petrol pump

lucy145 · 18. Sep 2010, 05:08

hi, hope everyone is ok, ive come in for a moan if thats ok, been up for hours in pain as usual so took my new best friends (ibuprofen) and went shopping,no problems there cos had the trolley to hold on to

but then went to put petrol in after and dropped the petrol pump nozzle cos my wrist is hurting so much

felt embarrassed even tho i shouldnt i know,the man behind just glared at me as if i done it on purpose,i know it shouldnt upset me but it has x

dreamdaisy · 18. Sep 2010, 05:12

Those things are damned heavy and awkward when hands/wrists are playing up. Try not to feel embarrassed - you don't have the problem, he does. If he was anything like a gentleman he would have come to your assistance. He didn't, ergo he isn't and therefore not nice. There was a thread about this a little while ago - don't be afraid to ask for help if you are on your own, or, if possible, take someone with you to do the dreaded deed. I hope your wrists are OK now and not hurting too much. Keep topped up with the pain relief. DD

lucy145 · 18. Sep 2010, 05:20

thanks DD i think lack of sleep is making me emotional today,3 months ago i would of said something to him but i wasnt hurting then so wouldnt of dropped it anyway, my son usually comes shopping with me but cos i was up so early thought id give him the weekend off

and do it myself,i thought the same when that man just glared at me,i know i would of gone to help if i saw someone do the same,i just have pain everywhere but my best friends do take the edge off it,got rheumy appointment next friday so not long to go now :? hope you are ok and having a painfree as possible day x

dreamdaisy · 18. Sep 2010, 05:27

I know what you mean about the lack of sleep affecting judgement and there's also the not wanting to be a nuisance. The emotional response is not unexpected, but it's over and done, he was found wanting in the gallantry stakes, you overcame the problem so let it go. Easier said than done, I know, but it's over. I hope the rest of your day improves - it's sunny here, which helps, I hope it is where you are! What are you hoping for from youe appointment? A change of meds or better pain relief or somesuch? DD

skezier · 18. Sep 2010, 05:31

Hi Lucy,

I am sorry you have had this one... I do it as well but I just look at the person waiting and smile a forced smile... I have done it twice in a row......

Nowadays everything is such a rush for people, tempers seem close to breaking point all over the place but it still says more about him than it does you!

My real problem with the petrol pumps is my hand cramps and I can't get it off the nozzle quick enough.... I now always stop a quid below whats in my pocket :roll: Just in.......

Flower just take it easy for the rest of the day and don't let this upset you any more cus he will have got his fuel and forgotten by now. Leaving you a ((( ))) and a hope you have a reasonable day. Cris x

dorcas · 18. Sep 2010, 05:36

Hi Lucy Hi DD

DD is right about trying to let go of this horrible encounter :roll: It's bad enough for us to feel that we can't manage a particular task any more (petrol pumps are a nightmare) but so unnecessary for someone to add to our discomfort by glaring. :!:

He was the one lacking .. not you. :?

hope it doesn't spoil your day Lucy

Iris xxx

Hi Cris

Hi Toni! didn't see either of you... morning!

frogmorton · 18. Sep 2010, 05:37

Hi Lucy

Horribel man!! That's the real issue - nasty uncaring and not nice - I would have helped you too and tried to make light of the situation.

Does the pillock think ANYONE wants to drop the things.

I also agree with DD - those things are ackward and heavy and hurt probably anyone let alone us lot.

Knickers to him!

Love and hug

Toni xx

lucy145 · 18. Sep 2010, 06:54

thank you for all your replies

i feel better already just reading them,im so glad i found this site,or i should really say the people who are on it

and i agree im not going to let that man ruin my day,the sun is shining and that does help a lot,have even sat out in the garden for a while but then noticed the grass needs
cutting so came in and shut the door lol :P

im not sure what to expect from my appointment next wee DD well apart from hoping he will say the pains will all go away soon never to return but i dont think that is going to happen

im scared about meds to be honest but hopefully if he does decide to put me on them he will go thru them with me,im fine taking ibuprofen at the moment cos have no affects from it and it does take the edge of it,but im going to a brand new shiny department so hopefully that will help

i know the pain is getting worse now and also customers are starting to ask me what ive done because im limping so much,i tell them i slept awkward cos dont know what else to say cos i havent actually done anything,do i come out and tell the truth or just carry on bluffing my way through it?

what are all you doing today? taking it easy i hope as its the weekend

x

dreamdaisy · 18. Sep 2010, 07:29

Be truthful. People will try to understand a little more if they know the reason. They won't always understand, however, so be prepared for some unthinking comments and start practising some deflating one-liners with which to respond. There was a good thread about this a few months back - if I feel like it (rough today, one of the roughest of my life) I will try to hunt it down, but I make no promises.

I wish you luck on Friday - let us know what is said and the outcome. If you are seeing a consultant remember to take a little diary of symptoms, any questions you can think of, and a sample of wee. Oh, the glamour. DD

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