Off Topic Things that aren't worth a new thread ...

[Prehab26]

I've wrote this a few times and kept deleting it...I'm hoping I post this one.

I posted a few weeks ago on this thread that the Mrs had a siezure on New Years Day, was in hospital, and ended up on dialysis.

Well, she is not taking too well to it, it's making her really ill. Her words...."it's keeping me alive, but it's killing me".

And this is the hard bit.....she is seriously considering withdrawing treatment. We have had a discussion as a family, and also had a conversation with her renal consultant at the Freeman. Life expectancy if she stops dialysis....1 to 3 weeks.

I'm in ****ing bits...I really don't know what to do for the best. I can't see her suffering like she is, but I just can't bring myself to agree to stop treatment, though, in reality, it's not my decision to make. 33 years we've been together, my best friend, and Mam to our 3 wonderful kids.

I'm not really looking for advice as such...I just needed to say it.....to get it off my chest I guess.

We are back tomorrow again for another session of dialysis, and I absolutely dread it....it seems like every session is a step closer to a decision i really don't want her to make, and one I don't want to accept.

Ah mate that's awful news. However, credit to you having the bravery to post. I hope it helped get it off your chest.

I hope that whatever decision you make as a family is the right one for you. I am sure it will be. Best of luck.

 

[cumbrianmackem]

Oh Snaggey tough times indeed and you still keep us on our toes with Wordle.....nowt anyone can really say other than stay strong your family will come out with the right way forward for your good lady whatever that maybe..stay strong thoughts and prayers are with you all.

 

[clockstander]

Hard as this may sound (and we are both in tears here as I type), its really your wife's decision to make, and for you to stay strong. Life deals some hard blows and is indiscriminate, keep posting as long as you feel up to it Snaggey mate, we are all with you , God bless.

 

[samwise_new]

I've wrote this a few times and kept deleting it...I'm hoping I post this one.

I posted a few weeks ago on this thread that the Mrs had a siezure on New Years Day, was in hospital, and ended up on dialysis.

Well, she is not taking too well to it, it's making her really ill. Her words...."it's keeping me alive, but it's killing me".

And this is the hard bit.....she is seriously considering withdrawing treatment. We have had a discussion as a family, and also had a conversation with her renal consultant at the Freeman. Life expectancy if she stops dialysis....1 to 3 weeks.

I'm in ****ing bits...I really don't know what to do for the best. I can't see her suffering like she is, but I just can't bring myself to agree to stop treatment, though, in reality, it's not my decision to make. 33 years we've been together, my best friend, and Mam to our 3 wonderful kids.

I'm not really looking for advice as such...I just needed to say it.....to get it off my chest I guess.

We are back tomorrow again for another session of dialysis, and I absolutely dread it....it seems like every session is a step closer to a decision i really don't want her to make, and one I don't want to accept.

mate, if you need to talk then talk, dont hold it in...i am sure you will have a few on here you feel will help you along.

 

[Mackem-Tiz]

I've wrote this a few times and kept deleting it...I'm hoping I post this one.

I posted a few weeks ago on this thread that the Mrs had a siezure on New Years Day, was in hospital, and ended up on dialysis.

Well, she is not taking too well to it, it's making her really ill. Her words...."it's keeping me alive, but it's killing me".

And this is the hard bit.....she is seriously considering withdrawing treatment. We have had a discussion as a family, and also had a conversation with her renal consultant at the Freeman. Life expectancy if she stops dialysis....1 to 3 weeks.

I'm in ****ing bits...I really don't know what to do for the best. I can't see her suffering like she is, but I just can't bring myself to agree to stop treatment, though, in reality, it's not my decision to make. 33 years we've been together, my best friend, and Mam to our 3 wonderful kids.

I'm not really looking for advice as such...I just needed to say it.....to get it off my chest I guess.

We are back tomorrow again for another session of dialysis, and I absolutely dread it....it seems like every session is a step closer to a decision i really don't want her to make, and one I don't want to accept.

