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Oh please give me a break.

Posted 10-09-2009 at 06:48 AM by Hychap2009 For the second day i'm in agony. Just looking forward to 20th and then bam. Yesterday morning I felt an ache in my tooth/gum, throughout the day it gradually got worse. I'd just got over the worse of my cold, not completely but the worse had passed, so I thought the gum ache could be related to that. But oh no, that was to easy. I couldn't sleep during the night because of the pain so this morning first thing phoned the dentist. Got an emergency appointment for 10.20am. Yep, an infection. The were going to prescribe parcetamol but I told them - that has not worked for me. I have taken Ibufen for about 10 years as I've got Diverticulitus and suffer from constipation from time to time. Anyway, I said you know what, I don't care - give me the Ibufen for the pain. As for the antibiotics - I got them but I thought I'd best speak to the hospital first before taking them because I certainly don't want to compromise my surgery in any way. So i've spoken to the " 'COMPETENT' women at the hospital and asked her to contact one of the surgeons and ask whether its ok to take the antibiotics from today. Its a 7 day course. She said she'd call me back. Should I hold my breath? Right now, although I can not eat on one side of my mouth, which is a bummer, the pain is finally subsiding for the first time in 2 days.   Will keep you posted.
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New pre-assement date and the colds back in full swing.

Posted 11-11-2009 at 06:44 AM by Hychap2009 Yesterday i got my new pre-assessment appointment letter. It's on the 20th Nov. This thing is I've caught another fresh cold. The weather here is a bummer, I caught in the rain yesterday after attending my dental hospital appointment. I was caught at the bus stop forever, and it took me a good while to get home. I had to let 2 buses go by because they were full and the driver only let on the few people that had jumped the line.   So now i've got another cold, where does that leave me know. Right now i'm taking piriton and allergy tablet in the hope that it will stop the mucus dripping to the back of my throat and causing a build up of mucus on my chest, which then leads to a wheezy chest or worst asthma.   I'm hoping this is just one of the quick ones. I'm not going out again if I can help it. Weve been invited out for a chinese meal on Sunday (not feeling chinese at all), so i'm not going, my husband, daughter and grand daughter can go. I'm staying in.   I've so gone off of chinese food, long time; Say chinese and immediately I just think oh greese. The last time I went on a Hubby family celebration it was Chinese food again, I had those thin pancake things with cucumber and chillie and I think a couple of wings and some seaweed. I paid the full price for a meal.   I don't eat seafood, ie. crab, prawns, any kind of crustation; pork, fish without scales and fins,   My favorite vegetables are, asparagus; string and french beans; cauliflower; ackee, red and yellow sweet peppers.   I just love fruit: All types of berries, ripe mango's, pineapple, plums, crisp apples, water melon and oranges.   How did I get onto this. lol   Anyway, going off to work on this cold again and my weak immune system.
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More bloods taken and CT Scan - Surgery delay!

10th July 2009   've attended the recall appointment at the out clinic today. Great big drama but I'll spare all the details.   In short appointment for 1pm didn't get seen until around 4.45pm. (waiting, waiting and more waiting). Nice registrar named AJ, asked loads of questions about my old CT scan back in 2003, explained quite a few things along the way. He also took further bloods and informed me that I had to contact the ultrasound depart. on Monday to book a CT scan for both Abdomen and Pelvis.   Was able to get the answers to a number of questions that have been pondering in my mind for months. Did I say he was really nice, lol.   So it's looking like August surgery date, don't know when I'll get my scan, but I guess should the scans come back ok, then I'll have surgery in August. Just praying that everything is ok.   Did I mention that I've decided to try and keep a journal of my journey. I'm keeping notes about good foods and recipes - sources of vitamins etc in my blackberry. Trying to contact Fit and Fresh about purchasing some products directly from them. No response yet.   Will keep you updated.
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Laser Hair Removal

I've spoken to the hospital, actually AJ the registrar and he thinks it should be fine to go ahead with the laser hair removal. He had no concerns about the the laser treatment having any impact on any WLS that I'm likely to have.   29th July 2009.   Today I got a call back fromt the clinic, and the lady Candace confirmed that she had spoken to the clinics medical doctor and that based on my medication everythin should be fine. The only had a slight concern about the fact that I'm diabetic and the slower healing process. Anyway, after a brief discussion I've booked to go in for a skin patch test next week Monday in the afternoon.   So I guess we'll see how that goes. Just thought I'd make use of the time that I have before I get my date for surgery. Will let you guys know how everything goes.
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It's All in the Mix

