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21 Jan 09 - 04:48 AM (#2544803) Subject: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Sandra in Sydney I'm booked into hospital on Friday morning cos my Doctor removed a thingy that was cancerous & needs to prod around to make sure all the cells are removed as it can come back. The good news is that it will never spread to other areas. The bad news is that as the original thingy was huge - well, size of top joint of my thumb - the existing scar is huge (around 3" long) & as he needs to probe about 1" around the scar, the new wound will probably (definitely?) need a skin graft & that means 5 days in hospital. I don't want to even spend 1 hour in hospital, let alone 5 days. So yesterday I visited the hospital & filled in all the questionaires & was questioned by assorted staff & they know about my other sore bits & will look after me wonderfully, but they are still doctors & nurses & it's still a Hospital & an operation & imprisonment away from my comfort zone & I don't want to be there. sandra The other good news is that it won't cost a cent cos I don't have Private Health cover & public patients get free treatment. Treatment for cancer and other life-threatening conditions is swift, with no waiting lists as there are for elective surgery. |
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21 Jan 09 - 05:34 AM (#2544839) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: maeve Sandra- Warm hugs, and prayers on your account. May your stay in hospital be shorter than it might have been, enhanced by excellent and compassionate medical care, with unlooked-for moments of joy to bring you light enough to carry you safely home. maeve |
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21 Jan 09 - 05:41 AM (#2544845) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Neil D Best Wishes for a full recovery and NO recurrence. |
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21 Jan 09 - 06:12 AM (#2544864) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Holding you close, Sandra..and when you get down, or panicky, just think of us all 'out here' thinking about you and willing you to get better. Slow the breathing down, and take yourself 'somewhere else' Take your favourite music in with you and get your mind to focus on the part of the world you love best, outside that hospital. Lie there planning what you're going to do when you get well again, then write those things down in a list, and be determined to do some of them when you're once more back home and well. Re-direct your thoughts to somewhere you *really* want to be and then...just go there in your mind's eye. And smile..you'll soon be well again, and scars fade in time...scars of all sorts. Sunshine and Smiles, that's what you focus on. |
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21 Jan 09 - 06:28 AM (#2544874) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Georgiansilver My prayers are with you and for you. Best wishes, Mike. |
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21 Jan 09 - 06:29 AM (#2544875) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: JennieG Ouch! which hospital? I'll be thinking of you on Friday morning. Cheers JennieG |
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21 Jan 09 - 06:56 AM (#2544896) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Catherine Jayne Best wishes and lots of healing energy being sent your way. |
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21 Jan 09 - 07:06 AM (#2544903) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: freda underhill Sandra - which hospital? I'll come in and visit on Saturday, if that's okay. freda |
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21 Jan 09 - 07:13 AM (#2544909) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Janie Sending out light, love and prayers, dear. Janie |
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21 Jan 09 - 07:16 AM (#2544912) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: bfdk Best of luck with it all, Sandra. You'll be back home in no time. Bente |
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21 Jan 09 - 07:44 AM (#2544934) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for your lovely thoughts Lizzie - moi, panicky? were you reading my mind. I'm hoping to borrow a CD player as my little radio won't be enough. I'm planning to take my Harry Potter books as I can't read the latest without re-reading all the earlier ones cos I forget stuff (ps. I'm a fast reader & even if I don't get to the final vol, I'll get well into the series!) & some knitting & sewing. sandra google ads about scars? |
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21 Jan 09 - 08:07 AM (#2544960) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Bryn Pugh Love, hugs, good thoughts and good wishes from Northants, UK. Get well soon, Erica and Bryn |
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21 Jan 09 - 10:33 AM (#2545059) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz Hi Sandra: May the Lady of the Roses be with you... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k8E-f92sr0&feature=related Health & Blessings.... bob |
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21 Jan 09 - 10:38 AM (#2545067) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Ebbie May the treatment be sure and your recovery swift. Time passing so fast is a good thing when it comes to this kind of thing- you will soon leave it receding into the past. |
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21 Jan 09 - 10:38 AM (#2545068) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: jacqui.c Good thoughts coming from Maine, Sandra. Take care. Does the hospital have PCs or wifi? Can you keep in touch while you're in there? |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:17 AM (#2545119) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Escapee Here's a good thought for you from Ohio, Sandra. |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:45 AM (#2545152) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Lots of love and light and healing thoughts from frozen New England! |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:46 AM (#2545158) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz As we all wish Sandra a speedy recovery and good thoughts in a myriad of ways, I will leave this reference for those in need of good thoughts, whatever your situation may be... http://unity.unityonline.org/prayer It has worked for me... Best Wishes, Peace & Blessings to All... bob |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:56 AM (#2545175) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: kendall More healing energy from Maine. |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:04 PM (#2545183) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: katlaughing Bob, my sister used to work at Silent Unity. Thanks for the link and i second the recommendation. Sandra, sorry I didn't check this earlier. I thought it was a previously started one for someone else. I also second what Lizzie said; visualise where you will be and what you will be doing once this is done and over with...keep focussed on that and give thanks for it or something better for the highest good of all concerned. Of course, you don't have to do that, exactly, but it works, based on my experience.:-) Good, good, good that it has been found and will not return!! luvyakat |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:04 PM (#2545184) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: SINSULL Cancerous thingies are scary. