What a brave video to put out which is going to help so many people. For people moving to Spain the thought of going to a doctor or procedure could be horrifying and your diaries are so informative and show it does happen and you do get looked after. One thing is for sure, your whole community and the Upsticks community is with you every step of the way.
Bloody hell skatz lad, eyes and fingers crossed for ya , don’t you dare disappear , who else am I going to watch on a Saturday morning . Stay strong dude and don’t give up .Peas and fluff to you .
Skatz Sorry to hear about your stomach issues I have been on the same journey as you with the first serious diagnosis and surgery in 2010 14 years later and with finding the right medical help I am still enjoying life and currently working with Chris on my Spanish NLV and permanent move to Estepona. If you want to hear more about my journey or seek advice from a fellow sufferer ask Chris for all my contact details. Mike
Cheers Mike, Chris sent me a copy of your lovely message. I have a feeling if my results are bad I’ll be seeking you out, it seems like I have enough offers to build a support group. X
Hey Skatz - I’m at a loss for words and can only thank you for sharing such a personal experience. I’m am certain people watching (including myself)will learn from your experience. I can only offer my hope , blessings and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
It’s always difficult to find the words;I will say it’s very brave of you to share your experience in this way. It’s so very personal. Your videos are so informative and helpful,; they are very much appreciated. Sending positive thoughts your way. xx
Keep up that sense of humour! The good news is they found something and the system seems to be super responsive on tests leading to a treatment. Everything is crossed for the best outcome!
Look into your diet my man ! My best friend father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer ! He raised his own chickens and eats healthy 4 months later the cancer was gone ! This was over 15 years ago he is still with us ! Keep up your good spirits ! It really means a lot !
Had colonoscopy myself. The diet is a killer . . Hopefully the cancer won't be and you'll soon be fully recovered. Keep smiling. You're one seriously brave man to make a video about this. Hope they get you sorted very soon. Don't blame yourself just concentrate on getting through to the other side ASAP.
Hi Skatz. I’m so sorry to hear your news. Thank you for sharing your experiences and your hopes and fears. A good friend had bowel cancer with a large lesion and had a resection and that was 20 years ago. Wishing you all the very best ❤
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Cancer is an absolute fekker, but I’ve no doubt with the amazing support of your family, if that’s what you face you’ll be kicking up a storm and giving it a run for its money. Stay strong 💪🏻 🥰
Hi Skatz and Liz, We’re all with you on this journey wishing you nothing but peas and fluff. You’re a top man and fingers crossed you’ll pull through with a full recovery. Easier said than done I know but please try and stay positive with the knowledge that the professionals are on the case and they’re going to do everything they can to sort it out. Best wishes to you both. ❤
Hi Skatz, difficult to watch. But chin up and carry on, you can only deal with this one day at a time. I will follow your journey onwards, and we wish you all the best!🍀🍀🍀
I know what youre going through buddy, I'm waiting for blood results Skats, (bone marrow/ blood) a week now. I so hope you get good news, Best of luck .
Oh Skatz, I’m so very sorry to hear your news. I do hope that once they have the definite diagnosis and staging that treatment will be started very soon to get you back to good health again. You are very brave to put this vlog out but I’m sure that by sharing your journey it will help someone else out there - take care and rest up
I hope so, I’ve already convinced a few people to get an appointment now rather than holding off. Fingers crossed I can help save some other lives along the way
Oh Skatz…. I am so sorry to hear this news… I am sure you will get through this and come out the other side as wacky as ever… we are all here with you mate… Sending love and best wishes to you and Liz xx
I had a barium enema some years ago and had to take Picolax prior to the procedure lets just say things were quite explosive.!! All the best good luck💕
Thanks for sharing this. Forget about the past, there’s nothing you can do about it. Try not to read too much into others experiences as everyone is different. Take it a day at a time. Easier to say than to do but it’s all you can control. I’m at an age where the poo stick fairy drops a test through the letter box from time to time. Do they do this in Spain. I’ve had a colonoscopy and I’ve got two small polyps that would have been removed but as I’m on anticoagulants I’ll have to talk things over with my cardiologist. See what you’ve done there. Sharing your story has prompted me to talk to my doctor earlier than I would have done. Let’s all hope this ends with a win win win with a cherry on top.
