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MaryAnnSingleton · 29/03/2013 18:35

new thread !!!

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topsyturner · 08/04/2013 14:00

I know .
I was bumped for my first mx op .
Was in Pre op bed in my op gown , when they bumped me .
It's such a shitty feeling isn't it ?
Have they sent you home ?

Gigondas · 08/04/2013 14:21

Yes it is. Not sent me home yet as waiting to hear from dr- there is a chance may be on first tomorrow. My dad and dh hear acting all hard man with them which is helping.

notJenkins · 08/04/2013 14:48

Oh no what a bummer.
My op was cancelled too but they had given me temazepam pre med so I did not mind at the time. I was really cross later though.
Fingers crossed for the morning. It is horrible when you are all prepared then it does not happen.

KurriKurri · 08/04/2013 14:57

Oh Gig how utterly fed up you must be Sad I have had that happen and it is the shittiest feeling. - I hope your Dh and dad as a combined force can make them get their act together. Keeping fingers firmly crossed that they will fit you in very very soon. xx

Waving to Smee (my guess is still Panama canal - do i win??? Grin) hope you have spotted toucans wherever you are/were.

ned - I had a hysterectomy at 38, and felt so much better afterwards - totally changed my life in fact. Obviously my circumstances were a bit different from yours (I was Mrs Giant Fibroids), but if there's anything you want to ask about it if you think I might be able to help - just ask away Smile
When does your school go back is it Wed?

Hope gracie is getting on OK at work

Grr about teeth MAS, chemo has a lot to answer for, it is such a nuisance having to go back and forth to dentist. Hope he can patch you up for not too much £££££.

topsy - you may want to consider purchasing one of these before you tackle your teenage boy bedroom Grin

I bought myself a hula hoop this morning - in order to induce miracle weight loss. I can't seem to get the hang of it though despite flinging my hips about, and (according to DD) gurning like a maniac. The only calories I'm going to burn at this rate is when I hurl it towards the bin Grin

waving to all.

MaryAnnSingleton · 08/04/2013 15:30

oh that's a total pain gig - really hope you get on the list tomorrow - glad dh and dad are making a fuss about it.

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Gigondas · 08/04/2013 16:42

Dr and terrified nurse been in - I am on list for tomorrow (consultant insistent as delays big op) so keep everything crossed that no hiccups.

Glad others know how disappointing it is as was worried I was being a divaSad.

Dh and dad been to visit and dsis coming to go for dinner later as am allowed out. Also dr says we can go away within uk for couple of days (maybe too much to go for French France). So thinking of nice hotels near a beach to go to that aren't too far.

Gigondas · 08/04/2013 16:44

Sorry we are not going to a hotel- we are going on a long trip to a very particular branch of tesco. Have to say that given recent track record of holiday tesco trip disappointment where holiday cancelled due to hospital stuff (3 times now Hmm).

notJenkins · 08/04/2013 16:46

That is great news gig and you are defiantly not being a diva. I went into hospital crying as I was so scared before my op and then it was cancelled so I know how much it takes out of you to get all prepared and then be let down.
I found they made a big effort to get me first on the list after the cancellation so it would not happen again.

KurriKurri · 08/04/2013 17:15

Great stuff Gig have good dinner with your sis. And definitely not divaish - I defy anyone not to cry and feel very upset when they have an op cancelled, because you have mentally got yourself all prepared.

Gigondas · 08/04/2013 17:30

That's exactly it- barely slept last night. And does sound like are making every effort to get it done tomorrow.

Looking forward to good feed up with sis now.

jchocchip · 08/04/2013 17:44

Bugger about getting bumped today gig enjoy your meal.
On bus home, have day booked.off work tomorrow to write assignment so give me a kick in the a** if I spend too long on here Grin

KurriKurri · 08/04/2013 17:46

jchoc - you can pop in for coffee breaks and cake - they are v. important when you are doing an assignment Grin

Make sure you have something yummy for dinner Gig Smile

Gigondas · 08/04/2013 18:00

I am browsing restaurants . Oh and Pleased as passed my first Ou essay Grin.