I've just seen this mate. My heart goes out to you and your family.

 

[Blond Bombshell]

I've wrote this a few times and kept deleting it...I'm hoping I post this one.

I posted a few weeks ago on this thread that the Mrs had a siezure on New Years Day, was in hospital, and ended up on dialysis.

Well, she is not taking too well to it, it's making her really ill. Her words...."it's keeping me alive, but it's killing me".

And this is the hard bit.....she is seriously considering withdrawing treatment. We have had a discussion as a family, and also had a conversation with her renal consultant at the Freeman. Life expectancy if she stops dialysis....1 to 3 weeks.

I'm in ****ing bits...I really don't know what to do for the best. I can't see her suffering like she is, but I just can't bring myself to agree to stop treatment, though, in reality, it's not my decision to make. 33 years we've been together, my best friend, and Mam to our 3 wonderful kids.

I'm not really looking for advice as such...I just needed to say it.....to get it off my chest I guess.

We are back tomorrow again for another session of dialysis, and I absolutely dread it....it seems like every session is a step closer to a decision i really don't want her to make, and one I don't want to accept.

Praying for you all marra, praying for strength and healing. God bless you all.

 

[Mackem-Tiz]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64762215

2 brother released from Guantanamo Bay without charges after being held captive for 20 years. During that time they cost the US taxpayer $260m to maintain their imprisonment ($13m per prisoner, per year according to the New York Times).

They were detained and tortured, imprisoned for 20 years, charged with nothing, no trial and no ability to defend themselves against the accusations in a court of law.

I think there's a very high chance that they had some involvement with terrorists to put them on the radar of the CIA but the USA lost the plot big time after 9/11 and Guantanamo seems like one of the bigger overreactions.

I think we should all understand why they "lost the plot" tho. It was massive news at the time.

 

[DELETED ACCOUNT 1234]

I think we should all understand why they "lost the plot" tho. It was massive news at the time.

Everyone knows what happened. It was the most significant event in modern history. It doesn't excuse that they have acted far worse over the subsequent two decades.

 

[Mackem-Tiz]

Everyone knows what happened. It was the most significant event in modern history. It doesn't excuse that they have acted far worse over the subsequent two decades.

I'm half American so I am biased but I think the way USA reacted was understandable tbh.

 

[Gordon Armstrong]

Besiktas supporters threw thousands of soft toys on to the pitch during the match against Antalyaspor to donate to children affected by the earthquakes.

The match was paused after four minutes 17 seconds, representing the time that the first earthquake struck Turkey and Syria at 04:17 on 6th February.

The fans then began throwing the toys, which will be given to children in Turkey and Syria, from the stands.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64782551

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[Gordon Armstrong]

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[DELETED ACCOUNT 1234]

I'm half American so I am biased but I think the way USA reacted was understandable tbh.

Well "understandable" is not the same as justifiable or reasonable.

 

[The Exile II]

I see the UN have finally started thinking about technology to solve global warming instead of trying to force people into having a lower standard of living.

 

[Daz]

I see the UN have finally started thinking about technology to solve global warming instead of trying to force people into having a lower standard of living.

Just read about those massive space mirrors, it’s certainly an interesting idea. They may need to think about clearing all the debris that floats around the planet first mind.

Would love to see this geothermal mine come to fruition in Sunderland too.

 

[young2077]

I see the UN have finally started thinking about technology to solve global warming instead of trying to force plebs into having a lower standard of living.

Corrected for you there mate.

 

[Snaggey]

Bit of an update on the Mrs....and it's better news, at last. Bit of a long post, so apologies for that....

She is on a big selection of meds, some for her renal issues, but also some anti siezure drugs following her siezure on 1st January. Quite a few of these are to keep her blood pressure in check, and most of these (11) are taken first thing on a morning.

