Some surprising good news from blood work today!

Hi Sarah, that's a bummer what does the Oncologist have to say? I agree about the scan, if they could do the first option at least you would have some information far better than none at all. I was given just half the contrast one time because my creatinine was a little out of whack. Could they not put your husband on saline the day before for maximum hydration. That's one thing my Oncologist is hot on the previous day I have to drink at least three litres of water, then a litre before the scan and two afterwards. Is that how it works in the States?

Djinnie x

Thank you for all those lovely comments ladies and gents, that's very kind of you!  

Scottie my friend how nice to hear from you, it's been a while. I often think of you how are you doing? Do you have family coming over for Christmas?  it's seems so long since we last talked about that doesn't it? My daughter Emma is coming over from New York, this will be the first Christmas we have shared in 4 years. It's going to be great I miss her so much, we are pulling out all the stops when it comes to Christmas decorations this year. When we lived in Texas we bought masses of decorations and my husband has adorned the outside of the house with the teardrop lights, reindeer and Santa for the first time. Christmas is very low key here, at night the only lights are the stars. When we turn these on the village will have a fit, they will think we have gone seriously doolally! We will probably have the Mayor round within a few days,lol,  Still it will be fun:)

I am hoping to stay out of the bathroom as much as possible. My husband thinks I should make better use of my time in there and start the retiling, save him doing it after Christmas, cheeky bugger!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, and all the best for the New Year:)

Djinnie xx

Hi Brenda, I haven't had a chance to speak to you in ages, thankyou for your best wishes! I hope you are doing well, I wish both you and your family a great Christmas and the happiest of New Years!

Djinnie xx

Thanks Melissa,

I must admit to being a little gob smacked by those results, especially the Thyroid. I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall in Dr War's office when they turned up on her desk. I don't know how many times she told me that my Thyroid won't improve. We had quite a few exasperated discussions over those meds. Just hope it stays functioning on a full tank now!

I can't wait for Christmas, the wonderful aroma from the cloved oranges, and the mulled wine always sets my taste buds off. I have made my mince pies and Christmas pudding a good slice of which has my name on. 

My cough appears to be less persistent which is promising!! and last night I made some progress with mashed potatoes and creamed soup, although I don't want to say too much and put the mockers on it. But I am feeling more hopeful that I won't be banished from the table come Christmas Day, lol!

Melissa I wish you, Greg and the family a wonderful Christmas and a better, brighter New year:)

Djinnie xx

Thanks everyone for your supportive comments, that's so kind of you. I would like to wish you all the best Christmas ever, you deserve it! Also to a wonderful New Year full of promise and positive outcomes:)

Apny you were right about mashed potatoes, it is fast becoming my food of choice, I have had a second meal tonight and everything is cosy so far!! Surprising how a bowl of ingested mashed potato can invoke such excitement. I won't be able to contain myself once I manage a piece of fish!

Djinnie x