A brown snake couldn't kill 'er!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hallo everyone, just posting that I had my surgery on Monday and

survived the experience. It was a lot different to my original

surgery. Dr Talbot assures me it was avery large hiatus hernia that

had caused my reflux and the band slip. Unlike last time I am very

bruised (still not as bad as Mel though, I don't think). Anyway, I

had a most awful experience post op as my blood pressure rose to 206

and 12 hrs. later it was still 189. Later I was told I could easily

have had a stroke or heart attack and 'I' have put it down to

smoking. I will give it my best shot to leave them out of my life as

you have no idea how it scared me. I received a bunch of lovely

flowers from the site, no doubt Ghyll, and I want to thank everyone

most sincerely for your thoughts, wishes and kindness. If some have

felt I have been neglectful I cannot say I haven't. My daughter has

been my main priority as she has been really ill. She had a course

of steroids and picked up a bit but as soon as she went off them the

illness came back with a vengeance. I was promoted at work and now

have heaps of responsibility and accountability. I signed off on a

contract without sorting out the package. I am unhappy doing that

but didn't want to end up on the street with no job at my age so I

am trusting that I will get something and will have to be 'grateful'

for their generosity!!!! (Not my style but there is little value in

the workplace once you get older). The surgery and the extra money

it cost me where a huge problem, and then,, I will not play down the

dreadful, sad, hurtful effect the drawn out cat fight on this site

had on me. All in all with the new time restraints on me as well I

just haven't been up to writing or talking or even thinking about

anything much, not even my surgery. All you Mum's will know that you

just don't stop being a worry wart when your kids hit a certain age,

it's there for life and I really have not cared too much about

anything else these past months. My daughter came to see me in

hospital and in order to do so had to carry a bucket in the back

seat so she could pull over to the side of the expressway if

necessary, I don't know if you can imagine how that upsets me but I

promise you it is heart breaking. I don't know what will happen with

her but there is talk of a temporarty bowel by-pass in the hope the

bowel can repair itself then be reconnected. So, now, I ask you, why

would I have other concerns when my baby is suffering so much??? Why

would I want to drag out a silly, groundless, bitchy, blu? The

answer is I didn't, I just needed to do what I felt I could one day

at a time. So again, I thank all you sincere and genuine friends who

have cared and been kind and if I have offended others, it was

unintentional, but to be honest I really don't care if there are

bruised feelings out there, I have not meant to ignore or hurt

anyone, to be honest at this point I am too selfish with my own

problems to even realise what I may have done. I wish you all the

very best and now I am going to spend a few days with my family.

Maree

[Guest guest]

Marree you truely made me cry!! Lots of love and kisses goes to you

and your daughter. I wish you a really quick recovery and look forward

to lots of laughs together

Hugs

Dasha

[Guest guest]

Maree,

Glad to hear you have made it through your surgery in one piece. You

have been in my thoughts. I hope all heals quickly and you are pain

free very soon (and bruise free). I am really happy that you are going

to try to quit smoking. My Dad has smoked since he was 13 and has had

one of his kidneys removed as a result (it had a cancer the size of a

football in it!). I know it wont be easy but think of all the money

you will save and the health benefits too. I'm really sorry to hear

about your daughter being so unwell. You poor thing, your life is

certainly full of stress at the momment isn't it. Make sure you are

getting plenty of rest and getting as much nourishment as you can.

All my love and best wishes to you and your family

B

[Guest guest]

Hi Maree,

Glad to hear you're Ok, although a bit sore. We've all been thinking of you, and hope things sort themselves out for you soon. Talk about Winter of Discontent- it's been a tough one for a lot of people I know at the moment. Look after yourself, and hopefully we'll catch up soon.

Hugs (A)

[Guest guest]

Lovely to hear that you are on the mend Maree and all the best for your daughter.Elainexxx I don't know what will happen with her but there is talk of a temporarty bowel by-pass in the hope the bowel can repair itself then be reconnected. So, now, I ask you, why would I have other concerns when my baby is suffering so much??? . I wish you all the very best and now I am going to spend a few days with my family. Mareedidn't want to end up on the street with no job at my age so I