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Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 3 Jan 24, 04:19 PM
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Posted By nursetina
DAS at Disneyland

Hi all, at long last I've got my flights booked for Tokyo. We go last 2 weeks March.
Does anyone know if I can use my blue badge for evidence of a disability to get DAS at Disneyland Tokyo? I will...
Forum: Disneyland California and West Coast Trip Planning 12 Sep 23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 258
Posted By nursetina
Tolls around LA/ Anaheim?

Hi all, been a while since I've posted on here but been a lot going on with my health. All looking good now so my DD and I have booked a very last minute trip to Anaheim. We are staying 10 nights,...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,878
Posted By nursetina
Hope all is going well Tinkerbell? Thanks for...

Hope all is going well Tinkerbell?
Thanks for insurance recommendation Loopylooloo, this is something that worried me when I got my cancer diagnosis, will I be able to get insurance to travel again...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,060
Posted By nursetina
This thread has been amazing, thankyou 🥰 I've...

This thread has been amazing, thankyou 🥰 I've just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and start chemo on 4th April. People experiences are so helpful as currently it is all unknown to me.
Forum: Social Groups 21 Mar 23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Yes last treatment should be 8th August, my...

Yes last treatment should be 8th August, my birthday is 17th August so I think a family celebration of some sort will be in order. Perhaps a weekend away? The Dr commented on our positivity as a...
Forum: Social Groups 21 Mar 23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Hi all, quick update.Had my 1st oncology...

Hi all, quick update.Had my 1st oncology appointment yesterday. I start chemo on 4th April, I'm having 2 chemo drugs, 6 sessions each 3 weeks apart. I will lose my hair aswell as get other side...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Mar 23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
I had this as well as stomach cramps after a few...

I had this as well as stomach cramps after a few days taking lactulose. I stopped it straight away and it settled after around 12hrs. Drink lots of fluids and try something plain to eat toast or a...
Forum: Social Groups 16 Mar 23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
So glad it all went well, you now need to rest...

So glad it all went well, you now need to rest and recover.
Take it very slowly and drink lots 🥰
Forum: Social Groups 16 Mar 23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
That's exactly what my friend said, who has also...

That's exactly what my friend said, who has also been through breast cancer and chemo. I think being a nurse I want to give people the info that I'm going through so it can help others, as that's my...
Forum: Social Groups 16 Mar 23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Janette, (Floridatilly) you have been so extra...

Janette, (Floridatilly) you have been so extra supportive through all of this and the message you sent me after I told you was so so lovely 💕 I am glad I've told everyone on here as like you said,...
Forum: Social Groups 16 Mar 23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Thanks everyone for your kindness and support, I...

Thanks everyone for your kindness and support, I really appreciate it.
I also really gutted that this diagnosis will stop me travelling for a while, we were planning on WDW in September and japan...
Forum: Social Groups 15 Mar 23, 09:20 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
My latest update is not so great I'm afraid. I...

My latest update is not so great I'm afraid. I was called into hospital at short notice on Monday to see consultant fir my histology results. The mass was large and complex dermoid cyst, it had a...
Forum: Social Groups 12 Mar 23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Sounds like you are doing really well, if you do...

Sounds like you are doing really well, if you do go home you must rest and do nothing! How's the nausea today?
Big knickers are the best 😂🥰
Forum: Social Groups 11 Mar 23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Glad you're back and the worst is over. Feeling...

Glad you're back and the worst is over. Feeling nauseous is awful, its probably from the anaesthetic. Do you not have a catheter in? Keep drinking and also tell the nurse you've not done a wee yet...
Forum: Social Groups 11 Mar 23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Wishing you all the best, it should be over by...

Wishing you all the best, it should be over by now so hope you are comfortable and have a good recovery. Xx
Forum: Social Groups 11 Mar 23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
So pleased it's over and all went well.

So pleased it's over and all went well.
Forum: Social Groups 9 Mar 23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Yes it has to be healed before you start and you...

Yes it has to be healed before you start and you use it sparingly. It more the massage action that helps. My husband has had major operations on his leg and he was prescribed and advised by his...
Forum: Social Groups 9 Mar 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
By that I mean there's no scabbing/oozing now...

By that I mean there's no scabbing/oozing now. Its still very numb and I'm being careful still as I'm sure it could still come apart 😳
My tummy was never flat to start 😂 but I do think swelling has...
Forum: Social Groups 9 Mar 23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
I'm feeling really well thankyou, wound healed...

I'm feeling really well thankyou, wound healed now, still getting a lot of pulling internally but that is probably internal stitches. I am resting but starting to do a bit more pottering around the...
Forum: Social Groups 9 Mar 23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Nope, still waiting 🙄

Nope, still waiting 🙄
Forum: Social Groups 8 Mar 23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
So glad you got the knickers, they're soooo comfy...

