The state of our hospitals.

[Margaret Pilkington]

You need to discuss this at your appointment. Ask what is available and more importantly is effective.
I know that gallstones can be dissolved with drugs…but these take a long time to work and are not without side effects.

[RainbowSix]

Well, it was explained extremely well to me what they can do, it's going to be a keyhole surgery and I'll be out the same day.
Apparently I'm showing symptoms that mean it may get worse as I get older and the chances of further complications as I am older could be worse.
So I'm booked to see someone (anethaputsyoutosleep) in a few weeks to see if I'm gonna be OK for it then apparently its only a 3 month wait, they do this op many times a day.
Looks like I may well be going to Blackburn...

[Margaret Pilkington]

Glad you were given the full information you needed to make your choice.

Keyhole(laparoscopic) surgery is being done millions of times all over the world.
But when it is happening to you it is a different matter.

Yes you will get out of hospital the same day, but despite the little cuts, you have still had surgery and you need to be kind to yourself.
Plenty of rest, pain relief and food that you enjoy.
Rainbow Six, I wish you a speedy return to good health….and if Lettie sees your post she may have even better advice for you because she has had this procedure done….and told us about it.

[lettie]

Originally Posted by RainbowSix

Well, it was explained extremely well to me what they can do, it's going to be a keyhole surgery and I'll be out the same day.
Apparently I'm showing symptoms that mean it may get worse as I get older and the chances of further complications as I am older could be worse.
So I'm booked to see someone (anethaputsyoutosleep) in a few weeks to see if I'm gonna be OK for it then apparently its only a 3 month wait, they do this op many times a day.
Looks like I may well be going to Blackburn...

I had this done 12 years ago, I had to have it as an emergency in the end as I developed Cholecystitis, was in agony and was bordering on septic. They removed it keyhole, I needed only Paracetamol for a day or so after, (although they did offer me something stronger, I just didn't need it), and was home the following morning after an overnight stay. The care was brilliant (at RBH), and I made an excellent recovery. I had the full 6 weeks off work at the advice of my GP, and have been so much better since. Good luck with your procedure and be kind to yourself after.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Lettie I think that will be really good for Raibow Six to hear.
There is nothing like a first hand account from someone who has ‘been there and done that’.

[RainbowSix]

Sure is thank you.

I initially was of the opinion that if we were born with it then why would it be OK toi take it out but the doc told me that I can eat normally afterwards - that would be good as I'm sick of eating salads and would like to try a pizza again lol.

I plan initially to take a week off, the doc said I was to not drive for 2 weeks and not lift anything heavy for several months.
I don't lift anything heavy due to back issues anyway but as I only do light electrical work I should be fine.
I'll spend the week playing with my 3D printer instead, assuming I'm not writhing in pain.

[Margaret Pilkington]

If you are in writhing pain then you need to seek advice from someone with letters after their name.
Initially you need to take pain relief regularly…every 8 hours.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking you are invincible and letting the pain get as big as a mountain…take something as soon as you feel uncomfortable.
That way you will move better and get better in good time.
Yes, you are going to get to enjoy the food that has been banned.

Enjoy the recuperation and have fun playing with your 3D printer.

[RainbowSix]

I will be taking whatever painkillers I can

[taddy]

From Thursday last week I had to attend the "Rosemere Cancer Centre" at Preston Hospital, yes I have been diagnosed with the Old Chaps "Prostrate Cancer", luckily it has been discovered early and has every chance of being cured by Radio and Hormone Therapy.
The friendliness, dedication and willingness to help from all the staff is in stark contrast to what Hazel received at Royal Blackburn A and E a few weeks ago.
After attending every weekday for another three weeks, I will hopefully be able to "Ring the Bell" three times to say that my Radio Therapy is finished and that the Cancer Cells are gone or in remission.
The only downside is that I have been advised to leave my beloved "Hobgoblin" ale alone for the duration. (but I may sneak an odd one in order to keep my (spirits up), no
pun intended.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Taddy I hope you do well on your treatment.
Cancer is very scary.Treatment for cancer is very scary too.
I am pleased that they are looking after you well.
The situation with Rosemere is very different to the situation that Hazel met in A&E.
This is in no way to excuse poor treatment that she received.
A&Eis flooded with people, many of whom would not be there if they could get seen by a GP.
The Rosemere centre know each day how many patients they will have to deal with…A&E don’t.
As for the hobgoblin…if they have suggested that you do not drink, then it is for a good reason. It may interfere with the treatment you are getting…and you really do not want to make it harder for the treatment to do its job.
Lecture over.
Get well soon Taddy.

[taddy]

Many Thanks for that Marge.

[dotti34]

Taddy, I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with this and I hope you have a quick and full recovery from it.

Be a good lad, do as you’re told, and leave the Hobgoblin alone until you get the all clear and then you can have two bottles to celebrate. It will be worth the wait.

Best wishes, get well soon.

[Margaret Pilkington]

I second Dorothy’s advice.
When you have completed your treatment you can celebrate with a whole pack of Hobgoblin if you want…you might need a lie down afterwards though.

[taddy]

Originally Posted by dotti34

Taddy, I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with this and I hope you have a quick and full recovery from it.

Be a good lad, do as you’re told, and leave the Hobgoblin alone until you get the all clear and then you can have two bottles to celebrate. It will be worth the wait.

Best wishes, get well soon.

Many thanks for the good wishes Dotti, as for leaving the "Hobgoblin" alone though, I shall have to give it some thought, I have been "Suppin" three or four pints of (REAL ALE) and only (REAL ALE. almost daily since I was 16 or 17 years old and I am now seventy seven years old, I have mentioned it at my Doctors Practice and to the staff at the "Rosemere Cancer Centre" and although they don't condone it they have agreed that it has not done me much harm, or, to quote my Father, "There is no such thing as a bad pint of Real Ale but some are better than others, as long as they are kept and served properly.
Thank you again for your good wishes.

[taddy]

[QUOTE=Margaret Pilkington;1277451]I second Dorothy’s advice.
When you have completed your treatment you can celebrate with a whole pack of Hobgoblin if you want…you might need a lie down afterwards though.

As with Dotti, thank you for your concern Marge, I have knocked my consumption down a bit on the advice of the staff at "Rosemere", who as I explained in my post to Dotti have said that quote, "you do look well for your age but if you shave your beard and mustache off you will look 10 years younger", to which I replied, again quote, "I am waiting for a congratulations card from "Bonnie King Charlie" or "Just William", when I reach 100 years old, I will then have my first (full shave in 80 years) and will then only look ninety.
Again, Many thanks, I hope Dave is recovering well, stay healthy and happy, your (old) classmate Taddy.