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Sandra. You have a lot of company this week - all good people like you. Love, Mary |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:06 PM (#2545186) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: ClaireBear Healthy thoughts and a calming song from California. Claire |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:11 PM (#2545192) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Megan L Sandra you are in our thoughts and prayers |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:26 PM (#2545208) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: catspaw49 Hi old friend! Sounds like things are at least moving in the right direction! Of course you have all my best thoughts coming your way but let's see if I can come up with something else. I dunno' what you can do to pass the time in hospitals where you are but god knows I'm an expert on it here in Ohio! You need the music for sure but you need other amusements as boredom will kill you faster than heart disease or cancer! So take the small things and trat them as BIG things. For instance............ Do you get to pick your meals? Here most get a "menu" appropriate to their illnes with some selections. Spend too much time thinking about this and choose carefully. Sounds silly I know but it works and you can also check and see if you can get something additional......many times you can. If so get it and save it for later like you're pulling something illegal. Or save something to eat later and eat it in a special place, even a chair out of bed or the side of your bed will do. It just have to be different. If you have jello, eat it in a pattern. Find how slowly and neatly you can peel an orage. If you took small bites before, take even smaller ones and extend the meals and snacks as long as possible. LOL.....I know that all sounds nuts, but then again, so am I. Get into the details of nurses and docs private lies.....its amazing how much some of them will ramble on with just the occasional question as a prod. Go past the nurses staion on your walks so often that ou gather info.....After awhile you can learn all sorts of useless crap and then ask one of them a question about something you shouldn't know. Freaks them out but they generally understand. Its all dumb but then again its all boring!!! I'll be holding good thoughts! Spaw |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:49 PM (#2545228) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: SINSULL My first and only hospital stay was supposed to be for ten days. By Day Four I was begging the doctor to take out the stitches /staples and let me go home. He did. I hate sharing a room with a bunch of cranky women and their silly visitors. Advice: if other patients' visitors get on your nerves, VOMIT! as loudly as possible. Preferably behind a curtain. The embarrassed silence followed by quick goodbyes is worth the effort. |
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21 Jan 09 - 12:50 PM (#2545230) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Azizi Sandra, I'm sending positive vibration your way! -Azizi |
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21 Jan 09 - 01:25 PM (#2545265) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Ebbie "Get into the details of nurses and docs private lies....." Spaw I'm not sure I want to know about their private lies. |
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21 Jan 09 - 03:20 PM (#2545349) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: fat B****rd Best regards from Charlie in Dunfermline. |
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21 Jan 09 - 03:26 PM (#2545354) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: RangerSteve You will be in my thoughts. |
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21 Jan 09 - 06:03 PM (#2545455) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please From: Liz the Squeak Thinking of you... and considering opening up the Mudcat Recovery Ward again... if only to keep an eye on Nurse Ratched! Take care. LTS |
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21 Jan 09 - 06:48 PM (#2545513) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney NO! no Nurse Ratched, (please, please) - I won't go to hospital if she's there. I'll stay home here where it's safer. spaw - thanks for your advice, I had tears in my eyes when I read it - I'm taking extra food - & have good advice from my nutritionist. Almost all I remember from my last (only) admission in 1964 for appendicitis, was not getting what I ordered. If I wanted cornflakes & a boiled egg, I'd end up with rice bubbles & a fried egg! I was planning to take my usual folk Festival snacky food (oatcakes, dried apricots & fresh fruit) & he suggested adding nuts & seeds & making sure I ate a lot more red meat when I get home. He said I'd lose weight so I needed eat enough when I get back to regain the lost weight, before getting back to smaller meals as I still have 7 or 8 kilos to lose. And thanks to everyone - normally I'm a rock, & an island, & reaching out to local & Mudcat friends is not easy. sandra |
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21 Jan 09 - 07:10 PM (#2545536) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: open mike no woman is an island...even if you come from one of the island continents! glad you have shared this with us and i hope someone can bring you a print out if you do not have internet access while you are there. gosh, some folks will do anything to get some quite time for reading, knitting and sewing, etc. i hope everything turns out good for you and that you will be home & well soon! Laurel |
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21 Jan 09 - 07:40 PM (#2545566) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Joybell This is such a great place, isn't it Sandra. More good thoughts and happy wishes to add to the ones I've already sent. Joy and True-love and a little Penguin and a little Magpie. |
