Progesterone, assorted other hormones and fluffy cake

[ladybowler]

DIzzy

Hello lovely to have you back and good to hear that you had a lovely week away, you certainly did pick the right week to go away.

I am hoping i will hear this week when it will be.  I imagine it is going to be on a Wednesday as I think that the day that he does his theatre list.

xxx

[Dizzybee]

Morning all

Well we're back from a week in Devon, we came back last night to avoid the Devon Show. Part of the trip was for my husband to visit the graves of his mum, dad and brother now we've had the headstone engraved. But it wasn't a sad day, and it was lovely to come back over Dartmoor. And we've been so lucky with the weather for once.

I came back to the letter with my mammogram appointment, it's funny how my heart sinks at the sight of the hospital logo. I'll be glad to get it done because I've had quite a few aches and pains recently in both sides. I know that pain isn't usually a sign of anything sinister but itll be good to get it checked out, just for my peace of mind.

Lots to do now to get sorted, catch you all later. Clair, I bet you're still singing, I'm so glad you got good news. And Helena, I hope you get your appointment through quickly so you can plan birthdays and bowling...

Xxx

[Lesley21]

Thank you all so much.  Appointment not until 2.50pm, hate late appointments, much rather morning ones.  Still for once it suited me.  Himself worried me this morning, pain was much worse and he was a horrible colour, couldn’t even sit up to drink a cuppa.  Phoned gp surgery, duty doctor called back.  He reckons its a broken rather than cracked rib and is sending a prescription for strong painkillers to the pharmacy for me to collect. Will see how he goes after taking them, not really happy but guess got to give it a while before I call back.  Might take a couple myself before boobies get clamped.

Whst gorgeous weather, looking good for the wedding tomorrow.  Such a shame I’ve had to tell Harry and Megan himself and I won’t be able to make it after all due to busted rib.  Just hope they forgive us, know they had seats right at the front with our names on x 

[ladybowler]

Lesley

My dear we are all there with you in the huge big pants that ruby has sent you.

Sending you much love

Helena xxxx

[Cla46]

Morning all xx
Lesley will be thinking of you today hands are ready to be squeezed when you need it xxxxx

[rubycat]

Lesley, in your pocket singing loudly and squeezing gently for your mammo. Himself says the sun goes in when I put mine out to dry. How rude. xxx

[ladybowler]

Jo

We will all be willing the postman to deliver you the best news tomorrow xxx

[Cla46]

Thank you so much you wonderful friends for just being there 😘
I've cried laughed and cried some more im sure some of my friends think I'm mad but the stress and worry is just huge and unless you've been through it you just don't know!

Jo I rang my bc nurse in the end and she said the letter will be late arriving because of illness in the department give them a ring my lovely xxxxx
Rubycat I totally love the pics xxxx
Lesley I promise to leave a huge lot of hay for you xxx
Have you got an old corset you could wrap around your other half might stop him groaning after you've tightened it up of course 😉 Xxx
I'm so glad to be a Neddie xxx

[rubycat]

Saving some hay for you gals.xxx

[Janey2]

Whoop whoop whoop and huzzah (is that a word?!). Fabulous news Clair and here’s to Jo and Lesley soon too. Lots of fluffy love doing the rounds. I’m clapping along to that clip Ruby! Xx

[Lesley21]

Fingers crossed hunky postman/woman/person will turn up with your pass to the Neddie paddock tomorrow Jobey xx

[Jobey68]

Brilliant news Clair! Hopefully mine will turn up tomorrow, I had my mammogram the other end of the bank holiday so a bit behind you in the results stakes! Xx Jo 

[rubycat]

Oh Lesley, poor Himself, but you just made me laugh - mind you I do believe an all female jury would find there were mitigating circumstances and let you off.xxx

[ann-m]

Yay!!! That’s wonderful, Clair 🎉🍾x

[rubycat]

Ha, just got sidetracked looking at lots of donkey pics, I just love them and now you've joined us Clair, yippettee do dah, I am almost the happiest person I know, cos the most happiest is you Clair.  A new member of the Neddie club.xxx

And it also merits a round of applause.xxx

 

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[Lesley21]

So happy and relieved for our lovely Clair.

