- Time of past OR future Camino
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C. Frances sections Apr-Jun 2019
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I completely and whole heartily sympathize with you.Well, that's a topic heading I never thought I'd have to write. My mother and I were due to set off for France this weekend to start our Camino Frances. Instead of which, I've spent the last few days whirling around various medical establishments, and cancelling all our bookings. A health issue has reared its head (for me), and I need to get it investigated and dealt with. Not sure what will happen at this stage, but I'm having an investigative procedure under anaesthetic this Friday, and depending on the results I will probably need surgery.
I've commented before on the Forum that since deciding to walk the Camino both of us have been plagued by numerous minor health issues. I've tried hard not to see them as signs that we shouldn't be doing it - this latest is the last (I hope!) in a long line, but the most serious and so it has done what the other things couldn't, and forced us to stay. In hindsight, there have been many other things, including house-sitters and other key people becoming unavailable (we have land and animals, so have "special needs" when going away from home!). I guess we were trying to look on it all as part of the challenge - maybe something was trying to get us to stop after all.
We're trying hard to look on this as a postponement, and we're looking at next April as a good alternative time for our Camino. Several people have commented to us in the past few days about how lovely Spain is in the Spring, and I know from many Forum threads that it's a popular time to walk. So I'm trying to focus on that, and not on Big Scary Things which might be coming my way in the next few weeks. This Forum will be a great source of comfort over the next few months (it has been already), and I've read some wonderful threads from others who have had to postpone or had health difficulties. I'll keep reading them!
Thanks Tia. I never eat any of those things. Don't even drink sodas. And I've had my type 2 diabetes under control with diet and exercise for 5 years now, without any medications. It seems to be complicated, as testing has revealed nothing.@CaptBuddy - our sympathies. Try avoiding all artificial sweeteners and any food with di/tri phosphates. This means avoiding processed food if possible and cooking from fresh, checking ingredients and 'compulsively' () reading labels. (A magnifying glass can be useful here). It can take a few weeks to truly settle down, but if it is the chemical additives then you should see some improvement fairly quickly. It is not something doctors seem to check out in the normal tests etc.
I'm pushing Beth for a Plan B. Start as scheduled, if I, or we, have problems that preclude us continuing, we'd take a train to Estapona and lay on the beach for a couple of weeks.I feel so disappointed for you both so close to your camino dates and you must feel very anxious about your health's also. Remember as it has been said earlier you are already on camino and it will provide the strength you will need to overcome these issues.
@ GettingThere : try not to be anxious with the procedure and possible need surgery it is never easy but try to concentrate on making a full recovery. My thoughts will be with you and your mother.
@CaptBuddy : If you decide to go do take care Beth is going to worry if you are not right and only you can know your own tummy i have no advice I could give like Tia, but again my thoughts are also with you and Beth.
HiWell, that's a topic heading I never thought I'd have to write. My mother and I were due to set off for France this weekend to start our Camino Frances. Instead of which, I've spent the last few days whirling around various medical establishments, and cancelling all our bookings. A health issue has reared its head (for me), and I need to get it investigated and dealt with. Not sure what will happen at this stage, but I'm having an investigative procedure under anaesthetic this Friday, and depending on the results I will probably need surgery.
I've commented before on the Forum that since deciding to walk the Camino both of us have been plagued by numerous minor health issues. I've tried hard not to see them as signs that we shouldn't be doing it - this latest is the last (I hope!) in a long line, but the most serious and so it has done what the other things couldn't, and forced us to stay. In hindsight, there have been many other things, including house-sitters and other key people becoming unavailable (we have land and animals, so have "special needs" when going away from home!). I guess we were trying to look on it all as part of the challenge - maybe something was trying to get us to stop after all.
We're trying hard to look on this as a postponement, and we're looking at next April as a good alternative time for our Camino. Several people have commented to us in the past few days about how lovely Spain is in the Spring, and I know from many Forum threads that it's a popular time to walk. So I'm trying to focus on that, and not on Big Scary Things which might be coming my way in the next few weeks. This Forum will be a great source of comfort over the next few months (it has been already), and I've read some wonderful threads from others who have had to postpone or had health difficulties. I'll keep reading them!