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21 Jan 09 - 09:05 PM (#2545625) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Art Thieme Sandra, Please be well---and be quick about it! Your posts and all have helped me through much tough stuff. Thanks for that. Here's hoping we can give some of the good vibes back to you. Art Thieme (Peru, Illinois---where our governors make our license plates!) |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:13 PM (#2545704) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Charley Noble Sandra- I'm tuning in late on this thread but it's some relief that you do have access to good medical care, without having to worry about how to pay for it. Judy and I are also focusing good thoughts your way. Charley Noble |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:35 PM (#2545715) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Peace What they said. All of 'em. Except Freda: I won't be in on Saturday. |
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21 Jan 09 - 11:55 PM (#2545719) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: TRUBRIT Sandra -- good luck! Don't try and wear your contacts while you are in there...... |
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22 Jan 09 - 12:00 AM (#2545726) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney so I'll just have to take take your CD along, Peace! thanks Laurel, Art & Charlie & Judy & everyone for good your wishes love from sandra |
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22 Jan 09 - 12:37 AM (#2545742) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Helen I'm thinking of you too, from way up north, here in Newcastle, NSW. :-) Lots of love & light & hugs. And let yourself be looked after. (I know that can be hard to do when you are used to doing for yourself, being self-reliant, etc etc.) Helen |
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22 Jan 09 - 01:21 AM (#2545757) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Stilly River Sage Good luck getting this out of your system, Sandra! And as to the Google ad you saw for scar treatment, there are good ointments out there that do help reduce scars. I was seeing a plastic surgeon about a bad bite on my ankle and he told me to use an expensive ointment called "Mederma." It's mostly onion, apparently, treated to remove the strong scent. He told me that if I ate an onion a day I wouldn't need to use the ointment. That'll get you discharged from the hospital in a hurry. :) SRS |
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22 Jan 09 - 01:29 AM (#2545761) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Bert Get well soon or I'll send Micca out there to take care of you. Or worse than that I'll SING to you. |
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22 Jan 09 - 01:48 AM (#2545768) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: rich-joy Be thinking of you, Sandra (but don't forget your comfort Teddies!), and hold to that vision of a Healthy You at Home again. Cheers, R-J (who has been forced to re-evaluate her feelings about hospitals in the last couple of years :~( |
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22 Jan 09 - 02:00 AM (#2545770) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Hrothgar Just make sure you're back on deck in Canberra for Easter. No sick notes will be accepted. Peace and love. Roger |
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22 Jan 09 - 02:18 AM (#2545777) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney Roger, I wouldn't miss the national for quids! |
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22 Jan 09 - 02:45 AM (#2545781) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: GUEST good wishes from closer to home, I agree with 'spaw ..... hoard whatever food you can for later - you'd be surprised how many patients are eating their extra lunchtime sandwiches in the middle of the night hope everything goes smoothly and you get home quickly slainte alison |
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22 Jan 09 - 02:47 AM (#2545782) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: GUEST,alison oops that was me above - just another thought .... at least you get to miss these 40C days in an air conditioned hospital!! slainte alison |
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22 Jan 09 - 06:09 AM (#2545867) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Sandra this is good, and you can get it from your local chemist. Keep at it and you'll be surprised what a difference it makes, but let the scar heal up first. Bio- Oil for scars And hey, remember to listen hard when you're in there, because... We'll sing you to us. :0) Actually, if you can't get Spaw to fly over in time to be your Partner In Mischief, you could try getting Hugh Jackman to visit 24/7 and that way you wouldn't even remember having the operation! ;0) |
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22 Jan 09 - 06:33 AM (#2545885) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: gnu Thoughts and prayers. |
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22 Jan 09 - 08:12 AM (#2545951) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney thanks, folks I've printed off this thread so I can take you with me - along with a few Mudcatter CDs sandra |
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22 Jan 09 - 08:35 AM (#2545970) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: beardedbruce Best wishes. Should we start a thread on who has the largest scar(s)? |
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22 Jan 09 - 10:14 AM (#2546047) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: George Papavgeris Sorry, I only just saw the thread. Sandra, lots of warm hugs and best wishes from me and Nessie! May they probe minimally, pronounce you clean fully and let you go home speedily. Lots of love. |
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22 Jan 09 - 10:29 AM (#2546052) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: GUEST,Mary in Kentucky Best of wishes to you, Sandra. I'd love to send a card, but you know how slow the mail is from here to there, just consider this a virtual card (with geraniums). |
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22 Jan 09 - 10:46 AM (#2546075) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Big Mick Whoa there......... hold it ....... no one checked with me on this aul load of shite!! I just checked the logs and you are not due to start falling apart for a good long spell! Listen to Spawzer. He is nuts. It has served him well and kept him around long enough to screw up any number of office pools on when he would assume room temperature. And when THE FAIR ONE chimes in, that is particularly strong juju. In the meantime I will light the flame, play the Low D, and say the prayers for one of the very best folks on Mudcat. All the best, Mick |