She was initially having dialysis at the Freeman on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 3 x 3 hour sessions. These were always on an afternoon...1.00pm till 4.00pm. A few weeks ago she was transferred for dialysis at a renal unit on the Team Valley, same days, but 8.00am till 11.00am....this is when the problems really escalated. Nausea, sickness, (meant she had no appetite, and anything she did eat came back up - went from 10 stone to 8 stone in a month), aches, severe fatigue, muscle cramps, constant dizziness, fainting after dialysis......just really unwell.

I rang the Freeman on Friday and spoke to her renal consultant and asked the question that with all the meds she is taking to control her blood pressure, which she is taking about 7.00am, then starting dialysis (which also reduces blood pressure) at 8.00am....could this be part of the problem, could we move some till after dialysis? He thought it was worth a try, so advised which ones to move. Only x3 tablets could be moved, and on dialysis days only, but it has definately made a big difference. Two sessions, (sat and today), and been OK after both. Today, we even went out for something to eat.....first time she has had an appetite for what seems like ages. It feels like we have turned a corner....a bloody big corner.

@Ozzymac, @rooch 3, @COYCS, @gelders pie, @Smug in Boots, @The Exile II, @RTB, @Nordic, @Sunderpitt, @Prehab26, @cumbrianmackem, @clockstander, @samwise_new, @Mackem-Tiz, @Blond Bombshell, @Gordon Armstrong

I would like to thank you all for all your kind words and pm's, it has really meant a lot to me. We have an amazing forum here, with some amazing, caring posters.
From the bottom of my heart,
Thank You,

 

[samwise_new]

Bit of an update on the Mrs....and it's better news, at last. Bit of a long post, so apologies for that....

She is on a big selection of meds, some for her renal issues, but also some anti siezure drugs following her siezure on 1st January. Quite a few of these are to keep her blood pressure in check, and most of these (11) are taken first thing on a morning.

She was initially having dialysis at the Freeman on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 3 x 3 hour sessions. These were always on an afternoon...1.00pm till 4.00pm. A few weeks ago she was transferred for dialysis at a renal unit on the Team Valley, same days, but 8.00am till 11.00am....this is when the problems really escalated. Nausea, sickness, (meant she had no appetite, and anything she did eat came back up - went from 10 stone to 8 stone in a month), aches, severe fatigue, muscle cramps, constant dizziness, fainting after dialysis......just really unwell.

I rang the Freeman on Friday and spoke to her renal consultant and asked the question that with all the meds she is taking to control her blood pressure, which she is taking about 7.00am, then starting dialysis (which also reduces blood pressure) at 8.00am....could this be part of the problem, could we move some till after dialysis? He thought it was worth a try, so advised which ones to move. Only x3 tablets could be moved, and on dialysis days only, but it has definately made a big difference. Two sessions, (sat and today), and been OK after both. Today, we even went out for something to eat.....first time she has had an appetite for what seems like ages. It feels like we have turned a corner....a bloody big corner.

@Ozzymac, @rooch 3, @COYCS, @gelders pie, @Smug in Boots, @The Exile II, @RTB, @Nordic, @Sunderpitt, @Prehab26, @cumbrianmackem, @clockstander, @samwise_new, @Mackem-Tiz, @Blond Bombshell, @Gordon Armstrong

I would like to thank you all for all your kind words and pm's, it has really meant a lot to me. We have an amazing forum here, with some amazing, caring posters.
From the bottom of my heart,
Thank You,

after my problems i know that any corner is a big step forward...good luck to both of you and the kids, i guess it will be a long road for all.

 

[Gordon Armstrong]

This was the Aurora at Stonehenge on Monday night . . . . cool

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[rooch 3]

Bit of an update on the Mrs....and it's better news, at last. Bit of a long post, so apologies for that....

She is on a big selection of meds, some for her renal issues, but also some anti siezure drugs following her siezure on 1st January. Quite a few of these are to keep her blood pressure in check, and most of these (11) are taken first thing on a morning.

