So this last week, I spent a few days in Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and was discharged Thursday afternoon. I had planned to run the Wigan 10k today and I did just that. I ran it in just over an hour! Well done to the organisers, all the runners and donations as it was a …
Thanks to all those that have pledged support to my just giving page for running The Wigan 10k and The Great North Run. I would also like to say a huge thank-you to Jason who sent a large donation for The Pituitary Foundation in running The Great North Run and a lovely message. Every donation …
Fantastic television coverage of a patient diagnosed with a pituitary tumour. Watch the epidose and listen to Sarah’s story. Series 3 episode 13 http://www.channel4.com/programmes/24-hours-in-ae/4od#3543609 Please note that i had most of my pituitary tumour removed in November 2012. Then in the last 4 months whatever residual tumour remained became active and caused a secondary condition Acromegaly …
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 …
It’s been over three months since my operation and I’m getting set for my first full set of check ups at The Christie. It’s less than two weeks away and I’m feeling really positive! So what else has been happening? Well I’ve had my referral through to go and see Dr B who is a leading consultant …
Just a quick note to say things are all back to normal. For those interested in my recovery post surgery, i was back at work four weeks after surgery and back running eight weeks after surgery I also changed careers and went back into Health and Fitness as a Manager just three months after my …
So what’s been happening and how are things? Well to be honest since being told that i had to wait until mid-late feb for the next round of tests i have been sort of struggling with all the “what if”s” and “what do i do now” questions that have been buzzing around my head. In …
It’s the night before my second set of blood tests (since surgery) and as i am fasting for tomorrows Glucose Tolerance Test at The Christie thought i’d take the time to update you and waffle on It’s near enough two weeks since the surgery to remove my functioning pituitary gland tumour ( macro prolactinoma). The …
Well times ticking away and i’ve just remembered that i didn’t post about last weeks pre-op at The Salford Royal Hospital. My surgery is less than two weeks away now! **thumbs up Ok so last tuesday, i went across to Salford Royal’s pre-op department and was placed under the care of a trendy looking Sister …
Oh yes, so I’ve been free of medication for a couple of weeks now and it’s 2 weeks + 6 days until i have surgery. However, this last 2-3 weeks I’ve noticed further changes in my motivation, concentration and memory. Been reading up and it seems that some people do experience this with pituitary tumours. …