I have two friends that each went through this a few years back. No fun for sure, but they are both feeling great today, and they're out there living their best lives! Stay optimistic Skatz. We are sending good energy and love your way.
Sorry to hear about this. I had the procedure just before Christmas and know exactly how you felt prior to the procedure, thankfully for me the result was clear. It makes you think about your future that’s for sure. Stay strong. Xx
Just braced myself to watch this Skatz, I couldn´t do what you are doing with the podcast, you are very brave. There´s lots of hope it may not be that bad and is perfectly treatable as I´m sure you know, you will have been through every emotion. Chris and I are thinking of you and Liz and sending hugs. On a practical note if I can help in any way let me know, driving to the hospital if Liz needs the car or just a break, shopping, anything at all, you have my Whatsapp. don´t hesitate to ask me, I wish I could do more.
Thanks mate, you’re doing a lot by writing these supportive words. There is indeed a lot of hope in between the thankfully small moments of imagined despair. It’s going to be an interesting year. Peace & Love
Stoicism, us men eh!!! Hopefully you have caught it in time, I know two people who have had it and both are very much alive and well. Both also stoic men who left it longer than they should have. You’ll be fine and will help a lot of people who follow your journey.
I had one done the setitive didn’t work for me I was completely alert and they filled my guts with air it was so painful ! Glad your experience was better ! Hope you get well soon
@@youtoospain hello no I have black hair what’s left of it lol ! I think it didn’t work for me because I was on OxyContin for a previous accident so they didn’t give me enough ! My tolerance is high ! I’m praying this works for you I have heard good things about the dewormer for a couple years now ! I think your doing the right thing just look into a good diet also it has done wonders for people and cleared the cancer right out ! God bless keep us posted I’m rooting to you 👍😎💪🏻
Yeah I know what you mean. One person clicked the thumbs down on the video, and I’m not sure if they mean they don’t like the video, or they don’t like cancer. Either way thanks, I know where your heart lies. Yeah let’s go wig shopping. Actually, Liz said I should just get more hats.
Where’s your research? And how could you possibly know what foods I’m eating? And what makes you think that eating regulated amounts of fresh foods, with no additives, none of it processed, with no sugar, is unhealthy? Personally I’ve got rid of all of the symptoms of diabetes and regulated my weight. I’ve been mostly in ketosis for over 3 years. If you want to talk about unhealthy, try talking about sugar and it’s relationship with heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and many more of the biggest killers. Research that and come back to me.
Because theses no evidence that keeto does anything zero evidence American grifters dominate by chatting nonsense scamming people by advising nonsense cures this what is happening ask your doctor never chiropractic doctor
@@highachiemytale6743 aw chill dude, get some education instead of trolling for the sake of it, that’s just sad. And if you’re sad enough to troll someone with cancer then go back under the rock you crawled out from.
I'm very sorry to hear about your result and quite natural fear. I have a close friend that has just undergone a colonoscopy and had a severe reaction as a result. Well done for posting the video and being honest though. British men still have a mountain to climb when it comes to seeking medical advice with anything to do with their backside. I'm now at the age where I should get my prostate checked. There are no signs yet so I put it off. I know my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are higher than they should be but so far so good. It's a poor attitude stemming from some idiotic British way of life remedied only after a stroke or heart attack, etc. So, thank you for being so honest. It encourages us, bit by bit, to be more sensible. I understand that part when you underplay your symptoms to the doctor: It's so British. I've been Spanish pharmacies and gobsmacked to hear women talking openly to the pharmacist, within earshot of everyone, about their most private and intimate medical problems without a care in the world. My Spanish brother in law is a doctor and he assures me that there is nothing they haven't seen. We really have to be as honest as we can with ourselves and our medical practitioners.
Yes indeed, it’s very Irish too, and I’m hearing lots of funny stories about Spaniards in pharmacies shouting their extreme ailments, I hope I encourage thousands of more northern people to throw away the shackles of symptom underplaying and reserve and get tested.
My very brave husband. If I could do it for you I would my love. With you all the way whatever comes up xxxx
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What a brave video to put out which is going to help so many people. For people moving to Spain the thought of going to a doctor or procedure could be horrifying and your diaries are so informative and show it does happen and you do get looked after. One thing is for sure, your whole community and the Upsticks community is with you every step of the way.
