Today was my final Pre-Op bloods after last week's Pre-Op assessment with the 3 part surgery due on Monday.
I'll update here when I can pre & post op x
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Carl Darling
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£110.70 |
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Philip Darling | £0.00 |
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Why we're taking part
We've both had cancer scares, we've both lost family members or friends to cancer over the years & Carl was diagnosed with Stage 1b Melanoma in August, this was then furthered with a Basal Cell Carcinoma in early September with Surgery date now set for late September & further biopsies. Now is definitely the time to go sober for October.
So it seems fitting. Running a pub to fundraise for the charity who support him during this process.
We both love a drink and it'll be a challenge for both of us, it'll also be a great way to focus on our health but more importantly give back to those who have given so much assistance already.
Dig deep and sponsor both of us to stay Sober this October!
- Surgery Update
What a day Monday 22nd was, Philip drove me to St Georges at 6am, I got to admissions at 6.45am where the day was essentially:
- admissions to survey lounge
- surgery and day discussed with a surgeon and nurse
- Pre-Op checks with nurses and final details alongside stockings issue to stop DVT and clots
- numbed up 45 minutes before Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine for 2 hours of scans, tests and 4 radioactive injections to locate sentinel nodes
- seen by an anaesthetist to discuss what's happening
- given surgery outfit
- revisited by my surgeon to check markings and discuss times of surgery
- 2pm surgeries undertaking comprising,
General anaesthetic
Wide Skin Excision on left forearm (surgery 1)
Sentinel Node Removal on left armpit (surgery 2)
Basal Cell Removal on left cheek of face & skin flap (surgery 3)
- was taken to a recovery ward at about 5pm so 1 hour per surgery
- given the usual post op updates and chats with a discharge time of 9pm aslong as the medical team were happy so left at 9.15pm
- reached home at 10pm, thanks again the wonderful Husband Philip
Food, drink and a little sleep before I woke up & wrote this
More updates to follow as dates set already for;
- Biopsy staging results from Sentinel Nodes & Basal Cell
Thanks to those of you who have donated and indeed read all of this post. Much love xx
Status Updates
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£10.00 from Graham Shepherd-JonesGift Aid +£2.50 |
I'm here for support, I'll raise a glass to you every day.
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Thanks Graham, you'll need 6 weeks of drinking for us both lol x |
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£10.35 from Lyn CottrellGift Aid +£2.59 |
Sorry to hear your news Carl. Fingers crossed all goes well with your treatment.
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Thanks Lyn x |
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£10.00 from Charlotte BriggsGift Aid +£2.50 |
Tremendous effort, Darlings! Together we’ll beat the Big C for good. Sending all our love, Charlotte and Joe xx
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Thanks you beauts xx |
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£25.00 from Samantha WheelerGift Aid +£6.25 |
Go on Guys you got this!! Luv you $20!!
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Thanks Sammo xx |
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£5.18 from Alex WoolhouseGift Aid +£1.30 |
Lots of love xx
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Thanks Alex - the road to recovery is here xx |
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Status Update |
Retry this update.
What a day Monday 22nd was, Philip drove me to St Georges at 6am, I got to admissions at 6.45am where the day was essentially:
- admissions to survey lounge
- surgery and day discussed with a surgeon and nurse
- Pre-Op checks with nurses and final details alongside stockings issue to stop DVT and clots
- numbed up 45 minutes before Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine for 2 hours of scans, tests and 4 radioactive injections to locate sentinel nodes
- seen by an anaesthetist to discuss what's happening
- given surgery outfit
- revisited by my surgeon to check markings and discuss times of surgery
- 2pm surgeries undertaking comprising,
General anaesthetic
Wide Skin Excision on left forearm (surgery 1)
Sentinel Node Removal on left armpit (surgery 2)
Basal Cell Removal on left cheek of face & skin flap (surgery 3)
- was taken to a recovery ward at about 5pm so 1 hour per surgery
- given the usual post op updates and chats with a discharge time of 9pm aslong as the medical team were happy
- reached home at 10pm, thanks again the wonderful Husband Philip
Food, drink and a little sleep before I woke up & wrote this
More updates to follow as dates set already for;
- Face Wound checkup
- Biopsy staging results from Sentinel Nodes & Basal Cell
Just awaiting dates for an arm stick checkup.
Thanks to those of you who have donated and indeed read all of this post. Much love xx
2 Team Members View all
| Avatar | Name | Raised |
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Carl Darling
Team Leader
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£110.70 |
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Philip Darling | £0.00 |
Join The Darling's
Teams let you join forces with friends, family and colleagues to raise more money!
Status Updates
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£10.00 from Claire Limer |
So sorry to hear about your health! I hope all.comes good and you get the all clear soon!
Dont worry about missing out on drinking, I can drink more than enough for me and the both of you!
Good luck! Claire xx
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Thank-you Claire, hope your well xx |
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£10.00 from Graham Shepherd-JonesGift Aid +£2.50 |
I'm here for support, I'll raise a glass to you every day.
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Thanks Graham, you'll need 6 weeks of drinking for us both lol x |
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£10.35 from Lyn CottrellGift Aid +£2.59 |
Sorry to hear your news Carl. Fingers crossed all goes well with your treatment.
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Thanks Lyn x |
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£10.00 from Charlotte BriggsGift Aid +£2.50 |
Tremendous effort, Darlings! Together we’ll beat the Big C for good. Sending all our love, Charlotte and Joe xx
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Thanks you beauts xx |
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£25.00 from Samantha WheelerGift Aid +£6.25 |
Go on Guys you got this!! Luv you $20!!
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Thanks Sammo xx |
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Status Update |
Today was my final Pre-Op bloods after last week's Pre-Op assessment with the 3 part surgery due on Monday.
I'll update here when I can pre & post op x
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£5.18 from Alex WoolhouseGift Aid +£1.30 |
Lots of love xx
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Thanks Alex - the road to recovery is here xx |
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Status Update |
Retry this update.
What a day Monday 22nd was, Philip drove me to St Georges at 6am, I got to admissions at 6.45am where the day was essentially:
- admissions to survey lounge
- surgery and day discussed with a surgeon and nurse
- Pre-Op checks with nurses and final details alongside stockings issue to stop DVT and clots
- numbed up 45 minutes before Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine for 2 hours of scans, tests and 4 radioactive injections to locate sentinel nodes
- seen by an anaesthetist to discuss what's happening
- given surgery outfit
- revisited by my surgeon to check markings and discuss times of surgery
- 2pm surgeries undertaking comprising,
General anaesthetic
Wide Skin Excision on left forearm (surgery 1)
Sentinel Node Removal on left armpit (surgery 2)
Basal Cell Removal on left cheek of face & skin flap (surgery 3)
- was taken to a recovery ward at about 5pm so 1 hour per surgery
- given the usual post op updates and chats with a discharge time of 9pm aslong as the medical team were happy
- reached home at 10pm, thanks again the wonderful Husband Philip
Food, drink and a little sleep before I woke up & wrote this
More updates to follow as dates set already for;
- Face Wound checkup
- Biopsy staging results from Sentinel Nodes & Basal Cell
Just awaiting dates for an arm stick checkup.
Thanks to those of you who have donated and indeed read all of this post. Much love xx
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So sorry to hear about your health! I hope all.comes good and you get the all clear soon!
Dont worry about missing out on drinking, I can drink more than enough for me and the both of you!
Good luck! Claire xx