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Aussie, I hope you reach the magic target very soon!
Annette, I hope you enjoyed the champagne, unfortunately, my DH loves champagne so we have to share lol0 -
i enjoyed my champayne, i would of drunk most of it except for one glass and the last half glass went down the loo, which i did half the night, dam nusance. seemed like every half hour. well i guess our tour party will be on way home soon. it seems to go quickly, you have the build up and enjoy it and then its over. too short, maybe should make a week of it lol. i guess that some cant though. well enjoy your day.
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Hi all
I'm Home!!!
The Doctor came in today and said that I could go home. I wasn't expecting it as the drain was still a bit over. I had a good look at my boob today and it's very bruised and still a bit sore but hopefully will get better soon.
I'm looking forward to having 2 weeks at home now.
Hope you all that went to Sydney are all home safe now.
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How are you Aussie this morning? glad you got home, own bed, can't beat it., well have a good rest.
Karen, how are things, you feel any better? take care.
Well glad the tour party is back, safe and sound and had a fab time. Hope all goes well for you Trish with your scans and Jenn, hope move goes well. and anybody who has medical apointments or what ever is happening goes well.
Last night i was dashing to the loo and one of the cats ran in front of me as i was getting into bathroom and i tripped over her and fell into the hand basin, well my hip slamed into the corner of it and it has a lovely bruise and its a bit puffy, swollen, sore, but i am walking, so not broken. probably the nof bone is very brusied. i have gym today and its going to be painful and i hurt my shoulder trying to stop myself going right down and hitting my head. the cat ran in bathroon to get out of my way and reversed back and thats when she sent me flying. not her fault. i was trying not to piddle my nickers, i have been like that, can't hold it and i start going before i get to the loo. so annoying. i will tell the gynacologist next week when i go. always pressure there. hoping these exerisies may help things. today i may ask for a light round today in the exersises. to accomadate my poor hip and shoulder. well hope you guys are ok., and have good day.
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Aussie....glad you're home & feeling well. Glad the boob is looking fine....enjoy your 2 weeks at home...:)
Annette....feeling ok but still totally knackered!! I have been on chemo for over a year now though, might need a break but too scared to do that!! I slept 12 hours last night, just one loo trip! Up at 10.00... I have my onc appointment on Thursday so will see what he says & how the bloods are.
I hope your hip isn't too bad...... I tripped over the dog one night years ago & ended up with a black eye, hit my head on the bedside table. Every time hubby & I went out together he got dirty looks like he'd bashed me....lol.
Hope the happy travellers are all back safe n sound & look forward to some more pics..
(((Hugs)))
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Hello girls
Back at work after a fabulous weekend away. I took yesterday off as I thought I'd need it to recover from all the active girls that were in Sydney lol.
Well I do have the results of my scans. The u/s doesn't show anything, but the CT scan has shown a 2cm leision on my liver - bugger. I'm really not going into panic mode yet - I know that the majority of leisons on the liver are b9, just like the majority of lumps in the breast turn out to be b9.
I go back to my gp tomorrow afternoon, so she can explain the next steps to me. I've been having a lot of reflux and heartburn lately as well as feeling like I've eaten an elephant even when I have eaten a small meal. So at least now I have some explanations as to my pain and other se's I've been experiencing.
So no panic yet - I'm not going to worry until someone tells me definitely I have to, and being with all the wonderful girls on the weekend helped enormously - lots of support and wise words of wisdom. Let me tell you, us Aussie girls are a tough bunch, all the girls I was with on the weekend are an inspiration to me, so glad I had the opportunity to meet and have fun with them
Trish
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Trish, I am so sorry they have found this, i am praying real hard that it is B9. Gosh girl, we won't panic yet as you say til we have something to panic for. but i am with you in spirit all the way.My sister has a huge lump in her tummy. she has been having lots of sore tummys etc, so is going to specalist and going to have a scan to find out what it is, they could feel it when examning her. she thinks its from a hernia she had, so hoping thats what it is.
hope the rest of you all are ok and enoyed your weekend away.
Aly, hope your thyroid will be ok. and they get to the bottom of all.
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Hi girls I've finally woken up! yes it is 1.00 PM but I was determined not to set the alarm and just let my body rest..........my hips are still stiff from all the walking and the soles of my feet? well we won't go there......lol......the good thing is, I enjoyed the weekend so much that I really didn't think too much about it at the time.
