Checking in after a bit of an absence

[Alister]

Hi
though It was time to take a look back in & see haw everyone is doing
A some may remember I have been a little poorly recently (Rectal Cancer), which has meant I have not been paying as much attention to 'D' lately (Not much point in worrying about ling term complications until I had secured a a long term).
I guess this makes me a full memeber of 2 clubs no-one wants to join.
The good new is my treatment is now complete & I am just on a regime of regular 6 monthly check-ups, not as much fun as the Diabetes foot tickle.
Now trying to get back into the swing of things with the low carb diet.

 

[grovesy]

Nice to see you back.
Glad your treatment has been completed.

 

[Alister]

So am I 🙂 I can honestly say it was a pain in the arse - pun intended.
(I also tend to talk S**t even more than before 🙂 )

 

[Tee G]

Hi @Alister - Nice to meet you (Im sure you will see some 'old faces' here) - and meet some new one too! Its good to have seasoned users back to help us newbies along this D road. I hope you are doing well now, I love your take on things, very refreshing. Reminded me of my favourite comedian Joan Rivers....no topic was taboo - good for her and good for you. I do hope you continue in the same vein & light up our days! 🙂

 

[Alister]

Simple philosophy, s**t has happened , I can't change it but that does not mean I have to let it get me down. Bottom line (did it again) is I am going to have to live with it, which is a far better out come than not living with it.
One positive, Just like with the diabetes, is I am getting extra attention from the NHS which puts me ahead of the game.

 

[trophywench]

Good for you pal! As soon as I read the reply from @Tee G I noted he seemed to have mis-spelled the word 'faeces', and started to laugh. Keep on laughing, it's brilliant!

 

[eggyg]

Well you have been dealt a bum deal, haven’t you? Glad your treatment is over and you can sit down ( I hope 😱) and relax a bit.🙂

 

[Tee G]

@trophywench LOL - very witty for this time in the morning 😛 ...(and its she not he) 😉

 

[Alister]

definetly a bum deal, this happened the same year I was given diabetes (Although I think my diet change helped me spot the problem) so to slightly rephrase Queen Liz II in was my anus horibilus 🙂
2020 is going much better, sitting is a little uncomfortable but manageable.
Some silver linings - my critical illness cover cleared my mortgage (with spare) & my weight is now down to ideal (although this is NOT a recommended weight loss regime!)

 

[Tee G]

awww bless - reminds me of when i had my babies, the first one, well, a big fat 8 pounder - felt more like an 18 pounder after the damage he did....dont go there!... But the ward had a rubber ring and we were all fighting each other for it -maybe invest in a childs water ring - may offer some temporary relief?

 

[Alister]

I already have a memory foam coccyx cushion, but sometime find a hard wooden bench can be less uncomfortable
it seems to change daily.
3rd advantage, because I now have a permanent stoma & no bum hole I am saving a fortune on toilet paper 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Good to see you back @Alister - and congrats on completing your cancer treatment. Long may it keep you in rude health 😛

 

[KARNAK]

Welcome back @Alister glad your treatment went well and your assitude is a great inspiration to us all. 🙂

 

[Alister]

ass-itude - like it!