Good Morning Tuesday 7th October 2025

I am wishing you both well for today FGT

Whenever we went for our hospital trips we'd try, if he felt up to it, to do something else afterwards such as seeing a film at our favourite cinema or perhaps a short walk in a new part of the city. I used to sit in the garden of the Maggies Centre while he had infusions and strike up conversations with other sufferers.
Not always possible I know, but it helped me.

I have just read the thread since I posted and I’m delighted in your news Marydoll. The relief over health issues when given good news is beyond rubies isn’t it? To be honest I had a good feeling about your diagnosis when you told us a few days ago that you had gained some weight. 👏

And breathe!! That goes for us all I suspect. Good to hear the news Marydoll. I can now get on with my day. And whilst I am actually posting I just want to say thank you to all who post. This thread is the first thing I look at when I wake up. ❤️

Dragonfly 💐☘️xx

Thank you for your best wishes. I stopped posting on this thread sometime ago but still regard you all as friends and really need some support right now.

Good morning everyone from a cloudy and grey Northampton, but it will be dry so two loads of washing are on the cards.

All ready at 8am yesterday morning for the carpet fitters, and of.course they didn't arrive until after 9! Two very.unhappy cats were safely corralled in the kitchen, cue cross looks at me through the glass door....

New carpet down and all finished by 10.30, with instructions not to vacuum till the afternoon. It looks lovely, but much lighter than I thought, but I am sure I will get used to it.
Spent the afternoon putting things to rights - I did a lot of re-organising of clothes and bedding storage, and also decided to put all suitcases in the garage, as they take up so much space. Summer and winter wardrobes swapped over, and everything now nicely in its place.
I need to vacuum the staircase this morning as lots of new carpet fluff seems to have found its way there.

Early lunch then out to join my walking group.
Cottage pie for tea - the mince is thawing in the fridge and I just have to prepare the mashed potato topping, and bake.

So pleased there was good news for Marydoll !

Bellasnana, how lovely.for you to have more GN meet-ups! Can I book myself in for October next year please? I am on another.cruise, to Croatia this time, and Malta is again on my itinerary; it was lovely to meet you in April this year.

Wishing all a pleasant day.

I hope it goes well this afternoon FGT

I'm very glad Marydoll that it went so well yesterday, after the initial scary journey.

It's such a lovely hospital isn't it. I had my new hip there. I mostly took the train to appointments as the short walk from the station is less stressful than the drive, even using sat nav!

Good morning everyone from south Manchester where it’s dry and a bit sunny. We are off to the Christie at noon for an afternoon of iv chemotherapy plus an iron infusion for Himself as the Professor has deemed him strong enough to be given more treatment. He’s apprehensive after having sepsis in August. I’m just my usual anxious self who will be monitoring him for side effects. It’s very stressful but we know to be grateful for this next chance of life.

That’s a relief MaryD! 🪻🪻🪻

Dragonfly, thinking of you both today. x

Such welcome news maryd. A huge relief.

Delighted to hear your good news Marydoll.

Phew what a huge relief Marydoll yes illness does take a toll on our loved ones. Big hugs to you both. 💐

Fingers crossed for your DH today dragonfly 🤞

Thank goodness, Marydoll. Like so many others, those who post and those who read, I’ve been holding my breath waiting to hear some good news from you. I’m so sorry for all your trials and tribulations, which you bear so stoically, you really are a very strong, special person. I hope that some help will now be found for you.

Good Morning from dreich West Dunbartonshire ,especially to Marydoll I am so pleased it went well ,having had this experience myself I know the relief you will feel.
If it’s as I suspected and mentioned then medication and some dietary tweaking will help .
I am now free of the horrible illness .
The Golden Jubilee is the crown in NHS Scotland ,my OH was treated there after his heart attacks and 14 years later Hes doing just fine .still behaves like a 20 year old …He remembers the brilliant staff with great fondness and the time spent there is a good memory

Enjoy the peace of mind today will bring and I hope your treatment works as well as mine did xx

So pleased and relieved for you marydoll)

Welcome news Marydoll such a relief.

Another lurker here but so happy to share my happiness and relief to hear such good news from our very own queen Marydoll, shared in her own inimitable way of course. Long may she reign!

dragonfly 🍀

That’s wonderful news Marydoll I am very worried my DHs appointment with the consultant will not have the same outcome.

Thank you for the update, MD. I’m so very glad for you that it isn’t cancer…
Of course, we cheer you on, you are such a support to us when in need. Reciprocations is a natural reaction! ❤️🫂

So happy for you Marydoll

Thank you for letting us know the outcome of your investigation Marydol. I'm so happy for you that it's not cancer. Such a relief for you and your family.

Usually a lurker to this delightful thread but want to send a virtual bouquet 💐 to Marydoll. The best news!
You can cope with the other buggerations.

Definitely a weight off your shoulders MD. X