Love you guys so much. Thank you for all your support - you’re amazing xxx
It’s a blessing and a source of strength to have you by my side. Thanks for being there when it matters.
Skatz, you're an absolute legend for managing that video, I'm pretty sure you will have helped many others with your honesty. Best of luck🤞
It turned out to be tougher to say the words than I thought it would be. But so worth it like you say.
Thanks for the brutally honest video. I feel for you...
Cheers Pat x
Bloody hell skatz lad, eyes and fingers crossed for ya , don’t you dare disappear , who else am I going to watch on a Saturday morning . Stay strong dude and don’t give up .Peas and fluff to you .
Peas & Fluff to you too, I’ll be here forever!
Skatz
Sorry to hear about your stomach issues
I have been on the same journey as you with the first serious diagnosis and surgery in 2010
14 years later and with finding the right medical help I am still enjoying life and currently working with Chris on my Spanish NLV and permanent move to Estepona.
If you want to hear more about my journey or seek advice from a fellow sufferer ask Chris for all my contact details.
Mike
Cheers Mike, Chris sent me a copy of your lovely message. I have a feeling if my results are bad I’ll be seeking you out, it seems like I have enough offers to build a support group. X
Hey Skatz - I’m at a loss for words and can only thank you for sharing such a personal experience. I’m am certain people watching (including myself)will learn from your experience. I can only offer my hope , blessings and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Peace & Love my friend, thanks for the hope, your words mean a lot.
It’s always difficult to find the words;I will say it’s very brave of you to share your experience in this way. It’s so very personal. Your videos are so informative and helpful,; they are very much appreciated. Sending positive thoughts your way. xx
Thanks for those positive thoughts and kind words. X
Keep up that sense of humour! The good news is they found something and the system seems to be super responsive on tests leading to a treatment. Everything is crossed for the best outcome!
Whatever happens I’ll keep the humour. Cheers Mike
Oh Skatz really sorry to hear this, its really important to stay positive and thats easier than it sounds. Thinking of you and sending you ❤
Peace & Love, thanks man
Look into your diet my man ! My best friend father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer ! He raised his own chickens and eats healthy 4 months later the cancer was gone ! This was over 15 years ago he is still with us ! Keep up your good spirits ! It really means a lot !
Thanks, yes I’m doing that.
Had colonoscopy myself. The diet is a killer . . Hopefully the cancer won't be and you'll soon be fully recovered. Keep smiling. You're one seriously brave man to make a video about this. Hope they get you sorted very soon. Don't blame yourself just concentrate on getting through to the other side ASAP.
Will do Mike. Thanks for your words of support
Hi Skatz. I’m so sorry to hear your news. Thank you for sharing your experiences and your hopes and fears. A good friend had bowel cancer with a large lesion and had a resection and that was 20 years ago. Wishing you all the very best ❤
Great to hear, thanks
so sorry to hear this Skatz, keeping fingers crossed for a healthier conclusion amigo
Yay! All these crossed fingers are awesome. As long as the doctor doesn’t do that I’ll be fine 🤣
I sincerely hope any future news is more positive for you. Good luck on your journeys through this, stay strong.
Thanks Roy, I’ll do my best 💪
Best Of wishes for you from this point moving forward and we hope you will be sharing more positive news and updates regarding your health
Thanks bud, fingers crossed
Hi Skatz,
There are no words.
Big hug.
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‘Big hug’ - those are all the words I need x
So sorry for your news. We'll both be thinking of you. Hope to meet you in person in a couple of weeks xx
That would be lovely ❤️
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you and your family, you can fight this. Keep positive. 🙏🏻
Thanks, I will
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Cancer is an absolute fekker, but I’ve no doubt with the amazing support of your family, if that’s what you face you’ll be kicking up a storm and giving it a run for its money. Stay strong 💪🏻 🥰
So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you and your family
Thanks Frank.
I’ve named my lesion Frankie. Not after you though. 🤣
Hi Skatz and Liz,
We’re all with you on this journey wishing you nothing but peas and fluff.
You’re a top man and fingers crossed you’ll pull through with a full recovery.
Easier said than done I know but please try and stay positive with the knowledge that the professionals are on the case and they’re going to do everything they can to sort it out.
