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Not a sniffle and, no, I know that’s not like me. I’m 90% sure it’s all to do with withdrawal - I’ve just got to get through. My pain has racked up his afternoon too.
I’ve voted, finished my cards and had coffee with a friend.
So you did great today. I hope your evening can be more relaxed and with less pain. Are you doing something nice?
OldMike
12-12-19, 05:45 PM
Not a sniffle and, no, I know that’s not like me. I’m 90% sure it’s all to do with withdrawal - I’ve just got to get through. My pain has racked up his afternoon too.
I’ve voted, finished my cards and had coffee with a friend.
(bear) (panda)
I've just got back from voting it has been chucking it down all day and only just slackened off, the floor of the porta-cabin where we vote is swimming with water where all the drowned rats who voted previously have dripped on to it.
How's the pain love? Do you have other techniques to help?
The pain is what it is. It’s a crutch and stairlift day but that means I am using the tools I have, I suppose.
But add into that my muscles ache, everywhere, I feel like I’ve got flu, my nose is running, I have a headache, I’m antsy, my eyesights blurry etc .... and I’m feeling sorry for myself
But it’ll pass
I'll let you feel sorry for yourself for tonight.... You do deserve to be able to feel crappy... Withdrawal sucks. Morphine withdrawal is hideous.
Strugglingmum
13-12-19, 01:37 AM
Sorry you're feeling crap. (panda)
I still think you're awesome. X
Woke up at 4am but I did manage to get back off to sleep. Today I’m having my hair done and it’s yoga day - I’m looking forward to that as I think it’ll help with the muscle aches. I have also lost 4 lbs of the 7 lbs I put on so, despite feeling naff, it’s not a horrible start to the day
Jaquaia
13-12-19, 08:42 AM
That's awesome! Well done you!
Well done lovely. Enjoy yoga! Don't push it too hard though lovely..
I’ve got my letter to neurology confirming that I need to increase my diuretic. But, and this is why he needed to consult with an opthamologist, along with swollen discs, I also have early cataracts. I’m 45 .......
Oh love, I'm sorry. You seem to be taking blow after blow atm....
Jaquaia
13-12-19, 05:44 PM
(panda)
Strugglingmum
13-12-19, 06:23 PM
I'm so sorry Paula.(panda) Hopefully you'll get on the list for surgery. It's very successful.
I’m going to call the eye clinic on Monday. I’m already under that dept for my neuro issues so I’ll see if I can get an appointment brought forward. I know it’s probably nothing but I’ve been complaining of blurry eyes for a while and assumed it was withdrawal (which it probably is) but it would help ease my worries if I can talk it over with the eye doctor
That is a good plan to move forward....
In better news, Jess has her first work Christmas do tonight. She’s not one for makeup, sparkles or even doing much with her hair but today she had her hair coloured and several inches cut off, Katie did her makeup for her and Jess had bought a lovely outfit - not short skirts and skimpy tops but her take on Christmas party wear. She looked beautiful :)
That's made me smile! It's strange isn't it when we've been talking so long that I feel such a strong connection with your children that things like this make me well up with pride too!
Strugglingmum
13-12-19, 08:25 PM
Jess sounds like my daughter. When they make the effort they stun even more than usual, and because they don't normally bother it makes an even bigger impact.
Jess sounds like my daughter. When they make the effort they stun even more than usual, and because they don't normally bother it makes an even bigger impact.
Exactly. I know I’m biased but Jess really is beautiful - but she’s never felt the need to doll herself up. The last time was her prom 2 1/2 years ago. I’m going to be in so much trouble if she ever finds out I’ve posted this ;)
https://i.ibb.co/y49H4MY/54444-ED8-321-E-44-EA-9653-64-D0-EDD0-D79-D.jpg (https://ibb.co/FHrRHf0)
That's made me smile! It's strange isn't it when we've been talking so long that I feel such a strong connection with your children that things like this make me well up with pride too!
I know!
Jaquaia
13-12-19, 10:54 PM
Gorgeous!
Biased or not you are so right. And the make up has been done so nicely too.
Ah, sorry guys, I misled you;). This photo was from Jess’s prom, not last night.
OldMike
14-12-19, 09:46 AM
Princess you've got a lovely daughter, Jess is drop dead gorgeous :)
She looked stunning then, but she's so beautiful that she'd look stunning in a bin bag!
Strugglingmum
14-12-19, 02:58 PM
Beautiful girlie. Xx
Must take after her mum. X
You are very blessed to have such a lovely daughter Paula xx
Beautiful girlie. Xx
Must take after her mum. X
Pmsl actually her godmother was here a couple a days ago and was commenting on how much she looks like her dad. There’s not much of me in Jess, I’m afraid, apart from colouring
How are you doing today gorgeous?
I’m ok, a bit emotional today but physically feeling a lot better. I’ve got a few weeks off now from withdrawal as I’m leaving as is til after Christmas :)
Si and I are going out for lunch with my brother and sister in law tomorrow, to a lovely local pub
I'm glad you're giving yourself time to stabilise over Christmas.
Enjoy tomorrow love x
Strugglingmum
14-12-19, 10:57 PM
Oooooooo lunch out. Xx enjoy.
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Brill idea to have Christmas without withdrawal. X
Morning love, hope you have a great lunch out!
OldMike
15-12-19, 10:00 AM
Paula enjoy lunch out, nothing like a nice meal out with good conversation.
