A day for reflection.

[eggyg]

19th December 2007 was the day the NHS changed my life. Four weeks previously it was discovered I had an apple sized tumour on my pancreas. I’d had trouble with that particular organ since 2001. It had to go, at this stage it wasn’t known if it was malignant or not. They would also need to remove my spleen, “ just in case”. A distal pancreatectomy ( removal of tail and body of the pancreas) and splenectomy was performed. I was a bit poorly as you can imagine! It was a dark time for me and my family, spending Christmas and New Year in hospital hadn’t been our plan that year, let alone in a hospital a three hour round trip away. But hey, I’m still here to tell the tale, the tumour was pre cancerous, thank goodness it was found relatively early. I’m diabetic, obviously as I wouldn’t be on here telling you this tale, I can poo through the eye of a needle and my immune system is pretty rubbish. I take more tablets than you can shake a stick at, have a fabulous scar on my stomach that’s gets funny looks when I’m on the beach or in the pool with my bikini on, but I really don’t care. I live a full and active life ( well I did until I fell three weeks ago, but that’ll be sorted soon) I now have four amazing grandchildren and I’ll be the proudest mother alive on Saturday when I watch my youngest daughter walk down the aisle to marry the love of her life. I never take anything for granted and try and live the best life I can, spontaneity doesn’t come into it unfortunately, and I’m thankful everyday for the chance I was given. 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Thanks for sharing your story again @eggyg and congratulations on all you have coped with, managed and achieved since then.

sometimes it’s good to look back and remember how far you’ve come!

 

[trophywench]

Hear Hear!

It's ironic - faced with a condition that would kill you if left untreated they treated it and caused another condition that would kill you if left untreated - then treat the resultant mayhem with drugs and hormones that would kill you if the dosage were wrong. All you have to do is get the dosage(s) right …… that can be done dead easily as we all know …..

One alternative solution wouldn't have required much effort at all on your part but of course you wouldn't be here now to tell the tale - so I for one am really GLAD you decided to battle with it all, cos it's a real pleasure 'knowing' you eggy!

Bravo bravissimo - jolly well done. {{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[Bloden]

You’re an inspiration @eggyg - you really DO live life to the full. Roll on Saturday!

 

[eggyg]

Hear Hear!

It's ironic - faced with a condition that would kill you if left untreated they treated it and caused another condition that would kill you if left untreated - then treat the resultant mayhem with drugs and hormones that would kill you if the dosage were wrong. All you have to do is get the dosage(s) right …… that can be done dead easily as we all know …..

One alternative solution wouldn't have required much effort at all on your part but of course you wouldn't be here now to tell the tale - so I for one am really GLAD you decided to battle with it all, cos it's a real pleasure 'knowing' you eggy!

Bravo bravissimo - jolly well done. {{{{Hugs}}}}

Ahh Jenny, I’m filling up! Thanks for your lovely comment. It’s been nice “ meeting” you too. 🙂

 

[eggyg]

You’re an inspiration @eggyg - you really DO live life to the full. Roll on Saturday!

Thanks @Bloden that’s a lovely thing to say, I just feel like an ordinary person with some missing bits!

 

[SB2015]

Glad to have you on the forum @eggyg , but sorry you had such an experience and needed to join.
However your tales of travels are a great inspiration, and it always good to have you here.

Have a fabulous time at the wedding this weekend.

 

[Flower]

You're an extra-ordinary person with some missing bits @eggyg - (in the fantastic sense -not the unusual !) and are an inspiration 🙂. Reading your story made me cry - in a good way - and I wish you all a most fabulous day on Saturday whether it's high or flat shoes.

 

[SueEK]

Thanks for sharing your story @eggyg, what a horrible time you have had of it. I have never heard you being anything but positive and encouraging about yourself and to others on the forum - an inspiration to us all. I wish you all a wonderful day on Saturday, it’s such an exciting and proud time being mother of the bride ENJOY xx

 

[trophywench]

It's because you only regard yourself as complexly ordinary even with missing bits and simply get on with the job you had thrust upon you - that we do like you so much, eggy !

Have a fab day on Saturday and above all - enjoy yourselves!

 

[Ljc]

Ditto everything everyone has said as I could not have put it better. Thank heaven for our NHS .
You are an inspiration to us all.

 

[eggyg]

Gosh, you lot are so lovely. You’ve made me very emotional reading your comments. I’m an emotional wreck at the moment anyways what with the wedding and everything. If I’ve learned anything over the last two decades is there’s only me who can do anything about anything, if you know what I mean. I haven’t had much choice in the matter, my youngest daughter, the one who is getting married tomorrow, was only 8 years old when I started having “ health issues” and I sometimes feel all she’s known is me in hospital, having serious operations or having hospital appointments, taking a myriad of medication etc but when I asked her about it she said she had never thought about it, it just seems normal to her. I suppose that’s down to me just going about my business as normal as I possibly could. It’s what you do as a parent I suppose. 🙂

 

[Eddy Edson]

You're triffic, Eggy, and I hope you have a wonderful wedding, Christmas and New Year!

 

[trophywench]

By Monday eggy - you better have some photos!!

 

[nonethewiser]

Said before you are one courageous & determined lady eggy, best wishes to family on this special day.