Written on 17th Feb.2009.   Well here I am again, exploring and trying to seek out other pre-op. GS people. Not much luck. Most people on this site seem to have had the Gastric Bypass and quite happy with it. It difficult to find people who have had the gastric sleeve, or maybe it's just that they don't say which surgery they've had.   Since my last blog. Despite being sooooooo scared, I decided to take a positive attitude to having the surgery. I've been looking into what I will still be able to cook and eat; I've contacted the counseling service at my local hospital to help me get some perspective on the whole thing; I've made an appointment at my primary care centre with our dietician to discuss how my diabetes can be managed after the surgery, worried about low blood sugars; planning to start gentle exercising to see if I can do anything to reduce the amount of sagging skin after weight loss. Trust, this worries me a great deal. Although I hate to look at what I have physically become, losing weight and ending up with excessive saggy skin I think will ensure that I remain covered up at all times. If it's that gross, I'm going to have to seriously consider getting plastic surgery, never thought i'd see the day when i'd think like that.   Today, I made leek and celery soup and had it with a crusty bread roll. Later I had a cheese and Tomatoe in a crusty roll with a nice cup of tea. Will this be bye, bye to such treats? I guess I do have a relationship with food, but I would have regarded this as pretty normal.   How am I feeling now, well, still frightened, apprehensive. I've read on here were people are saying that they have not lost much weight by having the sleeve. To go through something like this and not have it work would be awful.   Anyway, I'm going to be positive in thinking mine will work.
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I'm feeling numb now - in limbo

I'm Feeling Numb Now - In Limbo Posted 11-06-2009 at 06:35 AM by Hychap2009 So this morning I get a call from AJ the registrar. The one who promised to call me the following week after they sent me home from the hospital. I said to him, you never called as promised. He replied, "I've been trying to contact you, I've called you about 4 times" Oh please! I couldn't be bothered to argue about that at all, it was not worth it. Anyway, he continued to say that he'd not got any thing to tell me that i'd be expecting to hear. Basically, he says my surgery is likely to be around November 30th or possibly 1st Dec. So I asked, so are you saying that they are not doing any surgery in November, oh yes he replied, but the surgery dates were already allocated before so you'll have to wait.   You know what I really could not be asked. It's obviously to me that they've missed me out again, he claimed that the head surgeon had wanted me to have a good clear month to get over the cold that I had. I reminded him that this is the time of year that I tend to get repeated colds and its the worse time for me. He acknowledge that. It all seems like excuses to me. What does some like me do, is this God will, maybe so. If it was not for the health issues, truely I would have given up. I was initially told that the waiting time would be 4 months, then it went onto 6 months, now it looks like I'll be waiting a year.   I need a little time to absorb this, give it a think. Now i've got to go and tell all my peeps on the October and November Staplers that I probably wont be joining them anytime soon. I feel like such a fraud.
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I really did it! WOW! hahahaha

I wrote this 17 March '09 Hope you're keeping up with my mind set. lol   Yesterday i phoned the hospital to see whether they are any closer to allocating my surgery date. What a blow. After been told at my last appointment that I'd only have to wait 4 months for my surgery, It's taken my a little while to get my head round it all and come to terms with the fact that I have to have the surgery.   I decided to be positive, research as much as possible about the Gastric Sleeve and prepare myself as best I can before my surgery. I'm trying to ensure that I have the products to help me keep to a plan, ie. finding the correct containers that will hold appropriate quantities per meal. Sourcing recipes that will be suitable after WLS. Improve on some of the protein drinks so that I can at least enjoy them.   Finally, try to self motivate around exercise. Alright then, that said, yesterday I was down, but today i've sprung right back with a vengence. Yep, I went to my first water aerobics class. I can't believe I actually exercised for 1 hour straight and enjoyed every moment. I LOVED IT! This is the first proper facilitated exercise that i've done in over 20 years. I have to say it, I'm proud of myself, patting myself on the back. I was meant to start this 2 weeks ago and had an convienent excuse each week. Not today though. Just put my mind to it, went along and hey! My cousin came with me and we both enjoyed ourselves. It was an all female group with some pregnant women. I felt muscles I'd forgotten I had. I'm hoping this will be the first of many physical activities. My next goal is to do Thai Chi. That will give me 2 hours of exercise per week to start with. I'm far from fit enough to try the gym, but some come, soon come.
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Happy Birthday to Me1

