The Furry Monkey

01 january 2005

HAPPY NEW YEAR
to one and all!

Well, another new year for us all and I wonder what will happen this time around. I am pleased to report that I did NOT spend this New Years in pain (apart from the normal stuff of course!). What I mean is not extra pain and visits to A&E for a change.

We went to the coast the day before yesterday which is one of my favourite places. It's so lovely in the Winter to go to the sea, I know it's cold and there's not much open but you can always find somewhere for a coffee and enjoy the scenery. A grey, wet windy day is perfect for a winter visit to the coast! :-)

 

07 january 2005
the middlesex hospital, dr farnham

Only one appointment this time, to see Dr F. I asked if things would improve, pain wise, and he confirmed my thoughts - that this is as good as it's probably going to get. Not a nice thing to look forward to, but at least I know for sure now.

 

10 january 2005
the beacon

I've been going here for a while now (every Monday and I look forward to it!) and it's a fantastic place. Don picks me up and is a lovely guy and we have some real giggles on the way there and back! Everyone knows how you feel and understands that some days are good and some are not so good. It's a shame that our nearest and dearest don't always understand this. I've tried explaining but it just doesn't work. Again, not a lot I can do about it :-(

 

14 january 2005
the grove

When I had my carpal tunnel operation and in combination with the Lymphoedema I couldn't do things my Doctor suggested I see a Podiatrist. So here I am again. It is a lot easier now! I use the cream on my legs and feet daily to help the skin with the Lymphoedema so it's a team effort here!

 

17 january 2005
royal london homeopathic hospital, london

This was suggested by the Palliative Pain Care Doctor and has helped, I think. I am sleeping a bit better which is good although I'm not sure what helped as I've been trying so many things. It could be the Pillow Mist, the Homeopathic Remedies, different sleeping times etc....lots of things.

I also had a Crest meeting today (I was shattered already but managed to keep awake!). As you all know, The Crest is a charity that a few of us are starting which to open a Cancer Information & Support Centre in this area. It is a HUGE task, but one we aim to succeed with. If you'd like to help, just contact me.

 

22 january 2005
tact, swsh network

TACT is the local User Partnership Group I belong to. We are working on several initiatives to help other cancer patients in our network. It is quite a big group, some people have dropped out along the way and others don't attend many meetings but that's life I suppose.