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22 Jan 09 - 05:14 PM (#2546431) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: My guru always said Positive thoughts from here, recover well! Hil ps may I take this opportunity to recommend arnica cream for help in healing scars.... |
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22 Jan 09 - 06:11 PM (#2546488) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Morticia Good luck, don't be scared, we are thinking of you. |
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22 Jan 09 - 06:13 PM (#2546492) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Tig (((((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Lots of love and hugs Tig xxx |
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22 Jan 09 - 07:51 PM (#2546562) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: katlaughing Love and hugs and healing, calming thoughts...hug your pillow and make them treat you gently and thoroughly to be as comfortable as possible! luvyakat |
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22 Jan 09 - 07:59 PM (#2546569) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Joybell Sandra should be in recovery by now. It's 11 in the morning here. Getting through the early-morning traffic in Sydney would have been the scary bit -- even by taxi. Still sending best thoughts, Sandra. Cheers, Joy |
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23 Jan 09 - 01:45 AM (#2546703) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: GUEST,Peace Slept through it all, I suppose? I trust you will be feeling 'way far lots better' in just a few hours. In my thoughts and prayers, Sandra. BM |
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23 Jan 09 - 06:57 AM (#2546828) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: JennieG Especially by taxi, Joy! Sandra may be feeling a bit woozy for a while but hopefully she will be back to her usual chipper self soon. Cheers JennieG |
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23 Jan 09 - 07:32 AM (#2546853) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Janie Just think, Sandra, you are now a day closer to heading back home. Hope all went well and will continue to go well. Still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Janie |
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23 Jan 09 - 07:05 PM (#2547437) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Janie Any updates? |
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23 Jan 09 - 10:14 PM (#2547549) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan All the best Sandra! I'd have seen the thread and responded before this but a (somewhat) similar event has meant that I've been Mudcatable only in the local library since New Year and will remain so for the next month; a small piece of carpal tunnel surgery has to be healed before I start chemo. The oncologist took my need to play concer much more seriously than the surgeon and was able to effect some rescheduling. See you at the National, where we can swap hospital and scar tales. Cheers, Rowan |
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24 Jan 09 - 01:54 AM (#2547624) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Ross Campbell Love and best wishes, Sandra. Be well! Ross |
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24 Jan 09 - 02:35 AM (#2547627) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Bugsy I've only just seen this thread Sandra. Hopefully, it's all over and done with by now and I hope that everything went well for you. I'm, glad to see that 'Spaw sent you a message with loads of good advise enclosed. I found his message to me a great comfort when I was in for bypass surgery. Anyway, I don't normally do a lot of praying nowadays but I'll say a couple tonight in the hope that the good lord will be so shocked that he takes a look at you to make sure all is well. all the best and love from the West, Bugsy |
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24 Jan 09 - 03:26 AM (#2547640) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Sending you some 'good' morning thoughts from England, Sandra. xx :0) |
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24 Jan 09 - 06:02 AM (#2547699) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Herga Kitty Only just saw this thread - hope you're recovering well and will soon read all the new messages! Kitty |
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24 Jan 09 - 06:24 AM (#2547705) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Bonnie Shaljean I've only seen it too - thinking of you. Love from Ireland xxx |
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24 Jan 09 - 06:39 AM (#2547711) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: freda underhill It's Saturday 10.33 pm here in Sydney. I went to visit Sandra at the hospital today - a 40 degr smotheringly hot day out where she is. After a woozy day yesterday, Sandra was sitting up in bed looking like a queen in white (Sandra, I didn't realise your hair is sooo long!) and was remarkably calm and gracious, considering she has just had quite a large chunk removed from her tum - not just the cancerous intruder but quite a bit of flesh on either side. Sandra had her knitting, some books and the remains of lunch, not all of it eaten. So we sat and chatted about this and that, until the lights were dimmed and a very nice nurse explained to me that it was time to go. Sandra has been very pleased to read all the Mud-messages - just what she needed to keep her going during a time of sudden and unexpected illness. Rowan, good luck with your op too - I'll be there to compare scars at the National too, and look forward to it. freda |
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24 Jan 09 - 07:15 AM (#2547728) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Thank you, Freda- I love the image of queenly Sandra, hair flowing, presiding from her bed. Heal well, Sandra! Allison |
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24 Jan 09 - 10:53 AM (#2547832) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: katlaughing Thanks, freda. I love that image, too! Sandra, you'll be home in no time and the better for it, too.:-) luvyakat |
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24 Jan 09 - 11:48 AM (#2547871) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: SINSULL Hell of a way to lose that tummy bulge, Sandra. Candle lit for you and a few others. Love, Mary |
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24 Jan 09 - 07:56 PM (#2548288) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: ranger1 (((((Sandra))))) I just saw this thread. Get well soon, oh wonderful rescue Santa! I flip through my Australian wildlife book frequently and think of you. |