Best wishes to you both. ❤
Thanks so much, I’ll be fighting with the help of the professionals and the words of those wishing me the best. X
Hi Skatz, difficult to watch. But chin up and carry on, you can only deal with this one day at a time. I will follow your journey onwards, and we wish you all the best!🍀🍀🍀
I appreciate that, thanks Barry, my chin is firmly up
I know what youre going through buddy, I'm waiting for blood results Skats, (bone marrow/ blood) a week now. I so hope you get good news, Best of luck .
You too amigo
All the very best Skatz
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Wow 😯 thank you for your bravery ❤ sharing your journey is informative and therapeutic
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Oh Skatz, I’m so very sorry to hear your news. I do hope that once they have the definite diagnosis and staging that treatment will be started very soon to get you back to good health again. You are very brave to put this vlog out but I’m sure that by sharing your journey it will help someone else out there - take care and rest up
I hope so, I’ve already convinced a few people to get an appointment now rather than holding off. Fingers crossed I can help save some other lives along the way
Hope you’re ok Skatz. Take care.
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Oh Skatz…. I am so sorry to hear this news… I am sure you will get through this and come out the other side as wacky as ever… we are all here with you mate…
Sending love and best wishes to you and Liz xx
Thanks, that means a lot. ❤️
I had a barium enema some years ago and had to take Picolax prior to the procedure lets just say things were quite explosive.!!
All the best good luck💕
Thanks for sharing your fun story, lol. X
Very sorry Skatz. It's a scary time for you and Liz. Thinking of you and hoping that it is as contained as possible. Sending love. X
Thanks. Thinking positively. I think it’s affecting Liz more at this stage. Fingers crossed for a non-metasticised result.
Oh Skatz I am so sorry to hear your bad news. Wishing you all the best and fingers crossed for you
Thanks Peter, 😀😀😀❤️❤️❤️
Thinking of you my friend and looking forward to many more years of YouTooSpain 👍👍
Thanks mate, me too. ❤️
So sorry Skatz...you're a real trooper! ❤
It’s true, i troop everywhere! 🤣
Sorry to hear this ,amigo.
Cheers Jacob.
Sending hugs and love to you ❤ You’ve got this👊 with all our love and support coming your way ❤
Thank you, Peace & Love to you too.
Thanks for sharing this. Forget about the past, there’s nothing you can do about it. Try not to read too much into others experiences as everyone is different. Take it a day at a time. Easier to say than to do but it’s all you can control. I’m at an age where the poo stick fairy drops a test through the letter box from time to time. Do they do this in Spain. I’ve had a colonoscopy and I’ve got two small polyps that would have been removed but as I’m on anticoagulants I’ll have to talk things over with my cardiologist. See what you’ve done there. Sharing your story has prompted me to talk to my doctor earlier than I would have done. Let’s all hope this ends with a win win win with a cherry on top.
Indeed.
Yes that’s a tricky choice there. You’d have to ease off the anticoagulants for a short time, it’s a risk.
I have two friends that each went through this a few years back. No fun for sure, but they are both feeling great today, and they're out there living their best lives! Stay optimistic Skatz. We are sending good energy and love your way.
That’s great to hear, thank you
Sorry to hear about this. I had the procedure just before Christmas and know exactly how you felt prior to the procedure, thankfully for me the result was clear. It makes you think about your future that’s for sure. Stay strong. Xx
Thanks, your story gives me hope, and hope is a valuable thing. ❤️❤️❤️
One of those Michael Fabricant wigs would be good - stay strong geeze all the best
Not sure it’d suit me but thanks for the suggestion. Maybe something more left wing made with Castro’s beard.
Sorry to hear this Skatz 😢
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Sorry to hear this news ,stay positive
Will do. Thanks for taking the time to comment ❤️
Hi Skatz Love and bigs hugs to you & Liz. Lots of love Lorraine
Thanks Lorraine, I love hugs
@@youtoospain you might have to get use to all these virtual hugs.
@@ThePINKHARLEY any kind is fine. Hugs rule!
Fingers crossed the diagnosis won’t be as bad as you fear
Yes indeed fingers crossed 🤞
Just braced myself to watch this Skatz, I couldn´t do what you are doing with the podcast, you are very brave. There´s lots of hope it may not be that bad and is perfectly treatable as I´m sure you know, you will have been through every emotion.
Chris and I are thinking of you and Liz and sending hugs.
