Where are they now? #2 - Page 68

biscuits · #**2011** 12th October 2023, 21:29

^ yep, that's why I said mega busy with studies.

biscuits · #**2012** 12th October 2023, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Laurel

where's cakes? biscuits chubbier sister?

Haha you cheeky thing, you.

Change your username to cakes, Laurel! Join my sweet gang of no one.

Lee S · #**2013** 20th October 2023, 06:31

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Originally Posted by biscuits

Lovely Lee left around the same time too and has popped back once or twice

. I'm not sure if they kept in touch or if he's able to update us - but not without Crafty Elf's permission, of course.

Hello lovely lady. Sadly, I am not in touch with Crafty Elf. Hope he's ok. It's a worry for sure.

I'm not doing all that well myself either. I have been experiencing constant tiredness/weakness and attacks of severe skin itching all over my body. I went to the GP and had blood tests done, and I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure & Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (there are 5 stages), so life is a bit rubbish and scary for me right now. The kidney disease diagnosis was a bit of a shock to say the least.

The condition is manageable but not curable. I have to make serious lifestyle changes if I don't want to end up on dialysis or needing a kidney transplant. Going to hospitals and doctors is made even worse by my SA, as I'm sure people here can appreciate. I had an ECG at the hospital on Wednesday, and my anxiety was so bad that they couldn't get a proper reading. They tried to get me to relax but it didn't work and they had to give up.

Ain't life fun?

Appear · #**2014** 20th October 2023, 11:11

^ Really sorry to hear this, Lee. Doesn't sound nice at all. Hopefully the management helps in lessening your symptoms. Doing hospital stuff is never nice either - even without SA. Hopefully it's a bit easier in future appointments.

Dougella · #**2015** 20th October 2023, 11:44

^^ Really sorry to hear you've been having those health struggles Lee, hope you can get some of the management strategies going and you start to feel better. Hospital appointments and tests are so hard when you have high levels of anxiety.

girlinterrupted · #**2016** 20th October 2023, 16:32

I'm sorry Lee, sounds like you're really going through it at the minute

. I'm awful at medical/hospital stuff (well let's face it most stuff but health anxiety is another horrible layer on top of any other anxieties isn't it). It's lovely to see you though, thank you for the update and I hope you can stick around for a little while or keep popping back when you can even if you feel it's just to vent or have a little distraction

biscuits · #**2017** 20th October 2023, 16:48

^ I was about to ask where you are

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Originally Posted by Lee S

Hello lovely lady. Sadly, I am not in touch with Crafty Elf. Hope he's ok. It's a worry for sure.

I'm not doing all that well myself either. I have been experiencing constant tiredness/weakness and attacks of severe skin itching all over my body. I went to the GP and had blood tests done, and I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure & Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (there are 5 stages), so life is a bit rubbish and scary for me right now. The kidney disease diagnosis was a bit of a shock to say the least.

The condition is manageable but not curable. I have to make serious lifestyle changes if I don't want to end up on dialysis or needing a kidney transplant. Going to hospitals and doctors is made even worse by my SA, as I'm sure people here can appreciate. I had an ECG at the hospital on Wednesday, and my anxiety was so bad that they couldn't get a proper reading. They tried to get me to relax but it didn't work and they had to give up.

Ain't life fun?

Ello lovely fella.

Thanks for checking in and updating. I hope it's not weird to say I think of you

Aw sorry to read that you're experiencing those health issues and the anxiety around going to the hospitals must be really challenging

Hopefully they can support you with the changes to hopefully ward off anything further happening.

Re: the ECG. Is it possible to have those done at home, ? It might be worth exploring that. [

Chess&Junkfood · #**2018** 20th October 2023, 16:57

I'm sorry to hear this, Lee. I hope you will get the support that is needed. Sending the best your way!

Lee S · #**2019** 20th October 2023, 22:49

Thanks everyone. Nice to hear from you all. I will pop on every now and then to let you know how things are going.

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Originally Posted by biscuits

Re: the ECG. Is it possible to have those done at home, ? It might be worth exploring that.

Yes, I believe I did one of those home ones years ago. They haven't mentioned it yet but they might put me on one again. I'm seeing the doctor again next Tuesday.

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Originally Posted by biscuits

I hope it's not weird to say I think of you

No, it's very sweet of you

girlinterrupted · #**2020** 21st October 2023, 00:05

@biscuits Me? Hi, long time no...font?

I hope you're doing ok

I'm usually here or hereabouts, often just lurking though nowadays if I feel like what I was about to post has been said already. The aging brain has run out inspiration quite often

T · #**2021** 22nd October 2023, 11:28

Sorry to hear your having a rough time Lee, hope things improve for you soon

biscuits · #**2022** 22nd October 2023, 11:44

^^ Glad you're abaaaht :D aw thanks, love. I'm alright!

