NSWP Posted November 10, 2022 #101 Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Mareblu said: Morning Les, Wondering how you fared with your Specialist. Only answer if you wish, of course. Thinking of you and hope you’re receiving some positive treatment, and feeling a lot better. Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Edited November 10, 2022 by NSWP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted November 10, 2022 #102 Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, NSWP said: Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Everyone is thinking of you. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted November 10, 2022 #103 Share Posted November 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, NSWP said: Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Sending the strongest possible wishes for your upcoming surgery and recovery. Macquarie has an excellent reputation, and robotic is far less invasive. Hope your present discomfort eases pronto. Hope we can catch up again in the new year. I’ll even share a pineapple pizza with you🫣 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 10, 2022 Author #104 Share Posted November 10, 2022 27 minutes ago, NSWP said: Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Pleased to hear you got your Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved which will reduce your prescription bills. I hope your surgeries at Macquarie University Private Hospital on 1st December are successful. Take extra good care of yourself. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted November 10, 2022 #105 Share Posted November 10, 2022 50 minutes ago, NSWP said: Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Hang in there Les. I know what you mean about the camera, I've had that not so pleasant experience - "razor blades" comes to mind. I have dodgy kidneys. The right one has had a cyst for a few years but it's been slow growing. Last ultra sound two years ago detected another has developed on the left side. I'm due for another check up soon, possibly overdue. I'll have to check with my GP next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted November 10, 2022 #106 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Best of luck for a good result from your surgery Les. Lynn and I both send our most positive energy for you. Thanks for keeping everyone in the loop. Deepest Regards from the Ducks in that "other" Victoria 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted November 10, 2022 #107 Share Posted November 10, 2022 G'day Les. Good luck with it all mate. We think about you & look forward to catching up again. Maybe a cruise on the Clyde up to Nelligen?? 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 10, 2022 #108 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Sorry, you are still in pain and feeling down Les. Hopefully your surgery goes well. Good to read you had your CHCC approved. That will save you plenty of $s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted November 10, 2022 #109 Share Posted November 10, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Thanks for asking Linda, I will give yall a progress report, in brief. Don't want to dwell on it. I am still a bit down and in a bit of pain. Saw a visiting specialist at Moruya yesterday who is urology and renal. Had the telescopic camera inserted etc. Not pleasant. I am booked into Macquarie University Private Hospital (North Ryde) for a couple of days on 1 December for some surgeries which I prefer not to describe. The specialist only treats private patients at Macquarie Uni Hospital as he has the robotic set up there for the BIG dollars. So I am battling on, but to me not a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for your concerns. By the way I did get my Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card approved yesterday, will be in the mail next week, at least I can get the cheaper 'stay alive pills then.' No cruises planned, not even the Sydney Harbour Ferries, lol. Sorry to hear that Uncle Les - hopefully the surgeries can help. We are all hoping for the best. If you need to be in Canberra for anything and need help, let me know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 10, 2022 #110 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Best of luck, Les. Let us know if there is anything we can do. How are you getting to Sydney? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 10, 2022 #111 Share Posted November 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Best of luck, Les. Let us know if there is anything we can do. How are you getting to Sydney? Thanks Julie, I should be ok to drive, if not my son will assist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted November 10, 2022 #112 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Just catching up Uncle Les and sending best wishes from Spain. Take care! Rosie and Mic xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted November 12, 2022 #113 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Hopefully the experts can ease your pain soon. Life is definitely a 💩 sometimes 😪 Hang in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 12, 2022 #114 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Glad you got your card approved and sending best wishes fr the surgery. The robotic stuff is amazing and showing much better results than the old way. Good luck mate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 13, 2022 #115 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Just been in another war, could not breathe end of last week, so went to hospital, got Pulmonary Oedema. Ended up in Batemans Bay Hospital, then Moruya Hospital, out this morning after 3 days. They took 6 litres of fluid out of me. Feel a bit better now. Does it never end?😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 13, 2022 #116 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Sorry to hear of your further troubles Uncle Les, they always travel together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 13, 2022 #117 Share Posted November 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, NSWP said: Just been in another war, could not breathe end of last week, so went to hospital, got Pulmonary Oedema. Ended up in Batemans Bay Hospital, then Moruya Hospital, out this morning after 3 days. They took 6 litres of fluid out of me. Feel a bit better now. Does it never end?😬 Oh Les, sorry to hear about your latest health issues. Look after yourself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 13, 2022 #118 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Just been in another war, could not breathe end of last week, so went to hospital, got Pulmonary Oedema. Ended up in Batemans Bay Hospital, then Moruya Hospital, out this morning after 3 days. They took 6 litres of fluid out of me. Feel a bit better now. Does it never end?😬 Sorry to hear this, Les. Take care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted November 13, 2022 #119 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Just been in another war, could not breathe end of last week, so went to hospital, got Pulmonary Oedema. Ended up in Batemans Bay Hospital, then Moruya Hospital, out this morning after 3 days. They took 6 litres of fluid out of me. Feel a bit better now. Does it never end?😬 Strewth mate, that's not good news. Take care and hope you get better soon. Cheers, Neil & Tracey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted November 13, 2022 #120 Share Posted November 13, 2022 You've certainly been in the wars lately, Les. I know we're all so grateful you keep us in the loop. Fortunately you've had prompt medical attention, and I'm guessing diuretics now? My aunt had similar episodes, but lived a long time after. We're sending healing wishes for recovery, and the strength to cope with these setbacks. We know you're made of extraordinary courage and resolve. Hang in there. Linda and Mario 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 13, 2022 Author #121 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Just been in another war, could not breathe end of last week, so went to hospital, got Pulmonary Oedema. Ended up in Batemans Bay Hospital, then Moruya Hospital, out this morning after 3 days. They took 6 litres of fluid out of me. Feel a bit better now. Does it never end?😬 I had an elderly friend who used to have fluid drained from her lungs because of Pulmonary Oedema. She used to feel much better afterwards, so I hope you continue to feel much better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 13, 2022 #122 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) Thanks to all. Reason why I got the odema is because my GP took me off duretics because of my kidney damage. Now the hospital doc has put me back on duretics..Frusemide. So confusing. I see my GP tomorrow, then there will be more dramas re the above. I was on oxygen in the ambulance, felt as crook as Rookwood. Help…I need a 🚢. Edited November 13, 2022 by NSWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 13, 2022 #123 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Wish I could wave me magic wand and put you on a 🚢 Uncle Les 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted November 13, 2022 #124 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Thanks to all. Reason why I got the odema is because my GP took me off duretics because of my kidney damage. Now the hospital doc has put me back on duretics..Frusemide. So confusing. I see my GP tomorrow, then there will be more dramas re the above. I was on oxygen in the ambulance, felt as crook as Rookwood. Help…I need a 🚢. You do indeed💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted November 13, 2022 #125 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) Crikey Les, talk about a Catch 22. I hope they can find something to relieve the situation. I wish I knew a better Voodoo chant to make everything better. Edited November 13, 2022 by Blackduck59 typos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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