Posted 5th June 2009   Well, giving nuff thanks and praises, I've made it to 50. It seems really weird saying that. 50 use to seem such an old age. I'm optimistic about the future, I'm grateful to have made it thus far, and would now like to improve my health and quality of life. Later this evening I'll be celebrating with family and close friends. I've choosen an Italian restaurant located at Canary Wharf (Amerigo Vespucci). Tomorrow I'm hoping I can get a pedicure a spa treatments.   Update: Today I have an appointment with the bariatric team, will I get my date today? Lets hope my blood pressure has gone down a bit. I really am excited that this could be the day, what a wonderful birthday present that would be. I've waited so long.   I recently had an appointment at the hypertenstion clinic and saw for the first time Prof. Jackson, the consultation was fantastic, I left there for the first time hopeful and confident that he had a grasp on what needed to be done. My medications have been changed yet again.   I've also been given treatment for anemia (iron tablets) if this causes me any complications such as constipation, they will do an infusion of iron.   On another note my daughter and gran daughter are off on holiday for 3 weeks on Monday. Dajah is just 14 months and spends a lot of time with me. Oh boy,I'm going to miss her sooooo much, I'm already worrying about her - but I've not communicated that to my daugher, I just pray that they enjoy themselves and get back safe.   Hyacinth.
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Great News!

23rd March 2009. Written as follows:-   Oh my days. I had great news today. Not satisfied with what I was told when I phoned the hospital 2 weeks ago. Well I spoke to someone else this time. No 6 months wait yeah! She told me that my name is on Dr Patels waiting list, my pre assessment appointment should be in May and my surgery around the end of May. Is this really happening. I feel that I'm back on track. I'm off to water aerobics tommorrow, that's if my cold is a little better. Hopefully, I start tai chi on Saturday.   Now something odd has happened. I've only recently started including some exercise in my weekly schedule. Note I mention 'some'. Well, i started off at 19 and half stone that was last week. Well, yesterday I weighed in again and the scales read 18 stones. I thought that can't be right, so I asked my daughter to test the scales. She said her weight was about right. I think i'd better go and get myself weighed cause I just don't believe that reading. I've hardly made great changes to loose 1 and half stone.   Its been one of those weeks. Mothers day, yet I still found myself in the kitchen most of the day on Sunday. Nobody to give me a treat. Significant other went to work early in the morning; daughter went to work early shift. So I was left at home looking after my grand daughter just turned 1 yr. old. She is not feeling too well at the moment, so is a little bit miserable and hard work (love her all the same).   On hubby's return he gave me a bunch of flowers and a beautiful card, also got from my daughter two small gifts from daughter and grand daughter.   That made my day.
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Game on!

Posted 11-20-2009 at 02:49 PM by Hychap2009 Gran daughter came home from the hospital last night full of beans. What a difference, wow. Apparently they gave a shot of Nurophen, and some antibiotics. Today she was still not quite herself, a little quite. She still not eating though.   Had my pre-assessment today. In sort, AJ nearly made the decision to cancel my surgery for the 30th. When he examined my chest he found very little wheezing; but said there was a slight crackling to the base of my lungs. After much discussion he agreed to wait and see what my test result were. If there was no sign of infection, then I will remain scheduled for 30th.   Well late this evening I got a call from AJ and he confirms that my test results are looking normal. Yeap those little white cells look good. So based on those results and that my cold does not develop any further it's a yes.   So for now I'm going to continue with my self help medication, try and steer clear of anyone with a cold and see how I go. So anyone readiing this, your prayers would be welcomed, and if you don't believe in the Almighty, then cross your fingers for me. lol.
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Friday 5th June - They're Taking the P......

