Wow...the tension is building! Keep up with the news! We need to know!
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Wow...the tension is building! Keep up with the news! We need to know!
As we are finally down to mere hours away .:hugs:
A
journey
in love
began
the day
you met
together you show
This world what love's about.
Sending much love to you both:love::love:
Hi Sandra and Nigella!
I hope that everything goes fast and easy for you both.:thumbsup:
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.:hugs::hugs:
Best wishes to you both, you'll be on the other side of it before you know it :)
Amy x
Well I can honestly say this has been the longest day of my life. Nigella went down for surgery earlier which was good she went down around 11:20 and got back into her room around 5ish. She was of course very drowsy and not with it. She said she wasn't in any pain (she has an epidural in ) but her shoulders ached. I really could have sobbed when she said this though " my knickers will fit properly now" :cry: then she wanted the remote for the TV lol. I left her very sleepy and got home about and hour an ago, had something to eat made phone calls, going to have an hour then think it will be bedtime for me.
:hugs:Been checking in to hear news......get some rest hon:hugs:
Sandra I'm glad everything went well for Nigella. Time for both of you to get some rest.:hugs: Hoping for a speedy recovery for Nigella.:)
Sandra, you are a very strong woman. Your Love is real and fierce. You have shown us what real Love is. Thank You for being a part of this community. You are an inspiration to all women experiencing this w/ their mates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandra
Been to see her today, she's not to bad fairly comfy except of back ache, which is understandable seeing as she is nearly laid flat and cannot move much. Been eating a little and drinking plenty, though food has been soup and jelly for lunch and soup and egg custard for tea, she was saying that it's hard to eat being nearly flat, drinks are through a straw and soup is in a beaker. Intravenous fluids finished but she has to keep drinking plenty, she also had a dose of antibiotics via drip while I was there, apparently that's just part of the course. She don't remember anything about yesterday. Kept having a doze while I was there and saying sorry for it lol.
Going to see her tomorrow, but not on Sunday having a 100 mile round trip and working is tiring me, and I need a day to recharge and catch up with some stuff at home but she is worth it and more.
Well just an update I'm sure you all want to know how Nigella is doing....what's that no you don't well tough I'm gonna post :P
She is on painkillers that as not long after she's had them they make her sleepy. She has had some of the padding removed and they have had her out of bed a few days early, she's been sitting out for a couple of hours but she said it's so tiring. She is also very uncomfortable and with her not eating a lot she is full of wind, and also she has a compression garment on it's like a big pair of knickers that come higher than her waist, she is now sat up more in bed and the back ache has gone. Today the packing and the catheter are supposed to be coming out, then the next step is going to the loo for herself, I hope her aim is ok.
I would like to thank those who have taken the time to pm me :hugs:
Glad all is going well for Nigella. Please wish her well. Thanks for the updates and please keep them coming.
What I don't understand is the lack of support for a TS MEMBER who has just undergone surgery and her wife is posting etc... and no support from TS members?? what gives??
I already know what gives and you know what, it sucks.. it absolutely blows my mind how people in this section are so adamant they are so damn supportive of all TS members, of each other etc... but not in this thread?? why not... I would like to know... I would like someone to spell it out to me either in this thread, or you can PM me... not impressed!
Sandra, you know where I am if you need anything etc... love ya chick xx :hugs:
Sorry I am not as perfect as Tamara seems to be. It is not like I have anything else important to do like run 2 businesses and have my own set of problems to figure out daily. Forgive me if I occasionally forget to get back to this thread on a regular basis.
Now that the packing and padding have come off, she will start to feel a bit more comfortable. Hopefully, as she feels better they can start to reduce the painkillers. That will help a lot. As she feels better she should start to eat a little bit too. Hang in there girls, it's going to take a few days to get straightened out again.
5 pages and 114 posts........looks like support to me. You know we all are wishing for the best and we ALL support Both of them.
I think you are extracting the proverbial urine with that comment :heehee:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandra
I'm really glad it is all going well, just tell her to watch the steps to the loo - you don't want her going in head first :eek:
As always, give her a :bighug: from me and remind her how fortunate it is for her I can't come to visit - we wouldn't want her having nightmares!!
Dear S & N, (hmm, those are also the initials of my SO and me...),
I'm blown away by you both. What I mean is, the level of support, love, and respect you have for each other is so precious and so very rare. Then if one considers the minor complication of one of you being born with completely the wrong body parts, well, we are all envious because your long term love affair is about as rare as hens teeth (or t*ts on a bull, which is probably more appropriate in this situation ;-). You have something incredibly special and you are obviously making the most of it! :-).
Oh, I almost forgot to ask: Did someone have an operation or something???
:) just kidding! I was only taking the pi...., oops, I mean, oh never mind.
Sending you both loving thoughts and wishes from California. Have a speedy recovery Nigella and remember, that girl of your's - Sandra, she's a keeper. :love:
Love,
Simone.
:yt:
Rare doesn't begin to describe it.
.......and she's home :D will add more tomorrow.
Oh nice!!:)
Sandra, i am so glad she has come through this and is recovering well. Best wishes for the both of you.
Barbara
77 of those posts are from the staff, including Sandra and Nigella... now that speaks volumes!Quote:
Originally Posted by almostalady
Anyway, I made my point and judging by the few PM's I got, which were good PM's I think it was worth getting my knickers in a twist. You see, Sandra is like a sister to me and Nigella is like my younger brat sister (although she's older lol)... they mean the world to me. And when I see a member not getting that much support, which Sandra really should have had the last few days in here, it makes me mad. Yes Nigella is staff, she's a mean old bint as well... but she's also gone through the biggest thing in her life and needs support, even if it's just a hug... :)
Sometimes, it's better to love, than it is to be loved.
