Hey, thanks very much Lindsay. I just woke up so, now I can have my light breakfast then start my fasting. I don't have to be there till midday, & will probably be at the bottom of his list, so I'll be starving by the time I actually have the op, but at least it will be done. My hubby is waiting to hear if his surgery is going ahead. He is booked in on Thursday to have a fourth lot of spine surgery on his neck, but probably won't be told if it's gonna happen until Wednesday. Anyway, thanks for the well wishes & I'll catch you on the flip side.👁🧐🤕😷😁👍 ... View more

Hi mel741, I'm truly sorry that you can't be with your mum. By the time she's 24hrs from death she may not be responsive, as things can change quickly, and that's precious time you've missed with her. I know it would never be the same, but would it be possible for you to set up FaceTime or Skype so at least she can see & speak with more than one of you at a time? You all have my best wishes. Budgie ... View more

Thanks Lindsay. 😉 ... View more

Hi Kate, Not much happening in my area, other than I'm due to have cataracts removed from my left eye on Monday. These have been caused by the Prednisolone I need to take for my arthritis. Of course, nothing is simple with me; I have 2 different types of cataracts in each eye & my vision has worsened dramatically over the last few months, making me legally blind. With Covid-19 though, I don't know when the surgery on my right eye will take place now. It was due to happen towards the end of April. Because of me having this surgery, I've had to stop my chemo until after my eye is healed. Hopefully I will heal quickly. Otherwise, I'm relaxing & enjoying the beautiful Melbourne weather. 😊 ... View more

Hi zen1993, I feel for you! I am sorry your mum is suffering so much. Has she decided to go ahead with any treatment? It sounds like your whole family could do with some counselling, & some household help. Unfortunately, with the current climate, I don't know if you'd be able to get any help to do household stuff now though. Definitely, seek someone to talk with. You have a choice of services available. The Cancer Council hotline is 131120, then there is lifeline, etc. Re your wedding, would it be possible for you to have a pre-wedding wedding? If you could have a registry office wedding sooner rather than later, so your mother would be able to attend, as long as it's possible with the COVID-19 policies in place, then have the main wedding later, hopefully with your mum still here? It might not be the spectacular she's hoping for, but she would see you married. No matter what, you need to take some time out for yourself. Even if it is only half an hour every couple of days. I can't stress this to you enough. You need to do it, for your own sanity. Find something you love doing, take a stroll, go to your local park (if it's still open, & you're allowed out), take a bath & soak in it for as long as you want, just do something for yourself. Every member of your family should do this. Don't be a stranger here, this community is a wonderful place as there's bound to be someone who can give you some advice, or even just a chat, or an ear to listen. Take care, all the best. Budgie ... View more

There's no such thing as hijacking a thread - all input is good. 😉 ... View more

Hi Petar, I don't know much about prostate cancer treatment, I just wanted to welcome you to the community, & say sorry for your father's situation. The doctors all say not to use Doctor Google, but in my opinion, any & all information is good, as long as you take it in context & with common sense. Do as much research as you can, ask as many questions as you need to. If they try to brush you off, push back, don't give in till you have the answers you seek. All the best Budgie ... View more

Hi neddyrum, I am y sorry for your father's situation. If he wants a second opinion, he can either ask his oncologist, or go to his GP & ask for a referral to a different oncologist. He is entitled to have a second opinion if he wants, & a third. Best of luck. Budgie ... View more

I'm very glad to hear of your change in emotions. I hope the PET scan has good results for you. Best wishes Budgie ... View more

Hi Kiwibaglady, I'm so sorry your surgery has been put on hold. I really hate it when WE have to suffer due to some 'God's' decision to do something differently. I wish you well with your coming treatment. Budgie ... View more