Hospitals......

[Sandy Lane]

Hi Hoola, I'm sorry to read about what's going on with you. That really sucks to say the least, and must be very hard as well that your family aren't close by.  But it also sounds like you're in very good hands where you are.  Lovely also that so many on here are reaching out to you.  So I'm also beaming you my very best wishes from across the pond!

All the best,
Sandy

[hoolahoop]

Mr Carter did my original prosthesis operation back in 1997 and both he and Mr Jeys have been involved in operations in recent years, Mr Jeys especially so.  Both are great surgeons with bags of very specialist experience,  and I doubt you'll find a nicer consultant than Mr Jeys - really friendly and very down to earth. They probably are the best.

Like I said, PM me any time.

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It is Mr.Jeys that I'm under and he does seem to know what he's talking about. As for Mr.Carter well I've just noticed his name is on the end of my bed too.
The trouble with this bloody condition is that no-one has ever had sufficient data/folk/funding to get to the bottom of this cancer.
It's ( the cancer) main defence is that there is feck'all funding because there are so few that get it. There are no cancer drugs or treatments that effect it whatsoever on the market and surgery with sacrifice on a continual basis is as likely as not having problems with it again.
Perhaps and I hope that this thread will make some folk start to question whether their health is OK on a regular basis. There just may be someone on this forum "dithering" about whether or not to check out a potentially serious problem ffs  get it sorted have the balls or even check your balls and sort it .

[hoolahoop]

Hi Hoola, I'm sorry to read about what's going on with you. That really sucks to say the least, and must be very hard as well that your family aren't close by.  But it also sounds like you're in very good hands where you are.  Lovely also that so many on here are reaching out to you.  So I'm also beaming you my very best wishes from across the pond!

All the best,
Sandy

Thanks Sandy for your kind message of support. Believe me I do get strength from the thoughtful posts you and others have written sincerely on here.
If we can just save one person's life by airing this issue and using the word CANCER instead of running and hiding from it ......then this thread will have served it's purpose as well as being cathartic for me.

[Serring]

Never met you hoola and not a regular poster on here, but all Rovers fans have a connection.

So am sending my best wishes and thoughts to you to get you through this tough period.

[roversdude]

Hoola
Puts things into perspective mate
Keep smiling fella our thoughts are with you
Hope the lads can do the business on the field to lift your spirits

[Dagenham Rover]

You know what Hoola I had similar worrys when I went in for spinal surgery and the plastic bits to be put into my back, I promise you they are pretty careful with the nerve bits    good job really    Look at me now not exactly running around but up and mobile.

anyway the contracts up on the car in about 16/17 months and I need you to flog me another one so no pressure

[wilts rover]

Sorry to hear of your illness and confinement hoola - but as others have said they can do so much to treat cancer these days - and you certainly seem to be in a good hospital for it - with plenty of Rovers connections to go with it.

Its good that you have connections and access to get on here, post as often as you can with updates, general b*****lxs and stuff, we are all going to be thinking of you.

[RedRover45]

Likewise Hoola, I've posted on this forum a long time. I've never knowingly met the majority of people I joust with but I've come to almost know a lot of you just by user name. I kinda look at it that you're just friends I haven't had the pleasure to have met yet. It must be really difficult with your loved ones so far away but hopefully you'll find strength for each other to fight this problem and get through it. All the very best in the battle ahead mate and remember we're all rooting for you on here...

[Nudga]

We're ALL Rovers aren't we! All the very best wishes to you Hools and try to keep strong and positive.

[hoolahoop]

Thank you everyone for the massive support and encouragement you are giving me.
Oftentimes the best impartial support comes from those that know how you tick not how you look etc. Many words are written on here over the years that give you a massive insight into the way people 'really' are unseen, unwashed, with a common purpose but able to express thoughts that perhaps they would find impossible to do on a face to face basis.
Think of me fighting the once mighty Leeds at Wembley as our team did and overcoming the odds. Some of those odds I will find medically impossible to beat but the rest is  upto me and those that support me be it here, with my family or with friends.
Thank you I will keep you updated After I come round from tomorrow's operation. RTID
Any chance you can wear your new away colours for the op. Do you think

[coventryrover]

Hi  Hoola

Sorry to hear about your travails but you will get through this.  The most positive thing is it makes you concentrates on things that are the most important in your life but have previously taken for granted.

If ever you need owt I am not too far based in Coventry.  As a fellow Thorney good luck

[belton rover]

Hi Hoola mate,

Sorry to hear about this shit hand you've been dealt. My thoughts are with you and yours. Keep strong.

