Update!

[Xenom0rph]

Afternoon all. You'll be getting sick of hearing about my updates but it helps me clear the mind.

Some of you might remember i ended up in the hospital after a bleed and had some bands fitted.

That was 3 weeks or so ago and i was at the hospital on Wednesday this week to get another scope to check all was well.

Long story short, after sitting for 3 hours with a canular in they told me that there had been a mix up and i had been sent to the wrong clinic. So i await another date which will no doubt fall just before Christmas! Annoying but there you go.

Fast forward to today and i had my regular consultant visit, i was really nervous but i'm over the moon to say that everything is going really well. Liver function continues to improve and he changed his language somewhat by saying that my liver can improve even further. Although the cirrohsis and scarring are not going anywhere anytime soon i can still benefit from improved functionality.

Lost a couple of KG's as well but that might just be due to worry. We'll see.

Anyway - wee update, the family are relived, me even more so and i don't need to go back for another 6 months. I can now firm up my long range plans with more certainty than before.

[alfredthegreat]

Hi Xen

It's good to hear that things are going well for you.

They are obviously very pleased with your progress at the liver clinic if you don't have to go back again for another 6 months.

Keep on doing what you're doing, it's obviously very right.

All the best to you.

Alf

[Hidden in reply to alfredthegreat]

Have you spoken to my GP?

She said much the same. " I don't know what your doing but your doing right.🤓

[alfredthegreat in reply to Hidden]

We are both very astute!

[ThreeSmiles in reply to alfredthegreat]

What about me 😀.....hehe

[alfredthegreat in reply to ThreeSmiles]

LOL. Stop fishing for compliments Milo

[ThreeSmiles in reply to alfredthegreat]

Hahahaha - sussed! 😀

[Hidden]

Sick of a Haggis, no? I think you've been keeping a low profile in your quest for rehab. Good result. 👍

[Xenom0rph in reply to Hidden]

It'll soon be Burns supper season. Haggis and NO whisky will be a challenge lol.

[Bootandall in reply to Hidden]

See, this is another case of "lost in translation! " 😂😂

[Hidden in reply to Bootandall]

Ode to the Haggis

The traditional poem by Robert Burns. It's typically recited before slicing into the haggis during a burns night event, held every 25th of January. Rabbies birthday.

Haggis the next best thing to a Scotch, but I didnae say that. 😜

[Bootandall in reply to Hidden]

Alas poor Yorrick, l knew him.

[ThreeSmiles in reply to Bootandall]

Well?

[Hidden in reply to ThreeSmiles]

lmao

[Isabelle2]

That is truly fantastic,

You don’t need to go back for 6 mths - that is wonderful. You deserve a massive pat on the back. That means you have been doing everything you should.

A little holiday in April/May might be a good idea? So long as you have sorted out any insurance or medical care needed.

Keep up with the brill work

A big hug to you and your family

Isabelle xx

[Xenom0rph in reply to Isabelle2]

Thanks. Florida and the keys are now booked for May next year. Insurance was a bit of a sore pill to swallow but there you go.

[Isabelle2 in reply to Xenom0rph]

The Keys, fantastic! If you can I suggest a little trip snorkling - even if you only do 5 mins. Get your family to do more but pls do it - the fish are fantastic! You won’t be deep but can easily stand after. I’m not a good swimmer but did it with my family. The best bit of our Florida trip. We also did Miami, Orlando plus an island off the west coast but that was the bit we all loved the most!

[Xenom0rph in reply to Isabelle2]

Thanks, we are somewhat veterans as we try and get through every couple of years.

The keys are beautiful, until they sink...

[Isabelle2 in reply to Xenom0rph]

Yup, too true

[Hidden in reply to Xenom0rph]

Nae swally has earned you the Keys. Flush, in the money that was otherwise down the drain. Good health. 👍

[ThreeSmiles]

Good jobbie Xen 👍

[Hidden]

So pleased for you. Holiday to look forward to as well, that's great. Take care Lynne

[mattymoo33]

Hi there. Crikey, you must be relieved. It's lovely that you can start planning for your future...try to get away!!

Keep up your good work 🤗🤗

[Xenom0rph]

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone.

Hope those that are struggling are making some progress too.

[Bootandall]

I am happy to hear that you are doing well and coming to America!

Although, there are a few other states worth exploring. 👍😄

[Hidden in reply to Bootandall]

Didn't much like the state he was in before, but good to hear he is in much better state now. 🙄

[Bootandall in reply to Hidden]

😂😂 And no longer in a state of confusion!

[Hidden in reply to Bootandall]

Carolina! Oh! Carolina!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

True north. 🤔

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

True Ofek!

[ThreeSmiles in reply to Hidden]

🎼.... in my mind.....🎼

[Hidden in reply to ThreeSmiles]

lucky you, I'm outta mine

[ThreeSmiles in reply to Hidden]

You’ll be good when you get to Carolina - rest assured - you’ll see the sunshine and the moonshine - ok?

[Hidden in reply to ThreeSmiles]

ok til a friend of mine comes and hits me from behind! Did you forget that bit?

[ThreeSmiles in reply to Hidden]

I was trying to err on the positive side 😑. Besides it was a question - not proven m’lord😀

[Hidden]

Never sick of good news that comes from someone who worked hard and deserved a break Xen. Never sick of good news anyway.