Good Morning Thursday 8th September 2022

Update , think I may had problems understanding the specialist doctor , i have started to take the gastro tablets which is a 8 week course plus a 7 days anti biotic tablet .
I assume once I have done the tablet course a recheck to see what changes have occurred
Trouble I found was understanding the Doctor with a face mask on ,and accent as well .
Mick

Good morning all from a cloudy Glasgow, where its 16°C, with rain forecast again!

I'm sorry to hear your news was worrying Mick, I have found the waiting for results is the worst part. I hope you do not have to wait too long as some on here have.
GM, I am sorry that things are not good for you just now.
Hoping that aggie's trip is going well.

Despite my assertion that I would have a quiet day yesterday, it was quite the opposite.
I made two lots of ice cream, went bramble picking behind our house, made bramble jelly, then batches of bramble and apple crumble, made with apples from my dwarf apple tree.
As I was prepping for bottling the jam, something terrifying happened. I reached into a low cupboard for a large Pyrex jug and it exploded into a million pieces in my hand.?
There was glass all over the kitchen, in the open cupboard, in the sink, on the cooker, all over the floor and even inside my sandals! I got such a shock. It took forever for the two of us to clear up. Some of the pieces were almost invisible to the naked eye.
Dinner was rather late last night!
I have absolutely no idea what happened, but I do know how lucky I am. I only had a few cuts in my hand, more like pin pinprick, it could have been so much worse. I was shaking.

Today, DH has offered to come and help with the bramble picking. I think he saw how wiped out I was yesterday, after over doing things again. More jelly making (the recipients, DH and SIL, hate the seeds) is on the agenda and I have beetroot to pickle, again for DH and SIL
Keeping busy takes my mind off the nagging pain and the worry of what, I expect will be difficult times ahead. I just take frequent breaks, (and some chocolate), when I feel iffy.
It's my way of coping. It's either that or sit and mope, over indulging in my foreign language dramas! However, I am often tempted!
In my defence, I have to say, my Turkish is improving, I now know three Turkish words, so you could say that it is an educational exercise.

Some parish admin is also on the cards today. Our parish actually comprises two parishes, but now they are splitting again. I'm trying to collate some paperwork for the transfer of information to the new parish priest. Basically, it consists of lots of messy handwritten sheets (not mine!), I do like a challenge!

GreyD, I'm sorry to hear that your journey was so challenging and scary, much worse than mine was, but you managed it. Well done! ?

Wishing you all a pleasant day, whatever your plans. I'm off to read your posts and may be back!

Good morning all, I haven’t read through all your posts, but wanted to add a note to Mick n the hope he comes back to look at the thread.
Although I am not a health professional, I spent many many hours in the Gastro department of the Royal Free Hospital where DH had annual colonoscopies (sometimes even more frequent) and each time they revealed polyps. These, if left undetected CAN turn cancerous, but if removed at the right time, are fine. They will have removed any they saw and sent for biopsy. That is usually (99% of the time) enough action for the present. So until the biopsy results come back it is only a “may possibly” as with lumps in other places. Please do not fret unnecessarily. The fact that you have been given a/b’s suggests an infection possibly and the gastro tablets may be for something like ulcerative colitis (which DH had all his adult life)
If you are worried, ring a Dr or the IBD Nurse at the Gastro-Enterology department at the hospital. Or PM me if you like.
So, a clear day in N Bucks, but definitely Autumnal.
Arts Society this morning a lecture on Beatrix Potter in connection with the exhibition at the V&A which we are going to in early November.
Wishing you all a pleasant day with apologies for not reading everybody’s posts first!

Good morning all from wet Harrogate
DH will be happy with the rain!
Hope the results from your procedure will be re-assuring Mick
Think it’s time for you to slow down and take care of you GrandMattie hope you feel better soon.
Today is my Sainsburies delivery day, and zooming with my sisters. Probably just potter about the house.
Have the best day possible folks

Urmstongran

Did you get your liver function test results LLFL the other day? I know you were anxious about them.

