Hi Lindsay Thank you for welcoming me to this forum. Neither myself nor my husband work in the mines but basically everyone who works (and lives) in Mt Isa is dependant either directly or indirectly on the mines. I haven’t been to Broken Hill but have heard that it is similar. Im very lucky that my husband could accompany me to Brisbane but he is going stir crazy in our accommodation. It’s hard going through this and he can’t visit me. I’ve developed an infection so my hospital stay has been lengthened. I have been reading, sudoku, puzzles, podcasts and card games!!! Cheers Tracey       ... View more

Hi Sch I think the surgery went to plan although  I’ve had to stay in hospital a bit longer than thought. I’m very lucky that my husband could accompany me to Brisbane however he is going a bit stir crazy in our accommodation and it’s difficult for him and me that he can’t visit me.  I have been alternating between being lonely and scared and sad with pain over riding everything. I’ve developed an infection so that hasn’t helped but I think the antibiotics are starting to take effect so today is a better day so I’m trying to enjoy it. Cheers Tracey    ... View more