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Grade 4 rectal prolapse.

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soop Sat 20-Nov-21 16:45:20

Hello, I wonder if any one is suffering with this ailment. I am eighty. Have been treated at a variety of hospitals over a period of ten years. First surgery carried out in 2003. Am between a rock and a hard place. Can have a colostomy at a private BMI hospital for £25,000, or wait indefinitely on the NHS waiting list with no date for the foreseeable. Every day is a challenge. I appreciate that there are countless people far worse off than I am. I would however be most grateful of any first hand information that can help me to manage this dire situation. Thank you.

Marydoll Fri 10-Dec-21 19:45:27

Bumping again. Please see Soop's latest update of 19.11.

Jaxjacky Fri 10-Dec-21 19:46:16

That’s all positive soop and moving forwards, hopefully early first quarter.

TillyTrotter Fri 10-Dec-21 21:16:42

Very optimistic news for you soop. ?
You and Mr soop will be relieved that things will be moving in the right direction after Christmas.
Pinch each other dear lady - because it will happen ?

shysal Sat 11-Dec-21 10:26:28

Bump.

soop Sat 11-Dec-21 15:07:18

Dear you lovely lot, we both slept more soundly last night. The light at the end of the tunnel doesn't seem unreachable since the most welcome phone call. . smile flowers

Aveline Sat 11-Dec-21 16:44:30

Would be good if you had an actual date. However, a good night's sleep is not to be sneezed at! Hope you have another one tonight Soop.

soop Sat 11-Dec-21 16:53:44

It has been a blowy, wet day. Good to be here in our cosy home with a brew and cupcake. After Boxing Day, I shall be watching the carb intake. Mr McCourtney stressed that extra weight makes his work as a surgeon more tricky. I aim to please.

We are continuing to feel upbeat. We are continuing to say thank you for every happy Chtistmas gift that brightens our day.

Lovely people. All of you.

smile moon

Feelingmyage55 Sat 11-Dec-21 18:39:06

Lovely lady, you thoroughly deserve lots of support. Have a lovely evening looking forwards.

Aldom Sat 11-Dec-21 23:15:55

Good night Soop. Sleep well. I hope tomorrow will bring more donations. flowers

soop Sun 12-Dec-21 13:57:35

Thank you for helping to keep my spirits upbeat. There are moments when I am filled with dread. I love life. I shall do everything in my power to remain with you all for a very long time. That's a promise.

Marydoll Mon 13-Dec-21 08:29:42

£12115

Bumping!

Aveline Mon 13-Dec-21 10:56:12

Is there a more tactful way of putting it than just 'bumping'?

Blossoming Mon 13-Dec-21 11:03:17

Thanks Marydoll It’s wonderful to see that total creeping up.

Doodle Mon 13-Dec-21 11:44:21

I think that’s the technical term Aveline ?
Whatever the term is, it’s good to hear the total is going up. Thanks Marydoll .
Soop deserves the best.

Marydoll Mon 13-Dec-21 11:58:12

Aveline

Is there a more tactful way of putting it than just 'bumping'?

I apologise if I have been tactless. Perhaps you could suggest another term, Aveline. However, that's the one which has always been used to keep threads on the active list.

Charleygirl5 Mon 13-Dec-21 12:23:16

soop to go the extra mile perhaps Mr. soop with help could go further afield- maybe the local newspaper?

soop Mon 13-Dec-21 14:29:58

Marydoll I'm perfectly happy with the word "Bumping". It's the thought that counts. grin

A stranger has just donated £175. He auctioned a painting of his and gave the proceeds to the Happy Christmas cause.
I asked family members did they know the name. Once again, it is a friend of our grandson, Will, who has helped us tirelessly from the very start of the journey. smile

soop Mon 13-Dec-21 14:31:52

Charleyg A newspaper journalist has approached us. Mr Soop has responded and he is still considering the offer.

Aveline Mon 13-Dec-21 15:13:34

My problem with the word 'bumping' is that it is more subtle to post a response with more content than just 'bumping'. This keeps the thread going in a more positive way.

Aveline Mon 13-Dec-21 15:14:49

If you look back over the thread you will that a number of us have been doing just that.

Marydoll Mon 13-Dec-21 15:17:34

Knuckles duly rapped, Aveline. I will take a step back.
Sorry, Soop!

Calistemon Mon 13-Dec-21 16:29:45

I thought the term "bump" was the correct one to use to ensure that a thread doesn't drop off the active list. Is it not?
Not being on many sites, I have learnt that from GN.

It saves unnecessary waffle or brainwracking if I don't have anything useful to add.

I could be wrong of course.
We could think of an alternative.

Aveline Mon 13-Dec-21 16:50:36

I did!

OnwardandUpward Mon 13-Dec-21 17:02:42

£12,330

Bumping!

Kamiso Mon 13-Dec-21 17:03:51

I don’t know if this has been covered but I rang 111 when my GP surgery wasn’t answering the phone last week. She seemed to ask a lot of questions but I was shocked when she said she would send an ambulance! I was expecting a prescription! I was in for five days on a drip and lost count of all the injections plus two scans. Finally diagnosed with pancreatitis and due to go back for surgery in the new year.

Hope you get something resolved soon. Tell them just how bad it is!