I saw the ENT about the deafness yesterday........I'm so glad I didn't spend all my money as it cost a bomb and must be paid on the spot! Anyway, after testing and looking she has determined that I have nerve damage probably from a virus and this same virus has affected my balance as well..........that's why I walk around like someone who has had a few too many.......lol. Upshot is that I have to go back to her in three months and it should improve on its own but if it hasn't by the time I go back then she will send me for an auditory ultra sound (yes there is such a thing) for a diagnostic ultra sound of the inner ear so she has a clearer picture of whats going on. Oh yes, and she also found a lump in my neck which she suggests is the cause of all of my neck and shoulder pain. She has let my GP know about it and told me to make sure I tell my specialist when I see him in about four weeks as she seems to think a neck CT and fine needle biopsy is in order and if the others don't do it she will........so.......we are on the watch, wait and see band wagon for the time being.
Aussie I'm so glad to hear that you are home at last! There is nothing like your own bed although I think I would have like to bring the bed I slept in over the weekend home as it was sooooo comfy........lol.......but I know hospital beds are the worst! Now it's just time and healing and you will be feeling a million dollars!
Karen so glad you are feeling a bit better..........it is so concerning when your temp goes up like that.
We did toast all the girls who were not with us and wished you all were there.
Annette, ooooo girl! Don't you just hate it when we fall over out pets?! Sure hope your hip is not too sore and you have recovered from all that champagne......lol. Must feel good now that you don't have to worry about trucks and drivers.
Trish waiting with baited breathe for your visit with your doc........hoping that the results are indeed B9.
For some reason we didn't take too many individual pics.......well I didn't.........I was too busy talking.......lol.......not like me at all...hahahahaha! Yes I know, you are all rolling on the floor laughing your asses off! Just to let you know, I have very little voice at the moment but I'm putting that down to the talking and not the ulcers that are there at the moment. Well, I need a cup of tea so I'll catch you all later.
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Nice to see your posts, Trish and Chrissy!
Thinking of you, Trish xxx....
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Trish, thinking of you tomorrow (((hugs)))0 -
Hi Girls, i put a thought on the travel board that Caryn has created, that in two years time or when ever we can, maybe we can all plan a five day cruise around the islands or something, this is only a thought, i would love to go on a cruise,but hubby not keen on boats, and i thought well every one of you seem keen on cruisng, why don't we plan one. and it should be fun and they have yummy food on board too chrissy. lol. may give us something to think on. some of us need time to save obviously. but if you keen on something like that in the future. i am.
Best of luck for tomorrow Trish.0 -
What a great weekend! Thanks so much to Trish for organising it all :-)
On Monday I was up in Brisbane for the day. My colleague and my presentation went really well but it was a very long day.
Yesterday was in the office trying to get all the desk work done and now on Wednesday morning I am sitting here at Sydney airport again having breakfast before my flight to Canberra for the day. I'm very tired and my hubby will attest to me being very grumpy last night...
Hubby is waiting for the movers this morning and tonight when I get back I will be driving to our new apartment. We settle on our house tomorrow afternoon and I have tomorrow off. Will be vacuuming and cleaning and moving all the last little bits tomorrow morning.
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Forgot... I phoned my Mum on the way into work yesterday and she immediately started yelling at me that she has been locked in her house and then verbally abusing me for being a terrible daughter etc. So I had to spend time when I got to work emailing her Dr's office etc to tell them I would like the dr to put in writing that Mum is no longer mentally capable of looking after herself and her own safety and at the enduring power of attorney we have already signed should be enacted. :-(
Not sure how on earth we get her into a supported living place when she is so against it - yelled at me that we just all want to put her in a pigsty to die yesterday during her rant...
There are now almost daily concerned calls coming through from the support workers and nurses visiting her at home and her 82 yr old friend has had to drive over to Mum's almost every 2nd day. I have no leave owing yet as I'm still new in my job which makes it almost impossible for me to get over there to NZ. In my new position the sick leave/carers leave doesn't even kick in until you've been there 3 months...
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Oh Jenn, I can hear your frustration, I hope you can get things sorted for you mum soon. Just know it isn't "her" you are hearing, she's gone downhill so fast and so far. Despite what she's saying to you, you are doing the right thing xox
Chrissy, I'm glad you have an explanation for your ear problems, and hope it clears by itself soon xox
Well I've been consulting Dr Google, and before you all jump on me (especially Chrissy lol) Dr Google has convinced me that 80% of liver lesions are b9. So I've decided that's a good statistic for me How we fix the se's of this b9 lesion is a little worrying, but will see what dr says this afternoon.
Trish
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Jenn, the situation with your mother is very difficult. Remind me: do you have any siblings who can help?
I think you will need to go over to work through it. You might need to take leave without pay........