Sorry I have been remiss, Tamara.
Sandra and Nigella, I wish you all the very best that life has to offer in the years to come. May blessings and love and good health attend you.
Gale
Hey, I'm here for you, and am greatly impressed with you two as a team! I've always thought the utmost of how you have stuck with each other and continue to do so, with no indication of letting up.
Get better soon Nigella, and Sandra, you are such a loving person for Nigella. She has a wonderful mate to share the rest of her life with.
Best of all, you have each other and haven't given up. I'm looking forward to the healing in next few weeks and will try not to be a lurker, but offer support in any way possible.
Glad to hear you are home. Have a speedy recovery.
Hope you enjoy a speedy recovery and I find it so wonderful that you make such a great couple..So rare around these parts...
So, they have already let you go home. That is good. Keep an eye out for anything that even looks like infection starting. Even if you are not sure, call your doctor at once, don't wait. Get ready for the fun part. Dilate, dilate, dilate and dilate some more.
Thank you everyone who's posted and pm'd me.
Well it's been a couple of days since Nigella came home and we're settling back down. Of course she is very sore and very swollen and bruised a lot, so she's taking it easy but not being lazy, just having a gentle walk to the kitchen every hour or so, and she's also had a walk down the drive more so to get some fresh air. Now when I say walk it's more of a waddle bit like a duck :lol:
She is back to see the consultant next Friday, in the mean time we're just taking it easy.
Quote:
There once was an ugly duckling
With feathers all stubby and brown
And the other birds said in so many words
Get out of town
Get out, get out, get out of town
And he went with a quack and a waddle and a quack
In a flurry of eiderdown
Quote:
I’m not such an ugly duckling
No feathers all stubby and brown
For in fact these birds in so many words said
The best in town, the best, the best
The best in town
Not a quack, not a quack, not a waddle or a quack
But a glide and a whistle and a snowy white back
And a head so noble and high
I've been around long enough that I feel bad not keeping track of Nigella's progress. The last thread I read on the subject was pre-surgery. I'm very pleased to hear that she's home and, though swollen and sore, able to get up and move about. I hope she heals quickly and completely and wish both Sandra and Nigella the very best.
That was a very nice response post, Rianna.
Sandra, the good news is that is less to heal than there used to be... :D
Rianna nice one :)
Lea very true lol
Thank you Kim
Sandra, I've been commenting elsewhere, but I have to say that Rianna's video is one of the most heartwarming that I ever saw. :)
A very close friend sent me this link, just a few days after surgery, boy does it say it all
Hello Both of you, Sandra and Nigella. I'm glad too see The new Ms posting and feeling better. I have a feeling that you all are going to have an exceptionally clean home. (sorry, I associate that trait w/ a woman):)
BTW, Sandra, I just want too hug you. Must be that avatar again:heehee:
new member here, sending supportive thoughts to Sandra & Nigella. It's great to see such love and tenderness, and I look forward to many more happy posts as the recovery progresses.
Ahh.. nice to see Nigella up and about and posting again! The video does sum it up. Congrats!
You're back, Nigella! Congratulations!
Yea Nigella! Was the video to make us break down and cry because we project ourselves into the words?
Nonetheless, you certainly have rights to own it.
YOU ARE WOMAN!!!
Congratulations, Nigella! :)
:hugs::love::hugs::love::hugs::love:Nigella and Sandra
Slight set back yesterday, a little bleeding, apparently from a stitch line. Meant a trip back to the hospital just to get it checked out. I would seem that I had been trying to do too much. Thought that it would be ok just to make myself the odd cuppa and help Sandra with some light domestic chores, doing them felt ok, but it did tire me a little. Anyway after last nights visit, I have listened and will give my body the time it needs, despite what my mind says. Body and mind have to work together :)
(even if I do not speak too much I think about you often. Please take care, healing the body and the mind go together)
Please slow down and take care of yourself Nigella. You need to heal now.
Sending healing thoughts your way, Nigella...
Nigella, please remember that the swan in Danny Kaye's song didn't learn to glide overnight.
You know, when I get the car fixed, I always ask for the old parts back, just in case ...
Oh, never mind ...
Seriously, I hope the problem resolves quickly.
Now you understand when the doctor says no this and no that, Nigella. Why are we all slow learners when it comes to this?
You need to take it easy, don't make me come up there and smack you! If you or Sandra need any help at all, you only got to ask and I'll come up :) xx
:lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by LeaP
She will do as she is told :D I know what the problem is she is worried that I am doing to much. Well yes I am worn down to nothing :p seriously I have been off work this week and have only doing what has to be done, the other day I cooked some meals off and froze them for next week as I am back at work, but fairly easy rota and can get home in between calls.
Tamara thank you :hugs:
Back to the hospital today for a routine checkup, everything is ok apart from some swelling on the left hand side, got to go back next week to have it checked over again. Did well no re-occurrence of the bleed until tonight after she'd had a shower, she did say she might have been a bit rough when washing...she'll learn :) it does stop quickly when pressure is applied, and today she has done a bit more, me thinks I'm going to have to get :angry: and :kickbutt: hmmm maybe not that one lol