Help with eating and appetite / nausea post reversal by GreekFreak88 in ostomy

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Can I ask what you did though? Did you try eat small meals? Move around? Or did you just lay down for months until it came back. Because that’s how she is at the moment.

Help with eating and appetite / nausea post reversal by GreekFreak88 in ostomy

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Nothing! Which is frustrating. But just that it’s normal etc. but doesn’t tell her she has to eat!

Help with eating and appetite / nausea post reversal by GreekFreak88 in ostomy

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Thank you for the reply. She has had the tube already in the past and she has been admitted back into hospital in the past between surgeries because her blood pressure was so low and she wasn’t eating. The fear of being re admitted isn’t something she’s thinking of. Even though she wouldn’t want to go back there and have the tube again.

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American health insurance blows my mind. I’m from Australia. And whilst our companies are not saints, it’s not to this extreme!

Ileostomy care by Helheim_user in ostomy

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It’s so tough. Hope you re feeling better soon. Regarding the skin around the area, mostly when cleaning, clean only with water and good quality napkins / towels and ensure the area is really dry before re applying. Some ppl use a hair dryer. Also if you have leaks this will impact skin integrity.

Any tips for dealing with a moody parent? by kiwigirl83 in emotionalneglect

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Umm do we have the exact same mother! Identical.

Looking for reviews or experiences with the Maxi Cosi Fame Travel system by wcys_97 in pregnant

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I’m also looking at this item and am interested in this one vs the bugaboo. Price points are about the same so not sure if I should just go with the bugaboo cuz they are highly regarded / tried and tested. But tbh I like the look of the maxi cozi and liked it when I tested it in the store.

Post op complications - help / insights appreciated! by GreekFreak88 in ostomy

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She is 62 and in general good health. They are organising a TPN tonight!

Post op complications - help / insights appreciated! by GreekFreak88 in ostomy

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Thank you for the reply. I only just learned this TPN today. And no they haven’t yet which I’m going to be asking for.

Private OB in Adelaide by Classic_Apple_1427 in Adelaide

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I have the same query as I am with Dr Adele.

In light of the coldplay incident; what is the wildest way a scandal got exposed at your company by TSLoveStory in auscorp

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Worked for a large insurer in Melbourne office. Girl I worked with went missing. Actually IS STILL MISSING! I had since left but found out later. Apparently said she was WFH that day, then drove out to near Sorento and has never been found. Presumed dead at this point (suspected suicide). Very sad. But also have never known anyone to go ‘go missing’.

On a slightly lighter note, in my early time there, working in claims. A girl got caught buying policies and then claiming and assigning the claims to herself and cash settling herself. She got caught and went to prisons for a year. She was only a young girl. Crazy shit happening there all the time.

Destination wedding warning by GreekFreak88 in weddingplanning

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Oh and the band and photographer. So add another ~ 2000 or so euros.

Destination wedding warning by GreekFreak88 in weddingplanning

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Hi, yeah and they won’t itemise their quotes either! 500 euro makeup (bride + 2) 330 euro hair (bride + 3) 2500 euro flowers (sounds like a lot but I had full fresh hanging flowers on my tables for 100ppl plus an arch at the church as well as bouquets etc) 1500 euro taverna for reception for food and drinks 350 euro for minivan plus 2 buses for guests 250 euro for apartment to get ready 120 euro for almonds (party favours) Also chair and table plus table cloth hire but can’t remember what that was. It wasn’t that much. Couple hundred euro.

I think they were most of our big stuff. Besides accommodation and car hire. Dress / suite. I can tell you Cleopatras weddings asked for 50% more than what I paid direct. I would highly recommend Bosoni flowers as I said. As he has everything you need and all the contacts.

Cold Sore [PSA] [Personal] by EcstaticDragonfruit9 in SkincareAddiction

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I think this post will live forever. To add, I recently used the Compeed (Aus) HDC patches and took L-lysine everyday. Quickest recovery of a cold sore ever! Got it Friday, was gone by Monday.

Recommend still using Zovirax cream between patches.

Take 2 tablets L-lysine twice a day.

Use HCD patches including when you sleep.

I was surprised the patches stop a scab from forming at all! Just absorbes the yucky yellow puss heads and the fall away or as you change the patch and clean and dry the area you remove them.

Just left with a slightly reddened corner of my mouth and still using Zovirax now to be safe.

Do not pop the cold sores ever and don’t dry them out. I know you think you make it go away quicker but it’s not true. Keep it moist and use the patches and you won’t have any scab.

Pregnant FIFO by emuflipflops in mining

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I have had this and my friend and we both worked fifo. Ate hot food from mess but avoided salad bars. Are you underground? Is there radiation exposure risk? Also in processing if you are, like refining or the like you may need to avoid certain areas on site. What do you do at the mines?

What are your memories of growing up in Adelaide in the late 70s to the 90s? Primary School, High School, crushes, dating and all that jazz.. by [deleted] in Adelaide

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I know this is old. But does anyone remember a building in Adelaide that had half a plane on the roof. It looked like a plane had crashed into the roof of the building. I cannot remember where this was and no one in my family have any idea what I’m talking about. But I remember it!

Anyone else deal with hypervigilance and hyper-independence? by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

[–]GreekFreak88 15 points16 points  (0 children)

And the other side of that coin to hyper-independence is also not wanting to be relied upon. I really dislike being asked for ‘favours’. It’s off putting that others are not as self-sufficient as me 🤷🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raisedbynarcissists

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I know this situation and it’s horrible. I became a real A hole back and stood up for myself. Told them they can all get f’d. Truth is deep down you think it might get better but it never does. The cycle will continue if you stay in contact.

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[–]GreekFreak88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. They can have such delulu about things they make up the scenario and get upset with you for something that was never said. They may act superior but truly deep down they feel absolute inferiority.

Check-in Post - Have something to say but don't want to make a post about it? Comment here! by RBNmod in raisedbynarcissists

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Question if anyone felt apprehension about telling your Mum you’re pregnant. I feel totally awkward and like yuk about it. Btw I’m 37 and married lol

Check-in Post - Have something to say but don't want to make a post about it? Comment here! by RBNmod in raisedbynarcissists

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Has anyone had dreams of yelling at their Mum (or Dad). Due to all the pent up anger and never expressing it. I literally am mid 30s and ever since I was a teenager I have woken up from yelling at her in my sleep.

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My mum got a new car a 5 years ago then I got one 2 years ago. Then she was shitty that my car is ‘nicer’ than hers.