30-01-2022 07:57 PM
30-01-2022 07:57 PM
Hi @Emelia8
Just catching up. Thanks for tagging me. I've been wondering how you're going.
It's natural to be anxious with any major surgery, let alone the spine 😥 definatrly don't want an mistakes thee. And no wonder you also feel relief - you've been in so much agony with your back for months, I'd feel a sense of relief that something is finally being done about it too, and praying 🙏 hoping + fingers crossed 🤞 that you'll experience significant relief as swelling goes down.
So glad you have a lovely helpful friend in Sydney who has offered to pick up from the train station. Drive long way round, grab a drivethrough coffee stop at a nice spot for a chat on your way to hospital. You gotta make time together 💙
So many BIG mixed feelings for you 😢
Be kind to yourself !!
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU 💞
31-01-2022 07:23 AM
31-01-2022 07:51 AM
31-01-2022 07:51 AM
Sending lots of wishes to the universe for you, @Emelia8 ... 💜
31-01-2022 08:31 AM
31-01-2022 08:31 AM
@Emelia8 , about Holly ... Pooor little furbaby so sick, and you having to to watch. You don't have much choice hete. She's put up such a good fight. I agree that it might be more kind for her to be put down before you're away in hospital, esp when she's so sick. The stress of your absence would be hard on her. Be strong, but also gentle with yourself, be sure to give yourself a day to grieve Holly as loss tends to bump into past loss and may resurface compounded intense emotional pain. Plan latevin the day and plan an early night, the next morning you could maybe build a little memorial place in Holly's honour, for when you come home from hospital, maybe a candle by her photo, or a little memorial garden for her in sand...
You don't have a choice about this precious lady 😢... it would be too hard for you to manage her during recovery, and you can't leave her there alone, and it's too much to ask of others to do it 😟 Oh dear it's awful business 😢 feel for you 💞
31-01-2022 11:43 AM
31-01-2022 11:43 AM
Hello @Emelia8
I know that you understand my absence on the forums as you have been such a strong support for me whilst dealing with all of your own life issues.
You are another whom I wish I knew in real life.
Several people on the forums I know that I could sit across a table from them and feel their warmth emanating through me.
That is who you are and there are many many followers of yours who would agree wholeheartedly with me.
Firstly, your beautiful Holly has been your main support and guiding light throughout far too much to mention.
She has had a wonderful home and family something that every pet longs for.
You have given her just as much and more than you recognise at the moment.
Your emotions are about her at this time.
I wonder if you might think of this stage in her journey as a time where she has seen you through to receiving the health support; operation; rehabilitation..new hope.
She has been so strong and brave for you as she knows how deep your love for her is.
I realise some people do not think the same as I do.
In fact more likely that most people do not think the same as I do.
That is alright. I like who I am now. Finally.
She is already a part of you; wherever you might feel her if you are open to this.
You in turn are already a part of her.
For me, in my world; this love never changes.
Passing through this world occurs...The love stays..
She will be with you through all that is about to happen.
Take a toy or something of hers with you if that helps.
She will be at home when you return ..all around you for as long as you need her..
If all of the above is sheer nonsense, that is fine too.
The surgery will come and then you will wake up....surgery done.
I have rabbited on too much and will leave you with the words that I shall read your words after hospital and rehabilitation time when you are ready.
love you Emelia xx💜💚💛
31-01-2022 12:01 PM
31-01-2022 12:01 PM
31-01-2022 01:28 PM
31-01-2022 01:28 PM
Whew Em - that is quick and such a big deal - you must have very mixed feelings though - I can understand - it's good to be having the operation but it is complex - I would be uneasy myself
My daughter is facing the same - she is seeing her surgeon herself today. I sent her a text this morning - she doesn't share anything much about her spinal issues and I am the kind of person who wants to know everything - I even check the medication on my phone before I take something I have never had before and yeah - I care about you and her and I really wish I could be there for both of you
No visitors - yes - that is rough - and the patients are not supposed to visit each other either - unless of course you meet in the corridor -
I am glad you have a lovely friend who can pick you up in Sydney and take you to the hospital - that is really wonderful - and you will only be there for a short time -
I do wish you the best - I am sending my best thoughts - all the best
My love
Dec
31-01-2022 03:28 PM
31-01-2022 03:28 PM
31-01-2022 04:06 PM
31-01-2022 04:06 PM
Thanks @Emelia8 for including me in your update hon.
I really hope that things work out for you and that the surgery is a success. You so deserve to be free of pain.
Lots of love hon 💜💜
01-02-2022 06:50 AM
01-02-2022 06:50 AM
Thinking of you my friend @Emelia8 @xxoo
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