A Fresh Start

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Posted 22 Sep 2015 at 21:34

Hi,

Mo, thanks for the suggestion, but I think it would take so long to train her and in reality, editing and finalising the images is one of the most important parts of the process. I don't think I could ever be happy if I didn't do it myself. I will always do this even if it makes more work for myself.

Chris, I think I will feel better when I get some of my problems sorted (not health issues), it's making things very difficult. I hope for a better day soon.

Sandra, I'm certainly no superman, I'm a million miles away from that. I did write you a long reply, but then lost it before I could post it.

Andy, thanks. Hope things are going ok with you.

Seem to have a bit of a problem while I'm writing this. I had my latest Zoladex implant late this afternoon, four and a half hours ago and it's still bleeding now. I can't seem to stop it. It's quite painful too which I've never had before. I just hope it's been inserted properly.

I wonder if I ought to check it out at A&E but I don't really fancy the long wait. I would rather go to bed but I'm sure I would bleed all over the sheets which wouldn't be very popular with my wife.

I better sign off and sort it.

Julie, just seen your message, thanks for posting on my thread when you've had such a difficult day. I really appreciate it.

Steve x

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Posted 22 Sep 2015 at 21:48

I refer you your comment "I feel that I am in a big hole and cannot get out".

There have been many times in my life when I have been in a similar hole - overwhelmed with all the pressures of work, family, home and just life itself. The hole is deep and it seems impossible to get out. Somehow i managed to get out myself using all the strength I had but sometimes the only way out is if someone else comes along and put's their hand in and lifts you out.

Is there someone Steve in your life that can give you that hand? Could that be your wife? Not necessarily in your business but taking some other burdens off of you? I do hope I have not offended you by suggesting that. I really just wanted to say from my own experience I know what it is like when it seems the whole world is against you.

It is easy for me to say, but please don't give up!

Wishing you al the very best and hoping things improve for you very soon.

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Posted 23 Sep 2015 at 06:07

Hope you got that bleeding stopped Steve.

If it is unusual for that to happen to you, then you really should get it checked out.

Are you on blood thinners for your heart. Could that be a contributory factor?

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 23 Sep 2015 at 07:17

Hi Sandra,

Managed to stop the bleeding just after 11.30pm.

It's not unusual for me to have this problem wherever I bleed. I take an anti platelet tablet to help avoid another heart attack so I know what causes it. My only concern was the length of time it was going on last night.

Anyway, back to normal now.

Steve x

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Posted 23 Sep 2015 at 07:46

Steve,

If your Zoladex implant is causing the bleeding you have described why not ask your medial team if you can switch to Prostap injections.

Alan

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 01:00

Hi,

Thanks Alan, but I'm probably a hopeless case.

Once I start bleeding (from anywhere), I find it difficult to stop it. Two weeks ago I had a four hour nose bleed in spite of applying pressure to all the right places.

It's all down to the heart meds. After November's angiogram I may get taken off the anti platelet tables, which may help my situation.

Otherwise I'm quite happy with the Zoladex. Are Prostap injections given in a different place?

Steve

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 04:24

hi steve

wish I lived a bit closer then I may have been able to come along and just help out at your photo shoots, and prob show you how a proper camera works(canon)lol

seriously though difficult times for you and hard decisions all seem to be another part of our lives, just keep at it the best you ca its all we can ask of ourselves

nidge

run long and prosper

'pooh how do you spell love'

'piglet you dont spell love -you just feel it'

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 07:14

Hi Steve

You say that your bleeding is down to your heart meds and obviously I cannot comment on that point. As for Zoladex versus Prostap, after having two Zoladex injections years ago I changed to Prostap and I have continued with this over the years when I have been on HT.

The difference is that Zoladex is an implant pellet whereas the Prostap injection is very much the same as a “normal” injection. Prostap can be given in the arm, thigh or abdomen. I have always had mine in the arm without any reactions or problems.

I hope this is useful.

Alan

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 07:32

Prostap would certainly be a much easier option. I have had the injections for over three and a half years and never had any bleeding or other problems.

User

Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 08:49

I've had Prostap injections since January 2013 and only have a little soreness in my arm for a couple of days after.

Arthur

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 09:55

Hi Steve

My Steve is also on Prostap and has had no problems, he was taken off of his anti platelets 12 months after his heart attack and has just continued with aspirin for the last 4 years.

Hopefully you will get your meds reduced when you have a cardiology review, he managed to lose 2 drugs from the original 8 :-)

All the best

Maureen

"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think." A A Milne

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 17:52

Prostap is a much better injection, no pain ,Iget mine in the armhttp://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif

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Posted 24 Sep 2015 at 21:43

Hi Steve
I've been on Prostap since Jan 2015. My ink is in the stomach, no issues.

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Posted 07 Oct 2015 at 21:35

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestions of possibly changing to prostap.

I think because Zoladex is working so well for me, I'd rather stick to that in spite of the bleeding problem. It only tends to happen when I have the injections on the right side of my stomach anyway.

Today I had to ring Kate, a MacMillan nurse, who helped me a few months ago. I really needed to talk to someone as I wasn't having a good day. I felt a little happier after our chat. We discussed me joining the local Wellbeing exercise course again as well as having some additional therapy. I pulled out of the last sessions because of transport problems but this time, I will attend a more local centre. I hope this helps to get me back to a more regular exercise programme.

Steve

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Posted 07 Oct 2015 at 21:48

Hi Steve

Pleased to hear you are being more positive after all your difficulties.

Arthur

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Posted 08 Oct 2015 at 04:34

morning steve
give it a go mate it all helps

nidge

run long and prosper

'pooh how do you spell love'

'piglet you dont spell love -you just feel it'

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Posted 08 Oct 2015 at 10:33

Thanks.

Great news this morning about the new test for heart attacks. Could mean that I won't get admitted so often into hospital (five times in the last year). I told them that I'm not going to go in next time because it's such a waste of time, blocking a bed and costing the NHS a fortune. They weren't happy about that because they told me I can't take a chance with my heart.

Steve

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Posted 08 Oct 2015 at 11:08

Glad you're back to thinking of the wellbeing course.

Your wellbeing is also in your hands as well as that of the experts, who can only do so much for you.

Is it wise do you think to say you won't go in again next time an attack happens? Yes you might block a bed for a while and cost the NHS but
A) they aren't going to let you block a bed un-necessarily and

B) Did you not pay your National Insurance contribution. Isn't your situation what we all pay in for?

You're not just taking a chance with your heart, but also that your wife loses her much loved husband, your children their father and denying your grandchildren the chance to get to know you.

I know it's all a pain (no pun intended Steve) but you do nobody any favours, especially yourself, by refusing what is on offer to you.

Right lecture over, lunch is finished off I go. Chin up young man !!

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We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 08 Oct 2015 at 14:48

Good to see you posting again Steve, hope that you are feeling a little better and can look forward to some special days over Christmas with your lovely grand child and another on the way I recall?

What could be better than that?

From your photo you look slim and sounds like you have always been pretty active, so that should set you in good stead to get that ticker working well again. Take all the help you can get. Enroll on as many courses as you can, meeting people in a positive environment will help and give you lots of new things to chat about with friends and family and may even take your mind off the P Ca!!

All the best

Alison

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Posted 09 Oct 2015 at 00:16

Thanks Sandra & Alison,

Just typed out a long message on my mobile and have just lost it. So fed up.

Steve x

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