How are you doing?
I’m ok, ta, it’s been an emotional afternoon with my friend .....
To start with. Here is my Luna, years ago, perfecting the ‘Cockroach’
https://i.ibb.co/RCmpPv3/814-C0-FA0-08-A1-4-E12-9186-CBC5-E9-C1-B8-FC.jpg (https://ibb.co/dQq06WP)
This is the picture my friend gave me for Christmas .........
https://i.ibb.co/Chdph6R/64-EE099-A-320-E-4-F38-82-CC-321-F7-B01-D2-D6.jpg (https://ibb.co/bzhjzFc)
Oh wow! That's an amazing picture. *sob*
Jaquaia
16-12-19, 07:40 PM
That's amazing!!!
Oh wow that must have brought so much joy :)
I might have cried .....
I’ve found out that one of my friends from Bath is in hospital after having 2 heart attacks. It’s thrown me a bit
Oh no (panda)
How is your friend doing now?
Poorly but feeling better than she had done for quite a while beforehand. She got fobbed off at the GP, which makes me cross
That would make me cross too. But it is a good thing she is feeling a bit better. Lets hope it will improve very fast.
(bear) I'm sorry lovely....
Jaquaia
17-12-19, 05:48 AM
(panda)
I’m ok, having my nails down and trying to get the motivation to wrap presents
Jaquaia
17-12-19, 10:43 AM
Gift bags!
Glad you're OK lovely....
Gift bags!
Oh yes, but there’s some I have to post so have to be wrapped. I didn’t manage it so I’ve worked out what have to be done before I leave for Bath tomorrow and will at least do those tonight
Christmas nails 2 1/2 hours that took! :)
https://i.ibb.co/XtSkFG1/F5-AD882-D-43-E2-4-DF5-8-CC8-B05-E629-ECBD9.jpg (https://ibb.co/x6J8zrW)
Jaquaia
17-12-19, 04:32 PM
Oooh pretty!!!
That looks great. Well worth the time. I like the ring too.
Very pretty! When are you off tomorrow?
Very pretty! When are you off tomorrow?
Probably late morning, I want to work out where the new hospital is in relation to where I’m staying while it’s still light
That looks great. Well worth the time. I like the ring too.
Thank you. I do love my wedding ring :)
Love the nails hunni, hope it goes well at Bath for you, but looking at the progress you have made am sure it will xx
Sounds like a good plan taking your time getting there etc...
Thinking of you today love....
I am doing that as well (panda)
Allalone
18-12-19, 10:45 AM
Hope it goes well Paula.xx
Strugglingmum
18-12-19, 01:59 PM
wishing you well.... and safe journey. x
I'm sending Paula helpful and supportive texts, so if anyone wants a message passed on, let me know ;)
Tell her am thinking of her but that I know she will do brilliantly xx
Maybe tell her I am thinking of her and wish her well.
OldMike
18-12-19, 07:26 PM
Hope all goes well down at Bath Paula, I know you'll be magnificent.
magie06
18-12-19, 08:06 PM
Thinking of you and praying that all goes well.
Paula is on her way home, but she's shattered so going to speak tomorrow. If anyone sees her here slap her with a kipper please!
OldMike
19-12-19, 04:32 PM
Okay got a fresh supply of kippers at the ready (giggle)
She was in earlier on today, but have the kippers ready :P(Kiss)
Paula is on her way home, but she's shattered so going to speak tomorrow. If anyone sees her here slap her with a kipper please!
As if!
She was in earlier on today, but have the kippers ready :P(Kiss)
Grass :P
Bath went really, really well. The accommodation was good and close to the hospital - actually walking distance (Si and I tried it out on Wednesday) but I was sensible (I know!) when I realised what the weather was doing and booked a taxi for the morning. Yesterday was really positive, although there was an element of what we’ve been doing and lessons learned, the focus was more on what comes next, both over the next 3 months til our next follow up and beyond that. We did ask whether we could have an additional follow up at 12 months but I think that’s unlikely. The day’s given me ideas and impetus for more changes - inc I’m going to try swimming in the new year. What was really encouraging was the physical measures - in the 4 weeks, they expect these to improve but, after that at the 3 month follow up, they expect the measures to plateau. Mine improved dramatically yesterday - one of them is standing up and sitting down on a chair and how many times it’s done in 1 minute. When I started the course, I managed 7 using 2 crutches. At the end of the 4 weeks, I managed 16 with no crutches. Yesterday, no crutches obvs, I managed 28. I’m a wee bit proud ;)
Jaquaia
20-12-19, 10:41 AM
So you should be!!!! That's amazing!!!!
You should definately be proud that is brilliant sweetie x
Thanks for giving me a smile right now. That is amazing. And you should be proud!
Dear Paula you have done very very well. You and your family should be very proud x
That's phenomenal! You're amazing!
Strugglingmum
20-12-19, 06:48 PM
That's amazing news Paula...... but I never doubted it!!
OldMike
20-12-19, 07:01 PM
You've done really well Paula, your mobility has certainly increased which is so fantastic (panda)
So, you still using crutches to get about?
I’m using a stick. It’s necessary for balance atm, particularly when I have a sudden flare. I’m not stable and not sure if I would ever be but who knows. I’m just grateful for what I’ve got :)
That's such a huge change love. You are so amazing.
I’m closing this thread as it related to the end of my time in hospital and it seems appropriate to start afresh after the 3 month follow up ;)
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