Been a while
dippydoodah
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Hi everyone, I know its been a while since I was last on, I hope everyone is doing as well as can be
Ive been away for a bit whilst my boys are on their school holidays, trying to get some days out when Im feeling good enough and keeping them entertained. I even managed to take a trip down some caves on a 1 mile walk!! :shock: I was quite proud of myself! Suffered the day after but it made my boys smile so it was worth it
How is everyone?
I have finally took the plunge and made an appointment with the CAB to fill in the DLA forms. Ive been getting progressively worse and my husband (the wonderful man that he is) has been taking care of me like Im a queen.
I have an appointment booked for Tuesday to go through the forms. Fingers crossed. Im going really for the care element as he does pretty much everything for me, from cleaning and washing me to preparing the meals and helping me dress...
Wish me luck lol
My best to all sufferers and those caring for them.
Caroline xx
Ive been away for a bit whilst my boys are on their school holidays, trying to get some days out when Im feeling good enough and keeping them entertained. I even managed to take a trip down some caves on a 1 mile walk!! :shock: I was quite proud of myself! Suffered the day after but it made my boys smile so it was worth it
How is everyone?
I have finally took the plunge and made an appointment with the CAB to fill in the DLA forms. Ive been getting progressively worse and my husband (the wonderful man that he is) has been taking care of me like Im a queen.
I have an appointment booked for Tuesday to go through the forms. Fingers crossed. Im going really for the care element as he does pretty much everything for me, from cleaning and washing me to preparing the meals and helping me dress...
Wish me luck lol
My best to all sufferers and those caring for them.
Caroline xx
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hi caroline fingers are crossed for you so glad you managed the cave bet your lads were so proud of you for doing it valval0
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Awww hello Caroline
I wondered where you were, I am so glad you had such a good day out with your family, you really did good down those caves.
I wish you well and everything crossed for the DLA,
You enjoy the rest of the holidays, says me who is flagging with my grandchildren
Lots of love and hugs ((((((())))))
Barbara xxLove
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I have a handy relative who's already on DLA. She's going to help me out with the forms on Monday , well she is an expert0
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OMG. You joined on my birthday! Help with forms is always a good idea, just don't underplay stuff too much. Pride does not come into this, be honest. I wish you well, dippy. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi there, well done for the cave walk, amazing what we manage to see a smile on their faces!!
When you fill in the forms with the advisor - base the answers on a bad day.
SpeedyI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0 -
Hi Caroline,
Nice to see you again Wow you been busy and glad you have been enjoying your self! Well oine re dla, its best to get help. Will keep my fingers crossed for you. Cris x
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Hi Caroline
Wishing you all the best with the DLA forms. Sounds as though you have a great husband. Hold onto him! What an achievement a long walk and venturing into some caves. Hope there are lots of piccies for you to look at to refresh your memory just in case, you wonder whether you imagined it all.
Keep on, keeping on,
Luv
Elna xThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.0 -
HI caroline
Good to see you!
Gald the boys are having fun
You take care though eh?
Good luck with the DLA and do let us know how you get on.
Love
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Thanks for the returning welcome folks, was lovely to wake up to this morning.
Im feeling confident about being able to say/put forward how bad I am to the CAB (not so confident on actually getting the DLA! lol) but I can only tell them the truth, that my hubby does everything.
As for the caves, it sounds worse than it was thankfully. Thought Id give it a go and it didn't feel like a mile. Even though we went approx 300ft underground, the actually walk was gradual and I didn't notice it, the lady guide kept stopping to describe details of the cave so I was able to get some rest and there were the occassional benches to sit down. (I also doped up on pain killers before we went!! )
Will keep you posted on the appointment with the CAB Tuesday.
Have a lovely weekend (as good as can be anyway)
Caroline x0 -
Make sure you do let us know, dippydoodah. It's nivce to see you back and we do care about these things. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Hi dippydoodah
I'm julie and quite new on the forum so I thought I'd say Hi.
Glad you enjoyed the cave, I remember going to blue john mines and they were beautiful . That was years and years ago can't do it now.
Good luck with the Dla form (book)
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julie47 wrote:Hi dippydoodah
I'm julie and quite new on the forum so I thought I'd say Hi.
Glad you enjoyed the cave, I remember going to blue john mines and they were beautiful . That was years and years ago can't do it now.
Good luck with the Dla form (book)
Love Julie
Hi Julie, welcome to the forum. Im fairly new to all this myself, Ive been suffering since last July but only got diagnosed with OA this february. Its taking some getting used to but this forum has been wonderful, Ive learned so much and gotten so much advice and support from a wonderful bunch of people, Im sure they'll do the same for you.
Nice to meet you anyway
Caroline x0
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