@Lee - hope you're able to sort an at home ECG and all goes well with the GP x

Azalea · #**2023** 22nd October 2023, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee S

Hello lovely lady. Sadly, I am not in touch with Crafty Elf. Hope he's ok. It's a worry for sure.

I'm not doing all that well myself either. I have been experiencing constant tiredness/weakness and attacks of severe skin itching all over my body. I went to the GP and had blood tests done, and I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure & Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (there are 5 stages), so life is a bit rubbish and scary for me right now. The kidney disease diagnosis was a bit of a shock to say the least.

The condition is manageable but not curable. I have to make serious lifestyle changes if I don't want to end up on dialysis or needing a kidney transplant. Going to hospitals and doctors is made even worse by my SA, as I'm sure people here can appreciate. I had an ECG at the hospital on Wednesday, and my anxiety was so bad that they couldn't get a proper reading. They tried to get me to relax but it didn't work and they had to give up.

Ain't life fun?

Sorry to hear Lee, I hate hospitals too and have appointments coming up.

Consolida · #**2024** 24th October 2023, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee S

I'm not doing all that well myself either. I have been experiencing constant tiredness/weakness and attacks of severe skin itching all over my body. I went to the GP and had blood tests done, and I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure & Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (there are 5 stages), so life is a bit rubbish and scary for me right now. The kidney disease diagnosis was a bit of a shock to say the least.

The condition is manageable but not curable. I have to make serious lifestyle changes if I don't want to end up on dialysis or needing a kidney transplant. Going to hospitals and doctors is made even worse by my SA, as I'm sure people here can appreciate. I had an ECG at the hospital on Wednesday, and my anxiety was so bad that they couldn't get a proper reading. They tried to get me to relax but it didn't work and they had to give up.

Ain't life fun?

It's lovely to see you back on the forum Lee

So sorry to hear that you are suffering with some health issues, it's no fun getting older is it! I hope things will improve for you soon and that the hospital appointments aren't too stressful.

Take care

Jam do Bronx · #**2025** 24th October 2023, 16:53

So sorry to hear that Lee. I can only imagine how you must be feeling. We're here for you if you need us.

Lee S · #**2026** 24th October 2023, 20:41

Thanks everyone.

Been to see the nurse this afternoon and got told I have Type 2 diabetes as well. It's my own fault for being addicted to sweets, Pepsi and other assorted junk for years.

Going to have to work hard to change lifestyle as it can be controlled through diet/exercise. The fear will take care of that, though. The few positive things in my favour is that I've never drank or smoked.

biscuits · #**2027** 9th November 2023, 18:56

^

biscuits · #**2028** 9th November 2023, 18:56

Where the scotch egg crumbs is Laurel?

BFG_ · #**2029** 9th November 2023, 19:11

^shh we're not allowed to talk about it. It's like fight club.

Seagull · #**2030** 9th November 2023, 19:44

^^ ssshhhhh!

biscuits · #**2031** 9th November 2023, 22:33

Why are we shushing?

Since when have scotch egg crumbs been a taboo subject on sauk? Only to be typed about in hushed keystrokes.

The secret Scotch egg crumb society. Members: seagull and BFG.

(Sorry, seagull, I know you're morally opposed to scotch eggs. I am too. BFG will eat one just to spite us tomorrow.)

Chess&Junkfood · #**2032** 10th November 2023, 13:39

I also hope Laurel is doing ok!

Seagull?
You know I've always loved you! You could even say that you mean the world to me! Much love, Chess x

Seagull · #**2033** 10th November 2023, 15:31

Honestly Chess, we CAN take you anywhere (as I often like to say)

Biccies, my apologies. Think Omar and all will be swell.

biscuits · #**2034** 10th November 2023, 17:38

^ aw I really miss Omar Little.

biscuits · #**2035** 11th November 2023, 10:39

sauk is missing your engaging threads and posts, Lozzle :'( / :D

biscuits · #**2036** 11th November 2023, 19:38

I don't remember seeing anything else?

This thread is trippy. It's making me feel like someone spiked my scotch egg.

Chess&Junkfood · #**2037** 11th November 2023, 22:01

Anyway, if anyone needs me, I'll be having a nice cup of tea with a unicorn on a cloud

biscuits · #**2038** 4th December 2023, 19:02

Is Percy alright?

BFG_ · #**2039** 4th December 2023, 19:03

^banned himself by accident?

biscuits · #**2040** 4th December 2023, 19:07

haha now that would be a whoops.