And dss has got swanky job at ad agency- he is our own little don draper.

Copthallresident · 08/04/2013 18:29

gigs Well done on first OU essay!

Absolutely not divaish, it is literally prolonging the agony.

Have a lovely meal. Well done to dss, practically impossible to get into these agencies these days, he must have worked very hard to have convinced them unless he stole someone else's identity Wink

Gigondas · 08/04/2013 18:30

He has- done loads of unpaid intern stuff and worked really hard networking. Is thrilled to bits (and dh relieved as was wondering if would ever get anywhere).

graciesmall09 · 08/04/2013 18:43

Oh no gigs was popping on to see how the op went but I see it hasn't yet. Everything crossed for you tomorrow that there are no hiccups. Well done on OU essay.

First day back went fine. Felt very cold wigless and a Blush but feel better that it is over now. Feeling a bit tired tonight so will head to bed early.

Hope all ok with everyone

MaryAnnSingleton · 08/04/2013 18:48

Well done to gracie xxx
gig where in UK to visit ? I love Suffolk dearly,fab beaches...
Fingers crossed for tomorrow for you.
Well done on OU essay too and to dss on his job Smile

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Gigondas · 08/04/2013 18:55

Think dh has something on hold near ned and pen. Will confirm the tesco trip tomorrow when know done. But Suffolk tesco is an idea if this falls thru.

Well done on first day gracie- it's very draining going back. Hope fil ok.

topsyturner · 08/04/2013 19:13

There's some beautiful Tescos in Ireland .....

Well done on getting through the first day Gracie , first day is always the hardest .
How many days are you doing ?

notJenkins · 08/04/2013 19:44

Ooh there are some beautiful tescos down here. I take the hooligan puppy and his mum there most days !

sandripples · 08/04/2013 20:45

Fingers crossed for a sunny day for Gigs at tescos tomorrow and then for op. Not diva'ish I agree, after all I am still whinging about the snow postponing my op - 3 years later!!

NedSchneebly · 08/04/2013 20:56

gutted for you gig how crap, especially after you're all psyched up for it. Got everything crossed that you are at the top of the list for tomorrow morning. Well done on OU essay too - you deserve it! There are some cracking Tescos down here. Let me and pen know if you end up in the bread aisle down our way x x x

well done for getting through first day gracie the first one is definitely the hardest, especially combined with wig-free-ness. The next one will be easier. When are you next in?

Had a lovely day with friend (and her DS, friend of my DS from school) Boys amused themselves rushing around the garden with a variety of weapons, and me and J put the world to rights. She was a gynae nurse for 10 years, so worked with ladies with gynae cancers, so is the closest person in RL who understands a bit of what we go through. She said that ovary-ectomy not that uncommon with BC women, and definitely thought worth mentioning to oncy and see what he says. Said much shorter recovery time than full on hysterectomy. Also said I could also get gynae referral from GP if oncy says no. kurri thank you lovely. Will see what oncy says and you'll be my first port of call for questions.

Hope everyone else OK this evening. Watching Bedtime Live on catchup. Quite pleased that DS is a good sleeper! He seems to have cracked being dry at night, which I am muchly chuffed with. He announced he didn't want to wear pullups any more, nor did he want his bed rail. Found him fast asleep in a heap on the floor when I went to bed last night, clearly fallen out but not woken up!

MaryAnnSingleton · 08/04/2013 22:06

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Gigondas · 09/04/2013 06:45

Getting ready in hope get early slot - bet I don't so likely to be hanging round here. Fingers crossed get it done today and all goes ok.

You lot can have myBiscuitBrew as am nil by mouth. Had nice feed up with sis at carluccios last night tho so don't mind too much.

MaryAnnSingleton · 09/04/2013 07:49

fingers crossed here dear gig

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