She was initially having dialysis at the Freeman on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 3 x 3 hour sessions. These were always on an afternoon...1.00pm till 4.00pm. A few weeks ago she was transferred for dialysis at a renal unit on the Team Valley, same days, but 8.00am till 11.00am....this is when the problems really escalated. Nausea, sickness, (meant she had no appetite, and anything she did eat came back up - went from 10 stone to 8 stone in a month), aches, severe fatigue, muscle cramps, constant dizziness, fainting after dialysis......just really unwell.

I rang the Freeman on Friday and spoke to her renal consultant and asked the question that with all the meds she is taking to control her blood pressure, which she is taking about 7.00am, then starting dialysis (which also reduces blood pressure) at 8.00am....could this be part of the problem, could we move some till after dialysis? He thought it was worth a try, so advised which ones to move. Only x3 tablets could be moved, and on dialysis days only, but it has definately made a big difference. Two sessions, (sat and today), and been OK after both. Today, we even went out for something to eat.....first time she has had an appetite for what seems like ages. It feels like we have turned a corner....a bloody big corner.

@Ozzymac, @rooch 3, @COYCS, @gelders pie, @Smug in Boots, @The Exile II, @RTB, @Nordic, @Sunderpitt, @Prehab26, @cumbrianmackem, @clockstander, @samwise_new, @Mackem-Tiz, @Blond Bombshell, @Gordon Armstrong

I would like to thank you all for all your kind words and pm's, it has really meant a lot to me. We have an amazing forum here, with some amazing, caring posters.
From the bottom of my heart,
Thank You,

You are worth it mate and I’m chuffed your lass is feeling better

 

[Sunderpitt]

Bit of an update on the Mrs....and it's better news, at last. Bit of a long post, so apologies for that....

She is on a big selection of meds, some for her renal issues, but also some anti siezure drugs following her siezure on 1st January. Quite a few of these are to keep her blood pressure in check, and most of these (11) are taken first thing on a morning.

She was initially having dialysis at the Freeman on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 3 x 3 hour sessions. These were always on an afternoon...1.00pm till 4.00pm. A few weeks ago she was transferred for dialysis at a renal unit on the Team Valley, same days, but 8.00am till 11.00am....this is when the problems really escalated. Nausea, sickness, (meant she had no appetite, and anything she did eat came back up - went from 10 stone to 8 stone in a month), aches, severe fatigue, muscle cramps, constant dizziness, fainting after dialysis......just really unwell.

I rang the Freeman on Friday and spoke to her renal consultant and asked the question that with all the meds she is taking to control her blood pressure, which she is taking about 7.00am, then starting dialysis (which also reduces blood pressure) at 8.00am....could this be part of the problem, could we move some till after dialysis? He thought it was worth a try, so advised which ones to move. Only x3 tablets could be moved, and on dialysis days only, but it has definately made a big difference. Two sessions, (sat and today), and been OK after both. Today, we even went out for something to eat.....first time she has had an appetite for what seems like ages. It feels like we have turned a corner....a bloody big corner.

@Ozzymac, @rooch 3, @COYCS, @gelders pie, @Smug in Boots, @The Exile II, @RTB, @Nordic, @Sunderpitt, @Prehab26, @cumbrianmackem, @clockstander, @samwise_new, @Mackem-Tiz, @Blond Bombshell, @Gordon Armstrong

I would like to thank you all for all your kind words and pm's, it has really meant a lot to me. We have an amazing forum here, with some amazing, caring posters.
From the bottom of my heart,
Thank You,

Thank God, a little bit of good news.

Remember you can only help senior management if you look after yourself also.

Ps as it happens I have only one and a bit functioning kidneys. I have been close but fingers crossed have not had to have dialysis.

I also have had problems with blood pressure tablets. The first lot did lower my blood pressure, but also lowered my pulse/heart rate so much that if I walked a mile or so I was absolutely knackered. The 2nd lot of blood pressure tablets gave me swollen ankles and cramps in my feet. I am now just starting a 3rd lot.. seem okay atm?

I presume you know that prior and during testing your blood pressure (i have a piece of kit from Boots about £25) that if you take deep breaths, in through nose out through mouth, your blood pressure will be lower?