The Furry Monkey

01 february 2005

Just renewed my PPC again. I wish I knew for certain how long I will be taking some of these tablets. I could then get a 12 month one and save myself money in the long run. I'll ask next time I go and see Dr F.

 

07 february 2005
the crest meeting

These meetings are quite regular as we are just starting out and it's a LOT of effort required (sometimes to just stay awake let alone do anything!). We are moving along and there are more events in our diary. We're working on a website for the Centre so I will soon be able to provide a link so you can all check it out. If you'd like to raise money for us please let me know!

 

08 february 2005

Not quite medical for the old diary, but it will help me sleep I hope. I've had a new mattress delivered. It's quite a thick one and is orthotonic or something so should help the back and also make it easier with the legs too. I still have to sleep with a pillow to rest the legs on but it helps so I don't mind. It looks odd though! I sometimes find the cats sleeping on the top of it or using it as a pillow which is sweet!

 

15 february 2005
guildford

I've been looking forward to this course. It's for cancer patients and is designed to help improve self esteem when we're feeling low. Lots of ladies all in the same boat and we had a real giggle. It's a shame it's so far away as a lot of them meet regularly and I can't get over there without a taxi which costs £38 one way!!! OUCH!!!

 

16 february 2005
the beacon

The day has moved to a Wednesday which is throwing me a bit. I'm used to Mondays now. The previous course was "Relaxation" which helped. I tried all sorts and they said that meditation would probably help me with the sleeping. So I've been trying it and it does help. It's not to make you fall asleep but to relax your mind and body. We all think we're relaxed when we're at home being a couch potato but we're not really, it's just a top level relax if you know what I mean. Now I know how to do it properly it is totally different.

 

22 february 2005

Today is a momentous day, I've had my wheelchair collected! My Mum said perhaps I should keep it as I may need it again (and sometimes it feels like it would be easier to give up and use it!), but I'm thinking of it as an event that has a lot of meaning to me. I now use a walking stick (or crutches depending on how I'm walking that day) and it's an achievement for me. I've gone from a wheelchair, to a walking frame, to crutches and now walking sticks. It's quite a positive thing and I'm looking on it like that. If I do need it again in the future (which I know is a possibility) then I will ask for another one then. Until that time I will persevere with the walking sticks.

 

26 february 2005
chill out day, west drayton

Wow, this is what we've been waiting for. A day of pampering for us patients and our carers (Mum!). You can choose from aromatherapy, reflexology, massage, reikki, ceramic painting, yoga, swimming. All sorts. This time I chose reikki as I've not had that before and Mum had reflexology. She enjoyed it so much which was great. She wasn't sure about it at all when I first mentioned it but she's definitely a convert now. I've even got her some treatments as a special treat for Christmas, although she is taking her time at choosing a day.

 

28 february 2005
ashford hospital, middlesex

Well you'll be surprised at this, but this time it's not me going to hospital! Yes!!!! Although it's strange going into there again as it's where I had my "not so pleasant experiences with A&E". John and Mum both go there for treatments/operations and have had no problems. It all depends on the day I suppose. Mine was not a good experience and not one I want to have again. They had good ones. We were going this time for Mum's Bone Density Test. He was really pleased with her as it's gone up! Normally it goes down as you get older but he said she is living a good life and to keep it up! Well done Mum!