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How are you doing?

Katekat — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:16:55 GMT

Hello,

I just thought I'd start a thread, where you might like to check in and share how you're doing, what you've been up to in this new world of social isolation and celebrate the good stuff, no matter how small ❤️

So how about it?

-Kate

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Budgie — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:17:01 GMT

Hi Kate,
Not much happening in my area, other than I'm due to have cataracts removed from my left eye on Monday. These have been caused by the Prednisolone I need to take for my arthritis. Of course, nothing is simple with me; I have 2 different types of cataracts in each eye & my vision has worsened dramatically over the last few months, making me legally blind. With Covid-19 though, I don't know when the surgery on my right eye will take place now. It was due to happen towards the end of April. Because of me having this surgery, I've had to stop my chemo until after my eye is healed. Hopefully I will heal quickly.
Otherwise, I'm relaxing & enjoying the beautiful Melbourne weather. 😊

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Lindsay — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:39:14 GMT

Hi Budgie,

Nothing doing treatment wise for me on Monday.

Leaves my head clear to think about your cataracts and their removal. I’ll do just that, with my fingers crossed. Good luck, not that you’ll need it.

Lindsay.

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Budgie — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:30:36 GMT

Thanks Lindsay. 😉

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Lindsay — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:46:05 GMT

👍🤞

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Lindsay — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:05:44 GMT

Hi Budgie,

Well today’s the day. That cataract in the left eye, gone. That’s what I’m hoping for. I hope it’s a great outcome. My everything is crossed.

Lindsay. 🤞👍

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Budgie — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:29:31 GMT

Hey, thanks very much Lindsay. I just woke up so, now I can have my light breakfast then start my fasting. I don't have to be there till midday, & will probably be at the bottom of his list, so I'll be starving by the time I actually have the op, but at least it will be done.
My hubby is waiting to hear if his surgery is going ahead. He is booked in on Thursday to have a fourth lot of spine surgery on his neck, but probably won't be told if it's gonna happen until Wednesday.
Anyway, thanks for the well wishes & I'll catch you on the flip side.👁🧐🤕😷😁👍

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Lindsay — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:39:28 GMT

Let us all know how it goes today Budgie. I’m sure it’ll be ok. Let’s hope.

Fingers crossed for your partners spinal surgery news, What a pain in the neck, that’s going to be “ pun intended”. I’ll keep a close eye on that outcome, Wednesday.

Just so happens, I’ll be in the liver clinic for a couple of hours, Wednesday. I’ll keep in touch, from this iPad, if I can.

Thoughts are with you both. .....Lindsay😁

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Katekat — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:47:43 GMT

Best of luck today @Budgie, hope all goes well and you're not stuck waiting too long!! 😘

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kj — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:26:03 GMT

Hi Kate

Today hopefully we will finish changing Drive belts on our pulsar,as I am in the over 70 bracket We will be at home unless medical appointments are happening,I see surgeon Wednesday for results of CT fingers crossed .

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Lindsay — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:34:53 GMT

Hi kJ,

Good luck !!!!! Firstly with the car today 🤞and secondly, more importantly , with CT results, Wednesday.

Keep away from those COVID- 19 carriers....... Lindsay

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kj — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:17:11 GMT

Lindsay

Thanks on both counts .definitely bunkering down.

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Budgie — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 05:59:54 GMT

Thanks @Lindsay & @Katekat,

All done & dusted. I was actually first on the list, surprise surprise. Everything went well apparently, & I get the patch off tomorrow.
Hubby called the hospital this afternoon to see if his surgery is still going ahead - his answer was that they still don't know & just to assume it is, unless he hears otherwise. He is to be admitted Wednesday arvo for surgery on Thursday. Midnight Wednesday is when they're suspending most elective surgeries, so we just have to wait & see.
Good luck with your liver clinic appt on Wednesday. Do you mind if I ask what's happening with you?

Budgie

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Lindsay — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:15:02 GMT

Thanks for the heads up Budgie. I’m pleased all went well today, you’ll need to get in to have your right eye done. Brand new you.

Fingers crossed for your partner Wednesday. I hope that’s a success too.

I don’t mind you asking about the clinic.

I was told that the tumour on my pancreas has spread and grown. I had scans last Wednesday & Thursday as a check on my secondary cancer in the liver. This coming Wednesday is a meeting with the liver specialist to go over those scans & blood tests. All will be OK I’m sure.

I’ll post a report on the result.

Thanks for asking, Great news for you today, let’s double it up on Thursday, for your partner.

Lindsay

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kj — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:03:55 GMT

Hi Lindsay

Good Luck on Wednesday with all results, work on car went well today ,thanks to Grandaughters partner.

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Budgie — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:17:51 GMT

I hope to find out tomorrow as to when I'll get the right eye done. It could be a while away yet.
I'm sure things will go well for you on Wednesday too. I'll be looking forward to you report 😉.

Stay safe.

Budgie

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Lindsay — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:50:51 GMT

Thanks kJ,

you gotta love those granddaughters.!!! & sometimes their partners, he sounds like a good one.

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kj — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:13:33 GMT

Lindsay

Yes a good young fella ,they are well suited ,both of them have four wheel drive utes ,and a love of the bush, we camp together when the planets align with their work.And when my wife and I are well enough.

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Lindsay — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:21:20 GMT

Terrific kJ, it’s great to see & hear of normality out there.

I hope you & the gang can hit the road together really soon. At the moment, we need to be a little careful thought.

As Australians, were not accustomed to being told when and where we can go, not to mention who with.

Oh well, just another challenge I guess. Not a big price to pay.

Stay healthy, you and your wife.

Cheers.....Lindsay

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Katekat — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:25:11 GMT

Oh thank goodness @Budgie 🤗

You were on my mind a lot yesterday, so I am glad you got in and got it done! Fingers crossed hubby gets the ok for his too. My Mum had a full knee reconstruction a few weeks ago here in Sydney, so I'm glad she got hers done as she was in a world of pain. Now she's just worried about rehab being closed on her.

@kj - good work on getting the car repairs/changes out of the way!! Let us know how the results go tomorrow 😊

@Lindsay - hope your liver clinic goes well tomorrow 😊

Here's a photo of my two, who are home, playing Monopoly the other day to cheer you up!

Have a great day!

-Kate