6th June 2009.   You wont believe it or maybe you will. Full of expectation off I went with my husband to my appointment at the hospital, went throught the usual routine, weigh-in, blood pressure. After that it was to be an hour wait to be seen. Finally my name was called, an unfamiliar doctor stood there so i'm thinking, someone different - this must be my pre-assessment appoinment.   When we sat down, the doctor introduced himself and then asked, "what are we doing for you then". Oh my days, I had to hold it down. I explained that I recieved a letter to attend an appointment with Dr Patel's team. He looked at my records and then phoned the co-ordinator who knew nothing about it. What a waste of my time, and it was my birthday as well. He started telling things that I was obviously aware of, such as you were placed on the waiting list on such and such a date, you high BP and diabetes etc. It concluded with him speaking to the co-ordinator, who informed him that I would be recieving my letter for pre-assessment next week. WHAT A JOKE!   On a positive note, my 50th Birthday celebrations were fantastic. The evening was better than I could have asked for. I had friends and family, some friends I'd not seen for many a year, some of my school friends boys and girls, lol. In all there were 65 guests. People had difficulty finding the restaurant but when they did, loved it and wondered how I'd found it. It was in Chanary Wharf right on the river. It was fresh and crisp inside with beautiful white crisp table linen. I had two fantastic cakes, one white and silver made into the number 50. The other a beautful decorated cake with my name and 50 on it. I had gold and white balloons, a guest book that all my guest signed. The big suprise was that my sister had arranged for a slide show showing the many changing pictures of me over the years, it was so fantastic. I enjoyed my evening so much and shared it with the people closest to my heart.   My morning started off with the knock at the door from InterFlora - a great bunch of flowers from a dear friend who was not able to make it that evening. It was a great feeling to receive a gift like that. When I returned from the hospital - more flowers on my door step. that evening I recieved many more gifts. It was fab. That night has created such a fantastic new memory. I was sooooo happy.   Now I'll wait and see if I get this letter.   Hyacinth.
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Early Preparation

Written 24th Feb.'09   Ok, where am I now. Well yesterday morning I attended my appointment at the dietician at my local primary care centre.   She asked who referred me. I explained that I was a self referral. Then I went on to tell her that I would be having WLS in the near future, but that I had some concerns that I've been unable to get answers to. Also i told her that despite the pending surgery, I would like to try and help myself as best that I can. I would like to tone up as best as I can and lose some weight before the surgery, I'm hoping to reduce the amount of sagging skin, if I can steadily lose some of the weight. (Who knows it may help). My main concern however, was pertaining to after the surgery. I understand that I would be on protein drinks for a few weeks. My problem is that since I'm a diabetic, when I do not eat for long periods, my sugar drops (obviously), but when it drops to say 5, which is quite normal for some people, my body starts to shut down, I'm unable to move or help myself. I'm trying to find out what will be done to help me in this situation in the first few days.   Unfortunately, my dietician has no experience of supporting people who have undergone WLS, but promised to look into it for me. However, she concentrated on looking at my diet as it is now. I presented her with a 3 day food diary. Overall she was quite ok with it. We set some goals,which was not difficult as they fit in with what I do already, but we looked at the portions in any one meal. This will be a change for me:-   1. To have half the plate - vegetables. 2. Reduce the portion of carbs. eg. rice or potatoes. 3. To ensure that I have 3 portions of fruit daily. 4. Take up some manageable exercise. 5. Try to eat slowly. As I currently take about 10 minutes to eat most meals.   I'm to keep a food diary and due to go back in two weeks. She weighed me and i'm rocking 19st 3lb.   122kg. I think.   Lets see if I can keep to it.
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Ding, ding -round 2 - got another surgery date.

Posted 11-09-2009 at 04:29 AM by Hychap2009 Briefly, got a call about an hour ago from the admission person (Pauline), she has now confirmed my surgery date for 30th Nov. So I'll go in on 29th Nov. She asked me why surgery did not go ahead last month, so I explained briefly, she suggested that I have another pre-assesment, so now I wait for that. I personally think that's a good idea.   I'm now considering wheather I should wash my hair this week or near the time. Whichever, its a risk. I have dread locks which are the same length as my height, 5ft 2" so it takes about 3 days to dry properly, therein lays the risk of making my head cold worse.   Excited, well not really, I've just had it, the roller coaster ride is getting tiresome. The question in my mind is will I make to surgery.
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Counting down...... Will i, will i not?

