Strange thing radiotherapy, never really knew what to expect but the overwhelming effect is just pure exhaustion. I don't know if it's co-incidence but my back pain is just unbearable. All I have done is sleep until the pain becomes too much, if I am awake, being a bit of a wimp of a man, it generally means that Susan is awake with me. Poor Susan has to do everything she really is very good to me. The quantity of drugs I am consuming is quite incredible. Everything is antagonised by laying on the steel bed of the radiotherapy table and then trying to get off after such a short period of treatment. It takes 3 nurses to lift me they really are very good, I know I keep stressing that point. I have only got another 3 sessions of radiotherapy before I am re-assessed to see if there has been any benefit.
The weekend so far has been lovely because Susan had arranged for her uncle Ian, auntie Claire and her cousins and their girlfriends to come over and lay a concrete base for our summer house to go on. The Summer house was what we bought with the money we were given for our wedding so to all who contributed thank you. When the Summer house is erected it is going to be a good opportunity to have our friends to stay which is something we would both like very much.
With all the things that Susan has to do, she still she tries to make my life as happy and as comfortable as she possibly can. There is so much going on in her life but she still remembers all the things just to make me that much happier.
This morning was lovely to wake up with a covering of snow. We are very fortunate, as I have said in the past, to live where we live. It is lovely to live with someone who appreciates the same things as I do. The garden looks wonderful.
I am going to have to go now as I have been awake all of an hour and I just cannot do anymore. Sorry if these entries are not flowing very well but nor does my brain.
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Hi Vic
Sorry to hear you are in such pain,hopefully it will subside at some point. Went to London at the weekend, went for a drink at the hotel you and Susan went to for her birthday at Leicester Square,I didn't realise that I had such wealthy friends, one brandy and baileys £40.00 - priceless. Weather in London was pretty grim but you know me it didn't stop me shopping ha. Am off to Jersey next week so will have to catch up on your blog on my return. Hope your family and friends managed to get the base down for the summer house this weekend, in between the rain and the snow, bet it will be wonderful. Anyway I wish you well and a hug for susan for looking after you. Keep well, love to you both - Lyn xx
Hi Vic
Cant say it has been the best weather to lay concrete!, hope it went ok..if you need help to finish it off... just shout.
Sounds like you have had a w.e. off the "steel bed" and no treatment. We pray that it proves to have been worthwhile... and that the pain soon subsides.
Off to Derbyshire tom with the girls for two days R+R... so will catch up with your news on our return, keep going with the blog mate...even if you think its a no news day. We all appreciate the time and effort you take to keep us all informed..especially when all you really want is a good kip.
Love to Susan...Simon :-)
dear vic
i was very dissapointed not to see a picture of you with your snowman! dad and mum are here with us for tea tonight they both send there best wishes to you both love sally bills daughter xx
Hi Vic
Heard of the bad time your having... Only found out a few days ago... The blog is great to find out how you're doing... Keep going mate
Darryl Lane
Vic, me old mucker!!
You're a great man to share your pain and suffering with the rest of us; it's a really courageous thing to do, and I admire you immensely for having done it.
Your strength shines through, mate, and your determination and sheer stubbornness is an example to us lesser mortals.
Keep your chin up, and keep fighting and posting on your blog.
There's a load of love going in your direction Vic, and you deserve every bit of it.
If you fancy a ride to sunny Sarfend, do make sure to let us know. We're thinking of you, mate.
Mike
Hi Vic and Susan. shookran, afwwan, la-shookran, Wahed/Nee/Talad, Sabakakia, masalakia. Our list of Arabic vocabulary (meanings will be given when we are home). Our stay in Egypt is wonderful but are thinking and worrying about your welfare. So sorry you are still in so much pain!! :( !! Bloody hot here, could do with some snow! Take care lil bruv, and your Mrs. Could we via your blog, say hello to all the family, we have forgotten to bring all web addresses with us, TSK TSK. (much love to Diana and Rod) Fanks bruv, all our love to you both from the Egyptians XXX P.S. Take care, miss you like crazy! X
HiVic& Susan,
Sorry to hear you have been in a lot of pain.At least you have an 'angel'in Susan to look after you.We have been thinking of you both lately.We have both written on your blog site recently but don't think they have made it to the comments page.Must be doing something wrong!Glad you are enjoying the beauty of the nature
and environment you have around you.It must be a good tonic.Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.Will be in touch soon.Love Theresa & Bobxx
Hi Vic
Ok, so the words aren't flowing because of your brain being on a bit of a go slow - but hey, I think you have a good excuse, my brain is on a permanent go slow, but I have no excuse! Sorry to hear about the pain still not easing, thank goodness for Susan. Hope you feel better soon, take care. Loads of love.
Jane and Christine x
I am sure during radiotherapy that they stick a plug into you and drain all the energy for the national grid - remember it only too well, too knackered even to make a schnitzel! Even fell asleep on the machine several times and you know how cold and hard they are! So know exactly what you are going through! It does get better eventually - though the excuse of eating chocolate for the fatique has finally worn thin after 4 years! Mick has finally rumbled! All the best H
Hi vic
Hope you are feeling more comfortable now and that you are not in too much pain.I am filling in for Lyn today as she is on holiday. To use one of Lyn's phrases."I've got my L plates on!"
Hope i don't lose any customers otherwise i WILL be in trouble.Hope your radiotherapy is going as well as can be expected.
Our love to both of you and hope we see you soon.Keep up the positive attitude and your great sense of humour.Love Theresa,Bob and all at The Bradnam Joinery Empire!
Hi Vic,
Sorry to hear your in so much pain, just remember we are all thinking of you and send our love. Who's paying for the curry?
all our love Darren & Jane (Birds maidstone)
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