rough time

Very true @outlander .. breaks are indeed important.

Its very natural to have concerns about any upcoming operation. I guess you are referring to the teeth, which is still a way off? Its most unfortunate that its been such a long wait ... just perfect for the worrywort in us all to take a strong hold.

Yeah @Former-Member just under 6 months to go. Its not so much the waiting its trying to organise and pay everything before then. Im having to pay for all of it basically on my own. The hotel alone is $1000.

Thats ok @MDT thanks for your support. My situation hasnt changed much just adding onto it

Yikes! 😵 No wonder you're stressing. Gee wizz ... do you know anyone in the city you could stay with? Im freaking out at the cost of accomm in the city too I must admit. Thats for while hubby is in hospital, hopefully next week. Where Im booked is costing $110 per night, just for me. Have you enquired as to whether there is any accommodation on site for patients and/or accompanying family? If there is, 5 months out you should be able to get in. Otherwise the dental people and/or hospital may be able to advise some economical alternatives for you. @outlander

Yikes is right @Former-Member that doesnr include meals or petrol/transport etc that is just on its own.

I spoke with the hospital and they offerred the hostel but its only for 2 people and there will be 5 of us so doesn't work.

Theres no hotels either that accomodate 5 people so ive had to book a family room and a room for myself. Im hoping to hire a nurse to come in for the first night. My family make me that uncomfortable sometimes id rather be on my own 😕😕

The hotel ive booked i actually thr cheapest even through like hotels combined etc. I emailed over 10 hotels (most didnt even have a single room left!- eek) and this ones the next cheapest and even done a deal to make it cheaper for me. Not even much in the way of airbnb places either unless i wanted shared spaces sort of thing and i dont really want to do that.

Im working my but off to pay off any debts loans and stay on top of bills so i can apply for loans later on which will help.

I havent been brave enough to enquire with many places to ask about help for pop yet either.

So much to do it seems!!!

Sorry @Former-Member ive got to go have something happening offline 😞 😞

Thanks for chatting

Yeah thats okay @outlander , I have to go now too. The garage has rung to say the car is done and ready to collect. So I have to grovel to our neighbour for a lift into town. They knew it was happening, and its all good.

I just wanted to briefly say:

I know I have said in the past, as have others, that your Mum and her partner plus your siblings are NOT your personal financial responsibility. Its hard enough that you have to come up with the money to make all this happen, without having to fork out for your whole family as well! Is it really necessary for your family to travel with you there and be there while you are? I thought the train was an option for you, which would mean that your family would not also need to go. As I understand it your Mum is going because she will likely need to drive because you may not be up to it after your op? Hope I got that right. If you go by train, and you plan on hiring a nurse to watch over you overnight in your accommodation, then surely your mother and extended family wont then be needed? It would save a lot of money.

I know you still have to concern about organising something for your Pop in your absence, but you still have plenty of time to arrange that.

Gotta go .... neighbour arrived.