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24 Jan 09 - 09:06 PM (#2548349) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan Glad you're on the mend, Sandra; catch up with you at Easter. You too, Freda; many thanks. Cheers, Rowan |
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24 Jan 09 - 09:10 PM (#2548350) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Charley Noble Freda- Thanks so much for the update. Charley Noble |
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24 Jan 09 - 09:12 PM (#2548353) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Beer Sandra, The very, very best for a speedy recovery. Adrien from Quebec, Canada |
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24 Jan 09 - 10:52 PM (#2548409) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Joybell Thank you Freda. Keep up the good work getting better Sandra. Rowan -- my possible friend from school-days -- Oh dear! all the best. Sad I won't be at the National with my scar. It's tiny of course but there's a computer beneath it reminding my heart to beat so it's interesting. Happy but concerned thoughts. Joy |
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24 Jan 09 - 11:42 PM (#2548423) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Alice Just opened this thread for the first time - Sandra, take care. Best wishes for a very speedy recovery!! Alice |
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25 Jan 09 - 03:12 AM (#2548470) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: ragdall freda, Thank you for the update. Sandra, Best wishes for speedy healing, kind caring nurses and visits from many cheerful friends. rags |
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25 Jan 09 - 03:24 AM (#2548475) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: catspaw49 Rowan!! So much going on and so little news. That's not the Mudcat Way and unfair to your friends here......But I'm glad things are moving along in what seems the right direction so keep the rest of us posted (so to speak0, Sounds as though Sandra has the situation in hand too! Sandra, Karen is knitting away on a baby blanket for a close friend's daughter due in two weeks. Karen has really gotten into the homemade blanket gift for babies but she makes them more sized for a 12 year old.......I think she hopes to achieve "favorite blankie" status with new arrivals as they grow up....LOL Hang in there Kiddo!!!! Spaw |
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25 Jan 09 - 08:09 PM (#2549133) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan Rowan!! So much going on and so little news. That's not the Mudcat Way and unfair to your friends here Thanks for the good thoughts Spaw! I didn't want to hijack Sandra's thread, so I tried to keep diversionary comment to a minimum. The onset of my event was (thankfully) sudden and I was out of contact for enough time to think it didn't warrant starting a thread. Unlike the UK and NE US 'catters there's a lot of nonMudcat distance between many of us in Oz so news can be sporadic. Festivals are great for catching up face-to face and I'm looking forward to seeing Sandra and Freda. I've just received news that the person who introduced me to Mudcat (Tony, in Darwin and with whom I sang and played in a past life) has had a bit of an encounter that Ozcatters might like to chat over with him. Like me, he has a well-developed sense of humour and a good prognosis. Cheers, Rowan |
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25 Jan 09 - 08:31 PM (#2549143) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Charley Noble Rowan- My best to you and Tony as well. Charley Noble |
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26 Jan 09 - 08:27 AM (#2549332) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Charley Noble This just in from Margaret who is hosting Sandra at her digs while she recovers: "bearded bruce - my scar is longer than my forearm! beat that, folks! & sins, the tum is above the scar! ratzes! it was great when the original thingy was removed & that bit was flat, wot a shame the other bulgy bit remains. My surgeon said some pathologist is going to get a real surprise when they get to work after the holiday weekend & see the huge sample that needs slicing & examining. The result will be available at the end of the week, & I have to make an appointment to see him the following week. Hospital was a lot better than I thought it would be - great staff & fellow patients, why I even decided that I'll accept my thyroid specialist's opinion to remove my malfunctioning thyroid! She'll get a shock, cos I was so much against the idea. Food wasn't good (who was telling us about starving patients hoarding food? good thing I took my supply) but my wonderful hostess has loaded up her fridge so fully that I had to remind her I'll probably only be here 1 night & day. Spare bed has been carried down the narrow steps & set up in front living room, (thanks John aka occasional Mudcatter Jack Halyard!) - everything is cosy for the invalid - dunno whether to milk the situation or not! Another friend picked me up from the hospital, fed me lunch then drove me over here. thanks to everyone for your good thoughts, I took my printout to hospital & read thru it. lots of love from sandra" |
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26 Jan 09 - 09:36 AM (#2549374) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Liz the Squeak Great to hear you're doing OK... continue to take care. LTS |
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26 Jan 09 - 09:40 AM (#2549377) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Milk it, MILK IT! :0) Good to hear you're on the mend, Sandra...and looking forward to your next op too! Now *that's* what I call great hospital service, the patient liked it so much she's going back for more. lol. Look after yourself...and eat loads of chocolate! :0) |
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26 Jan 09 - 11:50 AM (#2549466) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: gnu Sandra, Rowan, Tony.... great to hear positive news! |
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26 Jan 09 - 11:54 AM (#2549473) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Megan L What are you folks doing over there trying to get bulk buy discount. Now get well all o ye and dinny mak me send Granny ower there. |
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26 Jan 09 - 02:03 PM (#2549553) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: katlaughing Thanks for posting her message. Good to hear from you, Sandra, and that things went well!! Keep up the good vibes! |
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27 Jan 09 - 12:05 AM (#2549921) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan Just in time to enjoy the holiday; goodonyer, Sandra! Cheers, Rowan |
