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cakesandale ·
07/09/2011 14:16
Ooh yay I do so like to be first in!
Well done to ds for passing his exam MAS. He does set himself high standards, doesn't he? A pass is a pass in my book.
I have just broken my diet to eat 2 - 2! - bags of chocolate buttons. I feel sick. And fat. 
Sparkles, if you lived in Acocks Green we have probably passed many times in the street - I worked there for 11 years until 2001. Someone got stabbed to death outside our office once (Stockfield Road)
smee ·
07/09/2011 15:03
MAS, I was so busy eeking, I neglected to say well done to T for G3. That's fantastic and I'm with Cakes; a pass is a pass after all. 
Sparkle, I'm pretty sure my dentist was on Olton Boulevard East! Can't say I blame you for moving. Definitely not my most favourite part of the city.
Westley Arms was when I was 14 or so, Cakes. They used to boast they did the cheapest silver service weddings in Brum, which was most definitely true. I'm amazed nobody got food poisoning. Maybe they souped it up a bit for the likes of you. 
Pink, those tablets sound a bit yuk. Keep trying new ones 'til you find one that fits. Seroma's a bugger too. Mine was like that for a while, but suddenly seemed to slow down. Here's hoping yours will soon too.
- Pink, Topsy or anybody, any tips on mastectomy welcomed. Obviously I should be an expert having had one before, but it was 18 months ago and I can't remember much other than being pleasantly surprised that it didn't hurt more.
topsyturner ·
07/09/2011 15:43
smee - mastectomy tips . Are you large of nork ? If yes get some bras without wires or lacey bits , as soft feeling as possible . If small knorkage is order of day , try vests instead . Either way you won't be wearing any bras for the first few days anyway .
Hospital pjs that button up at the front for ease of access for medical team . And depending on how many days you are going to be in , bring more than you will need . They get stained and sweaty easilly (or was that just me ?)
Snacks and drinks , hospital food is cack !
Books / kindle - hospital is boring !
I took a spritz thingy (cooling spray for my face) as it was devilishly hot when I was in . I also took a little battery operated fan , but I gave that away to the poor lady in the bed next to me who was really suffering !
I had one of those tv things at my bed too , so you need money/debit card to buy a card for that . That covers tv , phone and internet .
As I think of more things I will post them !
smee ·
07/09/2011 17:29
Brilliant tips, thank you. Though they're making it all flood back to me. I have started a list of things to pack, so keep them coming! I have been told I'll only be in hospital overnight, so with a bit of luck I won't have time to miss anything I've forgotten.
I wonder about LGF too and Limejelly - I think she was going through chemo at about the same time as you, Pink?
Figgyroll ·
07/09/2011 17:48
I've been AWOL for a day or two and look at you all, Tamoxifen 13th already .
Earth, I hope everything well well for you today and you're comfortable and being well looked after.
Smee, next week? That is quick. I think Topsy covered most essentials for your hospital stay.
MAS, well done to your son on passing his exam. A pass is a pass in my book too but he obviously has high standards, which isn't a bad thing. I can't believe he didn't enquire about the RS result. Aren't you itching to know?
Pinks, sorry your seroma is giving you such a hard time. I went to the rads department again today as they requested only to be told it hadn't gone down (I know that) but that the surgeon was in theatre so could I go back on Friday to the breast clinic for a drain then onto the rads dept for the tattoos and hour later. What a palaver.
Being back at school is lovely. The job-share teachers I work with (worked with them before a few years ago) are so organised and when I went in on Monday the classroom had already been prepared. I spent Monday and Tuesday laminating, trimming and copying and the children were all back at school today so I've been at the painting table with them most of the time.
Tonight I'm taking DS2 to see a stage version of Thriller and, as he's a huge Michael Jackson fan (I'm not) I'm hoping he'll really enjoy it. I've managed to get really good seats so I'm sure he will.
SparkleRainbow ·
07/09/2011 18:35
Wow figgy you have been busy!
Topsy at chocolate disaster and dramatic 12 yr olds. I have a sneaky suspicion I would have reacted exactly the same when was 39 12 too!
On the Birmingham question Acocks Greeen 0 Rural Staffs several zillions,...no competition I am afraid, I have lived in the two largest cities in this country and I now confirm myself to be a country person. I have to say the police helicopter hovering over Acocks Green every weekend was enough to wear anyone down
Speaking of being worn down...can I just say HUSBANDS.....ARGHHHHHH!!!
......as you were......
amberlight ·
07/09/2011 19:20
'Evening all...just marking my place and grabbing a glass of that 
if there's some going.
KurriKurri ·
07/09/2011 19:28
also place marking, - I'm getting left behind on the posh new thread (thank you MAS ) and congrats to DS on his singing exam.
Hope DS2 enjoys his show Figgy
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MaryAnnSingleton ·
07/09/2011 22:15
Iamseeingstars- don't worry-interefere away with this thread-it's for everything !
Figgy- so glad you've had a good first day
A friend's ds started at secondary and came home with missing tooth from some kind of affray- he has aspergers and I gather some other kids were being bastards 
Am resigned to knowing about the RS results when ds is good and ready (but I shall expect them tomorrow !)
He rather sweetly put his arm round me when I got home from Mindfulness this evening
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