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Pamela thread 5 - Bile Duct Cancer, chemo begins

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WilsonMilson · 12/07/2023 15:51

New thread - can hardly believe it!

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supersop60 · 16/07/2023 08:28

Good morning. I hope you had a restful night. I'm checking this thread every day, and sending positive healing thoughts. Flowers

DollieBantrysPantry · 16/07/2023 08:49

Morning Pamela, thinking of you, hope you managed to sleep last night and its a good day for you 💕

Allwelcone · 16/07/2023 08:56

Hi Pamela, great that your night time pain is so much better.
That house and your friend sound amazing, what a godsend, I'm thinking of you slogging up 3 flights and resting in a nice sitting room, well done.
Of course you have to let the family stuff go, what will be will be. Sounds like it's enough to concentrate of healing and getting through this.
Hope you, Kerr and your friend have a peaceful day xx

SquirrelSoShiny · 16/07/2023 09:32

Good morning Pamela I hope you had a restful night x

sunglassesonthetable · 16/07/2023 10:23

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Sweetashunni · 16/07/2023 10:27

Morning Pamela I hope you had a restful night. Your friend sounds absolutely golden - enjoy the breakfast in bed! Thinking of you regularly and willing your chemo to annihilate that bastard! 💐 ☕️ ❤️‍🩹

Iloveringos · 16/07/2023 10:29

Good morning hope you are managing ok to eat another delicious looking breakfast after having (fingers crossed) a somewhat decent night's sleep. Sending you lots of positivity xxx

Rainbow1901 · 16/07/2023 10:34

Good Morning Pamela

Just checking in and hoping you had a reasonably comfortable and restful night. 🌻x

MadMadMad · 16/07/2023 11:36

Hope you had a good night without too much pain. Prayed for you in Church this morning.

lucylulululu · 16/07/2023 11:45

Good morning Pamela
Hope you had a decent rest 🙏
And that you can get another one of your friend's lovely breakfasts down! How are you feeling today? Hoping the pain levels are still low/manageable Xx

Captainhook3 · 16/07/2023 11:51

You are amazing Pamela.
With you every step of the way
xxx

PollyAmour · 16/07/2023 11:51

Sending you love and strength and healing vibes

Mouselemur · 16/07/2023 11:54

Still here and thinking of you. Wishing you a restful day xx

pippapipps · 16/07/2023 12:42

Sending love Pamela what a strong beautiful lady you are ❤️ your friend sounds amazing she really does care for you it's lovely to hear x

sonicmum2002 · 16/07/2023 12:54

Praying that you are safe, and comfortable. Hugs, Rachael

Toothiepegg · 16/07/2023 15:40

Sending love to you beautiful. Isabella, Brighton. Xxx

CoffeeLover90 · 16/07/2023 16:22

I'm sorry to hear there's drama on top of the illness. Last thing you need.
Got good friends around you though, sounds like she's taking good care of you.

We had a beautiful storm in NE England yesterday. Normally I'm a bit cautious but I've not coped well with the heatwave these last few weeks. So I counted the gaps between the lighting and thunder, I was sure it was a few miles away so I stood in the garden. Just enjoying the moment. All of a sudden my vision kind of flashed white and I immediately heard the boom of thunder follow it. Ran so fast I skidded into the kitchen 🤣
Think I'll just stick to watching from indoors

Gingerbreadandtea · 16/07/2023 16:23

Hi Pamela, sending you my love and I hope you're doing ok.💕

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Munchyseeds2 · 16/07/2023 16:48

Thinking of you lovely lady x

IDontLikePinaColadas · 16/07/2023 16:57

Just a quick one to say I’m thinking of you. Sending much love 💕

WilsonMilson · 16/07/2023 17:16

Hi everyone,

It’s been quite a tiring, to say the least, 24 hours. I seem to have hit a brick wall completely with the tiredness and it’s quite hard to stay alert and awake. I keep sending texts to mum and Jacob that end in gobbledygook as I drift off.

Halved the dose of dex today, so that has clearly had an impact. I’d quite happily stay in bed all day, drifting in and out. But thankfully, Kerr is not for that and is making me get up and walk about a bit. In fact, we went on my wheelchair to Holland Park this afternoon and I was tasked with walking holding it for a few minutes- very tiring but glad I did it as the odema has not shifted one bit and it is extremely uncomfortable.

Eating still a major issue because of the swelling, the fucking massive tumour (sorry but I’m so annoyed with it) and the mouth issues. The oral thrush hopefully is being treated with the nystatin swish, but uncomfortable. Got some pastilles from Boots to help with saliva production.

Just had a Fortisip, disgusting but doing what I am told. The jaundice is definitely worse and I’m really worried about it, but just taking taking it day by day. I have blood tests tomorrow to see where I am at. Hoping I will be ok for chemo on Wed but who knows. Sending this now with a pic. It’s taken so long to write this as I keep writing nonsense.

Thank you for all the continued prayers, wishes, love and support. Faith, hope and love.

Pamela thread 5 - Bile Duct Cancer, chemo begins
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Skyrmion · 16/07/2023 17:22

I’m sure your body needs any rest it can get, drifting in and out of sleep sounds very reasonable - but I’m very glad to see you’ve been out, and thank you so much for the lovely photo! ❤️
I hope and wish so much that the jaundice as well as oedema will start to disappear soon.
How are you pain wise these days, is it under control somewhat?
All the best, and light and love from Angie in Galway

keeptalkinghappytalk · 16/07/2023 17:27

Sending love and gratitude for your generous updates ... mumsnetters are many and we are wishing away your jaundice and holding out hope for your treatments. And for your restored appetite!!! Xxx

MrsPositivity1 · 16/07/2023 17:31

Great to see you and Kerr out and about. Fresh air is a great healer.

You look great in the photo as does Kerr.

Sending good vibes you both love and 🤞 for Wednesday

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