I saw the GP in person the other day. I am having a multitude of tests done and will be speak to her next Monday about the results. She is also sending me for a bone density scan. She is being very thorough, mainly because I had stage one breast cancer five years ago and there is a 2% chance of a tumour somewhere. This is all to do with excess calcium.

Good morning everyone from Inverness where it’s a dry and bright start to the day, with a bit of blue sky amongst the clouds
Take it easy today mick and hoping the results of your tests are positive
I had a lovely day yesterday catching up with my friend and today I’m hoping to get out into the garden and do a tidy up
Wishing monk a very Happy Birthday, enjoy your special meal with the family later! ???
Hope everyone finds something to enjoy today and take care all whatever the day brings ?

A wet start in West Oxfordshire today. We are off to Lincoln to visit DD1 and family, it is her birthday today too so lots of celebrations. DD2 is starting to emerge from the side effects of her final chemo treatment so we have much to be thankful for now.
Mick I can imagine yesterday was a bit of a day but try not to jump to conclusions, put it aside if you can and enjoy your day out, there's nothing you can do now until you get results.

Happy birthday monk.

Mick, I suggest you contact your GP and explain that you are unsure of what you have to do. You seem a bit confused about what is wrong and that is concerning.
Also, there will be clear instructions on the medications and when to take them. Make sure you read them carefully.
I was given a brief report of what they had found, with a diagram, pinpointing the areas of concern. Did you receive something like that?
I hope you get some clarification ASAP, for your peace of mind.

Good morning from Essex by the sea. The sun is trying to shine after a lot of rain last night, together with thunder and lightning.
A small food shop shortly ready for our few days away on the boat starting tomorrow. The last time this year.
Washing and packing when we return.
Fingers crossed for you Mick that, like others have said, it's a may.
Have a great Thursday everyone, much love xx

Happy Birthday Monk08 we are the same age xx

Good morning from a very soggy S Hampshire, a brief storm last night, heavy rain overnight and just now.
Fingers crossed Mick you get a less confused diagnosis soon.
grandMattie I’m pleased you feel a little better, gently does it.
Happy Birthday monk08 enjoy your day and this evening ???.
Had a good long lunch here with two friends yesterday, nothing beats a few hours of idle chatter with good friends.
Enjoy your day all ??

A second good morning from Sefton.
Early start to get car in for MOT. Meeting friends this afternoon for coffee, cake and catch up.
Happy birthday monk; sending best wishes Mick; thoughts to all.
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Good morning from a damp Leicestershire.

Dentist this morning. My lovely dentist is fitting me into his busy day to look at my chipped tooth.

I agree with Mary that you should contact your GP as they will have been sent the results. You will then get a clearer picture. It sounds more like an infection as you have antibiotics.

Happy Birthday Monk.

Good morning from a foggy NE.
We had a thunderstorm last night with torrential rain, I unplugged the computers but carried on watching a film on TV.
SIL helped me cook dinner, we had lamb steaks, baby potatoes in their skins, leeks in cheese sauce and green beans. A glass of red ?.
Today is GD's 17th birthday, I will not see her as she starts college but we will celebrate at the weekend.
DS is coming to spend the day with me, we will watch a couple of episodes of Shetland and have a relaxed day.
Brave of you to go out on the bus after your procedure Mick, I am still suffering the after effects of mine from last week.
Have a good day and dodge the downpours.

Happy Birthday Monk08 ???

