chooklady Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) My brother who is quite a few years older than me has been unwell since the new year. Everyone thought he was suffering from the awful norovirus. Well about 2 weeks ago he went to his doctor again because he is still not well. He has had blood tests and an ultrasound and has seen a consultant today who has admitted him to hospital tonight. He has a raised platelet count, he is severely anaemic, diarrehea (can't spell that) he has lost about a stone and a half in weight. He has no appetitie, no energy. The consultant has told him today that he has an intestinal blockage!! I am so worried, he lives about 40 miles away from me, he lives on his own although he has some good friends close by. He has never been ill, he eats well and looks after himself. I am thinking the worst. He is having an MRI tomorrow morning followed by surgery. He doesn't want me to go there at the moment I don't know what I will do if anything happens to him, I needed to write this because I feel like I might burst at the moment. Can you all cross everything tomorrow morning and pray that they do not find anything too sinister. Thanks for listening (reading) Nicola Edited March 16, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thinking of you. I'm sure now they realise there is a problem they will find a way of helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 so sorry to hear about your brother, it's good that he's otherwise fit as far as the op goes. If you want to go, take no notice of him and go anyway. There's nothing worse than fretting from a distance. All the best and sending you lots of good vibes xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We're with you all the way Chooklady. Have you got someone with you? Will be praying for a good result tomorrow. Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 With you in spirit - sending positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 He is in the best place, its so difficult when you cant be there, will be praying for good result too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thinking of you, and I agree with Poet, if you can get there, go & see him. He may be saying don't go, so you don't feel obliged to go, kind of reversed logic. {{hugs}} to you both, Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 How very worrying, but if he;s been feeling unwell for a while then hopefully at least now he'll get the treatment he needs. Scary but at least he's being looked after. I really really hope it's something simple and easily dealt with, good luck to him tomorrow and do let us know how he gets on. Lots of love to you BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thinking of you, and I agree with Poet, if you can get there, go & see him. He may be saying don't go, so you don't feel obliged to go, kind of reversed logic. {{hugs}} to you both, Sha x I agree, he might well be saying not to go so as not to put any pressure on you. If you need to go, then go. Everything crossed and praying for good news. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I do want to be there for him but he knows my family commitments. My daugther has an important meeting tomorrow which we both need to go to about sixth form and my son has his driving test and my mum is elderly, why does everything always have to be so complicated. It makes you feel that you are being torn in all directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thinking of you Nicola. Feel free to give me a call if you need a chat. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 oh my (((((hugs for you and brother))))) hope everything is ok cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Oh bless you, what a worry I'm praying that it is something straightforward - most of these things are, but that doesn't stop you worrying in the meantime does it? (((hugs))) xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Chook Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 So sorry to hear about this. It's good that it's being treated so promptly and thoroughly. What a worry for you, and very hard when you can't simply drop everything to be with your brother. But he'll be needing you later on, won't he, and you'll hopefully be able to make arrangements to spend some time with him, and get some help with things your end to free you a little to do that. Thinking of you Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No wonder you are worried. Thining about you and your brother and hoping that everything will turn out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I can understand why you are worried. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you too and hoping that it's something that can be treated easily and quickly Big Hugs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thankyou everyone for your kind words. Thankyou Lisa for your message. My OH isn't too far away from where my brother lives most days so that will no doubt be useful at some point. I'm hoping he will be able to stay at my Mum's for a while afterwards and we can look after him until he is stronger. Although my Mum is elderly she is a tough cookie. As a family we seem to have had a lot of things like this happen over recent years, on the outside I cope but on the inside I feel very desperate and useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thinking of you and sending you some (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Oh heck. I'm hoping all goes well and things get easier for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about your brother . Sending you and him my best wishes for tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Sorry to hear the news. All the best to him for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenJo Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 so sorry to hear that ... the main thing is that they have found the cause and can now treat the problem as quickly as poss. waiting to hear will be worst thing ... thinking of you both and fingers crossed. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sorry to hear about your brother. Hope everything goes well for him today. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 hope it all goes well - and that things get better for you and your family. Will be thinking of you today, let us know how he is later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 All the best to your brother and look after yourself too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
