Helena we are a right old bunch kicked bc backside and plagued with other stuff when i found out the other day what was wrong with ne i was devastated at the prospect of having to deal with another health problem so soon after treatment ended now im like well if i can do all that surely this is doable
Jak thought I’d pop in and say hi hope you are well and you got everything sorted out eventually x
Hi jak and Helena its chucking it down in Newcastle today!! No garden for me today glad you are getting your knee sorted jak im getting my neck done have to have another couple of scanns in the meantime so he can decide on surgery type ?
Helena its waiting around i find the worst you will be pleased when its done and dusted so to speak and recovering at home
? to you all xxx
I struggled with my full time job after having breast cancer. I took voluntary redundancy and took the largest amount lump sum I could from from my private pensiion. I was lucky to be able to do this as the money I recieved will tide me over till I get my state pension in March 2020. However I am a year short of national insurance contributtons so won’t be able to get a full state pension. Has anyone else been in this position? And can you buy some to make up for the gap . And does anyone know how to do this and how much would they cost??I dont regret leaving my job as had been very stressed an feeling worn out for a long time and relieved now that I can take time out to look after myself more and enjoy life a bit…I know im lucky to have been in the postion to do this but realise im one of the lucky ones as most people can’t do this because of finances and I do sympathise .I made the decision to retire early as I know I will be able to get by?Corrina X
Hi jak everyone still waiting for op have more definitive scans coming up in next couple of weeks which have invited the anxiety monster in a few times any scans now i get i fear the worst what else they could show if you catch my drift the head scan has had me really worried incase its mets causing the headaches and dizziness even though my logic side is saying its through spine issues but i think everyone is probably the same after bc!! When the surgeon reviews tgem then probably my plan of action will be given!!! im finding i get fed up and bored at times would rather be spending my redundancy on a luxury holiday rather than living expenses but hey ho it could be a lot worse i could have been finished with no pay out so its taking the worry of struggling away
Re the NI contributions my mam was in a similar position due to retiring early with health issues qnd paid voluntary contributions to cover the short fall to protect her pension hope that helps
Jak hooe knee school is helpful and enjoy being the youngest there ??
Hi Jak good to hear from you me i. Not too bad had the rest of my investigations re the neck so just waiting to hear back from doc to establish what is going to do, so still no job or anything for me
Its frustrating but needs doing so I will go along with it if necessary im so pleased to hear that your mammo was clear again ? and knee school sounds like its helping im with you on pain stuff too im no good on heavy duty drugs paracetamol is my go to tried the others but im no good on them not very tolerant to them
I hope once i have a plan of action i will feel better about it i just hate waiting around it is totally different to the bc stuff isn’t it
Take care Jak hope assessment goes well x
Ooh good luck with that Jak fingets crossed although i bet you will feel a tad nervous when you get the date through x
Hi jak Helena good to hear you are in the road to recovery H, Jak a surgery date thats good news too once you are healed etc life should definitely improve fir you!!! Im also having surgery waiting for a date need to speak to my neuro surgeon again as i wasn’t feeling great at my appointment on Thursday when i was offered the op so going back to see him in a couple weeks surgery date will be given then ?
I know its got to be done so i think once i know when its happening i will feel better its a decompression and spinal fusion im having wont make anytbing better but it is to stop things declining over time he told me i ciuld be quite disabled by it over time if left so i will need a lend of the big girl pants off my bc buddies!!!
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Jak hi just wanted to wish you well for your surgery rest up afterwards xxx should be getting my date for surgery on Monday xxz
Pleased you are out the other side the pain is a ? but evidence that job is done now rest up take it easy and let everyone run around after you this Christmas and look forward to lots of lovely walks on your new knee xxx
I think after what you’ve been through with cancer, you don’t have to be afraid of anything. Tell me, what is your dream job now?