So glad you got the knickers, they're soooo comfy and soft aren't they, glad you're op is going ahead. Lots of love and hugs for Saturday. 🥰🥰
Forum: Social Groups 7 Mar 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
We are all invested in this 🥰 keep us updated. Xx

We are all invested in this 🥰 keep us updated. Xx
Forum: Social Groups 6 Mar 23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
It could still happen so try and stay positive. ...

It could still happen so try and stay positive.
I'm keeping everything crossed for you that it does happen. Its hard when you've got 2 separate health problems going on but they will both get...
Forum: Social Groups 4 Mar 23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Oh no, poor you, you're having such a rough time ...

Oh no, poor you, you're having such a rough time gallstones are awful, I have never felt such pain as with gallstones. I had my gallbladder out laparoscopically around 14 years ago. I'm not sure...
Forum: Social Groups 3 Mar 23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
No I don't think you're being silly at all! I did...

No I don't think you're being silly at all! I did exactly the same, it's a very real risk if you're out and about that you could catch covid. I basically isolated myself as much as I could for the...
Forum: Social Groups 28 Feb 23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
🤭 I went up 1 size, usually size 14 and went up...

🤭
I went up 1 size, usually size 14 and went up to 16. This was to get the height over tummy. They're very soft and stretchy
Forum: Social Groups 28 Feb 23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
I bought some full briefs from M&S and they're...

I bought some full briefs from M&S and they're great, come right up over my tummy and are really comfy.
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/69065/c2d2934c3b6759.jpg
Just wearing really soft...
Forum: Social Groups 28 Feb 23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Just back from wound clinic. They're happy with...

Just back from wound clinic. They're happy with how it's healing, a couple of areas healing more slowly but they've not put a dressing on and I don't need to go back unless I'm worried...
Forum: Social Groups 27 Feb 23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
I tried to make sure all jobs done before i went...

I tried to make sure all jobs done before i went into hospital, but as I've been quite poorly since Christmas, my husband has already had to step up and been doing most jobs such as cooking and...
Forum: Social Groups 27 Feb 23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
I've got a walk in shower, so I got a shower...

I've got a walk in shower, so I got a shower stool from argos
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/69065/80be5ba81cb229.jpg
I didn't struggle to lift my arms but i did need to sit down to shower. I...
Forum: Social Groups 27 Feb 23, 08:46 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
I love your questions 😂 I've had a good but...

I love your questions 😂
I've had a good but quiet weekend thankyou, I have managed to do less but am feeling very bored and fidgety.
It feels much more comfortable without the staples in but I am...
Forum: Social Groups 25 Feb 23, 10:39 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
No it didn't really hurt at all, it was over...

No it didn't really hurt at all, it was over quickly and stung a bit. I didn't see what it looked like as was lying down and nurse put dressing on it. I'll take a photo once dressing comes off.
Forum: Social Groups 25 Feb 23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
That sounds like positive news 🥰

That sounds like positive news 🥰
Forum: Social Groups 25 Feb 23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
They use some thing that looks like a pair of...

They use some thing that looks like a pair of pliers, put it in middle of staple which bends it up into a v then a little wriggle and it's out. No where near as bad as ithought it might be
.Glad...
Forum: Social Groups 24 Feb 23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Well I was lifting 4 pint milk carton but won't...

Well I was lifting 4 pint milk carton but won't be doing that for a while. I'm sticking with just lifting my glass/mug. You'll know if it's too heavy as you do feel a pull on stomach. I lifted my...
Forum: Social Groups 24 Feb 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
It's made me a bit nervous so not moving much as...

It's made me a bit nervous so not moving much as don't want it separating any more. It's stinging a bit but definately glad to gave staples out.
Forum: Social Groups 24 Feb 23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Had my staples out this morning. Not as painful...

Had my staples out this morning. Not as painful as I thought it would be, it's healing well but there are a couple of areas where it's not knitted together as well as they would like so dressed with...
Forum: Social Groups 23 Feb 23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
This sounds awful, I know what it's like to feel...

This sounds awful, I know what it's like to feel so ill before even having your op. Sounds like your gynaecologist is on it though. Not sure why she doesn't want you referred to MDT as this is what...
Forum: Social Groups 22 Feb 23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Oh blimey, I don't know how many they put in so...

Oh blimey, I don't know how many they put in so wouldn't know if one was missing 😂 I think there's 22!
I'm quite happy with how it looks to be honest, just a bit scared of clips coming out as know...
Forum: Social Groups 22 Feb 23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 21,365
Posted By nursetina
Oh no, I didn't mean to upset you. I always knew...

Oh no, I didn't mean to upset you. I always knew it would be bigger than a normal hysterectomy scar due to what they had to remove.
My cancer nurse phoned and told me results should be back within...
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