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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.

TillyTrotter Thu 16-Dec-21 10:06:43

I am as baffled as you about the ‘nails’ question you pose Marydoll but I agree the new Total is awesome!! ?

TillyTrotter Thu 16-Dec-21 10:04:14

Mine too Callistemon !
“Bumps” galore - am awaiting an operation to rid them of dreaded Bunions.

Marydoll Thu 16-Dec-21 10:03:24

Good morning all, I checked the latest balance, it's now standing at £13,235. Isn't that so heartening?

I daren't post a picture of my feet, my once, slender ankles and perfect toes, are now full of lumps, bumps and crossed toes, due to RA.
I would also need a chain saw to cut my toenails.

Now here is a question. Why are my toe nails so strong, but my finger nails keep splitting and breaking. Life really is unfair! wink

Aldom Thu 16-Dec-21 10:02:49

Seems like my brain is in my feet this morning! Here's the photo smile

Aldom Thu 16-Dec-21 10:01:29

Morning Mr.&Mrs.Soop and all on the thread. Here are my feet, to 'kick' things off, so to speak grin. No fishnets at this time of the day. Saving those for the party.
Good luck with the fund today Soop.

OnwardandUpward Thu 16-Dec-21 09:54:45

PS I was joking about the filling. It made me think of DIY prep !!! grin

OnwardandUpward Thu 16-Dec-21 09:54:07

Blossoming grin

Do you know what, before I can take a foot photo I have to do something about my toe talons! I started cutting my toe nails a few days ago and got distracted! It could take me some time filing, sanding and filling before they look ok!!! It's a good thing my husband loves me! grin

Calistemon Thu 16-Dec-21 09:52:48

A picture of my feet would certainly close down the internet!

tchshock

Blossoming Thu 16-Dec-21 09:50:10

Great idea OnwardandUpward! grin

OnwardandUpward Thu 16-Dec-21 09:24:59

I definitely think the fishnet footies would attract attention from a certain type of gentleman! wink

Perhaps if we all put foot pics we can break the internet and get the rest of the money for Soop. grin

Calistemon Wed 15-Dec-21 23:37:06

I think "bumping" is used by airlines to indicate that a passenger has been pushed ahead in the queue , or put up into a higher class . It's always a good thing !

We were bumped once, I got very excited to think we might be bumped into Business or even First but, alas, it was just Premium Economy where there was a most aggravating woman who kept everyone awake all night. I was tempted to bump her off mid-flight.

My fishnets have got moths in them!

Marydoll Wed 15-Dec-21 21:00:25

Blossoming

I’m wearing my fishnets already!

I have those too! The drive MrDoll mad with desire! Well wishfull thinking on my part. sad

I have been checking all the carpet retailers in the vicinity of Ross Hall, in the hope of securing a red carpet, for the day Soop leaves the hospital after her op.
I'm having a bit of difficulty, as we don't often see Royalty in this neck of the woods.

Aldom Wed 15-Dec-21 18:47:02

Blossoming Well done re the fishnets grin. Do you have a spare pair, please???
I've been out all day. I took my friend Christmas shopping. She has dementia so can't manage it by herself.
A lovely surprise on my return. I checked Soop's Gofundme page and it is now £13,135. Brilliant!! Let's hope the target is reached over the next few days. Hang in there Soop.
We Can Can do it. grin

Blossoming Wed 15-Dec-21 16:47:54

I’m wearing my fishnets already!

soop Wed 15-Dec-21 16:45:00

Mr Soop is looking forward to his rendezvous with "his ladies" tomorrow. wink TOYA.

brook2704 Wed 15-Dec-21 15:02:20

Ooooh mrSoop I’m looking forward to the party and have my fishnets at the ready!

Aveline Wed 15-Dec-21 14:24:05

Oh dear. You don't want moths in your sporran! Give it a good shake (not necessarily while wearing it!)

Doodle Wed 15-Dec-21 14:14:24

Pssst, soop does Mr Soop know about your table dancing in the Argy?

Doodle Wed 15-Dec-21 14:12:36

Soop we so want you to have this op. You deserve it so much after all you have been through.
Up the fund! ?

soop Wed 15-Dec-21 14:11:31

Mr Soop reporting...I'm thrilled to see that my suggestions for partying have been received with such enthusiasm and gusto. I too am fired-up and raring to go. First thing to do is to shake the moths out of my mini sporran and make sure it hasn't too many holes in it. [I wouldn't want to offend anyone, particularly GNHQ]. And then I must give my fingers a work out so that I can tickle the ivories to encourage you Grans to trip the light fantastic, or give a demonstration of table dancing [clad in fishnets, naturally]. WOW!
Well, at that point I think I need to lie down and recover from the exciting prospect. So, I shall return shortly to see how the preparations are progressing, meanwhile have fun. Mr Soop wink

Doodle Wed 15-Dec-21 14:10:38

muse the screens not big enough. ?

soop Wed 15-Dec-21 13:34:29

you lot are in for a treat. Mr Soop will be messaging you in person, in the flesh (so to speak). He's washing the dishes right now. Be patient. wink

Aveline Wed 15-Dec-21 13:02:41

I've already donated but will pledge to give any Christmas money I might receive to Soop's fund.
I'm just wondering what unusual name I might give myself on the Just giving page.

TillyTrotter Wed 15-Dec-21 12:20:27

HahaHa Ladies you are on the same (batty) wavelength as me! ?

muse Wed 15-Dec-21 12:03:36

A bare bottom on GN !
Go on Doodle.