I understand about the calls from support workers. I have been through this. However, in my case my parent ended up in hospital with an acute episode and transitioned to high care from there.
There must be many, many people in similar situations with parents denying the reality that they can no longer live independently. Consequently, there must be good advice available about how to deal with the situation.
Perhaps a conversation with your mother's doctor may be a place to start. You want to make sure your mother is getting the best medication to manage her condition. It won't cure her, but might help manage symptoms. This is a complicated area of balancing the pros and cons of different combinations of meds but even something as simple as a small dose of valium can help calm things down. My parent saw a geriatric psychiatrist but the GP, who 'specialises' with elderly patients has actually been more help.
I'll think about this more.
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Thinking of you, Trish..
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jenn, i have seen many of these situations before. it is a process, yes a geriticaian and there are social workers too that handle alot. it is very sad and very hard for you, as you trying to move. i really feel for you, man i do.
All the the best Trish.
Racy, i worked in the rest home sector for 32 years and have seen so many situations like jenn's and when ther parent is against the rest home or home support system is very trying and draining, i used to be present at some family meetings and man the families used to be in tears as they did not know how to handle things, we even had residents on court orders, that they has to be under care of a rest home or similar as they were a danger to them selves.Jenns mum is obvously not of sound mind now. somebody needs to help her over here. i wish i could. jenn does not need this stress now. for her health. sake.
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Wasn't sure where to post these - here or in the Sydney Get Together page, but thought there might be more people who would like to see them here.
The group.
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Dotti the Cat
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Aly
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Another of Aly
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Chrissy
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Chrissy again
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Mandy
Mandy looking shocked at what appeared to be a couple making love in the Botanic Gardens below lol
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Lol - now I've worked out that I can put more than one picture at a time
Tammy
Linda
Jenn
These were all taken at our High Tea!0 -
And when we were relaxing and having a talk fest in our apartment
Jenn
Mandy
Tammy
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And lastly a couple in the Queen Victoria Building
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Thanks for that Trish, lovely photo.
Hubby had a scan done sbout two months ago, on the scrotum for the fluid that has built up pver the years and they did this scan incase there was anything worrying that needed to be delt with, well it is all clear, he has to have an op to drain that fluid off. but will be in new year about feb. he is very self consious of it. and some people are really horrible. The manager of the depo where we are contracted to, til BIl is finished there, pointed at hubby down there and said, Are you well endowed or have you shit your pants, in front of about five people in the office including women. BIL, told him to shut his gob as its a medical issue, he stuck up for his brother for a change, GOOD, if i had been there, i would of turned into a wild cat and punched him in the GOB,lol,( i am very protective of him) what a disgusting thing to say to member of staff in front of others. BIl wanted to compain to the big boss in Auckland,, but hubby said, we r finishing, so let sleeping dogs lie. and he will make your life a misery, ie BIL til he is finished., BIL can be a prick, but he has more manners than that, and compassion.But just glad hubby has not got anything horrible there.. that will cause major health issues/
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wow what awesome pics trish, lol i thought mandy was having a huge yawn. she looks how mum would if she saw that, could they not get a room? lol/ you got any of Trish, Trish ? lol Tammy and linda look a like some ways. Jenn has a lovely face. and Chrissy looks tired, but lovely. Aly looks like shes is so happy to be there, contented.0 -
Trish....love the pics, you all look so happy! Racy seems to be missing in action!!! Love the one of shocked Mandy.....can only imagine what she saw below .....lol.
Good luck today with your appointment......80% B9, odds are def in your favour (((hugs)))
Chrissy....you must have done a lot of partying & talking to need all that sleep....:) good on you & glad you caught up on your zzzzzzz's.....
Annette....another funny story & glad BIL is sticking up for hubby. How is your hip?
Jenn....sorry to hear of all the drama with your mum, it must be really hard being so far away & no leave available. Have a lovely first evening in your new house.....
Aussie....how are you feeling? Hope all is going well.
Still feeling run down but soldiering on! Onc tomorrow. Having a facial & lunch with my leukemia friend Kerry today who has proved all the medicos wrong!! Didn't expect her to be here for Xmas but she is going really well.....can't walk far or do too much as she gets so out of breath & tired but it's a joy to still have her here. She talks about things she's going to do next year....god love her. Her positivity is contagious.
I didn't think I'd be here this Xmas either (neither did the docs!) & my daughter said to me on the weekend 'I really don't care about presents mum, I'm just so glad you're still here'.....awwww. Having said that she has put her 'Santa' order in..... she's 29.....lol
Well have a good day girls & Trish, hoping to hear god news shortly.
(((Hugs)))
Karen xxx0
