Lived Experience Forum

[NatureLover]

So pleased you've been able to come through it all and your back has stood up to the tough work @Emelia8 , despite being sore and exhausted 🙂

Sorry to hear about Telstra, that is bad!! It's awful being unconnected to people. Thanks for taking the time (and mobile data) to check in and let us know how you're going.

A huge well done for clearing your garages and shed, Wow, it sounds like a massive task. Yay for good neighbours!

Thinking of you as the last bits get finalised 💜

[Zoe7]

@Emelia8 💖

[Eve7]

WOW @Emelia8  you have done so much!! I am sure it’s been emotional as well as exhausting and I hope you can enjoy some quiet relaxing time in your new abode before you contemplate your next purchase.

Blessings My friend

💚💕💚💕💚💕💚

[NatureLover]

@Emelia8  thinking of you... 💜

[Bow]

@Emelia8  Sure hope that you are doing ok? You have been very quiet. 💕

[Emelia8]

Thanks for visiting @Bow @NatureLover @Eve7 @Zoe7 @outlander @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Sophia1 @Sarah102 @BlueBay @Faith-and-Hope @Bellarose75 and others I may have missed.

Yes I'm sorry, I have been quiet lately.  My pain levels have increased the past couple of weeks, and I have not been in a great place as a result.  I was really looking forward to my surgery which was to be taking place on 11th October, only a little over a week away.  Never thought I would actually say I was looking forward to major surgery.  But I was ... in order to finally get some relief and a chance to get on with my life again, after such a long time being on hold.  But alas on Tuesday, just 2 weeks before the first of my scheduled surgeries, I got a call from the hospital to say that "due to unforeseen circumstances my surgery has had to be rescheduled for 8th November".  I was devastated.  I had planned around the original date for the past 5 months.  Everything was planned, everything was ready, I was ready!  All my other specialist medical appointments were scheduled around that date.  It has totally thrown me.

Its going to be a very long 6 weeks until my new surgery date.  Or just over 5 weeks now.  I have managed to rebook some of my specialist appointments, but not all.  I was so upset and angry at the surgeon and hospital.  I wonder do they realise how much they disrupt peoples lives when they so easily reschedule major surgery like that?  I know they cant do much about it most of the time.  But I just wish they knew how much of an impact it makes on peoples lives.  And I didnt even get a phonecall.  The notice came via an email.  Thing is, I had only just got my emails back on line the day before that, after my house move.  I have been without internet connection since 2nd September thanks to Telstra and NBN.  Not happy!  So I could have been totally oblivious to the fact that my surgery was cancelled, and happily planning my transport to Sydney for next week.

Yeah you might have guessed that I'm not happy?  Sorry for the rant. I'm tired, upset, in pain. But enough from me.  I know many of you are going through a really tough time right now, especially you @Bow @Eve7 @BlueBay @Shaz51 @Sophia1 .  I do apologise for not being a more supportive friend than what I have been of late.  Please know that my heart and my thoughts are with each of you right now.

Oh, on a happier note - I am settling quite well into my temporary rental home.  Beginning to feel like home.  I think I will be okay here for the foreseeable future.

Emelia 💞

[Bow]

Oh @Emelia8 that’s rough having to wait longer for your surgery and to find out via email…. Rather unprofessional if you ask me, those kind of messages need to come via a phone call, cause as you said, technology is not always reliable.

I’m sorry that you are in so much pain 😞

im glad to hear that you have settled into your new home and that it’s starting to feel like home. 

[Eve7]

Dearest Em,

That is not good at all @Emelia8 and I am so sorry to read your post.  How dare they muck you around like that and especially when you are in so much pain!

I am pleased that you are settling in to your new abode and I am sure it is looking as lovely as only you can make it.

Thank you for the update and praying tuve days go quicker as you manage this painful wait.

Love, hugs and prayers

💛🤗🙏🤗💛

[NatureLover]

Oh no @Emelia8 ! Really sorry to hear about your increased pain and your surgery being put back by a whole month 😣

Sending wishes for you 💜

Am glad to hear you're enjoying your new home 🙂

[Appleblossom]

Really good to hear from you @Emelia8 

Glad the home move went well.

Not good to have your hopes for relief dashed and delayed.

Pretty impersonal way to get the news of the delay in your surgery. 

When you are in pain it is even harder to shuffle all your arrangements around.

Glad you are online again and at least can access the world of organising and distraction.

Fair enough to express feelings about it all.

Take Care

Gently Bently

Apple