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Well she had toast first thing this morning and she will get soup for lunch. The aim is to get the bowels moving slowly. Because they were chopped and rejoined they have to take baby steps. But will not be allowed home until she has been for a #2 twice, we are hoping for Monday or Tuesday. Then the hard work starts trying to keep her from doing too much once she gets home it just means she has to put up with the diet they set her and my cooking

Hi all as you know a few weeks ago my wife was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. Well yesterday she went into hospital and they carried out a 4 hour surgery to remove part of her lower bowel and intestine that contained the tumour. The surgeon told me it was a lot larger than they expected 15cm across (the size of a large grapefruit). Well they got it all and there were no signs of it spreading. As a precaution they took a few biopsies further up the bowel and intestine to be sent off for testing. Although my wife is in a lot of pain and requires a lot of healing we are all over the moon and she looks better already.

Looking great mate

Hi all firstly thank you for all your positive thoughts and best wishes. We have no news as of yet, the last 2 weeks have just left the whole family feeling Numb. Donna finally had the full body CT Scan we have been waiting for yesterday. Now we are just waiting for the Doctors to look at them, and then hopefully we can finally start to get treatment. Although the chance to just talk to the doctors and find out what the options are would be great, instead we are just in limbo waiting and praying it has not spread and the outlook a positive one. Anyway from my family to you all thank you .. You guys are amazing and Donna has read everyone of your comments.

Yesterday I took my wife for pre booked tests at the hospital. And after having an Endoscopy and Colonoscopy the Doctors discovered my wife has Bowel Cancer. At the moment we are just numb and trying to get our heads round it, Donna is a woman who has never smoked or drank to excess (the odd glass of wine) and teaches PE at school. So she has always been fit and healthy. And in ten years has only been off work twice due to illness it just makes no sense. We have now told all the family which has been very hard on everyone. This woman is my rock for over 22 years we have only ever been apart 3 times in all those years. I find myself having to be the strong one telling everyone its alright mum will be fine, while cracking jokes and keeping a smile on my face when in reality I just want to scream. It is now a waiting game for more tests and the results from the Biopsy. We have a full body CT scan booked for the 4th of next month to see if it has spread and only after those results will the Doctors decide the next step. I do not claim to be a religeous man but I prayed for the first time in a lot of years. Not for me but for my wife who is the most wonderfull kind and gentle woman you could ever wish to meet. I only post this to remind everyone, hug the special people in your life , tell them you love them today. Because you never know what tomorrow brings. Wishing everyone the best Baldie (Rob)

All Done

Thank you for sharing and very nice pics

Welcome to the Forums and home of the Idiots

Great read thanks for sharing

Here in the uk there is not really any mainstream PC stores we can go to, apart from Currys/PC World and there selection is abysmal and over priced as well as useless sales people who will only recomend the stuff they have been instructed to. My advice research is your best friend. Look for 3 or 4 in your price range and then research the crap out of them. I look for reviews everywhere, Customer reviews are a good indication of people who have bought what you are looking for and reliabillity/ value for money. And then there is the online tec reviews like Cnet , Pc world and you tube. Good luck @Totty

Thanks for sharing @Bazza but you forgot to mention that your the life of the party and great dancer (well he thinks he is) when you have had a few

Sorry but you would have to fight the guy holding her first

That looks great @Markoff amazing work I just wish I had your patience and ability

Happy Birthday Roxy

Hi @Cookie I have a son and Daughter working in the NHS my sister worked for 35 years at first as a nurse and worked up to being a lecturer. And there advice would be once in the door and when you start completing various parts of your training. Think about Bank working, now it has its risks (No sick or paid annual leave ) But the upside you pick your shifts to suit you, You will be paid more, You do not get stuck on the same ward you move around so get a better education. And you have free time to suit your learning times. Its only a suggestion but its an option to think about down the road.

And this is my Dare devil Donna who keeps doing crazy stunts with the Daughter

Really sorry for your loss. Loved ones are never really gone, Because they always leave beautiful memories and a piece of themselves forever in your heart. May they both Rest in peace

The morning after the night before

Well I am back home what a fantastic weekend with some great people. Thanks to Biggie for organising it and everyone who came it was brilliant meeting you all. I will see you all in game later

You never know @Ruggerxi one of these years I might just make it to a USA fest.