On a practical note if I can help in any way let me know, driving to the hospital if Liz needs the car or just a break, shopping, anything at all, you have my Whatsapp. don´t hesitate to ask me, I wish I could do more.
Thanks mate, you’re doing a lot by writing these supportive words. There is indeed a lot of hope in between the thankfully small moments of imagined despair. It’s going to be an interesting year. Peace & Love
Stoicism, us men eh!!! Hopefully you have caught it in time, I know two people who have had it and both are very much alive and well. Both also stoic men who left it longer than they should have. You’ll be fine and will help a lot of people who follow your journey.
That’s great to hear, thanks
stay strong mate
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💙💙 wishing you all the very best 🙏🏻
Thanks Diane x
I had one done the setitive didn’t work for me I was completely alert and they filled my guts with air it was so painful ! Glad your experience was better ! Hope you get well soon
Sorry to hear that, are you a redhead by any chance? I’ve heard there’s a genetic issue that can make sedatives less effective
@@youtoospain hello no I have black hair what’s left of it lol ! I think it didn’t work for me because I was on OxyContin for a previous accident so they didn’t give me enough ! My tolerance is high ! I’m praying this works for you I have heard good things about the dewormer for a couple years now ! I think your doing the right thing just look into a good diet also it has done wonders for people and cleared the cancer right out ! God bless keep us posted I’m rooting to you 👍😎💪🏻
@@camshaftshaft2711 already on very low carb and intermittent fasting so all sorted.
Clicking like doesn't seem the right response but I've done it anyway. If you need help choosing a wig just give me a shout. 😀
Yeah I know what you mean. One person clicked the thumbs down on the video, and I’m not sure if they mean they don’t like the video, or they don’t like cancer.
Either way thanks, I know where your heart lies. Yeah let’s go wig shopping.
Actually, Liz said I should just get more hats.
I really wish you well 👍🏻
Thank you 🙏
TTB 💕
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Eating keeto is very unhealthy
Where’s your research?
And how could you possibly know what foods I’m eating?
And what makes you think that eating regulated amounts of fresh foods, with no additives, none of it processed, with no sugar, is unhealthy?
Personally I’ve got rid of all of the symptoms of diabetes and regulated my weight. I’ve been mostly in ketosis for over 3 years.
If you want to talk about unhealthy, try talking about sugar and it’s relationship with heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and many more of the biggest killers. Research that and come back to me.
Because theses no evidence that keeto does anything zero evidence American grifters dominate by chatting nonsense scamming people by advising nonsense cures this what is happening ask your doctor never chiropractic doctor
@@youtoospain stop chatting nonsense this about cancer keeto isn’t gunna do nothing magic black bean dust isn’t either or chiropractic
@@youtoospain diabetes has nothing to do with cancer unless one cause the other then yeah
@@highachiemytale6743 aw chill dude, get some education instead of trolling for the sake of it, that’s just sad. And if you’re sad enough to troll someone with cancer then go back under the rock you crawled out from.
My thoughts are with you,,,stay strong
Thanks Robert 💪😀❤️
🩷 Wishing you all the very best.
Thanks Linda x
I'm very sorry to hear about your result and quite natural fear. I have a close friend that has just undergone a colonoscopy and had a severe reaction as a result. Well done for posting the video and being honest though. British men still have a mountain to climb when it comes to seeking medical advice with anything to do with their backside. I'm now at the age where I should get my prostate checked. There are no signs yet so I put it off. I know my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are higher than they should be but so far so good. It's a poor attitude stemming from some idiotic British way of life remedied only after a stroke or heart attack, etc. So, thank you for being so honest. It encourages us, bit by bit, to be more sensible.
I understand that part when you underplay your symptoms to the doctor: It's so British. I've been Spanish pharmacies and gobsmacked to hear women talking openly to the pharmacist, within earshot of everyone, about their most private and intimate medical problems without a care in the world. My Spanish brother in law is a doctor and he assures me that there is nothing they haven't seen. We really have to be as honest as we can with ourselves and our medical practitioners.
Yes indeed, it’s very Irish too, and I’m hearing lots of funny stories about Spaniards in pharmacies shouting their extreme ailments, I hope I encourage thousands of more northern people to throw away the shackles of symptom underplaying and reserve and get tested.