What's upsetting you today? - Page 73

DucksNuts · 11-18-2007, 03:18 AM

My thoughts are with Dazza and his family, Ali.

You too, but as you said, not too emotional for you

DanaC · 11-18-2007, 04:59 AM

So sorry Ali, horrible to have to watch your guy go through something so painful. *hugs*

DanaC · 11-18-2007, 05:01 AM

What's upsetting me is that my friend L, was taken into hospital last night. I just found out. She has severe rheumatoid arthritis and about 12 years ago had a really bad attack that almost totally immobilised her. They used an experimental treatment which worked and got her mobile again. Law of diminishing returns on the drug though. She was at a funtion last night and it was in a cold village hall. She felt ill and went home and by time she got into her house she was in a very bad way.

I just hope they find something that works again.

Sundae · 11-18-2007, 01:15 PM

Sorry to hear bout that D.
All the best.

Sorry also to post the most selfish of selfish posts following it.

Mid-afternoon HM said he was cooking a roast this evening if I was interested.
I hemmed and hawwed and realised the size of the roasts in the freezer he must already have started defrosting and there would be a right waste if I said no now, and also he probably felt he was treating me.

Well I had already decided to restrict my diet today after having loaded nachos last night. Was going to have smoked salmon offcuts (+cheap) with cracked wheat and raw veg. And tomorrow!

Anyway, I said yes and feigned enthusiam. But it's about four hours since. He hasn't asked how much I want re potatoes or any roast veg. I've already said in conversation I like my lamb pink. I said I'd have a small roast but no indication he hasn't already started the veg (I hope so, he knows I eat before 19.00 preferably).

I'm sorry - I come across as the bitch queen from hell, but I like to know what's coming. I'll be very grateful to his face - and indeed I am - I'd just have preferred some consultation.

Sorry again for venting - I kow I am lucky.

Aliantha · 11-18-2007, 03:44 PM

Sorry about your friend Dana. How's she holding up now?

Update on grandmother: They turned the ventilator off on sunday and she started shallow breathing, but she still hasn't woken up (remains in a coma). I'll be calling the hospital shortly for an update.

Sundae · 11-18-2007, 03:48 PM

Aw Ali I missed your post
Any distress to a family member is distress to you

Are you taking the boys?
From what I remember she is not their Grandmother by blood - may be a difficult decision

Good luck and kind thoughts on your way x

Aliantha · 11-18-2007, 04:02 PM

No we wont take the kids. I have to sort something out there in the next few days. You're right, she's no relation to them. In fact, they've never even met her. She lives in another city and even Daryl doesn't see her too much.

TheMercenary · 11-18-2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Dazza's grandmother had a heart attack and is brain dead. We have to go to Sydney this week.

Very sorry to hear that. I have had a few friends have to make some tough, but correct, decisions to withdraw life support on family members. It is one of the toughest things a person has to do. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

TheMercenary · 11-18-2007, 04:43 PM

I tore my Medial Meniscus in my right knee a week ago yesterday Refing a rugby match. I put off going to the ortho surgeon for about three days until I could not take the pain any more. Finally I went and sure enough just as I guessed. Oblique tear of the posterior horn. Hopefully it is not a bucket handle tear. I will have to have surgery a week from this Tuesday. I hate taking pain meds so I am sticking to the NSAID's for now. I had the same injury about 5 years ago so I knew what happened as soon as I felt it. My last injury was three days on crutches and I was running after about 2 weeks. Such is life...

jinx · 11-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Sux Merc.

I dumped a full beer into my laptop last night. Upsetting - but I'm pleased that the only effect so far is sticky keys.

Aliantha · 11-18-2007, 06:56 PM

knee pain is the worst from what I've heard. I hope it all goes smoothly for you Merc.

Griff · 11-18-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

I tore my Medial Meniscus in my right knee a week ago yesterday Refing a rugby match.

CRUD!

ZenGum · 11-18-2007, 07:06 PM

Ali: If you need someone to keep an eye on the boys, methinks you have a neighbour who owes you favours of this kind!

Merc: It's a rough game, when even the ref does his knee.
"... put off going to the ortho surgeon for about three days until I could not take the pain any more..." :rolls eyes:

TheMercenary · 11-18-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Merc: It's a rough game, when even the ref does his knee.
"... put off going to the ortho surgeon for about three days until I could not take the pain any more..." :rolls eyes:

yea, and I am a health care provider.