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27 Jan 09 - 06:29 AM (#2550048) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: freda underhill Sandra, I'm glad you're in good hands. You were remarkably calm considering a pece of you has been removed. I'm glad that apalling heat has been replaced by cool misty rain, this should help your recovery be more comfy. freda |
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27 Jan 09 - 08:15 AM (#2550074) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: topical tom Best wishes for a speedy recovery from Quebec (Canada)! |
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28 Jan 09 - 02:07 AM (#2550743) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney back home after my adventure. Another friend collected me from Margaret's place & took me & my bags to Craft group, where I wasn't allowed to move chairs & tables & carry stuff back to the storeroom! Not that I wanted to, or even thought of helping. We had our usual crafty & chatty time. Nor was I allowed to carry my bags, or the fruit & veg we bought on the way home. Dallas pushed the trolley across the sloping market floor (good thing the trolley was stable, cos she is smaller & shorter than me!) & then drove thru early peak hour traffic, & carried almost everything up my 38 stairs! And offered her spare room if I find the stairs too much, but I'm planning to stay in for a few days, maybe take a short walk at night if I get too stir-crazy. I do have some great friends - it's amazing to an island like me how helpful folks are if asked (& even if not asked!) The only pain-killers I asked for (in the ward, dunno what I might have been given pre & post-op) were for my sore back - scar pain was ok, more a bloody (bruised!) irritation & annoyance, as it still is. And those little sticky strips that "hold" the wound together - wot a bloody irritation. And white surgical stockings are just the thing for hot humid Sydney days & nights, but I have to go around looking like a lady bowler until I see my surgeon again. Hospital beds & chairs are not the best for chronic back pain, so after I could get up on Fri night I walked a round a bit - sometimes just out of our 4-bed ward into the corridor, later in the hospital grounds. I read, knitted, embroidered & rested, & did the same at Margaret's place, tho she did allow me to chop veggies last night (I was hanging out for veggies & ate lots, yum!!), & I even sneaked in a small washing-up while she was arguing with her new computer. By-the-by, I couldn't submit anything on her computer, first message I had saved & we sent it to Charlie for posting, second disappeared after submitting & I couldn't retrieve it. One Of Life's Little Mysteries! (Two Of Life's Little Mysteries?) thanks to everyone for your support & good wishes, now I just have to wait till my appointment with my surgeon in a week. sandra (resting on a comfortable computer chair after half a day on another comfortable chair) I'm sure my bruises are prize-winners, too! |
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28 Jan 09 - 02:15 AM (#2550746) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: GUEST,Peace YAHOO! Great to see you posting, Sandra. Bruce |
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28 Jan 09 - 03:39 AM (#2550766) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Megan L Great to have ye back lassie Noo dinny dae onythin daft (OK try no tae dae onythin dafter than usual:) ) Hope you get good results from the specialist. Awra best frae Dauvitt and his Meg |
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28 Jan 09 - 03:48 AM (#2550773) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Liz the Squeak Wonderful to hear from you! Should I open up the Recovery Ward now? There's a special annexe stuffed full of craft items (for the occupational therapy, we can't sell the stuff but the "special" patients here get such a kick out of being allowed to eat as much glue as they like), with windows that open out onto the gardens where you can watch Nurse Ratched pursue her burgeoning career as a Physio Terrorist. Or just pursue the patients that have escaped her tender care... Keep up the good work of resting, it's the best thing you could do! LTS |
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28 Jan 09 - 04:44 AM (#2550793) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: freda underhill I kept an eye out for Nurse Rathched when I was visiting, as Sandra let it be known she wasn't to be allowed in. Luckily, there was no sighting, I think she must be off causing trouble with Micca. |
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28 Jan 09 - 07:44 AM (#2550876) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Charley Noble Home is nice! Cheerily, Charley Noble, preparing for another foot of snow in Maine |
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28 Jan 09 - 08:19 AM (#2550889) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: SINSULL Good to have you back, Sandra. 114 degrees in Brisbane? YUCH |
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28 Jan 09 - 08:32 AM (#2550901) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney not quite as much in central Sydney - only 23.0 ten minutes ago @ the observatory, but it's close to Sydney Harbour & so am I. We have 81% humidity, tho I'm not noticing it as I have a fan blowing on me. We're expecting 28 tomorrow (with 36 out west) & I'm staying in! It'll be cooler tomorrow in Brisbane - they're only expecting 30. sandra (12.24am) |
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28 Jan 09 - 08:33 AM (#2550902) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: artbrooks Of course Nurse Ratched is spending all her time with Micca - why else do you think he is spending all his time locked in the loo? Good to see that you are out of durance vile and on the road to recovery. |
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28 Jan 09 - 08:38 AM (#2550910) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: artbrooks Oh yeah...that last one was 100. |
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28 Jan 09 - 09:03 AM (#2550934) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Catherine Jayne Glad you are home Sandra. Hope you heal well and quickly. Love Khatt x |
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28 Jan 09 - 10:16 AM (#2550990) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: quokka Only just seen this thread too - here's good thoughts for a speedy recovery and a {{{{((((hug))))}}}} Cheers, Quokka |
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28 Jan 09 - 11:03 AM (#2551020) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: katlaughing Super, you are home!! Thanks for letting us know and thanks to your friends who took such good care of you. Remember that, eh, and to let them know if you need more help.:-) Take it easy and slow. luvyakat |
