Zombie needs her limbs holding

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With Zombie's permission, I'm starting this thread

As many of you know she has had a hideous time through her treatment for cancer.

At the point where she was maybe out of the woods she has been asked to see her surgeon on Friday. Unexpectedly

Can we all squeeze her together so her limbs don't go flailing
and do what we vipers do best?

I cannot bear the thought of her going through all the treatment s again after coming out of it before

Prayers, fingers crossing or whatever welcome right now

Yay for bears.

What a lovely friend! Thinking of you Zombie. xx

He's a cuddly bear for you Zombie but he's going roar and scare the bastard cancer away. Smart RL friend

Still got everything crossed for you.

I'm glad you have good RL friends around you at this time, Zombie.

Here, have some and , too.

Thanks everyone.

I have my pre-op assessment appointment at 4.00 this afternoon. I'm drinking vast quantities of water so that when I pee into this silly little specimen tube it doesn't look like coffee. Which I'm also drinking in vast quantities.

I'm also thinking of treating myself to an early dinner somewhere before coming home.

might not be a good idea before specimen, but can you have one later?

Oh, I fully intend to have a later, mistle.

Hope you have a lovely dinner, xx

I'm back. Assessment was fine. Very detailed history taken. BP, finger clip on doodah, ECG, 5 (yes FIVE) vials of blood and MRSA nose swab.

I indulged in a wee bit of retail therapy before stuffing myself silly at Pizza Hut. Then I did a quick whizz around Sainsburys before heading home.

Unfortunately I came upon a road closure 4 miles into my journey to Shrewsbury. A road closure that hadn't been signposted at my end of those 4 miles. GRRRR. The resulting diversions turned my 46 mile roundtrip into a 60 mile roundtrip. I was not amused.

However, I'm about to open a bottle of wine so I'm sure I'll feel better very soon.

, . Clink. Thinking of you.

Wine is good. Take pleasure where you can.

Zombie I'm mostly a lurker but I want you to know you're in my thoughts. I shall keep everything crossed as you undergo your treatment xxx

Thinking of you, most awesome Zombie

(is it too early for ?)

You are awesome, zombie. what a very good idea.

I have had the MOST fantastic weekend!!

Drove into Birmingham and left my car at my friend Becky's flat. Then took a taxi into the city centre to meet an old friend for lunch. Lovely champagne lunch and a good catch up talk. It was really enjoyable.

After lunch I pottered around the city centre for a little while and then got a taxi back to Becky's. We sprawled around drinking wine and munching Doritos and dips for a couple of hours. About 6.30 we sat down to eat. 5 types of cheese, pate, chorizo, parma ham, freshly baked baguette, crudites with more dips, pickled onion, olives and picalilli. A feast fit for a queen. After an hour or so, there was very little left. We worked out way through 2 bottles of champagne, a bottle and a bit of a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Becky had set up a fantastic play list on her iPod so there was also much singing and some dancing. Best of all we talked and laughed and occaisionally cried. No, actually I lie. The absolute BEST was the neck, shoulder and back massage she gave me at some point during the evening's proceedings. I think it was around 2.00am when we went to bed.

I woke up at noon. Becky's boyfriend arrived about 2.15pm. By 2.45pm we were siiting down for an awesome breakfast - eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, baked beans, curly fries and toast. After a short break we had croissants and pain au cholotat for pudding.

I left at 4.00pm and had a lovely drive home.

All in all, a most fantabulous weekend.

virtual hugs

Fab. Sounds like the best weekend, just what you needed.

Just caught up with this Zombie sorry to hear you got the news you were expecting but glad that you have good friends around you, a Bramble bear to protect you and that you've had such a lovely weekend

I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and send you strength for what is to come.

Oh Zombie, I haven't been on MN all that much, and hadn't seen our thread on the other board last few times I checked...

I am sooo sorry the bastard cancer has come back.

You are amazing! Thoughts and prayers with you.

Zombie, I've been stalking you for ages , and I'm so very sorry you need more surgery and treatment. Glad though you have such lovely friends. All the very best for the op and everything else. xxx

Dear Zombie,

You don't know me from a hole in the ground. I feel like I know you from your posts. I am so very sorry the bastard cancer has come back. If love and healing thoughts from a stranger help, you have them from me.

much love. Much.

Well Jell of your weekend. Sounds fab.

It sounds like you have had a fab weekend, if ànyone deserves that you do. It sounds like you have some great friends and I'm sure this will help you through your coming treatment. Wishing you all the best and hope it all goes well for you.