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11-06-2015 12:46 PM
11-06-2015 12:46 PM
Fed Up and Worried
Just going to have a vent here....so just ignore it okay.
Really over my crummy tummy ....went to dinner last night, the weather is VILE and enjoyed a sausage, mashed potato and Brussel sprouts. Enjoyed almost a glass of white wine, a long space , then some superbly fluffly pav with cream, finished with half a liquer glass of limoncello. I have been sick since then, and I could NOT eat all of the stated dinner. I am scheduled for removal of the lap band next Monday, I hope that it is straight forward and I will be able to eat without being crook.
Went to my local library where I belong to a knitting and crochet group. A new lady brought along a friend who collapsed. Her friend does not know a lot about her and we were able to pop her onto the floor in a recovery position.....no carotid pulse felt so into CPR which after one compression did the trick, probably had a pulse but very weak with low blood pressure. Hope she is okay, the ambulance arrived as she was coming around. I hiope she was okay! It is really weird, I have not been nursing for a number of years and have deregistered, however, I guess old habits really do die hard, I just did it with very little thought. I did work in cardiothoracic for years! I remember I was in hospital once for a stupid excessive chemical ingestion because of workplace bullying, and in the middle of the night a code blue was declared, I was out in my pjs in the hall before I realised, not my hospital, not my shift, but a patient...I was really embarassed....
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11-06-2015 01:09 PM
11-06-2015 01:09 PM
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11-06-2015 05:53 PM
11-06-2015 05:53 PM
Re: Fed Up and Worried
Hi @Neb
Really sounds like you are having a hard time of it, you poor thing!! Well, we are here for you!!
Apart from the fact that you have beein feeling so unwell, I have to say that I am in awe of your story about the CPR! Haven't nursed in years, but you still just 'jump right in' and do what's required. That's pretty cool you know!! I think you are wonderful!
How are you feeling pysically now after dinner last night? I hope you are feeling a bit better soon. I can see how upsetting it is for you that the hospital cancelled your appointment. Did they give you another time or anythinng?
Hobbit.
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11-06-2015 09:42 PM
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11-06-2015 09:50 PM
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Good to hear back from you @Neb. You know how it is here - keep posting and stay with friends. We are here for you my friend!!
Hobbit.
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12-06-2015 10:08 PM
12-06-2015 10:08 PM
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Hi @Neb,
Just touching in to see how you are?
Nice to see back on here, but sorry it's under stressful circumstances.
Hope you're ok.
CB
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15-06-2015 04:53 PM
15-06-2015 04:53 PM
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Another thing that is starting to freak me out....TAX. Having transplanted to NZ, I find the difference in systems make my brain spasm...always terrified of money problems and I just spiral out of control. Booked in with an accountant who understands Australia- NZ financial relationships ....so hopefully it won't be too awful....