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28 Jan 09 - 04:22 PM (#2551348) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Stilly River Sage It is good to get back home again. Stay cool and get well soon! SRS |
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28 Jan 09 - 05:46 PM (#2551405) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: SINSULL Stay very cool! SINS |
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28 Jan 09 - 10:44 PM (#2551592) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Joybell Great, Sandra. Well done and brave. So it's only 28 there! Lucky you. Just as well. It's 43 here. Cheers, Joy |
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29 Jan 09 - 12:29 AM (#2551635) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: TRUBRIT Joybell -- WHERE is it 43?????????? |
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29 Jan 09 - 01:07 AM (#2551645) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Helen Glad to hear you have escaped from hospital. Get yourself well and enjoy the pampering. (BTW, your friend Dallas didn't work in a library in Newcastle a decade or two ago, did she?) Helen |
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29 Jan 09 - 03:22 AM (#2551702) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney Trubrit - Joybell lives in rural Victoria, normally rather hot in summer, but currently a bit hotter! - see the Melbourne temperatures thread for more info on her day. Helen - Dallas was not a librarian, she's a retired travel agent. It hasn't been as hot here - tho wearing these bloody blood pressure stockings make it seem the same. And my scar is crossed by lots of nasty scratchy tapes - they certainly aren't holding it together - & they are annoying me, as is the puffiness. My left leg has been sore all day (old story, nuffin' to do with the wound) & I've found it hard to sit (as is often the case) & too hot to wander about whinge whinge, moan, moan, grizzle, grizzle sandra (does this mean I'm getting better?) |
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29 Jan 09 - 06:26 AM (#2551787) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Canberra Chris I didn't spot this thread - ask for songs and put it in the music forum! John Dengate would oblige. But we did talk on the phone. I used to work in an operating theatre but I'll spare you the inside (as it were) stories. Except a couple. One was the time the two surgeons were arguing about which leg it was. I knew, and I was going to intervene if they got it wrong. Over several months nothing so far as I was aware went wrong, so it seemed about as safe as crossing the road. But I can understand if you're chicken. The main danger was probably to me, as I had to clean the theatre back in the old days with the cocktail of cleaners they tell you now (thanks!) never to mix, or use in a confined space. Chris |
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29 Jan 09 - 06:27 AM (#2551789) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Megan L |
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29 Jan 09 - 11:23 PM (#2552556) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney I saw my Dr this morning & she admired the scar! - well, she said it was well done & doing well. sandra |
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29 Jan 09 - 11:28 PM (#2552557) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: GUEST,Peace 43 x 1.8 + 32 = 109 degrees F. |
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30 Jan 09 - 01:42 AM (#2552590) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Helen Oh well, I just thought I'd ask about Dallas because it is an unusual name for a woman. The Dallas I knew was starting out as a writer back then, and moved to Sydney for better opportunities. (One of my favourite ex-colleagues, BTW.) |
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30 Jan 09 - 03:44 AM (#2552628) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Hrothgar Hasn't been over 35 Celsius in Brissy - 95 Fahrenheit, that is. Now, the humidity - Urrrk!!!! well up in the 80s! |
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30 Jan 09 - 12:51 PM (#2553029) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: catspaw49 You're laying there with this huge, ugly, scar on your bod and the damn thing looks bloody and bruised and its still oozing gawd knows what.........Doctor comes in and says," Um-hmm...uh-huh.....yes........Oh yes, that's looking very nice." Doncha' wanna' ask, "What the fuck reality are YOU in Doc?" Spaw |
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30 Jan 09 - 05:35 PM (#2553245) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney you're not wrong, spaw - sitting is extremely uncomfortable, but as long as I alternate sitting with walking & laying down, I'll survive to grumble & moan! At least it's cooler where I live - we're only expecting 29 today here & for th rest of the week, unlike those in Sydney's west who will get 35+ & the folks in Australia's south-west where temperatures are in the mid 40s. sandra |
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30 Jan 09 - 07:24 PM (#2553305) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: JennieG I'm one of those folk who live in Sydney's wild wild west....although it's not as wild here as it is further west.....if you follow me. Sandra, good to hear that things are proceeding as well as they should, even though you are uncomfortable. Each day will be better. Cheers JennieG |
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31 Jan 09 - 05:26 AM (#2553520) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Lizzie Cornish 1 Good to see you back and getting well again, Sandra. I hope you remembered to bring Hugh Jackman back home with you...It'd be a real shame if you left him in the hospital! ;0) A big, but very gentle, hug for you...(((x))) |
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31 Jan 09 - 03:44 PM (#2553884) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: SussexCarole So sorry that we've missed this thread til now! All our very best wishes to you Sandra for a speedy recovery. Andrew & Carole x |
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31 Jan 09 - 11:40 PM (#2554170) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan Glad to see all's well, Sandra, or at least on the mend. Cheers, Rowan |
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01 Feb 09 - 03:33 AM (#2554222) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Micca I hope you are feeling better Sandra, I haven't even got a spectacular scar to show off (this time) for which I am Grateful!! It must be absolute TORTURE to wear support socks in those temperatures!!!, they make my legs ITCH something awful!! (I have to wear them when flying), So Get better soon, you have friends pulling for you everywhere, and this Mudcat Healing Power really does work! Micca |
