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Oct 11 – Let me eat god damn it

Oct 11 – Let me eat god damn it

Not much to post today except that there has been a continued problem with the stomach which is stopping me from eating much, giving me a sore stomach and other things related to poo that I won’t go into. Anyway upshot is off to hospital tomorrow for some stomach x-rays. My surgeon is pretty confident as to what is causing it so hopefully that will be confirmed and a fix will be forthcoming.  

To be honest the weight thing is really starting to get to me now, its hard to believe...

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Call the ambulance
 – Oct 10

Call the ambulance – Oct 10

Yesterday I was reminded that I still have some way to go as I prompted my first ever emergency call for an Ambulance.

I had had some stomach pains through the day and because of that had not eaten much. Determined to have a good dinner I worked through as much mashed potato, mashed Salmon...

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Oct 9 – the day after

Oct 9 – the day after

Nothing much to report as pretty much all I did yesterday was two things; Sleep and visit the dentist. From the exhausting day before I seemed to just sleep all morning until about 2pm when Alan and Elisa came to visit which was great.

Had a visit to the hospital to see the dentist which is...

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8 Oct – recovery continues

8 Oct – recovery continues

Yesterday I probably pushed it a bit far and was really feeling sore last night and even more so this morning.  What was I doing? Juliet made a visit in the morning which was great, Had breakfast, lunch and dinner, made very quick trip to Harvey Norman and Bunnings (Kirsten drove) to make a decision...

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Oct 6 – Things on the improve

Oct 6 – Things on the improve

Nothing funny in my post today so I thought I should start off with a bad cancer joke

“I’ve just been diagnosed with a tumour. I was horrified at first, but it’s starting to grow on me”

Anyway yesterday after a rocky start was a good day. Managed to eat some mashed potato, got a lot...

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At home – wish things were faster

At home – wish things were faster

Managed to rest a lot more yesterday and felt much better because of it. Although I am very frustrated at how long it is taking to be able to eat. I am desperate to eat more food but the whole proces is so difficult and then the resulting lack of calories is so...

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First day home – poor family

First day home – poor family

So I finally got out of the hospital and made it home. It was a very exhausting day as I settled in but was very good to have some sleep in my own bed.

Unfortunately, being released from hospital does not mean that I am better and the poor family was exposed to the amount of...

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I am getting out of here!! Oct 3

I am getting out of here!! Oct 3

A very exciting day for me as I finally get out of the hospital. All that needs to happen is the doctor needs to clarify some stuff with my dental scans and subscriptions filled for all the various medications that I am on.

Even though I am leaving the last 24 hrs has proven that I...

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October 2nd – Good news on the cancer front

October 2nd – Good news on the cancer front

Yesterday was an ok on the recovery front but great on the news front. I met with the doctor in charge of my Chemo / Radiation and he passed on some potentially good news which should see me in a good position by Christmas. The key points are:

Potential reduction in Cancer Stage

When you have...

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New Month new Stage 1 October

New Month new Stage 1 October

Yesterday was a relatively good day where I managed to eat mashed potato (amazing I know!) and went for a walk beyond level 10 of St Vincent’s hospital which was even more exciting. Unfortunately I probably pushed it a bit too far and struggled through the night and woke up a bit worse for wear...

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