Mar 12th 2013 – Day 247 – Thursday … Where have All the Days Gone?

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Mar• 07•13

It is impossible to tell you where all the days from the last month have gone as I have been into hospital on three separate wards, one which nearly killed me with the action that they took.

Eventually things have settled down and I was removed from the massive Southampton General Hospital with nearly a 1,000 beds to the amazing 25 bed Countess Mountbatten Hospice where I am being allowed to recover pending returning home again, on Sunday morning if all goes according to plan.

This means that I have sufficient strength in my legs to get up and down one flight of stairs and overall my system is under control from the point of view of pain control which is the single main issue that I face. (more…)

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Feb 12th 2013 – Day 224 – Tuesday … I’m Trying to Catch up on the Day!!

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 12•13

Well Tuesday has arrived and already I am struggling to find the time to write an entry for my blog. This is because I am feeling well and finding other things to do as well. Family members love the idea of popping in to see me for a few minutes which of course normally turns into hours.

Then I have visits from the district nurse and today I also have a visit from a local minister to start putting the funeral together as I am quite fussy about what is said and how the funeral is going to happen. (more…)

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Feb 9th 2013 – Day 221 – Saturday …The Week is Over and Things are Looking Good?

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 09•13

Well Saturday has arrived and the week is now all but over and what a week it has been for me. I’ve moved from a pain environment to an almost pain free one, I’m feeling much better in myself, although tired and strained physically, I am hopeful that I can overcome this heavy approach my body is suffering from at the moment, perhaps by a little more activity this coming week with the help of Clare. (more…)

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Feb 8th 2013 – Day 220 – Friday …The Week is All but Over and Things are Looking Good?

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 08•13

It is great to see the number of days that I have survived growing but unless I can enjoy those days and get benefit from them long term there is little point in them actually happening.

I actually want the days when the cancer has totally gone and I can lead a normal life, going back to work, sharing with my family and grandchildren, being a normal human being. So to achieve that I need a plan that works, an outcome that brings that result, and an end to the cancer completely.

Sounds easy doesn’t it?

But I know that it is possible but not that easy – I need motivation – I need something to drive me forward – something that gives me real hope that this recovery regime will work.

The next objective is to try and get back onto the regime I was on a few weeks ago before this whole pain thing took over every moment of my day and before it tries to do so again. Of course I have to continually watch my pain levels because technically if the cancer is getting worse then the pain levels will increase as well and I could end up back where I was a few weeks ago.

A lesson to be learnt here I think!  ;)

So what I know is that I have to promote an alkali diet, wipe out sugar of all types, that includes that in fruit etc., remove dairy and meat completely, try and oxygenate my system the best I can as well as a number of other bits and pieces.

The issue I have so far is that those things I have tried have been horrible to take and I really have struggled getting myself to follow the regime. Greens Powder with water! Yuck! I’m hoping that Toni Brodelle is going to point in me in the right direction as she has experience of this sort of treatment.

I’m hoping that my health has not got to such a low level that however hard I try I’m not too late and it will all be wasted. I’m determined to do my best to conquer this dammed condition.

It can be done so why not for me at least?

I’ve got a number of document and on-line sites to read up on so that I have a basic understanding of exactly what I should be doing. I’m happy to spend out the necessary cash to obtain the correct books, information, products and other supporting material; I just need to know where to get started from now!

I’m already exhausted trying to get my head around what is required and feel like I want to just curl up and go to sleep for a few hours and forget the whole thing. See I told you it is hard! :)

Well I know it’s a very short blog today but by the time you get your head around it you’ll be yawning as well! The weekend is upon us and I’m sure you have lots of plans to prepare for and carry out.

Enjoy the rest of your day and maybe tomorrow I tell you a bit about what I have achieved in my planning to carry out my alkali plan, there again perhaps I’ll leave it until Monday. Enjoy your weekend.

Love to all,

jim175

Jim Tuffin
I Was The Traffic Genie until this happened!

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Feb 7th 2013 – Day 219 – Thursday …OK Let’s Get On With It Today?

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 07•13

Back in July 2012 my Oncologist gave me a prognosis of 3 to 6 months. At the best they recon I have around 180 days to go. Well so far 219 days have gone by and although things have been far from perfect I’m not planning to die in the next seven days.

The major problem which has been facing me has been the issue of controlling the pain in my stomach and back. Until yesterday this just has not happened and whatever we do I just have not been able to get it under control. (more…)

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Feb 5th 2013 – Day 217 – Tuesday … Just How Much Have I Tried to Help Others?

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 05•13

Yesterday’s blog surprised me at the level of response I received. Far more than I expected and difference from what I anticipated. I spoke of my personal situation but then spent some time talking about what my blog might achieve for those who read it. I was surprised at the reaction I got back.

Today I am very focused on managing my pain right from the moment GO this morning … as I am fed up with the continual pain that I am experiencing, even though it is at a low level. All medication has been taken and recorded. My Fentanyl patches have all been replaced last night and fixed properly so they should have worked well overnight. (more…)

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Feb 4th 2013 – Day 216 – Monday … I Wonder What the End is Really Like?

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 04•13

Well today is the first day of the new week and I am hopeful that this week will be an improvement on last week which did not turn out so well, although I really can’t complain as I am still alive and fighting.

Today I was determined to get up and try and get out and about. A simple trip to my local supermarket with Clare my wife to get a few bits and pieces seemed a good challenge to start with. I have to remember that as the time passes by the level of pain will increase and I will need more pain relief to deal with the effort of going out and walking around. (more…)

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Feb 3rd 2013 – Day 215 – Sunday … A Strange Day for Me This Week!

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 03•13

I did not post a blog yesterday because I fell so unwell that I struggled to survive the day as it was. I just could not get control of the pain in my stomach or back however hard I tried so sitting down and writing my blog was out of the question.

When the district nurse arrived at midday I explained the problem to him. On Friday one of my Fentanyl patches had became loose and was not properly attached. The patch remained like that for the best part of 24 hours until we replaced it with a new patch at bedtime on Saturday. (more…)

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Feb 1st 2013 – Day 213 – Friday …A New Day … A New Month!

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Feb• 01•13

Today is a special day because I am going to spend some together time with my lovely daughter Jade who is the mother of three of my grandchildren, Charlotte, Ryan and Micah. They are all under the age of four and very full of life so having Jade just by herself will be wonderful and I have looked forward to it all week.

Jade has a place at The Nursing School at Southampton University Hospital starting this coming September for a three year course. If you think having three under 4’s is hard work, she has a real challenge to face when she starts in (more…)

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Jan 31st 2013 – Day 212 – Thursday …Where is All My Time Going!

Written By: Jim Tuffin - Jan• 31•13

Well we are nearly at the end of the week and also the month as well. It seems that the year is flying by much faster than ever. February I see as the short month followed by March as the start of spring. I love February because it is the ‘cold and crisp’ month in my book and once that has gone we can look forward to the milder and longer days of spring.

For me, this is almost certainly the last time I will see February so I need to make the very best of it. Tomorrow I will be focussing on seeing what more I need to do to keep my health up throughout the whole of the month. (more…)

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