Friday 18 April 2014

Hello Everyone - I am still here

I know it is over a month since I last posted and have received some email about where I have been. I know I had mentioned from time to time that I have been unwell and this ended up with me being rushed to hospital on March 21st in great pain.  After scans it was revealed I had a severe blockage of the small bowel.  Surgery alleviated the pressure but showed that I have a malignant lymphoma causing the problem.  I have just returned home after a month in hospital and now wait to begin a course of chemotherapy.  I am assured I should recover OK.

Red Kite


What a shock and a month without birding. Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen must be one of the few places where you are guaranteed a Red Kite from your window so that was nice.  I also managed to see 6 Sand Martins flying by as well.

Sand Martin


I am glad to be home for a bit and look forward to home care, food and sleep. Thanks to everyone who has sent messages of encouragement. I hope to blog again soon.

4 comments:

  1. A hospital room list? I guess you really are obsessed.

    Welcome back.

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  2. Welcome back Derek! Will be sending positive thoughts overseas and hope they help during chemo!

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  3. Get well soon Derek. I've enjoyed reading your blog since I spotted it a few months ago - I suspect we've even seen some of the same birds....

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  4. I really hope you are feeling better and can get birding again soon. I hope you can see lots of birds from your window. From Findlay

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