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I am just shy of 4 weeks post surgery for a hysterectomy and had some unusual bleeding that Health line felt warranted an ED visit. Arrived at 1050, triaged at about 11. Left in the waiting room for about an hour and a half. Finally called through and given a bed in the ED area.

All this felt totally ok. But then the real waiting began.

I was seen by a nurse and a canula inserted (so so so painful) so they could take bloods. The nurse then said she was off to lunch. Cool cool. After another hour a doctor came in, felt my tummy, had a look and located the source of the bleeding. I needed to be seen by gynaecology but they had just accepted another patient so I had to wait for a while, probably an hour. Again, that felt ok.

FIVE hours later, and no update. Sitting there absolutely starving, no water, no food.

Called the nurse in and asked for an update. Found out that there was a huge backlog and there were six others waiting for gynaecology also.

I get they are busy but damn. I was also a pretty ok patient compared to others there (yelling, threatening and security called multiple times).

I guess part of my issue here is that my surgery was a private surgery. It was done at Wakefield. It really highlighted that even if you are fortunate enough to have private medical insurance and get these surgeries quicker, you are still at the mercy of the public system when things go wrong, particularly on a weekend or holiday.

I really feel for the staff at the hospital. The abuse was insane. They coped so well, security was so calm and tried hard to diffuse the situation. Hats off to them.

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What a fantastic way to end the Easter weekend. Got so much done. Polished off the last of the Easter buns for breakfast, weeded a bit of the garden, finished a painting job I've been ticking away on, washed the front picture window, washed and polished the cars, and now relaxing catching up on the Super Rugby. (I did the lawns and edges Wednesday in case the weather went to crap).

Was riding my bike earlier on the motorway entrance from Johnsonville towards Newlands when a guy started yelling at me from the bush to get my attention. He didn’t sound urgent or like he was hurt and I was caught pretty off guard and just pedaled hard to get away because it seemed dodgy. Is this a common thing in that area that people are aware of? Should someone be alerted? Really caught me off guard with it being dark and not even really able to see the guy.

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My family are off to Sydney shortly and I’m very confused about what the inflight entertainment offerings actually are - QANTAS are extremely vague. I also haven’t travelled internationally since 2019 (pre kids) so I’m lacking a lot of recent intel!!

What can we expect? Will the plane have a built in screen or will we have to use our own devices with their flight entertainment app? And do these planes still need those stupid 2 pin headphone adapters things?

Has anyone recently travelled with QANTAS to Sydney from Wellington, and could confirm what we should expect? Thanks!

My wedding is in Wellington in February 2027. I only have a maid of honour, no bridal party. I have been struggling to find bridal hair and make-up artists who will take such a small booking for a Saturday during peak wedding season.

Any recommendations for artists who would take a small booking preferably a hair and make-up duo (don’t mind travelling to them) or separate hair and makeup artists who can travel to us? Would prefer not to have to travel to 2 separate places the morning of the wedding

Hey all, looking for tickets to this show at San Fran in late May.

If you know of any people who can’t use theirs, or who bought too many, I’m after a couple.

Cheers

Hey! So my teeth are usually pretty good but ngl haven’t gone in a few years. One of my wisdom has chipped like the very front of it, and I don’t want it to get worse. The last dentist I used isn’t around anymore, what are some good recommendations? The cheaper the better 👀😂 but I’m guessing this tooth is definitely gonna have to come out

I’m applying for my first flat (on allenby tce). There’s no parking on Allenby, but there is on The Terrace. I was wondering if I can get a parking permit for a space on The Terrace. Any guidance would be helpful..thanks.

Hey folks! I'm on the hunt for an ex-student who happens to still have their snapper card sitting around doing nothing and would be willing to pass it on. It's for an American friend for inside joke reasons, it will not be used so it doesnt have to be in working condition. Happy to pay up to the price of a standard snapper, and I can pick up within Wellington.