Geo

[Geo]

radiotherapy tomorrow to get the weekend to rest up a bit

was quite excited about getting some tattoos on monday (me being tattooed 2 days ago - as opposed to monday getting tattoed by me!) only to find they are pinhead sized . . . bummer - a pretty pathetic 'x' marks the spot imo  ::)

ironically - i designed the treatment rooms i'll be attending . . . one of my better jobs thankfully 

[Max Power]

All the best to you! I recommend doing something great after the therapy, that you can look forward to. Might help you in bad situations. A nice journey, buying a 300SL or whatever is a dream of yours.

[Geo]

many thanks MP

i'm hoping for a trip to the Castle itself later on . . . so if you guys have any orders . . . hehe

[Max Power]

That's something to look forward to, no doubt, hehe.

[Giles]

He'd be coming down a lot sooner, but we're having to mod the front door to allow the bed to be wheeled in…..................

[Geo]

. . . and the lead shielding to the guest room . . .

Don't think it's not appreciated!

[Giles]

You're in the coal cellar, it's already screened…........

[madmonday]

to a speedy recovery Geo & i was full expecting you to finish up my tattoo before you embarked on your little adventure.

don't have to worry about the lead shield just put up the fabric from the superblacks & all will be fine

don't know if you are/aren't religious but in any event thoughts, prayers, & good vibes are going out to you m8y

[Geo]

@Giles:

You're in the coal cellar, it's already screened…........

Poifect

Superblack it is then

[Seul]

Hope it all goes well, G… You know my thoughts are with you...

[jacoavlu]

we'll be thinking of you Geo
though I don't have a lot of worries about your spirits
best to you

[Geo]

@Seul:

Hope it all goes well, G… You know my thoughts are with you...

[Geo]

@jacoavlu:

we'll be thinking of you Geo
though I don't have a lot of worries about your spirits
best to you

thanks J - all appreciated but no worries on my part

[Geo]

Here's a little extract from some of the information you get:

"Below are some of the long-term side effects that can occur . . . etc"
• Hair loss can sometimes be permanent or new hair growth may be a different colour or texture. * . . . too late for me
• The skin can feel different or may be darker than before. * . . . and that's a bad thing Seul?
• Infertility – if the ovaries or testicles are within the treatment area. * . . . not bothered there (see next line)
• Swelling in a limb or on the body (lymphoedema) because lymph nodes are damaged. * . . . result (if it's the correct 'limb' and combined with previous line)!
• Shortness of breath – radiotherapy can make the lungs less stretchy. * . . . nah - compensated that issue when i was a kid
• Narrowing of the vagina. * . . . huh?
• Difficulty swallowing due to a narrowing of the gullet (oesophagus) or reduced amounts of saliva. * . . . Damn - a straw in my beer isn't good . . . so there is a downside!
• Frequency passing urine because the bladder can become less stretchy after radiotherapy. * . . . not likely to be a feckin' problem if i can't any beers down my neck!

so it seems i'll still be bald, but tanned, (even) better endowed and sober . . . just need to sort the alcohol thing and it'll be the new improved Geo 

[hectic]

mate, medical people always say booze is contraindicated whatever you're being treated for. You can safely ignore that bit. (Disclaimer: Hectic may just be talking shite). Chin up geezer.x

[Seul]

You could just bath in beer… That'll get ya drunk!.. I'll come help fill the tub although you might find it to fill up a lot slower than when you do it yourself...

[injunjack]

Just hang in there Geo, brighter days are ahead.

[Blackheart]

After my mom had her radiation treatments she'd walk past the television and it would get snowy or
change the channel…! Impressed my friends to no end!

Thinking of you everyday Geo and looking forward to seeing you later this year...

[rocket]

ladies (opticians) and gentlemen, soon to be in a forum near you, the all improved Geo

stay undefeated mate and if there is something, you know…. (and please forgive my lack of whatever, that hinder me to write down what I really want to express...)

[elclintor]

You're a tough cookie Geo..

My best wishes go out to you nonetheless..