Hello all,
Unfortunately I've not been AWOL because I've been out making friends or having fun but because I seem to have developed some kind of illness. I've had tummy issues since my procedure the other week so wonder if they accidentally introduced bacteria, or just irritated things, with their poking around, or maybe just a coincidence. I'm having some tests to find out what's going on. Over weekend have started feeling sick constantly too, threw up so violently on Friday that I've pulled a muscle :( on domperidone and cyclizine but not making much difference, although haven't actually been sick since Friday. My parents came and brought me home yesterday as I would've been coming home today anyway, CT early tomorrow morning!
Bit of a long ramble, sorry. I'm just getting a bit fed up of two steps forward, one step back. I finished chemo almost three months ago and I'm nowhere near being able to participate in "normal" life as still can't go out much etc. Will be having words with my surgeon next week :) I just wanted to make new friends and start term without being the cancer girl still, especially as I'm now not having any active treatment so I don't think people really understand why I'm still having so many health problems, and I really don't want to have to go into details about my bowels!
greeneyedcat well done to your DS, that's fabulous! I have an acquaintance who goes skydiving a lot, I find the very idea terrifying so DS must be very brave :)
HND your Mexican feast looked absolutely fabulous! I am very jealous and will be visiting you for my birthday next year 
I hope one day I have a friend as close as you and topsy seem to be :) bugger about another surgery but hopefully that's it for scalpels and will put an end to all the issues so you can finally be free!
shooting and gigs have a fun day out, sounds very exciting! You are both young and pretty, although don't know if that makes you Thelmas or Louises as was long before my time haven't seen the film
KK massive squishy hugs for you and 
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if you need it! I hope things get easier, do post here or on the Facebook group if you need anything :) xxx
MAS so sorry about your mum, although good the op went well. It's good your dad is getting a break but shame it is because mum is injured, would he perhaps consider some kind of respite type care? My neighbour cared for her elderly husband for many years after he had a stroke, and he used to go to a respite place every so often so she could go on holiday with her sister or just have a few days to herself. I know it's hard though, she used to feel quite guilty about it.
handbags good luck with consultant tomorrow, nothing useful from me afraid!
amber your sharing of holiday photos etc definitely not coming across as showing off, it's lovely to see you having a good time, although doesn't sound like you're able to relax much. Difficult with mammogram hanging over you as well, stupid cancer.
topsy I hope you're enjoying your telly and coffee in peace. I'm alright thanks, just a bit bleurgh. How are you? Did you enjoy your birthday?
I will leave it there as this is getting rather long but waving to everyone and hugs to those who need them, hope everyone who is sleeping badly manages a nice, restful day x