2 years on
I penned this post some weeks back and suddenly I found a draft section accidently. So if you suddenly find yourself with a lost post. Check it out. I had my oncology review this week. I got to ...
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GO GIRL!! And don't you look GREAT?? Well done, Kath.
Yes, Life Goes on .... We've been given a 2nd chance at it - so just grab it with both hands & get on with it! :)
I think all of us will have that 'niggling thought' about any prolonged ache & pain - and you just have to get it checked out. My mantra these days is: If in Doube - CHECK IT OUT!
Well done on you getting all your other health issues checked as well .... some of us may have put them on the back burner ..... and doing the Gym Work as well!! Awesome!
Re the Reflux ..... try putting a brick under the TOP end of your bed (both sides .....) as it is usually at night that the reflux occurs - and it can't flow uphill!! Both Keith & I have our beds on bricks for this reason. It also allows any damage to heal, too, as the stomach acid isn't aggravating it any more. You may not need the tablets if you do this.
Have you had a Pylori Breath Test (blow into a little bag and the 'air' is analysed) - totally non invasive - a positive result indicates a stomach ulcer (totally treatable with antibiotics.) Keith had both (pylori positive, ulcer positive) & stomach cancer .... but had successful surgery & chemo & was back competing in triathlons just 6 months after completing chemo!
Well done, you - a terrific, uplifting post! :)
Yes, Life Goes on .... We've been given a 2nd chance at it - so just grab it with both hands & get on with it! :)
I think all of us will have that 'niggling thought' about any prolonged ache & pain - and you just have to get it checked out. My mantra these days is: If in Doube - CHECK IT OUT!
Well done on you getting all your other health issues checked as well .... some of us may have put them on the back burner ..... and doing the Gym Work as well!! Awesome!
Re the Reflux ..... try putting a brick under the TOP end of your bed (both sides .....) as it is usually at night that the reflux occurs - and it can't flow uphill!! Both Keith & I have our beds on bricks for this reason. It also allows any damage to heal, too, as the stomach acid isn't aggravating it any more. You may not need the tablets if you do this.
Have you had a Pylori Breath Test (blow into a little bag and the 'air' is analysed) - totally non invasive - a positive result indicates a stomach ulcer (totally treatable with antibiotics.) Keith had both (pylori positive, ulcer positive) & stomach cancer .... but had successful surgery & chemo & was back competing in triathlons just 6 months after completing chemo!
Well done, you - a terrific, uplifting post! :)