Himself is no better, moaning and groaning every time him moves.  He’s most comfortable laying completely flat on his back.  Gardener came today for the fortnightly grass cut, heard the sinister moans coming from he open window, I explained and said, it’s ok, Im going to put a pillow over his face soon.  He then told me the story (very Midsomer murderish) of how his father was found dead sitting in his chair clutching the remote control and for a while his mother was under suspicion of doing him in.  Thankfully after post mortem natural causes were found.  Must be careful what I say in jest in future xx

[Lesley21]

Yay Clair, now, dont be greedy, save some hay for me or even better, you lot eat all the hay just save me the vino when I join you hopefully in a couple of weeks.  Seriously lovely lady so so happy and relieved for you xx

[ladybowler]

Clair

Yay NEDDY xxxxx

[Cla46]

🎉🎉 No evidence of disease 🎉🎉 just very dense breasts and best of all the lump is scar tissue 😊 I've never been so relieved xxxx

[ladybowler]

Janey

I have spoken with my line manager this morning and I will be having the two days after the procedure off as well, as it is a planned procedure, he has told me not to worry and just concentrate on me

xxx

[ladybowler]

Alibobs

I must admit when I was diagnosed in 2016 I was scared that I might not see my 60th and I am so nearly there now 🙂

Yep Gemini's together.  My best friend is 3 weeks older than me and her birthday is on Tuesday, we are each others opposites, almost like twins!!

Helena xxx

[Janey2]

Finally got to the keyboard and can post.  I've been keeping up with the thread from afar and taking comfort from your doc's response Helena, but how frustrating you have to wait again and more tests. Thoroughly fed up making.  Ready and waiting for next pocket duty but definitely definitely recommend general anaesthetic for the procedure.  It is very quick as Jill says, but do give yourself some time off afterwards.

Oh Lesley what is your man like ...? Talk about highs and lows; good news one day then an injury.  An exciting time of birthdays for you gemini girls.  Lots of cause of celebration soon I hope --- once all the silly waiting is over!

Lots of love to all of you xxx

[Alibobs]

Gemini!!!!!

[Alibobs]

Ah Helena you are a gemeni like me!! Mines 30th May!! I'll be 61!! Big 60 last year.!! So thankful to be seeing my 61st!!! 💗💗

[ann-m]

Now sat down with a glass of 🍷 as late home tonight from work...lovely😊 & catching up with you all.

Honestly, Lesley, what are they like 🙄 I sympathise!

It’s good they seem pretty relaxed about it all, Helena although it’s a pain to have to go through another procedure, but hey, better to be sure about it all.

Jo & Clair do hope those results come through shortly, but as you say, no news is good news is one way of looking at it.
love to all
ann 💖

[ladybowler]

Alibobs

Thank you so much.

No I am a June baby, 12 June, its a big one for me I will be 60 xxx

[ladybowler]

Ruby

Oh you blow me away and I love your pics that just make you want to smile xxx

[Alibobs]

Helena so glad they said it's just tamox causing your problem. Been thinking of you today. Sorry you have to have op but at least you'll be knocked out and won't have to worry about any discomfort during the procedure. Hope they get you in soon and it's over and done with quickly! When are your birthday celebrations? Are you a May baby like Me?

[rubycat]

Had my legs crossed all afternoon Helena, sounds as though doc is not concerned, which is such a relief, but I'd much rather have the GA even though it does cause you more problems - a local seems far too ineffective!!

Perhaps Meryl Streep has the right ideaxxx

[rubycat]

Lesley, glad there was some good news with the cyst & hope mammo doesn't squeeze too much. Had my 3 year Neddie letter exactly 2 weeks after the mammo, so very tentative opening envelope, but decided as it was thin it would be ok. Hooray.  But Himself needs to be taken in hand - any chance of getting the doc to do a home visit?  You don't need any stressing out - I'd rather have him fed up with 'too much fuss' than worry that he needs more treatment.  Tell him his options are: doc home visit or you throttling him!xxx

[ladybowler]

Clair

Oh for goodness sake, i really hope she gets back to you tomorrow xxxx

[Cla46]

Helena
I'm really glad he thinks it's the tamoxifen and is checking anyway I'm just really sorry that you've got to have a GA I really hope it's done asap 😘 Xxxx
Lesley
Blooming men I feel your pain and hope your other half gives in and gets seen xxx
Still no news but I rang the bc nurse and left a message so waiting again xxxx

[Jill1998]

Sounds like a long night for you Lesley!! Hopefully he will relent and go and get checked out ! Broken ribs are very painful .

[ladybowler]

Lesley

Oh tell me about it, I actually said the same to Colin a few weeks ago, they really do not realise how much they affect us when they have something happen.

xx

[Jill1998]

Let's hope so 🤞🤞🤞

[Lesley21]

What a b*gger Lady H, hopefully you won’t have to wait longand also it won’t clash with lobbing balls dates.  Good that they’re pretty confident it’s thickening due to tami but best to be reassured.  

