Soop's wonderful, warm and welcoming kitchen

I can say no more than everyone has said. So sad for you '*soop*, that your hopes have been dashed. We were all sending healing vibes, but they must have been deflected somehow. Wishing you a gentle recovery, and a peaceful time in your own home with MrS.
I've had a couple of weeks away, visiting sons' families. It was lovely to be with them, celebrating another birthday. DS2 picked me up and took me to his home and DS1 brought me back here from his home. This morning, I woke up to find him outside, tidying my disgraceful garden. How lucky I am. Wish I lived closer to both families and think it's time to consider a move.

Not thé longed for outcome soop, I’m sad your hopes were dashed. I can understand your faith and confidence in your surgeon, may your discussions together be fruitful, have a gentle, peaceful evening.

On another note, a mild day here and some bulb panting.
Thank you for the warm wishes doodle and dragonfly. I am doing my best to “get back out there”.

So, so sorry to hear this outcome soop. You absolutely should not have to pay privately for the colostomy. Some serious talking to your NHS consultant when you can. My mother ended up having this op and what she said, within weeks, was “I wish I had this done sooner”. She recovered very quickly, was able to travel, pursue her hobbies and managed incredibly well. She bought a lot of new clothes because she got a new lease of life. This is what I wish now for you (i know it is second best) but on the NHS!!!!!
You are a wonderful, warm giving person and you deserve to be looked after by the NHS and everyone in your life. I send you my warmest wishes and hopes that there is help for you.

I should have added a thank you to Kalu

The hospital staff were fantastic. They were kind, considerate and (at times) long suffering. I spent most of the night prior to surgery perched on the commode. There were several horrendous "accidents"...which were dealt with promptly and with understanding.

Mr James McCourtney the colo/rectal surgeon, is marvellous. The best!

The rectal prolapse is "big" and full thickness. It will not shrink. Bandings cannot cure it. I therefore need a Colostomy. I will go through hell and high water to regain some quality of life. The last ten years have been blighted by the ongoingness of the aptly named "drop bot".

Mr McCourtney is prepared to perform the surgery. I was thrilled when he said so. But, we need to find £25000 first. At that point, I thought my heart would break. If I go back on the NHS waiting list, I shall have a very long wait. The multitude of patients with life threatening conditions need help urgently. This I appreciate and no matter what, I need to wait in line. At 80, I would love to spend the remaining time Mr Soop have, feeling able to enjoy life's simple pleasures.

So, we have a lot of serious talking to do. There will be a solution. I remain hopeful.

Forgive me please for not being fully aware of all that is happening in the kitchen. I shall gradually manage to catch up. In the meantime, Heartfelt thank yous to the best of Gransnet. You are kindness personified.

Hi soop, thank you for popping in when I'm sure you don't feel much like it. It's good to see you.

(((Hugs)))

Just popping in to send lots of love to dear soop ???

How is it possible to feel so close to people that I may never meet in person? To return to a new bustling kitchen, humming with activity and read the kindest of messages makes me feel humble.
Thank you all. Thank you for the very moving verse, Baggs, and thank you for the phone calls Marydoll and Agus

Just popping in to say hi and show you all you are not forgotten in the least.

Hearing the news of our dear stoic Soop has been most upsetting, and I can but add that my loving thoughts are very much with them both.

I have also had some unpleasant news on the healthfront hence this is the reason I have not visited.
It seems as if my little world continues to struggle and I simply cannot get free.

Please know though I send you all every blessing.

I agree-Marydoll you need that buggeration like a hole in the head.
The weather is dull here but at least it is not cold.

Nannyfaraway hope you are not too badly affected by your recent diagnosis and that the medication helps. Lovely picture of little Ellie.
soop just wanted to add my thoughts to all the others and say so sorry things didn’t work out better. Wishing you and MrSoop a peaceful day today. Hope you are not in discomfort. xx?

Have a restful day Soop. The promise of delicious cake of your choice awaits you in the kitchen.

A better day for you too Marydoll as you battle on with another buggeration arriving out of the blue.

Just popping in to drop off some pains au chocolat and hope Soop had a restful night x

I’m glad you are safely home soop, and wish you rest and comfort while you gather yourself together again.

I’m so saddened to hear that soop has not had the news she was hoping for. Hopefully she’ll soon be back at home with Mr Soop.

Thinking of you soop. Take time to adjust to your news. The kitchen you created will always be here.
Marydoll so sorry to hear you have been floored by the dreaded labyrynthitis. I have been hit by that twice. Once for six weeks. Doing nothing was the only option. Get well soon.
Best wishes to all on this day. I had someone in Afghanistan and realise how lucky we are he returned. My thoughts are with those who did not have such a result.

Relieved you are home safely soop, I’m sure mr soop was delighted to see you. It seems the outcome wasn’t as you had hoped. I’m so sorry, sending love and hugs to you both.

soop ? so sorry things weren't as you hoped - sending lots of love dear lady

So very pleased to hear Soop that you are safely home to Mr Soop, but also so very sorry that your hopes seem to have been dashed. Take heart from the knowledge that we all love and care for you, especially your wonderful, devoted husband xxx

Thinking of you both, dear Soop, and praying for a flamboyance of flamingos to help you?

Thank you Kalu- I agree, better to travel during daylight the little we have these days.

Pleased soop is back in the comfort of her home with MrS.

I’m so very sorry Soop hadn’t had her hopes realised. What a blow for her and all who care about her. ?

Marydoll you have my utmost sympathy. I was twice in hospital with labyrinthitis, I felt so incredibly ill with it. I hope yours clears up very soon.

A funny old day here today. A small furniture delivery arrived first thing (an ‘accent’ chair to fill the gap from dd marching off with my old nursing chair! ?). The weather forecast was fair so I hauled Dh outside to tidy away some of the many leaves, to cut back a creeper and to plant some bulbs. I couldn’t do my pots, though, as the bulbs I ordered from Sarah Raven weeks ago still haven’t arrived, despite promises from them.

We then toddled out to a garden centre, only to find the cafe closed at 3:30. It also has a very nice shop, in which I may have spent some ££ but instead we took our custom to our usual cafe, where we probably should have gone in the first place! A quick drive home through the autumnal countryside, followed by making both our evening meal and preparing tomorrow’s to marinade.

I’ll have a look to see if there are any good films on tv and do some knitting for the rest of the evening. Have a quiet time, everyone. Xx

So sorry to hear this Soop. Sending love and .

I'm so sorry that the result wasn't what you, and us all, hoped for dear Soop. ?