the luck in the world. Please keep us updated as best you can and I'd love to join you at that party on your next trip away. Just name the time and the place and Rose, myself and Bonnie - that's the very friendly 1-year old black lab - will be there. x

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Personbessie500
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All the very best , hope you are well soon

Bessie


Personmiss baritone
via mobile 17/8/2023 at 9:39pm
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Thank you everyone. The past few days have been extremely tough but I am under the most amazing team of care staff who are doing everything possible for me. I have completed the radiation therapy on my back which was very tough but needed to be done instantly and in less than ideal circumstances to protect my spine. They did allow me a day to recover yesterday but again several more unpleasant scans today that needed to be done as quickly as possible. There is definitely no question here of waiting around. Decisions are being taken very quickly but carefully. Thank you all for your good vibes

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Personpendywooley
25/8/2023 at 3:34pm
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I have seen your posts over the years. What a shocking development for you and family. Wish you the best of care, seems medics are on the case, and hope it continues. I'm sure there'd be several of us ready to join you in our vans, when you can get out again. All the best.



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