How do you tell people something you've kept hidden?

[broadway]

Hi Ollie,

I can't answer about how you tell people but just a note to wish you and your brother the best for Tuesday.


Best Wishes Matey.

Danny

[weekendwellies]

What heroes you and your brother both are. You for getting on with life despite your health problem and him for giving a part of himself.
Good luck for the 23rd to you both and I hope you are both back on your feet very quickly.
I will be looking forward to lots of querky panda 'factoids'

[rustylady]

My very best wishes Ollie. Hope all goes well.

[lainey lou]

Hope all goes well for you both. x

[Hilary B]

Best wishes. The suggestion I would have made has already been mentioned. Tell people who need to know that you are away, simply that you have to go into hospital for an op. If they are interested enough to ask why, tell them what a wonderful brother you've got!

[OverWyreGrower]

I thought there was something going on! Good luck for 23rd to you and your bro

I've been recently diagnosed with kidney problems, but, like you, only a few people know, as it's not really noticeable for others in day to day life. Plus, with my sisters cancer etc, really, it's not a a big deal. My only worry was that I wouldn't be able to donate my stem cells/bone marrow for my sister, but apparantly, it's fine!

In terms of telling people - I sent an email to the 'second wave' of people I decided to tell, explaining why I hadn't said anything first (I needed to see specialists etc and get confirmation of diagnosis etc). The response I got was really good, and no-one was upset/angry that I hadn't said anything earlier.

[TheGirlsMum]

Best wishes for you and your brave brother

[snohare]

I know exactly why you didn't let on, it makes it a lot easier to be "normal" sometimes. Most folk understand wanting to keep medical matters quiet, you have just taken it to unusual extremes. Now they know, it gives them an idea what is possible, always a good thing to educate...
Ah'm sure ah kidney advise you, but just dinna let your friends take the p**s out of you too much after the op !
(Looking forward to seeing more of the new improved Ollie afterwards. )

[HeyWayne]

Dude, can I firstly suggest you don't throw a 'pre-op' party. Could lead to a whole plethora of questions and situations you'd really rather not have.

Secondly - I guess only you can work out who to tell, and how to tell them. I can't really add anything that hasn't already been said, but I can add my wishes for a speedy recovery for both you and your brother.

Us big brothers are always heros!

So, are you going to donate your superman outfit to him?

You could always give him a nice bottle of Chianti as a gift.

Oh, that was liver wasn't it...

[dexterdoglancashire]

I reckon you'll have a lot of Grapes willing to don a nurses uniform and give you a thorough pampering

Not sure Id be of any use to you, but Dexter could put the uniform on and try and help you to get better!
Bernie and Dexter

[Flummery]

All the best Ollie. My friend donated a kidney to her husband about 4 years ago. It all went swimmingly and both are in excellent health now. I'm sure the same will go for you and your bro - seeing as you are both younger and fitter than my mates.

As to telling people I'd be the same. If you don't want to tell them you don't have to. The important people know. Good luck lad.

[Izi]

All the best wishes for Tuesday I hope it all goes well and will be thinking of you.
And take time to rest afterwards.
Your brother is a star.
Izi

[vicky]

What a hero your bro is...and you too!
So are you going to be spending even more time here whilst recovering? Is that possible?
Hope it all goes really well for you both, good luck boys!

[SueA]

Wow, you're very good at keeping secrets aren't you Ollie! I'm sure by now you'll have told everyone who needs to know & nobody for a second would consider it 'attention seeking' if you did put it on 'Facebook'.
Lots of love, Sue xxx

[SlugLobber]

Good luck for tomorrow, Ollie. What an amazing brother you have! Hope all goes well. xx