benjamin1945 15,560 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Love the Poem Margie...........i often use that phrase'' I recall our RE Teacher always used it.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,671 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Personally, I believe we pass this way many times but that does not mean we should not adhere to the rest of the sentiments. The Dalai Lama says that, whenever possible, we should be kind...and it is ALWAYS possible. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 4 hours ago, carni said: I'm getting really nervous now. Carni, there are no words I have that will chase the scaredy-cat away, I wish I had. You've had a long and uncertain journey so far, but the medical team are taking the time and trouble to make absolutely sure everything goes well, so try to relax if you can. Try the stress transference technique, ask for hubs credit card and tell him you're going shopping! You'll soon be back on yer bike mi duck, we're all rooting for you... x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,671 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Think of the CREAM CAKES, Carni! What an incentive! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thankyou everyone. As usual you lighten my mood, with your kindness and amusing advice. I wish I could take you all with me.lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 605 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 The cream cakes are part of the recovery carni enjoy all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 605 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 It will be even better at 80 Beekay have a great weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 325 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thank you for your sentiments Margie H. Will have to see how I go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 4,997 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, IAN FINN said: The cream cakes are part of the recovery carni enjoy all the best. Maybe you could get them on prescription! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,398 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 In that case KatyJ, I'm gonna change my pharmacist. Then get regular repeat prescriptions. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,385 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 On 4/7/2022 at 9:51 PM, MRS B said: Sorry I’m 67 on Saturday! Just been diagnosed today with Osteoarthritis of both my knees, not good news for the allotment but will adapt. Never give up eh. Mrs B. My advice would be to get knee replacement as soon as possible. I put up with it all for far too log and aq=m now balancing risk of surgery with an 'iffy' ticker, against benefits of successful surgery.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,385 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 18 hours ago, carni said: 27th April Hospital at 7am. Day of Procedure. Carni..I recently learned a very simple but astonishingly effective defence against worry and anxiety.. " At the moment..I'm OK" In other words forget the past which you cannot change and forget the future which you cannot predict. Just 'be' now. Col 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,907 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 13 hours ago, carni said: Thankyou everyone. As usual you lighten my mood, with your kindness and amusing advice. I wish I could take you all with me.lol. Well what an invtiation carni Hope all goes well for you and may-be just may-be we can all get together we can have a cream cake partie afterwards. xxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,008 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 16 hours ago, carni said: Thankyou everyone. As usual you lighten my mood, with your kindness and amusing advice. I wish I could take you all with me.lol. I'll make a prediction.......you'll be back here posting again by some time in early May. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,671 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 DJ is becoming a Buddhist! Living in the now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,506 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 .....but without consuming alcohol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 325 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 DJ360 I was just diagnosed last Thursday and given an exercise programme which I will follow for the next 2 weeks initially and see how I go. To be fair I think I have caused the problem to a certain extent by doing everything at the allotment for extended periods of time on my knees for the last 10 years or so to protect my unpredictable back! I do know a couple of people who have gone down the knee replacement route and are actually worse than they were before so it could be a bit of a lottery, everyone is different I guess. Thanks for your help anyway, appreciate it.Mrs B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,671 Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 There is always a risk. My 92 year old auntie had a knee replacement some years ago and it wasn't successful. It was quite some years before she could be persuaded to let them try again but by that time she had other mobility issues and never really obtained any benefit from it. Pros and cons need to be weighed very carefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDIE 45 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Thanks o everyone for cheering me up. Carcinoma of the nasopharynx nearly did me in 30 yrs ago. Prostate cancer 12 yrs ago. So now it's time to get on with things Thanks Again 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 1,785 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, OLDIE said: Thanks o everyone for cheering me up. Carcinoma of the nasopharynx nearly did me in 30 yrs ago. Prostate cancer 12 yrs ago. So now it's time to get on with things Thanks Again Its the only thing you can do , get on with it and enjoy life however you can. I can only imagine you must feel with your problems, me knee replaced both, shoulders replaced , left one twice should have had the right one replaced again 3 years ago , but circumstances have delayed it, hopefully it will be done in next few months. kidney cancer 3years ago and now have another problem with my stomach , had loads of tests 2 different scans and they think its the bile duct or something else ,name to difficult to remember . But life is here to be enjoyed however you can, get on and do what you can while you can and dont forget smile while you are doing it , it confuses the others. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,671 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 He's not really Trogg... he's the bionic man! Thankfully, he's never needed a sense of humour replacement! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,761 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Carni I wish we could all wave a magic wand for you and all who have problems with various body parts. There’s nothing that can be done about our scares and nervousness so…. Relax and don’t think about it. I know it’s difficult but we are all in the hands of experienced medics who all know how to treat you. It’s the waiting around for appointments and phone calls that are frustrating and possibly does more harm than the actual treatment. Once you are in the hospital and they’ve put you in bed I’ve found that all my fears disappeared. I’ve realised I am in need and now I can’t back out. Carni I wish I could give you a hug and tell you in person that everything will be ok. As others have said think “ cream cakes, chocolate and all things nice and NS pals who all send you “ protection against fears and nervousness“ A big hug. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,008 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 As I've said before, one of the positive indications of someone's health is that they can still post on Nottstalgia (and other places). As long as you can say something, and we can read it, things can't be all bad. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,046 Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Thankyou for your heart warming post Nonna B. It is so caring of you. Only a week to go now, and you are right about the waiting being frustrating and how it gives time for the imagination to run riot. I thank you all again for your encouraging and thoughtful posts. xx 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,761 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 Carni I’m reliving my fears and frustrations with you but I know they will go when you receive your “ appointment” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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