Mavis is up today and looks fine. Shes not perfect but I’ll settle for what she is today. Any improvement is a bonus. I was up early for my appointment. After several tests it was decided that I must attend again next Tuesday and be prepared for Laser Eye Surgery. It seems I have glaucoma? [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Its Wednesday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, lung cancer, mesothelioma on February 29, 2012 | 3 Comments »
A new day
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2012 | 6 Comments »
After a long and tiring day for her yesterday. and the worry of a reaction to the chemo. She looks a lot better this morning. She was up early. But has now gone back to bed exhausted . She needs a good rest. We had a call from the Local Paper today they want to [...]
On the Merry Go Round
Posted in Uncategorized on February 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Set the alarm for 5 am,but Mavis was up at 4 am. Ready for the early appointment at the hospital. Walking Louis at 6.30 am Poor little sod. On the road at just after 7 am. Arrive at the hospital around 7.45. mavis was a little late being called. But it was soon underway. I [...]
What a Day
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, lung cancer, mesothelioma on February 26, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Well we did it. After weeks of will we wont we. Can we can’t we. It finally Happened. Here is Mavis about to board The Orient express. Chatting up the Steward already. It was a fantastic Day. There is nothing that I could criticise. We were treated like lord and lady muck all day. The [...]
Saturday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, lung cancer, mesothelioma on February 25, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Its a really nice bright day out there. Our walk with Louis was Ok. But i am surprised that Mavis is still tired after a short walk. So much different from a few months ago. This chemo has certainly taken its toll. I am used to her stepping out and fit. But I hope that [...]
Its Friday!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, mesothelioma on February 24, 2012 | 3 Comments »
I was tempted to not do a post today because I havent done much. We left home about 7.30 this morning for mavis Blood Tests. The nurse wasnt to pleased with her Swollen Ankles and said she should go to our GP . Which we did. But we were told go home the Doctor will [...]
Canterbury
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, lung cancer, mesothelioma on February 23, 2012 | 1 Comment »
It’s such a lovely day out side. Sun shining and no cold wind. We are off to wetherspoons to meet some friends for lunch . I’ve sorted out my free TV licence for next year. I did it over the phone in a couple of minutes. So simple. That will save me £150 next year. [...]
District Nurse and Chiropractic
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, lung cancer, mesothelioma on February 22, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Thats the Nurse for Mavis and the other for me. Can I just say a thankyou for all your Birthday Cards. Thank you all .XXX. After sitting waiting again for the Nurse. at 8.30. We had a call at 10. She said she came but we were out. She rang the bell for ages. So [...]
Tickets
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2012 | 2 Comments »
What a lovely day,Sun is out slight breze but not cold. We took louis out into town. But because of water leaks and roadworks the town is pretty much at a stand still. So many impatient drivers!!! We walked to the Station to purchase our tickets to London ready for our trip on Sunday. Mavis [...]
Opthalmic Clinic
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged asbestos, asbestosis, Caring for a mesothelioma patient., chemo therapy, lung cancer, mesothelioma on February 20, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Off to hospital later. I have found the grout in shower tiles needs re doing today so that’s a new job for me. But its got to wait till I get back today. I still havent found a new painting. But I need a rest from it. *** Well it was a good drive there. [...]