Thursday 22 April 2010

Hi All

No pics to share Im afraid as all I managed was Christmassy on Tuesday. You can see it here though.
Saw the specialist on Tuesday and was told I now have menieres disease in the other ear which was a huge surprise to me. This means I will, as the disease progresses, go totally deaf. I will be fitted with 2 hearing aids in the next 6 weeks or so. This was certainly not what I wanted to hear. I'm still adjusting to the news as it has really floored me. I had hoped I would be one of the many who only get it in one ear. Hopefully though the hearing aids will help even with the vertigo attacks so I am trying to hang onto to that as a positive. Bear with me whilst I adjust to this - I hope not to feel so gloomy next time I post x
Janet

16 comments:

  1. sending you big hugs Janet xxxx
    love debbie xxx

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  2. Big Hugs Janet sending positive thoughts and love. xxx

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  3. Janet I am devastated for you hun you are such a wonderful person and do not deserve this. I will pray for you sweetie BIG HUGS Pascale xxx

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  4. Hugs from me too Janet. I do know how you're feeling - I had to give up work because of deafness and now have two hearing aids. If you want to chat I think you have my email address.
    Sue xx

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  5. Oh you poor moo - what a shocker! I can't imagine how you must be feeling. Can they not do coclear implants like they do with deaf children to get them hearing again??
    BIG hugs hun. . .
    Teri xx

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  6. oh my dear friend,this wont change you you'll still be Janet through and through and still love you through and through, don't be down my lovely friend, luv georginaxx

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  7. Oh Janet, so sorry to hear this. Like others have said you're such a lovely, warm and caring person you really don't deserve this. Sending you lots of love and hugs - keep your chin up love. Jo xx

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  8. Hi Janet, I've just read your post and my heart goes out to you, as Georgina has said you will still be the Janet we all love, but you have got a lot of adjusting to do, and will want to kick and scream at the horrible hand you have been dealt. That is natural and we, your friends will be there for you when you want to have a rant, or a shoulder to cry on. Please don't isolate yourself and try to deal with this alone, WE ARE THERE FOR YOU. and thank goodness for the internet, e-mails, texts and bloggs, they don't rely on using your ears to keep in touch like telephones do, hopefully your hearing aides will make a difference for you, and it will be great if they help deal with the vertigo as well, Kate and I will keep you in our thoughts.

    BIG ((((((HUGS))))) Bee and Kate xx

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  9. Chin up Clarky - lots of peops with you in thoughts - Sending you big hugs.....

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  10. Oh, sweetie! I hope you are okay. Big, big hugs to you xxxxx

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  11. well cheer up though!
    U know what they say, 2 is better than just one!

    that's why I wear 2 hearing aids!!!!

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  12. Thinking of you Janet. Poopy news, I know but keep your chin up. Sending a big bloggy hug ((((hug))))Looking forward to seeing you soon! x x x

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  13. Ohhh Janet!!!!

    What a blow! DOn't know quite how to feel but I definately feel for you. Feelings about you though will never change, you're one of the special people in this world, kind, loving, supportive and very very brave! You've proved this so many times in so many ways so just carry on being you and you'll get through this. Love you my very special friend.
    x Michelle

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  14. Oh so sorry to hear about your hearing problem, I have only known you a short while but I just wanted to say I am thinking of you, ditto all that Bee so eloquently said (((((HUGS))))))

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  15. Oooh Janet. What a blow. There are no words really to help are there but I am thinking about you and sending you lots of love. Hang in there, I know you have lots of friends and family around you to keep you going.
    Lots of Love

    Lisax

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