[Snods Shinpad 2]

Echo the sentiments above. All the best Hoola.

[hoolahoop]

Echo the sentiments above. All the best Hoola.

Thanks everyone, now ensconced in a very "hospice type" room but the away colours are already draped over the telly just to let them now the Rover is in town . Rtid

[RTID75]

Are you in ward 12 Hoola? I've done quite a few of the side rooms in there and even watched rain water pissing in under the door to the balcony in one of them.

Say hello to Mr Jeys for me. I'm sure he'll remember me if you mention broken prosthesis, endless revisions and he's seen those red and white hoops!

All the very best for tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you mate. As I've said, you couldn't be in better hands.

[Dutch Uncle]

Just read this thread - and Hoola - all the very very best from me mate.

My wife had the big C 4 years ago - I still can't believe how positive she was about it, especially considering her sister had died from the same cancer the year before. We are hoping she is clear now -  but I know a little of how devastating it can be for everyone. Keep fighting and a positive attitude really does seem to help, even in the worst of situations. Will be thinking and praying a lot.

Cheers

Brian

[Donnywolf]

Good luck Steve

Hope all goes well in the short, near and medium future AND Long term hurry up back as I need a Hybrid flogging to me again by a tall dark handsome Toyota Salesman ....

.... and as there aint one at Burrows you will have to do !

All the best mate ...Wolfie

[IC1967]

Really sorry to hear of your problems Hoola. My thoughts are with you and your family and hope everything goes as well as possible tomorrow.

[Sprotyrover]

Hi Hoola I have just picked up on this thread mate and I wish you all the best,I also think you have done the right thing by coming on here as I know what it is like to be cooped up on your own fighting a critical illness,it's a pity that stuff like this wasn't around 20 years ago when I had my epiphany!,at the end of the day mate you can come on here nearly 24 /7 and sound off as there is usually some well meaning goon posting cr@p about Rovers,who will only be too glad to fall out with you and raise your mood!

[hoolahoop]

You know what Hoola I had similar worrys when I went in for spinal surgery and the plastic bits to be put into my back, I promise you they are pretty careful with the nerve bits    good job really    Look at me now not exactly running around but up and mobile.

anyway the contracts up on the car in about 16/17 months and I need you to flog me another one so no pressure

I know they are careful daggers but they've already told me that 2/3 nerves have to be severed to dig it out . I will lose bowel, bladder and sexual functions whatever possibly further problems with the sciatic nerve down my right leg.
There is a 40% chance of it coming back at any time. It could be worse they could tattoo me with 2 crossed swords and the word "Blade" written underneath.
They have promised to spare me that ignominy lol.

[Dagenham Rover]

So theyve promised not to tattoo  " cross swords and Blades"
They didnt say owt about a big blue owl then   

Seriously mate hope all goes as well as possible and thinking of you and yours

[tommy toes]

Only just found this thread.
All the very best for tomorrow hoola from me.
The Rovers community is right behind you.

[danum]

hoola - all the best matey for monday

i will be thinking of you

truly touched by this - come on hoola - lets see some fight

rtid
danum dave   

[hoolahoop]

So theyve promised not to tattoo  " cross swords and Blades"
They didnt say owt about a big blue owl then   

Seriously mate hope all goes as well as possible and thinking of you and yours

If they even mentioned the 'big blue owl' tattoo I would be running out of here. Hmmmm perhaps that's a codicil I need adding to the operation consent form.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention
and thank you ALL for your support and humour

[roversdude]

Hoola hope everything has gone well fella

[dumbroofer]

hoola,hope things went well for you,and wish you a speedy recovery.
now get thee big typing digit typing soon..
as you are one of the better posters on here.

[idler]

All the best Steve, just picked this up after coming back from holiday.
I hope that today went as well as it possibly could, Dave

[jucyberry]

I don't know about you all but I've not been able to settle all day for thinking about Steve.. I don't think I'll be as pleased to see any green light as I will when he is able to come back on line... If you see what I mean.

[RobTheRover]

Aye, been thinking about the big man all day.  Just a weak and sickly "thumbs up" would do right now.

Things like this make you realise how fragile and precious and so totally special each one of us is.  The Rovers family.  I love you all.

[roversontheup]

Only just read this thread. I don't know know you personally Hoola but feel as tho I do after years of reading your views on all things Rovers.
I'm so sorry to read of your plight and hope your op has gone ok. Keep fighting. There are a lot of strangers on here who are willing you to get home back to your family and back to Rovers.
All the best.