Posted 10-15-2009 at 05:45 PM by Hychap2009 Well here I am, 3 days away from being admitted into hospital and still trying to fight against this mucus in the top of my nostrils. I beat the pavement searching for a remedy. I tried golden seal and now finally settled for piriton, can it be the magic pill that gets me through to surgery?   I'm very much aware that in a matter of hours I shall get a call from AJ the registrer from the hospital checking to see if there is any improvement with my cold. Should I or shouldn't I confess to a little drip, drip. I may just see if I can get myself through to Sunday' s admission.   Tomorrow I've got to make my payment to the TAX MAN. I will be making it in 2 payments. So the first tomorrow. Got the dosh from my mum and will pay it back little by little.   Anyway, I need to pray on my situation, and hope that the best thing happens for me, which ever way it goes.
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Counselling Appointment/Tai Chi

Written 4th April 2009   Well folks I attended my first ever counselling session yesterday (Friday 3rd April). Interesting, talked about my feelings re. the soon to be up and coming surgery, a bit about myself, my life to be precise. Also, the fact that I do have some reservations about opening up to people about things that I feel deeply about. Talked a little about the death of my father - losing him and the impact it had on me; how I handle stress; and more importantly, WLS do I feel like i've made the choice or was the decision made for me.   It was good to talk but the jury's out at the moment. I've another appointment in 2 weeks.   The counsellor asked me what I hoped to get from counselling sessions, I don't think I told him what he wanted to hear. I concluded that I am self sufficient and counselling was at the bottom of my list, in terms of all the other departments I have to visit with regards to my health. He suggested that perhaps I just needed to offload and have someone listen. This may well be true. I explained that I decided on counselling when it was first decided that WLS was the way I had to go. At the time I was terrified, anxious and scared. Those feelings have subsided since visiting this site/forum (TT) everyday. I've learn't so much and I now look forward to being post op. and getting well.   On another note, I went to tai chi today. 2nd session. This time I had no friends to go with,they all (3) had reasons they could'nt attend today. Normally I'd use that as an excuse to say I'm not going alone. Not this time. Off I went all by myself and enjoyed it even more than the first time. I'm back to water aerobics on Tuesday, unfortunately this clashes with my hospital appointment for my blood pressure, i'm going to see if I can change that as I don't wont to miss out on my water aerobics. I also thinking of taking up something to deal with my arms and tummy. Mybe the gym or I saw at the centre classes for arms, tums and bums lol.   Anyway, I'm keeping on track.   See you later.
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Counselling Appointment

27th March 2009   Over the last few days I had been wondering about the counselling service at Kings, they were supposed to call me with an appointment about now.   Well today was the day. I got a call inviting me in to speak with a counsellor next week Friday. I've been given the name of the counsellor that I will be see.   Funny thing is I really don't feel that great need to speak with a counsellor any more. TT has provided the reassurance, confidence and the advice I needed. I've had time to think and rethink, question my emotions and look at the reasons why I need to have this done. Having said that, I guess It wouldn't do any harm to talk, there are some issues that I have not addressed, so I'm going along. I'm not really the kind of person that likes to discuss things with strangers, (yeah right, what am I doing on here?) seriously, I normally keep my business to myself, lets hope its worth it. I'll still be talking about the anxieties I had around the surgery.   Hyacinth.
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Changes to Medication

Written 30th April 2009   "She has been restarted on glargine (Lantus)insulin, 20 units every 24 hours in first instance. This had been inexplicably left off her prescription for the last 1 1/2 years".   Can you believe it. I attended my appointment with the Diabetes Clinic this morning, (yesterday now), had a long chat with my consultant Dr J Raeburn, she went over my meds and reviewed my diabetic medication and realised that my GP had not included the aforementioned drug treatment, yeah for over a year. I myself had not realised that she had added this to my prescription and that my GP was to ensure that it was implemented. So now I'm taking 2 different insuline injections plus metformin tablets. Lucky me! Not. Here's hoping that after the surgery my diabetes will improve. Got myself a great chiller water bottle today, bright red, oh and a sippy cup.   Oh she has also sent a note to my GP to do a referral regarding my feet. At last.
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A day in the life