Good morning Mick and all who follow. Glad all went off OK yesterday - and remember the doctors tend to paint a 'worst case' scenario these days so let's hope all is not as bad as you fear.
It's another grey, foggy morning on the Angus coast. It looks brighter out to sea so let's hope that spreads inland. Yesterday's grey start turned into a lovely day - true September weather. I took my friend on a lovely country route to a village snuggled at the foot of one of the Glens where there is a lovely tea shop renowned for its home baking. She loved every minute of it - and so did I!
Tai chi this morning, so we'll see who turns up. Numbers have been very small since the return following Covid restrictions. I used to have 15-20+ at each of three classes but I have now amalgamated the classes into one. The hope is that not all who usually attend will do so at the same time - so we'll see how this goes. I've kept an extra hour's hall booking for the time being in case numbers increase again.
I had a text from dancing DGD yesterday evening asking me to join her and her sister for lunch on Saturday in Dundee. How the 'little ones' (both taller than me!) have become adults seemingly overnight! Anyway, you can guess my reply! My niece is going to join us too so we'll have a giggle I'm sure.
I haven't time this morning to refer to everyone, so I'll just wish a relaxing day to the sleepless and a good day to all x

Happy Birthday Monk have a wonderful day ??

Ah LLFL it’s good to hear your GP is being so thorough. I do hope all your results reassure you.
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Good morning Mick and everyone from a grey Carlisle.
I got out in the garden yesterday morning and cleared out all the finished annuals including my prolific sweetpeas. As for my new shrubs and trees, most are settling in well but one or two have been given their marching orders and I am looking forward to a visit to the garden centre for their replacements.
Today I have a delivery from Tesco...I was surprised on Monday to be able to get a morning slot today. Are folk going back to actual shopping? I could but have gone off lugging a trolley load of stuff back home.
The rest of the day ought to be spent doing the serious admin I avoided yesterday by spending an afternoon editing my holiday photos.

I hope all goes well Mick, you've had some good advice upthread, so do see your doc if you need things made clearer.

Have the best possible day all.

And Happy Birthday Monk, still a young thing!

Happy birthday Monk? have a lovely day. It's pouring down here ,not sure what we will be doing today. Fingers crossed for your results Mike. Have a good day whatever you are doing.

Mick go and look at the paperwork that the endoscopy unit gave you when you left the department. They always present you with a printed copy of their initial findings and if they have taken a specimen for biopsy they will await histology report before contacting your doctor.
Antibiotics plus PPIs could mean that Hpylori is present.

Good morning everyone from an overcast Northampton, but the sun is trying its best. Thundery showers forecast this afternoon. Hoping it clears up by the evening, as I have a rugby match to go to.

A lovely day out yesterday visiting the Weald and Downland Country Living Museum, home of the Repair Shop. Sadly not the Repair Shop itself is not open to visitors; they were filming yesterday, but could watch from a distance. We did see one of the 'repairers', Dom, working outside on a kayak. Spent a pleasant couple of hours exploring the site, exploring farm houses, buildings and machinery from mediaeval to Victorian times. The rain held off apart from one heavy shower at the end of our visit, and we were able to enjoy a picnic outside.

A Sainsbury's delivery shortly, then two dance classes after lunch, an early dinner then out to rugby with DD and DSon-in-law.

Happy birthday Monk! Have a lovely day.

Hope your test results are better than you fear Mick, keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Good morning all from a much cooler Glasgow with grey skies. Looks like rain is due.

I got such a shock when you mentioned you may have cancer Mick. I sincerely hope this is not the case and also advise phoning your GP for clarification.
Fingers crossed your results are in your favour llof.
Happy Birthday monk ???

One or two phone calls to make then the day is my own to fouter about, busy doing nothing.

Best wishes to all for a good/better day.

Good morning all!
I am off for my flu jab today. Because my GP surgery is right in the middle of the high street a little light shopping will also be on the cards! We are in a small town with just the main street of shops about 1/4 mile long but there are quite a few charity shops and bargain stores (like poundshops) as well as 3 small supermarkets and the usual coffee shops so a bit of a wander will not hurt. I live just off one end of the high street, the railway station is at the other.
I hope you will contact your doctor Mick for a clearer explanation about what is going on. I know what its like to not get the full facts and your mind always thinks the worst.
Hugs to all who need them, happy birthday Monk and take care everyone.