Yes, of course Himself needs checking, and of course you’re right about men being so flipping stubborn.  I’m sure if they realised how much extra stress they were causing us they'd give in before things got really bad.  Hey ho, it is what it is, that’s his favourite saying at the moment.  Think I might throttle him soon,  his groaning is driving me demented xx

[ladybowler]

Jill

Oh right that is good.  The problem with me is my bp drops after a GA so they will have to monitor me for a while, which is what they had to do with my bc op.  It was compounded by my also being on bp tablets.  Hopefully I will be down early in the morning as I have to be there for 7.30am and be on the way home by lunchtime xxx

[Jill1998]

It only took 20 mins to do mine so I doubt you will be under very long Helena ,just depends how you recover from the anaesthetic.Very frustrating for you .

[ladybowler]

Jill

He said my cervix looked fine, but as he was not able to get into my womb he could not tell.xxx

[ladybowler]

Jill

The sister said I will be called in for 7.30am as a day patient, she did say to bring an overnight bag in case I had to stay in for any reason, but they say that to be on the safe side. 

They just said I will need to take a day or two off afterwards to recover from the GA but should be ok after that.

xxx

[ladybowler]

Charys

Apparently it is a very short procedure.  He checked my notes again and he wants to make sure because it does not just say a thickening but that the lining is very thickened otherwise he would say leave it for 3/4 months and then have the scan done again.  He was very sure that it was tamo and that I didnt need to worry but that I would probably have to come off tamo, which my onc would discuss with me. 

The nurse on the way out said reassured me that he was very relaxed about it and her words "we know when he is concerned about something and he definitely was not". 

xxx

[Charys]

Oh flippin 'eck Helena your saga continues! ....but they still want to go ahead even though he does think its the tamoxifen?

Itll be really really short and quick I'm sure, just enough time to ferret around and grab the little piece.

When will that be ?

[Jill1998]

It's a very minor procedure - you won't be under anaesthetic very long - Im sure it will just be a morning job - should hopefully not interfere too much with your plans .

[Jill1998]

Oh no Helena ,what a nightmare . Did he see anything on the scan to shed any light on what's going on inside ?

[ladybowler]

I am back, well what a day.  I arrived there in plenty of time, didnt get in to see him until 40 minutes past my time. 

The long and short is that he believes it is the tamoxifen that is causing it,  He tried to do a hysteroscopy but was not able to find the entrance to my womb, I had a cone biopsy done 30 years ago with that and my age he said the entrance does narrow a lot, so I have to go in and have it done under a general as it would be far too painful for me to have even under a local. 

I then had to go to another ward to book in for it, didnt realise that they were going to do the pre-op assessment, I was asked to come back at 1.45pm because they were going for their lunch, I didnt get out of there until 3.15pm.

Am absolutely knackered and not happy because this coudl really screw up my birthday celebrations and bowls comps that I have coming up in that time

xxxx

[ladybowler]

Lesley

OMG I think you need to ban him from the garden.  He really should get it checked out, I know there is nothing that they can really do if it is a broken rib, but it is best to get it checked, but know what you mean about men and calling the GP!!

xxx

[Lesley21]

Sorry with late good luck wishes Helena but it’s been a traumatic morning.  Not sure what time  your appointment is, but hope it goes/gone well xx

Himself décided to get the hedge trimmer out first thing, next thing I know he was lying on the drive groaning clutching his chest.  Rushed out in dressing gown thinking the worst.  Thankfully not his heart this time but (we think) broken rib. He just heard a loud crack and was in agony.  Managed to help him inside.  He’s in a lot of pain, no way can I get him to hospital and of course he won’t let me call doctor.  Assuming it is broken rib I’m following advice on nhs website using my chillows.  He’s ok if he doesent move an inch or breathe, cough or heaven forbid as he found out sneeze! Xx

[Charys]

Aww gee thanks Guys. Popped on to see if any more news on those waiting....as if you've not got enough about worrying about the postPERSON coming (you know pc and all that) then you have me reminding you of everything. Soz about that.

VERY pleased to see that the lovely Lee has been given a clear outcome on those body scans. Great news...and roll on getting this sorted on 24th. x

[ann-m]

The ⭐️🔟0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ⭐️ is very definitely yours, Charys !!!x
Fabulous news about the results Lee & want a relief.
Loads of best wishes for tomorrow, Helena
Again, just love the pics, Ruby, where do you find them😂
Love to you all
ann 💖

[ladybowler]

My wonderful fluffy friends I love you all so much and thank you for all your thoughts, Ruby they certainly are the biggest pair of big pants, there is absolutely no problem with you all being able to get in there tomorrow. 

Lee I will pass them on to you after tomorrow.  You will be in my thoughts on the 24th, so far as good with the results xx

Lesley that is great news from you my dear

Been bowling again tonight, not a good result but last night my bowl partner and I won our 1st round county pairs competition, so we are off to Leamington Spa on Monday to play in the next round.

Will let you all know tomorrow when I am back xxxx