I'm glad to hear that you're in good spirits about things and that you will reschedule later.Well, the latest update is that things could be better, but could be worse too! Turns out I've got a cancer of the uterus, but it's quite an early stage and the prognosis is excellent with surgery. So now I'm impatiently waiting for that - should be within the next few weeks - after which I can focus on recovery (6 weeks off work!) and - gradually - getting back to walking, which has become my stress relief and relaxation since I've been training for the Camino. I've had approval from my employer to take my rescheduled Camino time off (3 months) starting next April, by which time I will be fit again and raring to go, while allowing a good long time so we can take it easy and only walk as far and as fast as seems right. This has all knocked the Earth off its orbit somewhat for me over the past few weeks, but having that Camino goal and knowing I'll be not only fit but in better shape than ever by then is very encouraging. So here's my list of why all this has happened at just the right time:
1. I'm fit from all that camino training so in excellent condition for surgery!
2. This didn't all blow up after we were already on the Way! And 10 days later we would have been, so it was a close call.
3. I've got all the arrangements at work already in place for a long absence, so taking the post-surgery recovery time will be a simple matter of re-activating those.
4. We get to go on Camino in the Spring!
5. I will (as many women friends have tactfully put it) "feel like a new woman" and have a much less complicated Camino trip!
I am so grateful for this Forum and for the kindness and support of its members - I feel as though I already have my Camino Family, and that will be such a big part of getting me through the next little while. I'll be on the Forum as much as possible, continuing to plan and adjust for a Camino in a different season, and knowing that the time will pass all too quickly.
GettingThere
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Thank you all so much for these kind words - I get such a boost every time I read your replies and feel the warmth and support from so many corners of the world!
Will be thinking of you and hoping that all goes well with your surgery, recovery and onward planning.....Love and Prayers....Susanawee
I'm pushing Beth for a Plan B. Start as scheduled, if I, or we, have problems that preclude us continuing, we'd take a train to Estapona and lay on the beach for a couple of weeks.
We've waited and planned our return for 2 years. It will happen this year, or next. Thanks again for the support.
I hope GettingThere finds that her problems are minor, and quickly overcome.
I have been using high potency digestive enzymes and probiotics, along with some diet changes, and have been happy with the turnaround. I'm not 100%, but close to 80%. I figure that is good enough for Plan A.CaptBuddy are you feeling any better now two weeks on are you still going on plan B?
Thank you all so much for these kind words - I get such a boost every time I read your replies and feel the warmth and support from so many corners of the world!
My surgery is now scheduled - Tuesday 23rd, so only just over a week to wait now. I'll be in hospital for a few days, then I have to take about 6 weeks off work to recover. So once my brain is out of the woolly stage I'll be spending lots of time on the Forum and planning for our April Camino!
Well, that's a topic heading I never thought I'd have to write. My mother and I were due to set off for France this weekend to start our Camino Frances. Instead of which, I've spent the last few days whirling around various medical establishments, and cancelling all our bookings. A health issue has reared its head (for me), and I need to get it investigated and dealt with. Not sure what will happen at this stage, but I'm having an investigative procedure under anaesthetic this Friday, and depending on the results I will probably need surgery.
I've commented before on the Forum that since deciding to walk the Camino both of us have been plagued by numerous minor health issues. I've tried hard not to see them as signs that we shouldn't be doing it - this latest is the last (I hope!) in a long line, but the most serious and so it has done what the other things couldn't, and forced us to stay. In hindsight, there have been many other things, including house-sitters and other key people becoming unavailable (we have land and animals, so have "special needs" when going away from home!). I guess we were trying to look on it all as part of the challenge - maybe something was trying to get us to stop after all.
We're trying hard to look on this as a postponement, and we're looking at next April as a good alternative time for our Camino. Several people have commented to us in the past few days about how lovely Spain is in the Spring, and I know from many Forum threads that it's a popular time to walk. So I'm trying to focus on that, and not on Big Scary Things which might be coming my way in the next few weeks. This Forum will be a great source of comfort over the next few months (it has been already), and I've read some wonderful threads from others who have had to postpone or had health difficulties. I'll keep reading them!
Just a quick update - I've now had the "all clear" (nothing found anywhere else, no further treatment required, follow-up in 4 months then annually) and am recovering well. My Camino walking training beforehand has been a huge help and has meant I have been able to get active again very quickly. Doing lots of walking, now up to about a 2km walk each day plus a few shorter ones. And most importantly - we have now re-booked our flights for next April, planning to start walking from St Jean on April 16th. We're on our way!
Thank you again for all the prayers and kind words of support.
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