The "Let it out" Thread

[Frantic Freddie]

Thanks clover ,got my stitches out yesterday & they said it looked good, but would take up to 6 weeks to fully heal. Mostly it just itches unless I wear my headphones too long (I've never liked earbuds).

Cancer treatments are getting better all the time, all I can say is "Faster,please".

[clover3leaf]

Frantic Freddie glad you're doing ok then -

[Frantic Freddie]

Nothing wrong with escapism in the right context

So yesterday I had a chunk cut out of my ear (squamous cell carcinoma) & they stitched it up very well,but they kept emphasizing pain management.They offered me some Tylenol before I left,but I don't take it because,well,I drink & it's bad for the liver.They even called later to see how much pain I was in.

So as the anaesthetic is wearing off my ear has a dull ache,really not bad,after a couple of cocktails I really didn't notice it.Woke up this morning & it doesn't hurt at all.What hurt was trying to get the tape off my hair,had to cut a little bit of it

I keep telling the docs I have a really high pain threshold,I don't flinch when they stick me with needles,I can't count how many times I've noticed I'm dripping blood everywhere & have no clue how it happened The wife & me have a running joke that if I didn't while bleed building something then I probably didn't do it right

[Yvonne]

Thank you dear clover
I am glad to know you too

I strongly believe in escapism therapy
I like them too

[clover3leaf]

dear Tipper and Yvonne - hugs for you both

It probably doesn't get easy and everyone's experience is different isn't it, but I for one am grateful for you both. and for everyone on here who makes it such a special forum.

I've been trying to escape from room escape games, but find they relax me - do you think it's escapism therapy?

[Yvonne]

You're welcome, and thank you It is still not easy

Pfff...I wonder if it ever will become easy

I am glad that there are threads like these where you can let out what is troubling you and I am also glad for the Private Message option so you can talk to someone more privately, if needed.

Big hugs to all that need one

[tipper75]

regarding recent posts:

Bless you Tipper - it's me saying thank you. You were there when I needed someone and it can't have been easy for you either.

At that time it was so difficult to express what I was going through. I needed the privacy but needed to 'talk' too. Another mod and yourself seem to understand that. It's great to be more open now though. Timing is important. I realise this is a public site and there are times when it's helpful to be anonymous but hopefully it will be fine and if I can encourage someone else, then that's great.

Thank you MsInterpret sweet person.

You're welcome, and thank you It is still not easy

[clover3leaf]

regarding recent posts:

Bless you Tipper - it's me saying thank you. You were there when I needed someone and it can't have been easy for you either.

At that time it was so difficult to express what I was going through. I needed the privacy but needed to 'talk' too. Another mod and yourself seem to understand that. It's great to be more open now though. Timing is important. I realise this is a public site and there are times when it's helpful to be anonymous but hopefully it will be fine and if I can encourage someone else, then that's great.

Thank you MsInterpret sweet person.

[MsInterpret]

So sorry MsInterpret and Frantic Freddie, to hear of your troubles. I hope you continue to find a way through. I hope your mum, MsInterpret, can find the strength to have more treatment. She obviously has a wonderful, caring daughter.

I too have had ovarian cancer and also endometrial cancer - and still visit the oncology team every 3 months for checks, so I do understand. So far, I am doing well and remain positive.

Folk on this site have been very supportive and I had some very comforting messages from a couple of the mods - you're all amazing.

Bless you all

Thanks so much clover3leaf

Your words give me tons of hope and light.

You're just as amazing!

[tipper75]

So sorry MsInterpret and Frantic Freddie, to hear of your troubles. I hope you continue to find a way through. I hope your mum, MsInterpret, can find the strength to have more treatment. She obviously has a wonderful, caring daughter.

I too have had ovarian cancer and also endometrial cancer - and still visit the oncology team every 3 months for checks, so I do understand. So far, I am doing well and remain positive.

Folk on this site have been very supportive and I had some very comforting messages from a couple of the mods - you're all amazing.

Bless you all

I need to say a special Thank You

[clover3leaf]

Glad your mother keeps you in line Frantic Freddie and that you are doing fine.

I think you & my wife would get along just fine

Say hello to your wife from me then

[Frantic Freddie]

Thanks clover but I have no troubles,my wife is healthy,my mom is well enough to threaten to beat me when I sass her & so what if I acquire a few more small scars in exchange for my health.

I too have had ovarian cancer and also endometrial cancer - and still visit the oncology team every 3 months for checks, so I do understand. So far, I am doing well and remain positive.

I think you & my wife would get along just fine

[clover3leaf]

So sorry MsInterpret and Frantic Freddie, to hear of your troubles. I hope you continue to find a way through. I hope your mum, MsInterpret, can find the strength to have more treatment. She obviously has a wonderful, caring daughter.

I too have had ovarian cancer and also endometrial cancer - and still visit the oncology team every 3 months for checks, so I do understand. So far, I am doing well and remain positive.

Folk on this site have been very supportive and I had some very comforting messages from a couple of the mods - you're all amazing.

Bless you all

[Frantic Freddie]

Thanks MsInterpret,we'll be been married 33 years come June 1st

I know what you mean about taking care of your mother,mine moved here almost 4 years ago after my stepdad passed,I lucked out & bought her a house just 200 yards away from mine & up until late last year my full-time job was taking care of her,she's a lot better now.Good thing I'd had enough of the real estate business (got out before I ended up in a standoff with the cops for feeding a client or 3 to the coyotes ) & was able to devote the time to her.

Life's funny,I never expected to be in this position,but my 3 brothers couldn't have done it so they're happy that she's happy.

[MsInterpret]

@Frantic Freddie

Yes I heard it is painful. But I'd go to hell and back for my mom, after all she did bring me into this world.

I think sometime this week, a nurse is going to my parent's to see if she'll need a hospice. I'm hoping she won't.

The good thing though, she said her back and breathing are no longer bothering her. Still stressing to her to get a second opinion. For some strange reason, I do no trust this doctor's opinion at all.

I'm so glad that the other 3 were okay....And what's an ear right?! It's not like you need it

And wow! That was really rude and disgusting for someone to ask something like that. People can be very insensitive and ignorant at times.

I guess people forget that part of the vow of marriage, "Through sickness and in health...till death do you part".

You're a strong man for sticking by your wife and not putting your fist through that naysayer's mouth.