Think I'm going to have to admit defeat and go into hospital. For those that don't know, I've got Crohns pretty badly and am sat here able to type, pain free for the first time today (Morphine patch and Pethidine'd up to the hilt...thank you Mr Controlled drugs manufacturer) but knowing it's only going to last 2-3 hours before it all comes back. I HATE going into fVcking hospital (I miss being on here for a start, Lol!). Would've gone in on Friday but with the weekend looming it's the last place I wanted to be...I call it the Deadzone...skeleton staff, a cast iron guarantee that nothing will be done till Monday and junior doctors that our more likely to fVck things up than help. Really hope I don't have to have another op. Racked up 10 to date and there isn't much left in me to remove TBH! Really need a break from the pain as there's only so much I can manage here at home...could do the injections and set up the IV drip myself but they get a bit funny about the DIY approach! It's been a 17 year struggle with this and I'm just tired and had enough of it all at the moment..sorry for offloading on here folks, I'm usually remorselessly optimistic about things!

 

Leigh.

The fact that you keep plodding on means you'll beat it in the end one way or another

Chinup and when all else fails come on here and rip the pi55 outa someone with a good psp :rofl:

EEk sounds emotional. My stepmum is in a similar state, has an obscure disease. Keeps having strokes and is on chemo (sp?), the bucket of pills she takes are doing as much damage as anything else. Still keeping her head high though, you wouldn't know she was ill to talk to her, great woman.

Keep your head high and stay determined. You can do it. Dave

EEk sounds emotional. My stepmum is in a similar state, has an obscure disease. Keeps having strokes and is on chemo (sp?), the bucket of pills she takes are doing as much damage as anything else. Still keeping her head high though, you wouldn't know she was ill to talk to her, great woman.

Keep your head high and stay determined. You can do it. Dave

Can relate to that bud. The immuno suppressants I'm on are almost as bad as the disease itself! :rolleyes:

 

Thanks guys.

Think I'm going to have to admit defeat and go into hospital. For those that don't know, I've got Crohns pretty badly and am sat here able to type, pain free for the first time today (Morphine patch and Pethidine'd up to the hilt...thank you Mr Controlled drugs manufacturer) but knowing it's only going to last 2-3 hours before it all comes back. I HATE going into fVcking hospital (I miss being on here for a start, Lol!). Would've gone in on Friday but with the weekend looming it's the last place I wanted to be...I call it the Deadzone...skeleton staff, a cast iron guarantee that nothing will be done till Monday and junior doctors that our more likely to fVck things up than help. Really hope I don't have to have another op. Racked up 10 to date and there isn't much left in me to remove TBH! Really need a break from the pain as there's only so much I can manage here at home...could do the injections and set up the IV drip myself but they get a bit funny about the DIY approach! It's been a 17 year struggle with this and I'm just tired and had enough of it all at the moment..sorry for offloading on here folks, I'm usually remorselessly optimistic about things!

 

Leigh.

 

Leigh,

Sounds really awefull, but if you want to cheer yourself up, phone one of these places selling life insurance. They really love going through all the speel, you saying yes to everything, them getting all exited at the prospect of a sell, then they ask, "Any serious illnesses?" When you tell them, they cant get off the phone quick enough!!

Know what your going through buddy, chin up!!!

Leigh,

Sounds really awefull, but if you want to cheer yourself up, phone one of these places selling life insurance. They really love going through all the speel, you saying yes to everything, them getting all exited at the prospect of a sell, then they ask, "Any serious illnesses?" When you tell them, they cant get off the phone quick enough!!

Know what your going through buddy, chin up!!!

PMSL! :D That's the first time I've chuckled today! Must try that sometime :D

sorry to hear this m8

i know what you mean about hospitals tho

i hate them

i feel sick as soon as i walk through the door

you could take a laptop in with you

hope all goes well anyway

all the best m8

hi leigh..

 

i have had a hard time here too and i have been in and out of hospital so many times, what with the lung disease they dont know anything about and the agressive infective arthritis that its robbing me of an immune system, tablets that dont do anything and a specialist to afraid to admit he aint got a fkn clue what to do or how to stop it or treat it.