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01 Feb 09 - 05:34 AM (#2554264) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: skarpi I just saw you thread a moments ago ? I dont why it has gone by my eyes , anyway , I hope you wil be well Sandra , ((( hug )))) all the best Skarpi Iceland |
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01 Feb 09 - 07:39 PM (#2554878) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for the good thoughts. latest update - I visited the Medical centre yesterday & am now on antibiotics cos of an infection. My nurse friend says it might be expected as my lymph system has been disrupted (she said some very techo stuff & my eyes glazed over) sandra |
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01 Feb 09 - 11:51 PM (#2554979) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Carly I just got here...I am glad to hear that you are home and doing so well. I sympathize about the surgical stockings; they are such a pain, particularly in hot weather! Heal fast, well, and completely. Sent with best wishes from Carly |
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04 Feb 09 - 01:55 AM (#2556766) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney I saw my surgeon today & as I knew - he had cut out soooo much flesh around the site of the original cancerous thingy that there is not a trace of cancer anywhere in the area. YAH! & even better I don't need to wear those white stockings when I'm out & about. the only problem is the swelling above & below the scar which he dealt with by sticking in needles & syringing out lotsa' liquid. I kept my eyes shut & chatted brightly except when one needle hit a nerve. I have another appointment Fri to get more removed & he assures me he couldn't find that nerve again if he tried! My leg is much more comfortable & I'm sitting more easily. sandra |
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04 Feb 09 - 02:33 AM (#2556773) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: freda underhill that's faaanbloodytastic news Sandra. I'm VERY pleased to hear it! amalina |
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04 Feb 09 - 06:37 AM (#2556893) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: gnu Great news. Hope you heal fast. |
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04 Feb 09 - 06:42 AM (#2556897) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: Megan L That is good news Sandra. :) for future reference make sure you are positioned in such a way that if the doctor is male you can assure him you will not hurt him if he doesnt hurt you. My big sister nearly crippled a dentist when she was young in the same manner. |
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04 Feb 09 - 07:51 PM (#2557478) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan Great news, Sandra My big sister nearly crippled a dentist when she was young in the same manner. And I bet it involved a particular part of his anatomy that was the basis of a schoolyard joke on the same theme that was widespread in my youth; I'm pleased it had some basis in fact. Cheers, Rowan |
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05 Feb 09 - 12:01 AM (#2557651) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: TRUBRIT Good girl Sandra --- take care. |
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05 Feb 09 - 12:17 AM (#2557657) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: katlaughing That's great news, Sandra!! Keep at it and heal up, all the way!:-) |
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05 Feb 09 - 07:16 AM (#2557831) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: VirginiaTam hugs to you Sandra |
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05 Feb 09 - 04:58 PM (#2558366) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: wysiwyg Been praying fer ya... (Will contiune.) ~S~ |
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06 Feb 09 - 09:14 AM (#2558931) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: SINSULL Great news, Sandra. Sure he's not doing liposuction? |
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06 Feb 09 - 10:16 AM (#2559006) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for the good wishes & prayers - this healing lark is sooo bloody slow! I felt more comfortable when I left hospital, before my wound started swelling up. It's hard to get comfortable with (old) sore back & legs & (new) swollen wound. More liquid removed today (& he as he said, he didn't find that nerve again!) - about 200ml, the first lot was a cup & a half & I'll be needing several more sessions next week. I forgot to ask how long the swelling would last, but I don't suppose I could get an accurate answer! sandra (not getting any skinnier!) |
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07 Feb 09 - 10:17 AM (#2559977) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Sydney From: SINSULL Is the smoke from the fires near Melbourne reaching you, Sandra? Reports here say that it is bad. Windows closed in 100+ degree heat can't be fun. Stay safe and take one day at a time. By March 1st this will be behind you. Mary |
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07 Feb 09 - 05:22 PM (#2560333) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Sandra in Sydney thanks for your good wishes, Mary. Sydney & Melbourne are about 900 kms apart, but we do have some fires to the north of Sydney on the Central coast, about 80 km away & there was a fire in a harbourside National Park about 12 km from my place. temps will be 33 in my harbourside bit of Sydney, with 43 in Sydney's west, 75ms away - Sydney is a large region. And I'm staying inside again today. sandra |
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07 Feb 09 - 09:08 PM (#2560501) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Charley Noble Sandra- I do hope you are permitted to imbibe a little alcohol to mitigate recovery. Judy and I recommend "rusty nails," a mixture of Drambuie, Scotch, and ice cubes. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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08 Feb 09 - 03:58 PM (#2561116) Subject: RE: BS: Good thoughts needed, please-Sandra in Syd From: Rowan Just a quickie to let those of you who know Lynne Stone, the Alleways and Frank & Mary (all from Marysville, where there's only four buildings left standing), they're all safe and relocated around Victoria. Lynne, and the Murphys have lost their houses but Dave and Di's house "is" 5km out of town and we don't yet know its status. Cheers, Rowan |