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There is nothing posted about AUSTRALIA DAY. I don't think american questions about the 4th July etc should be under AUSTRALIA DAY. What are you doing for Australia Day? I am going to the local celebrations at the beach.

I live in Australia and I don't know much about Halloween. I have a friend who is really into Halloween. She is from USA. She is bringing her kids over for trick or treat. What should I do other than give the kids some lollies? HELP

I am glad she won. I am also glad that Liz Cunningham won for Gladstone. I was in a dilemma about this voting. I wanted Anna Bligh to win the state election, but I wanted Liz Cunningham to win the seat of Gladstone.

Wow, what a great coming together of bands and artists. We, as Aussies should be proud of the greatest concert ever held in the world. This shows the world how us as Aussies can pull together to help our fellow man in a time of need

I am going to a carers support group organised by my sons mental health centre. My husband is not interested. I am the one who supports son and attends all of his appointments with case worker and psychiatrist. Husband does not want to know. It is my job. I would like hubby to go to carers support, because we talk about lots of things and I think he would get more understanding of our son's problems. Any suggestions on how to get hubby there. He would get so much information.

23 yr old has to have gall bladder removed due to gall stones. I thought this was a health problem for older people. Has anyone gone through gall bladder removal. Would like to know questions to ask specialist prior to operation. What is the recovery period? What is the long term benefits or problems?

It has been 6 months since I had a hysterectomy and I still suffer a lot of pain when bending and doing the housework (vaccumming, mopping floors, washing windows and hanging out the washing) When I go for walks it feels like my lower abdomen is going to fall out. Sometimes the pain can be really sharp and takes my breath away. I am 50. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Are you over 50 and recieved a bowel cancer test kit from the government? Did you do the tests? I have recieved to kit and I am not sure if I want to take part.

I feel like mellowing out so have opened a good red and have put on a CD of Greatest Ballads. Home alone no kids, no husband (at work). What is your favourite ballad?

Pain is now predominately over the left lower abdomen. Can't touch the area. A lot of pain if I bend or turn. Has anyone experienced this?

Love ABBA. Therefore I will definately be going to see the movie.

What is it like? Have you been there?

I mean, no abdominal pain. It has been 10 weeks and I still have pain across my abdomin and also sharp cutting pain in my lower right side. Thanks for any replies.

I had a hysterectomy and ovary removal 8 weeks ago. I am now experiencing surgical menopause. Hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, lethagy etc. Anyone else gone through this. Input would be great. I don't want to go on to HRT. I would try natural remedies, but not medical.

Had a hysterectomy 7 weeks ago. Still in a lot of pain on the right lower abdomen. Went shopping for groceries today and then felt very ill and tired. Slept for 2 hours. I am getting very frustrated with the recoup. I want to do things but get really tired and ill if I do.

I had full abdominal hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. Still in a lot of pain. Went back to hospital 1 week after operation with bleeding from vagina. Apparently I had a large blood clot which had burst and a stitch in the vagina had broken, so therefore leakage from clot. Still leaking and can't do anything as I get sooo tired and pain. Any feedback from women who have had the same op would be really appreciated.

I am having a total hysterectomy with expected complications due to very large fibroids and a large ovary(5cmx6cm), I have been offered epidural or PCA for pain management post op. Has anyone had either and what are your thoughts. Am really scared about the thought of an Epidural.

My uterus is enlarged (1/3 again), 2 fibroids 5x5cm each and ovarian cyst about 5x5cm. Upper fibroid attached to bowel, lower fibroid attached to main artery to left side of Uterus. Cancer of ovary contain. Am waiting operation to remove all. Anyone had the same?