 

i get up in the morning sometimes and think whats the point, but when i look at my wife next to me (naked wwhhhhooooaaarrr!!!!) it always brings a smile to me and i know that even if the medication wont work she will bring more relief to me than any tablet. (and for the pervs i dont mean a hand job etc.. i know its gonna happen so i beat ya too it)

 

she could of left me at any time before we got married but she became my rock. thesedays when i want to give in she keeps me going, when im down she picks me up and she always knows how to make me smile.

 

one of my biggest problems thesedays which is progressivly getting worse is im loosing my short term memory and that will follow with my long term memory. i can do things and not remember what im doing within 5 mins.

i can no longer concentrate long enough without being prompted. but i get by i manage and i push myself.

 

all i can say is dont give in, dont roll over.. if you give in then you let it beat you, i say fuk that why should i let that happen , why should you?

 

take a look at a 5 year old kid in hospital with tubes all over them and suffering with cancer, having chemo etc... and then watch them smile at you and ask "how are you?" then.. then take stock, i cant let myself get down now, i dont have the right anymore. thanks to a 5 year old child.

 

you take care leigh, my thoughts are with you..

 

si

Leigh...good you can be so open about it...sis in law is in the same boat...

I truly hope things get better for you bud. makes you (us) realise how we are blessed with health.

I spend a great deal of time in Hospitals too so know where you are comming from

All the best mate.

Pat

The really peverse thing is, despite the cr@p I've gone through and still have ahead I still think of myself as "lucky". If it wasn't for the Crohn's I wouldn't be the person I am today...and I kinda like that person (even if he is too skinny for his own feckin good! ;))

My mother has suffered with this for years, half her insides have been removed, and dhe has a really nasty scar, she takes controlled drugs now, and the long term effect has left her with blood problems too.

 

Its a terrible thing, and little understood.

the only good thing, is you will never get a parking ticket again lol.

 

seriously though, go have the operation, it will make life so much better, and watch your diet too

 

 

good luck mate

Hi Leigh,

 

Its good to get your feelings out in the open, believe me i know!

 

What can i really say but if you ever need to have a chat you know my numbers.

 

All the best buddy and take it easy

 

Rich

My mother has suffered with this for years, half her insides have been removed, and dhe has a really nasty scar, she takes controlled drugs now, and the long term effect has left her with blood problems too.

 

Its a terrible thing, and little understood.

the only good thing, is you will never get a parking ticket again lol.

 

seriously though, go have the operation, it will make life so much better, and watch your diet too

 

 

good luck mate

My thought go out to your mom mate...it's a b@stard of a thing to have and you're right, the doctors don't know a helluva lot about it and most lay people haven't even heard of it!

If I have to have an op, I have to have it, but after the 10 "resections" I've already had there's a serious chance another one could mean having my food delivered through a tube for the rest of my life which I sure as hell don't want!

 

You want to hear some sad irony? The gastro surgeon that did all my ops since I was a nipper till just over 2 years ago, a guy that I counted as a real friend, who without his expertise I wouldn't be here writing this after the 7th surgery turned out to be a lot more difficult than anyone anticipated (death? Ha! Been there, done that...for all of 30 odd seconds ;))...he died at the start of this year from Bowel Cancer. Really makes you wonder sometimes.

Leigh,

 

Bad to hear your feeling down mate. Reading your shit puts all our stuff in perspective, we think we have problems cos our car aint ready or the bills are piling up, you have my utmost repect for facing up to this (I am not sure I could). I am sure, going from your history, that you will find the strength to keep on going on, if you find yourself waning there are many on here (myself included) who count you as a mate and will do what we can to chear you or support you in any way we can (this includes sending you those instructions :)). And remember, if drugs are the answer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Leigh,

 

