Tuesday, 26 December 2017

Boxing Day Breakthrough

Yesterday (Christmas Day) was just bearable but more painful towards the evening.

However, since then, particularly since lunchtime I have been passing blood clots followed by more pain.

The last one was a massive clot but has been followed by a painfree period and a couple of reasonably normal pees.

I might get my paintbrush out this evening.


I'm just about to go out and visit my 17 month old grandson before he goes to bed.

Whoop-ee-do.
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20 comments:

  1. tradgardmastare26 December 2017 at 17:32

    Hope you have a good evening Jim.
    Alan

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 20:51

      Thanks Alan

      I got to see my grandson who was very clingy to me as he hadn't seen me for a few days.

      Found out on the way home that 30 minutes is the length of time before my bladder needs relief. Important to know that as I hope to do a 4 hour drive to York in February.

      I didn't get home in time to do anything sensible with a paintbrush.

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  2. David Crook26 December 2017 at 17:52

    Hi Jim,

    Fingers crossed you may be turning a corner.

    All the best,

    DC

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 20:52

      I've increased my time limit away from a toilet from circa 3 minutes to about 30 minutes. That's a great relief (pun intended).

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  3. Robert (Bob) Cordery26 December 2017 at 18:14

    Jim,

    Good news. Let's hope that the situation remains positive, and that this is the precursor of better things.

    I hope that you gave a great time visiting your grandson.

    All the best,

    Bob

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 20:54

      Yes, had some quality time with my grandson as well as both my daughters, the wife's sister, daughter and granddaughter, son-in-law and the other granny and granddad.

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  4. Herkybird26 December 2017 at 19:28

    While things are good, go with it! Carpe Diem!!!

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 20:56

      For a while it was seize my groin before disaster struck. Have improved from 3 minutes away to 30 minutes.

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  5. Jur26 December 2017 at 19:40

    Take care Jim, I hope the meeting with your consultant will come up with long term improvements.

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  6. The Good Soldier Svjek26 December 2017 at 21:28

    So glad to hear your feeling better , wanting to paint figures is a good sign :-)

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 22:22

      What a relief it has been.

      The next milestone is to wake up to a bladder with nothing but urine in it.

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  7. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com26 December 2017 at 21:37

    The physical basics really are basic to us. Every little improvement is a victory of sorts. May there be more and bigger ones ahead!

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 22:23

      The last clot was accompanied by an immediate loss of pain followed by a great sense of relief that something had changed for the better.

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  8. Springinsfeld26 December 2017 at 21:37

    Yes, let's hope you are going to be on the mend soon and things are looking up. Look forward to seeing your work when you do get to the paintbrush.
    cheers
    Mike

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 22:24

      I decided not to attempt any painting this evening in case that jinxed my recent good fortune.

      Consultant meeting is tomorrow afternoon.

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  9. doctorphalanx27 December 2017 at 13:25

    Jim

    I hope all goes well and that you will continue to feel better.

    Richard

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  10. Jim Duncan Wargamer27 December 2017 at 19:05

    I am much much better today.

    I saw the consultant today.

    I will update the blog later.

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    1. Robert (Bob) Cordery27 December 2017 at 22:12

      Jim,

      It's good to read that things were better today, and I look forward to reading your next update.

      All the best,

      Bob

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    2. Jim Duncan Wargamer27 December 2017 at 22:38

      Blog update on the way.

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