a thank you

Submitted by curiousity on June 11, 2013 - 5:30am
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This morning, I was contemplating a trip I am making overseas next week, and I was thinking about the same trip I did 18 months ago, when my bladder and prolapse symptoms were at their worst: having to pee every 5 minutes and my heavy bags giving me that horrible dragging feeling. And I thought I should write a thank you note, to Christine, and all the woman on here, who have helped me get to the point where I won't have to worry about that at all for this trip, to the point where I understand so much more about this whole business and how to manage it. So, thank you! It's wonderful that you are all here. I'm grateful.

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Surviving60

June 11, 2013 - 7:13am

Thanks so much for posting this! Women need to know that this CAN be managed, that fear can be conquered, that life goes on and that the joys of everyday living can and will return. Enjoy your trip!! - Surviving

laughLOVElive

June 12, 2013 - 6:02am

Thanks curiosity!
This has given me hope - thank you!

Aussie Soul Sister

June 12, 2013 - 7:40am

Dear Curiosity,
Wonderful news.
I have been on this forum for a year now, & am venturing back into the workforce with the confidence & knowledge that WWP has given me along with the tremendous support from the lovely ladies, Christine & Lanny, on this forum. I have done two shifts so far of 5hrs & 7hrs on my feet with no break & did fine.
Bon Voyage Curiosity!!
Best wishes
Aussie Soul Sister

Surviving60

June 12, 2013 - 8:09am

Soul Sis that is great news! Congrats - Surviving

Aussie Soul Sister

June 12, 2013 - 6:03pm

Hi Surviving 60,
You & others were instrumental in the support I received when I had a panic last year. Many thanks to you all!!
Looking back over what I wrote & after checking gyno reports later, I am lucky to have a uterus that is not retroverted. It felt like I had a blown up rubber glove sitting low in the vulval area. I did have my period at the time also which can mean the uterus moves about. I had started doing the posture & never had that feeling again.
My hips are a lot better, with only a minor adjustment needed the other day at work - I pull my leg bent at the knee across my body at hip level, which seems to fix the position.
Best Wishes to all
Have a wonderful WWP day
(((hugs)))
Aussie Soul Sister

csf

June 16, 2013 - 11:43pm

I signed on just now after seeing Christine's name in my email inbox and feeling reminded of not just her, but also of the WONDERFUL person who FIRST answered the phone when I called for help that first harrowing day of discovering "something" was awry. I wish I could remember her name at the moment - she had a British accent and was SUPERB, CALMING, UNDERSTANDING, WISE, AND QUICK about getting me further moral support and information. Upon hearing her voice, I felt instant hope. She understood from the get go and let me know right off what works and what doesn't. None of that usual silliness you get from doctor's offices where they won't give you a scrap of actual advice because they live in constant over-inflated fear of lawsuits. You save a lot of people through this site, by not giving way to lawsuit fear - and instead simply, helping people. So..I give a deep, profound thank you!

Tree Woman

July 5, 2013 - 2:59am

This is exactly what I needed to hear!!! I'm just starting out so progress is still slow and it's easy to get discouraged, plus I am so isolated. I'm so glad I read your posts, it makes my day to think that yes, this really can be managed, and I can still do the things I love! Big hug to you all!