Bad to hear your feeling down mate. Reading your shit puts all our stuff in perspective, we think we have problems cos our car aint ready or the bills are piling up, you have my utmost repect for facing up to this (I am not sure I could). I am sure, going from your history, that you will find the strength to keep on going on, if you find yourself waning there are many on here (myself included) who count you as a mate and will do what we can to chear you or support you in any way we can (this includes sending you those instructions :)). And remember, if drugs are the answer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

..........................................................Sorry, what was the question again? :)

 

Thanks Jock, and to Rich and to everyone else for their kind words on this thread and PM's sent. I've made some really good friends through this club and it's times like this when you realise there are people there and you're not alone. Easy to forget sometimes. Gives you the strength to carry on and not get out before the rush so to speak. B@stard painkillers stopped working 10 mins ago but just necked a couple more...as a man more learned than me once said though, "I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me.";)

Sorry 2 here your s*** Been through some S*** myself......Thinking of you chin up.

Don't want to talk about myself on here but feel for you. All my best Neil.

Don't give up M8 I could have given up 11 years ago but I am still here posting and gatting shit off Chunk and the lads. would not miss out on drivin me zed, Walkin the dog by the see. Seeing the sun come up for a new day. Live the good days. hope you have more good than bad. All the best Neil.

My doctor thought I had it a few years back along with the normal IBS it ended up being "Helicobactor Pylori" which they treated with a serious course of anti biotics. I was lucky. Having the treatment dont actually get rid. just makes it a bit easier to live with (apparently) but in the long run mate. A small price to pay for the relief you will get?

 

All the best Bud.

Leigh,

I'll be honest, I'd never heard of Crohn's before you mentioned it in another thread a little while ago, so I don't pretend to understand what you're going through. But, one thing I do understand is how important friends are, and how healing laughter can be. I, like you, have made a fair few friends through this forum, and I consider you one of them. If you ever need cheering up just come on here and let us know you're down - I'm sure we could put that smile back on your face :D (any chunk/mac photoshop usually does the trick;)).

It really does concern me to hear that you're so down, but the human spirit is a wonderful thing and I'm sure, with friends, you'll get through this.

 

My thoughts are with you bud, keep fighting, it IS worth it.

 

Peach

thoughts, truly go out to ya bud - just keep your spirits up and it'll feel so much better.

 

very close family friend is on his last legs with half a dozen different cancers caused by asbestosis, and every time i see him he's got more corny jokes for me!

 

he was given 6 months about 2 years ago now, and swears that the jokes have kept him going!

 

keep enjoying what you've got, i feel for ya bud, and it will all come together in the end.

Hadn't heard of Crohn's before- just looked it up. Not too pleasant!

 

I hope the treatment (whatever form it takes) does the job! :)

 

Mark

and there's me thinking you were just a long time member of weight watcher's. it don't matter what on the outside leigh it's the person that's inside, and your a top bloke in imho and alot of other's. we always chat at the meets. and you got the luscious Lucy to put a big smile on your face, dont give in mate. i know you won't. and we'll see you at the next meet. fact

Leigh, just seen this and very sorry to hear about it mate.

 

We are all touched with your openess to us about it, but you know - thats what friends are for. And you certainly have a few on here and I like to think of myself as one.

Keep your spirits up dude. The mind can achieve miracles with a positive attitude.

If you feel down then just get your skinny butt on here - we'll soon cheer you up.

whenever i see leigh when he pops up z-tech or at a meet the mans always happy and enthusiastic,now!! i see mr greddy and hes always fookin miserable :tongue: LOL

 

remain optimistic,i cant imagine the pain you suffer day to day bud,but to know people are here whenever you want to have a chat bit of banter :smash:

 

take care matey and stay strong :cool:

 

greg

Leigh

 

Although I am a new member, my thoughts r with u, keep your chin up mate

 

Dave

Thanks for all the kind words guys...it really does mean a lot and makes me proud to belong to a club where there's so many good people and where I've made so many good friends.

 

I've decided to go in tomorrow (er...today I guess!) and try and knock this thing on the head before it gets out of hand and they start brandishing scalpels in my general direction :rolleyes: Fingers crossed I won't be in for too long.

 

Leigh.