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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
