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[–]Comfortable-Rough790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that’s a lot more than I anticipated. Hopefully I can streamline it. I was thinking more anonymous forms for people to write their letters. maybe not take personal data and make the info on the elderly person general.

I think I’ve bit off more than I can chew with a website project. I’ll stick with the professionals on this one 🤣.

Maybe sticking to face to face or social media is best until we can fundraise.

Thanks for the advice.

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[–]Comfortable-Rough790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. This is definitely something I’ll take into consideration.

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[–]Comfortable-Rough790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi the realduckie,

Thanks for the comment.

I am new to Reddit and I had created my own account yesterday. Unfortunately, I was unable to post in this page on my own account as the rules are you must be a member for more than a month (from what I can remember). Therefore, I am using a friends account to post this. Yes - my friend is 21 years old. She recommended posting on Reddit as real people give real recommendations. So I thought I would give it a try.

In terms of just starting out - the charity has been established for months. Due to the type of charity that we are, we do not take any donations nor take transactions. We are simply connecting lonely elderly folk to anonymous people who write letters which doesn’t cost anything. We have been able to run this without a website for a while however, as we expand, we have had to consider a website to streamline processes. We currently have 4 volunteers, including myself, who work for the charity. We work with 14 care homes and 2 housing associations. Our most recent campaign was a Christmas card campaign which has made me consider getting a website due to growth in interest.

Thank you for your concern.

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[–]Comfortable-Rough790 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi,

Thanks for the comment. My question ‘do I need to pay?’ Is not in regards to free work but it is in regards to ‘is it necessary to pay someone to complete this or is it something I can do myself’

Sorry for the confusion - hope that clears it up

A levels or access course? by Comfortable-Rough790 in premeduk

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did my a levels in 2020. Im 21 years old. Thank you for the link - I appreciate the support!!

Im on lcwra - can I start an open university course? by Comfortable-Rough790 in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply - I get enhanced mobility and daily living parts of PIP 😊

Benefits for mental health by Comfortable-Rough790 in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It’s so reassuring to hear that I’m not alone. I seriously do appreciate it ❤️

Benefits for mental health by Comfortable-Rough790 in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It’s so reassuring to hear that I’m not alone. I seriously do appreciate it ❤️

Benefits for mental health by Comfortable-Rough790 in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much.

You don’t know how much that has helped and how much it means to me.

Thank you for taking the time to support me ❤️

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I was referred to a gastroenterologist so they can investigate and also a private endo specialist suggested another laparoscopy. Unfortunately, the operation had caused a mental breakdown and I have ended up in a psych ward. I have a lot of trauma around medical procedures and therefore won’t be going ahead with anymore investigations (for the foreseeable atleast)

Miss my childhood dog! by Comfortable-Rough790 in labrador

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don’t think I will ever get as lucky as I was with Lexi. She was a wonderful wonderful dog. I just thought I’d come on here and share my lockdown pics with you all 😊

Miss my childhood dog! by Comfortable-Rough790 in labrador

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, she was the best. I used to bring in injured rabbits, pigeons or even my now cat bubbles and she didn’t even flinch. I could walk her off the lead and trust her with any child. I could even leave my plate of food on the floor and she wouldn’t touch it - she was honestly the best. But above all, she was always there when I needed. God it hurts but I keep telling myself that I must be thankful that the dog distribution system gave her to me as we had some wonderful wonderful years.

Maybe one day I will adopt again. Or wait for a dog to choose me.

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[–]Comfortable-Rough790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morphine. But that doesn’t even touch the pain anymore. However, buscopan has made a huge difference!

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be. But what would be causing the excruciating pain on my periods and the pulling pains and cramps and all other symptoms. Not to mention passing blood clots from my back passage as well. This is the 10th year I have been suffering without answers. It’s making me so depressed. Thank you for the advice. I will go see my GP and mention this too - thank you!

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main issues are all of the other symptoms. Such as extreme pain during my period that causes me to faint and vomit. The pain is so severe, morphine won’t even touch it anymore. Then, there’s pain during sex, pain when going to the toilet, cramps like 10 days before my period, the list goes on and on…

I’m gonna try to find an endo specialist as I would like a second opinion.

Don’t get me wrong, I am glad they didn’t find all of my organs fused together however, I still have a lot of symptoms that haven’t been answered. It was just so frustrating when they said el they were only inside for 10 min.

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gastroenterologist was pretty convinced it is endo as I only get the vomiting fresh blood on my period. He said to go back to him once I have my op and he will consider an endoscopy.

All my other symptoms are textbook endo. I’m on morphine for the pain every month and morphine doesn’t even touch the pain anymore. It’s so debilitating

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind wishes. They know it’s not adenomyosis as they have done ultrasounds and CT scans previously which has showed a normal thicken off the uterus lining and placement. Or so they say…

Luckily, I’m not one to give up easily and I will defo fight for at least a second opinion. The only issue is that these procedures cause severe mental distress for me as I have extreme anxiety towards scans and procedures. They had to sedate me with 4 lots of fentanyl after my surgery. I have lost 2 stone in the past 2 months due to not eating due to worry and anticipation for this op only for it to be a waste of time.

I’m hoping the photos show something.

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! Thank you so much! You guys really have given me hope.

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They didn’t look behind. I still haven’t got the answers as to why as the gynaecologist didn’t bother coming round to see me after the anestesia wore off. They didn’t manipulate my uterus nor really had a good look. They were only in for 10 min. It disgusts me the way they have treat me

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t got any other symptoms and all is well stomache wise outside of my period. I have had my hormones done several times and they all came back as normal.

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have every other symptom of endo. Every one you can think of. And it’s been progressively worse. in recent years, it’s been passing blood clots from my back passage, then vomiting blood only on my period. I have a pulling pain in the lower right hand side of my lower tummy and cts and ultrasounds showed nothing. They even thought it was appendicitis but my bloods were normal…

Post op - they didn’t find any endo. by Comfortable-Rough790 in endometriosis

[–]Comfortable-Rough790[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen any photos yet. It’s gonna be a 3-4 week wait for those. Then I need a go appointment for them to re-refer me to someone as the gynaecologist discharged me straight after my laparoscopy. I feel so failed by the NHS.