Just out of hospital.....again!

[Bristol Pete]

Hi all,

Long time no post! Collapsed again on Monday with chronic stomach pain - this time in work. Was sick as a dog all over my desk, in the bin and all over really. My manager thought I was dying on the spot as loads of blood came up - I went as white as a sheet and passed out.

Was rushed to hospital and was released today. Have had an ultrasound and an endoscopie as well as a biopsy, which I am awaiting the reslults for.

Evidently I may have contracted something called -

Helicobacter pylori

As my stomach is in a pretty bad way, scared and enflammed but thankfully I can repair it with the right medication and time And I still await my gallstone operation. All the evidence is there, regarding my fatigue, the depression and general tiredness, complete lack of joy for life and the chronic stomach pains. They have all but ruled out cancer which is good.

As ever a pretty humbling experience, spending 4 days on a ward where some of the old chaps were clearly gravely ill and I wish them all the best. I felt like RP McMurphy last night as I was up till three watching the world go by, thinking 'im nuts, but I am clearly the most normal bloke in here'

So, what have I missed? A belated happy birthday to Shadowritten. Any others?

Cheers,

Pete.

Sounds nasty mate....take it easy and get well soon.

[neilneil]

Sorry to hear about your episode Pete, I hope you are on the mend now...

Your life is never dull Eh?

Best wishes

-Neil

[stealther]

Originally Posted by Bristol Pete

Hi all,

Long time no post! Collapsed again on Monday with chronic stomach pain - this time in work. Was sick as a dog all over my desk, in the bin and all over really. My manager thought I was dying on the spot as loads of blood came up - I went as white as a sheet and passed out.

Was rushed to hospital and was released today. Have had an ultrasound and an endoscopie as well as a biopsy, which I am awaiting the reslults for.

Evidently I may have contracted something called -

Helicobacter pylori

As my stomash is in a pretty bad way, but thankfully I can repair it with the right medication and time And I still await my gallstone operation. All the evidence is there, regarding my fatigue, the depression and general tiredness, complete lack of joy for life and the chronic stomach pains.

As ever a pretty humbling experience, spending 4 days on a ward where some of the old chaps were clearly gravely ill and I wish them all the best. I felt like RP McMurphy last night as I was up till three watching the world go by, thinking 'im nuts, but I am clearly the most normal bloke in here'

So, what have I missed? A belated happy birthday to Shadowritten. Any others?

Cheers,

Pete.

Oh dear me we might have to change your name to sickboy

Hope you get better soon.

What have you missed theres a nice witch hunt developing here

Would you like to Ask Van?

And rumour has it that sky have launched a HD service

[Bristol Pete]

theres a nice witch hunt developing here

Neve heard of him nor m40wen?

[Digger]

Welcome back Pete. All sounds a bit traumatic for you. Glad you seem ok. When do you get the results? There are a few interesting General Chat threads worth plowing through that you may have missed. Sounds like you will be off work for a bit heh? Take it easy.

[Bristol Pete]

Welcome back Pete. All sounds a bit traumatic for you. Glad you seem ok. When do you get the results? There are a few interesting General Chat threads worth plowing through that you may have missed. Sounds like you will be off work for a bit heh? Take it easy.

Thanks, Will do. Though I post a lot less than I used to I still read most forums.

Back to work Tuesday too, cant be sat around doing nothing. Feeling Ok ish and have a nice long weekend to get better.

[sbowler]

Hope you recover soon. You have plenty of time to watch a few discs. Why not cheer yourself up and watch all the Harry Potter films back to back. That will make you feel a lot better. LOL

[Digger]

Originally Posted by Bristol Pete

Neve heard of him nor m40wen?

Yep, Stealther was more specific than me...worth catching up on his recent antics... EDIT[Owen, not Stealther, might be wrong though... ]

This was a good'un

Ask Van

[Mep]

it's just not right mate, get well soon!

Welcome back. Sorry to hear you've been unwell. Puts my man flu in sharp perspective ...

[Johnny Thunder]

I feel for you Pete. I have had an issue with my stomach a few years ago.
A trip to the hospital was in order after I started throwing blood.
I ignored all the warning signs, and it ended up with the blood episode.
I had an ulcer, thought I was going to peg it. Medication, and a serious
rethink on the amount of alcohol I consumed, sorted it.
Good luck and best wishes mate.

[eviljohn2]

Wow, it's one thing after another with you isn't it mate!

I really hope things start to calm down a bit for you now as the Summer's nearly here and you must have loads of cool outdoor gigs to play.

[Bristol Pete]

Wow, it's one thing after another with you isn't it mate

Cheers John. Seems that way but its all linked to the bad stomach really. Started getting stomach ache back in 2002, sleepless nights, anxiety, stress triggered depression, break up and so on - a bit like dominoes falling over if you will.

I went to the doctor way back when and no one listened. Still, hopefully get some resolution now and start to repair the damage done to the gut and start looking forward again.

Pete.

[Miniholic]

Crikey, you're not having much luck lately are you. Have you got any dates from the consultant yet?

Hope you're feeling better soon mate. Just watch those Easter eggs, chocolate is not worth the pain it'll bring on.