DH in surgery- keep me company.

[BrigitsBigKnickers]

Very small malignant tumour in DH's kidney discovered totally by accident a few months ago. Very lucky it was discovered as 5 years further down the line when symptoms become apparent, cure is much more difficult.

DH (53) currently having robotic keyhole partial nephrectomy surgery to remove the tumour. Not ill at all. Surgeon very confident the surgery will get rid of it. Surgeon is top guy in the country for this type of procedure so DH hopefully in good hands:🤞

I haven't slept properly for 2 months. He is inclined to depression and feelings of impending doom which although I understand, makes it really hard for me.

I haven’t really had anyone to talk to about it and obviously can’t make my fears to him known as he is freaked out enough as it is.

I have between 4 and 5 hours to kill. Someone distract me.

@Kelsoooo - what are the options???

I ADORE Handel, @BrigitsBigKnickers.... did you know that he became so enraged by a soprano’s inability to get it right that he dangled her out a window by her ankles? (Scandalous!!!) My favourite works of his are Semele and Giulio Cesare

Ooh Kelso I have absolutely no fashion sense so not sure I am the right person to ask

I like a bit of Rameau.
My favourites ( of others ) are Bach Cello Concerto , ( not Isserlis ) and Sibelius “Finlandia”.

Bach was a genius, but had 21 kids... I can’t quite let that go. I went to his house in Eisenach in Germany (beautiful town, btw) and thought if only walls could talk!

Ha ha Justilou not heard that one.

I am learning a Bach Partita and corrente at the moment. Bit too difficult for me really ( both GradeVIII pieces and I am more a grade VI) really love them. My family think I am bonkers as I practise in my wet room- (the acoustics are wonderful.) Visitors are usually highly amused when they go to the loo in there to find a music stand with sheet music in the shower part!

Yes , Kelsoo , what are you thinking of ?
Style and Beauty section might be better for that BUT I am always up for giving an opinion.

Some people like to take singing in the shower to a whole new level!

Cellos make everything better don’t they, @AnneKipanki??? Rameau is gorgeous too! I need to go back and start listening again just to listen and enjoy. I think studying music killed the enjoyment of it for me. I sang in a church in Austria with an organ that predated Bach. It was not well-tempered. The organist was, though. He found my excitement so contagious he gave me a tour of the place and it was where King John from the tales of Robin Hood was held hostage. Robin Hood was a myth but the king certainly was true. He was NOT popular with the people of England who did not want him back!!! Disney has a lot to answer for!!!

They do . I love the deep vibration and sound.
I have a few recordings , different artists but I do have favourites.
I am not musically talented at all .

Here is a link to the soprano-dangling story.
www.classicfm.com/composers/handel/guides/handel-and-battle-divas/

I will see if I can find that version of Greensleeves Brigit

BTW, @BrigitsBigKnickers, all my best concerts have been in my shower.

So , Kelsooo , is the award thing black tie , business suit , ?
Is it a meal ? Any dancing ?

My DH has robotic surgery a couple of weeks ago after finding out he had throat and lung cancer at age 48. Surgeons are fantastic and I have no doubt your hubby will be fine.

As for music my DD plays the piano, harpsichord and cello. I can’t play a thing!

Oops! Wrong link. Same singer though...

Good story too !

UPDATE!
Just heard from the surgeon. All is well. Went very smoothly and confident he got it all out.
DH is currently in recovery but waking up well and should be back in the room in about 3/4 of an hour!

Phew!

Thanks so much for all of you who have helped to distract me this morning. It's gone more quickly that I thought it would! X

@BrigitsBigKnickers have just read this thread. What lovely news on a lovely thread.. well done all.

Just seen your message Itsagrandoldteam. Thanks that's very reassuring. I have read many other stories like yours- it seems that if it's caught before any spread then it's easily cured.

The surgeon said the stats for DHs type and size of tumour were about 96% survival after 5 years.

Anne comes my back to your question about my dad at Christmas- he only lives round the corner to me so no need to stay. He usually comes with his brother in tow ( who is 86).Bowels and bladders seem to feature heavily in the topic of conversation which isn't particularly savoury during Christmas lunch ...

Brilliant news Brigit!

All good family dinners end up there

Fabulous news, @BrigitsBigKnickers! So happy for you both!!! Hope you get some blackmail material from him before the drugs wear off! X

Ha ha Justilou that is exactly what my DDs just said- I have instructions to film him!