Aliantha · 11-18-2007, 07:08 PM

Zen...I've been thinking that, except I don't really think she's that stable to be honest. I think she needs to get her shit together.

I'll work something out though. Don't worry about that.

11-18-2007, 01:15 PM	#1084
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sorry to hear bout that D. All the best. Sorry also to post the most selfish of selfish posts following it. Mid-afternoon HM said he was cooking a roast this evening if I was interested. I hemmed and hawwed and realised the size of the roasts in the freezer he must already have started defrosting and there would be a right waste if I said no now, and also he probably felt he was treating me. Well I had already decided to restrict my diet today after having loaded nachos last night. Was going to have smoked salmon offcuts (+cheap) with cracked wheat and raw veg. And tomorrow! Anyway, I said yes and feigned enthusiam. But it's about four hours since. He hasn't asked how much I want re potatoes or any roast veg. I've already said in conversation I like my lamb pink. I said I'd have a small roast but no indication he hasn't already started the veg (I hope so, he knows I eat before 19.00 preferably). I'm sorry - I come across as the bitch queen from hell, but I like to know what's coming. I'll be very grateful to his face - and indeed I am - I'd just have preferred some consultation. Sorry again for venting - I kow I am lucky. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-18-2007, 03:44 PM	#1085
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Sorry about your friend Dana. How's she holding up now? Update on grandmother: They turned the ventilator off on sunday and she started shallow breathing, but she still hasn't woken up (remains in a coma). I'll be calling the hospital shortly for an update. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-18-2007, 03:48 PM	#1086
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Aw Ali I missed your post Any distress to a family member is distress to you Are you taking the boys? From what I remember she is not their Grandmother by blood - may be a difficult decision Good luck and kind thoughts on your way x __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-18-2007, 04:02 PM	#1087
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	No we wont take the kids. I have to sort something out there in the next few days. You're right, she's no relation to them. In fact, they've never even met her. She lives in another city and even Daryl doesn't see her too much. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-18-2007, 04:43 PM	#1089
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I tore my Medial Meniscus in my right knee a week ago yesterday Refing a rugby match. I put off going to the ortho surgeon for about three days until I could not take the pain any more. Finally I went and sure enough just as I guessed. Oblique tear of the posterior horn. Hopefully it is not a bucket handle tear. I will have to have surgery a week from this Tuesday. I hate taking pain meds so I am sticking to the NSAID's for now. I had the same injury about 5 years ago so I knew what happened as soon as I felt it. My last injury was three days on crutches and I was running after about 2 weeks. Such is life... __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

11-18-2007, 03:18 AM	#1081
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	My thoughts are with Dazza and his family, Ali. You too, but as you said, not too emotional for you

11-18-2007, 04:59 AM	#1082
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	So sorry Ali, horrible to have to watch your guy go through something so painful. hugs

11-18-2007, 05:01 AM	#1083
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	What's upsetting me is that my friend L, was taken into hospital last night. I just found out. She has severe rheumatoid arthritis and about 12 years ago had a really bad attack that almost totally immobilised her. They used an experimental treatment which worked and got her mobile again. Law of diminishing returns on the drug though. She was at a funtion last night and it was in a cold village hall. She felt ill and went home and by time she got into her house she was in a very bad way. I just hope they find something that works again.

11-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#1090
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Sux Merc. I dumped a full beer into my laptop last night. Upsetting - but I'm pleased that the only effect so far is sticky keys. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-18-2007, 06:56 PM	#1091
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	knee pain is the worst from what I've heard. I hope it all goes smoothly for you Merc. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-18-2007, 07:06 PM	#1093
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Ali: If you need someone to keep an eye on the boys, methinks you have a neighbour who owes you favours of this kind! Merc: It's a rough game, when even the ref does his knee. "... put off going to the ortho surgeon for about three days until I could not take the pain any more..." :rolls eyes: __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

11-18-2007, 07:08 PM	#1095
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Zen...I've been thinking that, except I don't really think she's that stable to be honest. I think she needs to get her shit together. I'll work something out though. Don't worry about that. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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