Make do, Mend and Minimise in 2015

vhalla1478

My thoughts are with you, vulpix.

Viv xx

nursemaggie

I think it is just worrying about it Vulpix it is a big op to consider can be very worrying no wonder you are very bad tempered. The consequences of not having it does not bear thinking about so it must be very difficult. Not much of a choice.

I would tell him why you have been bad tempered and give him a hug. Sitting down and talking about it will help you both. He may have been annoying because he is worried. A big Hug from me and as many as you need.

Runcorn_Bridge

Aaah, Corned Beef Butties. My Mum always made them for me when I went to the Swimming Baths. After swimming for ages, I'd get out of the water, nearly faint with hunger, sit in my cubicle and tuck in...bliss.

Runcorn_Bridge

Sorry, I was behind in the thread and posted a quick reply, now I see it's landed most inappropriately. Back surgery trumps corned beef butties any day.
Vulpix: so sorry you've had this awful news and please tell me to shut up, but I see a Chiropractor in Warrington, I believe she's one of the best in the country. It is possible that surgery isn't the only option. All the best with it anyway.

nursemaggie

Vulpix not trying to give medical advice but going by what you have said I would not use a Chiropractor he/she could make it worse.

vhalla1478

Aren't I right in thinking you can now choose on the NHS, to have your operation anywhere in the UK? If that is so, I would be investigating all specialist surgeons relevant to your condition, vulpix.

Viv xx

janb5

True Viv but she will need to have it near to home as it is more stressful travelling back after the surgery. Much better in this instance to be near to home.

meritaten

so sorry to hear this vulpix. I have degenerative disk disease in the lower spine - have had it for over 25 years and I too was advised to have an operation - as if it was a 'given'. I read up on it. and sought a second opinion (privately). the upshot was that I had enough information to make the choice. and chose NOT to have the operation.
I am not saying not to have the op - just get AS MUCH information as you can and then make your decision. it will be the right one for you then.
I wish you all the best - I know how debilitating this chronic pain can be. I have my methods of coping but everyone must find their own path.

vulpix

Thank you lovely people.I really had no idea it was so bad.I am going to try to forget about it for as long as possible now.That's how I coped with breast cancer,just ignored it.I thought the mammagram machine must have been broken.Mr V doesn't do talking about things.He is also very stressed about having no where to move to as yet.Made him a nice tea,that always cheers him up.

I love a corned beef butty,brown sauce of course.Corned beef hash with pickled red cabbage mmmmm.

Viv I am game for a meet up North.Anyone got any suggestions as to where? Vx

desperate2save

Subscribed!! Hope everyone is ok!!