A day in the Life Posted 11-03-2009 at 06:42 PM by Hychap2009 What a busy day i've had, wow. It might not seem much to most but as I find getting around a big hassle, I've done good. My first appointment for the day was in Victoria which was 3 buses and an hour bus journey away.   Ok so this morning I had my 10.30am appointment for my laser treatment, the nurse has increased the intensity of the laser. Last month I left with the area above my top lip feeling really sore, but that was my fault because I had not got rid of the hair (the method I use is cream hair removers) in that area. That's because it took so long to grow back that its hardly noticable, but there was some growth. Today they wanted to discuss whether or not I had been tested for PCOS because my records show that i've had acne along with facial hair. I pointed out that at my first consultation I had mentioned my PCOS because I was concerned about paying out so much money and not getting the results. I was made aware that the hair will grow back over time because of the PCOS and that I would need to keep it maintained. So I was cool with that.   Oh yeah, and did I mention that the price has gone up. It has gone from ?129 to ?140, no warning at all, no notice, I can hardly say that I don't want to continue now can I. I've 2 more sessions to go. Could be more if I feel its necessary, but it's looking good so far.   So I made my way home, I hadn't eaten anything at all, all morning not even a cup of tea. I was tempted to stop at McDonalds but decided against it and made my way home. Unfortunately, I live right next and a bakery that does fab. cream cakes, I bought fresh cream apple donut, apple danish and a steak slice. Naughty but nice. This is my major problem, once I get hungry I tend to eat all the wrong things as well as too much in one sitting.   Moving on, got home had my binge, kinda rested for an hour, then I was off to my Dental hospital appointment. it was raining and pretty cold and I wanted to cancell but thought better of it as I'd been waiting so long for this appointment. So why the dentist. During the testing process for WLS - I was tested for sleep apnea, thank God, I did not have that condition, but I do have a really, really bad problem with snoring. So my assessment today was to see if my teethn were good enough to have a devise made that I will sleep with in my mouth at night to stop the snoring. I'm longing for this trust me. My hubby as got use to the snoring I think It's been 18 years. lol. No! When I travel by air - long flights, like from England to Jamaica, OMDays, I have to stay awake for the whole journey, I need match sticks most of the time to keep my eyes open, lol. Just because I don't want to fall asleep and snore.   Anyway the dentist was really nice, really nice. He's squeezed me in for next week to have my mould done. Yay.   Back home again, and immediately out again, off to deliver some portfolio's of the young people my business has been working with - handed them in to the moderator, so thankfully that is done. Anything 'off my head'.   I'm still struggling with the cold, now my 2 daughters have colds and i'm constantly running away from them, or covering my face treating them like lepers.   In the evening I had my nephew over he's 10 years old. I have him every Tuesday evening whilst my sister does some overtime. The house was quite noisy this evening and all I wanted to do was lay down and chill. By the time I was able to it must have been after 10pm. The next thing I know, hubby was home and it was after midnight.   Oh, bad, bad, bad. I didn't take any of my insulin until late, that's probably why I crashed out at 10pm, I did'nt just chill I crashed out.   I phoned the hospital yesterday to see if there was any news on my surgery date. Spoke to the same person as before, as usual no news on surgery dates for November - but she agreed to pass my message onto AJ the registrar who promised to give me a call last week. So we're back on that old donkey ride again. I might call again on Thursday.   So that's my day.
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2nd pre-assessment tomorrow/gran baby gone to hospital - worried.

Posted 11-19-2009 at 03:19 PM by Hychap2009 Updated 11-19-2009 at 03:30 PM by Hychap2009 Hi, i've stayed at home all week. Pre-assessment tomorrow morning. It's been a struggle with this cold. At the moment sometimes my chest feels tight and at other times it feels fine. Nasal congestion, on and off with a little drip drip drip to the back of the throat.   My sweet little grand daughter has been poorly all week, running a high fever. We have been giving her Calpal to keep her fever down and for the past day and half I've kind of tried to lock myself away from her. She keeps crying for her grangran, tug, tug, tug on my hear strings. This evening when I heard her crying, I went in to her and held her in my arms, she stopped crying immediately, boy was she hot. Her mother had gone to the late night supermarket to see if she could get some gluecose because she was not eating, for 3 days actually. During that time the decision was made to take my little gran daughter to the hospital, so I called my husband at work and he decided to come straight home - so they've all gone off to the hospital (Mum, grand dad and auntie).   They've been gone about an hour now, I've already phoned twice to hear any news, they were examining her the last time I called, so I'm going to call again.   Oh I also made the decision to miss my god daughters birthday celebration tonight, I didn't want to go out into the cold night air. She was understanding of this but we spoke tonight.   Oh I've my pre-assessment in the morning at 9.30am. I not sure I'm well enough or wheather I'm going to pass the medical and keep my Nov. 30th surgery date, but HEY!!! what to do.
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20th October '09 Surgery Date. YAY!

Posted 10-07-2009 at 05:07 AM by Hychap2009 OMD, I just got a call from admissions at Kings College Hospital. I've finally got a date - for sure now. Surgery date 20th October - i'll be going in on the 19th.   Hopefully,this will be a turning point in my journey. So I've a little more time to churn over all the emotions, all over again. So for those of you who may be reading this, please pray for me and send positive vibes my way.   Thank you.
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