So in the last week i have been at The Christie twice. I have to admit that I rather look forward to going to my appointments. Always made to feel really welcome and i’m given the very best in care. So very lucky to have been referred to Prof and his team! Firstly, i went …
Yes it’s true, I’ve always rather enjoyed being the driver as opposed to being in the back seat. Suppose it’s something to do with those years’ as Manager Right….. good news I’ve had contact with the Surgeon’s secretary at Salford Hope Hospital. Well after a few more weeks had passed since I last spoke to her I decided to …
It’s been a week since my last post and still no news of surgery I’ve been away for a few days to the lakes with my girly (which was fab) and i’m catching up with some work. Anyway, just a few things to mention: The cabergoline seems to be taking hold. The first 24 hours …
Yes its definitely the case with Acromegaly! Today i was back at Christies to undergo additional tests with the lovely nurses from The Endocrine Unit. Myself and Amy left Wigan at 0645am and we were on time for our 830 appointment. Albeit a few nerves we were both in high spirits and from the outset had planned …
Ok so it’s late Friday afternoon and I’ve just had a call from Christies to say that following the blood tests taken earlier in the week my cortisol levels were extremely low and out of range. Nurse S said that Prof wants me back in at 8am this coming Tuesday for an insulin tolerance/stress test …
For those that didn’t know yesterday was my first appointment at The Christie with The Professor and his lovely colleagues within the Endocrine unit. On arrival at the hospital (went with sister, mum, dad and girlfriend) i was initially struck by the number of poorly patients and secondly by the smile on most if not …
I am literally happier than ever today as i’ve just got off the phone from Christies endocrinology unit and i am booked in to see The Professor this coming Tuesday 3rd July 2012. It’s been a week since my diognosis and having not heard anything my sister prompted me to call them. Am i glad …