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Thanks everyone for your advice- I have been honestbefore and will carry on being honest but am going to stress harder that I am 'fixed' etc!! I have put that already but will be more explicit in future. Doesn't help that my confidence is low beacuse of the hole that I work in at present! I appreciate everyones honesty and will keep you informed Jan- good thinking about calling for feedback, i'm going to try and get hold of the schools next couple of days. Trying to be positive! Love and hugs Laura

Well done Sharon So happy for you Phil, long may it continue xx Laura xx

A small question for those of you who have been lucky enough to return to work and have found a new job since SAH or advice on what you would put on an application form now if you were applying for a job. Would you declare your SAH?? I'm 2 1/2 years on, still get headaches and dizziness etc but not like at the beginning but still take daily medication to control them (if it works some days ) I have already sent a couple of teaching applications but don't appear to have heard anything. I have always declared my SAH so my employer has a full picture but now i'm wondering whether i'm making life difficult for myself...... Thanks and lots of love Laura xx

Hi Snap- I have the same nerve pains and have been on a dose of tablets that helps, although when I was in bed for that weekend with really bad headache, he uped the dose. Better days than others but they defintely help! I think Jan and I are still on the same tablets! Love and hugs Laura xx

Sorry I haven't got a drain either so can't help....does sound pretty uncomfortable though Love and hugs Laura xx

Excellent news Neil Remember to listen to your body though. I didn't and ended up back off work! Take your time and get all the breaks andsleep that you need! Love and hugs Laura xx

Lets hope many more medics read stories like that and tell their colleagues. Long may we be heard Laura xx

Hi Linda, Welcome to the family of BTG'ers These lot are fab and will give you loads of advice and support It is hard but try not to worry, you are in good hands. I too was coiled so can't help with your question on the metal plate Any questions, shout, someone can usually help! Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Tosh, Welcome to this wonderful family. You are no fraud, it is scary whether you have an aneurysm that has popped or not. No end of advice and support will come you way here. Stay in touch- any questions feel free to ask Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Donna, Congratulations on yor 1st annie-versary xxx I echo what everyone has said about the amount of amazing friends made through this website. I thank everyone too especially Karen and Keith for all their hard work and commitment to giving the support and advice that gets us all through the day. Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Perry, Well done Any chance of you coming to help me...... Love and hugs Laura xx

Well done Sharon! Keep it up! So pleased for you Phil Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Vivienne GLad you hear you are doing fantastically well, your doc sounds great x I agree with most I wish I had lost my sweet tooth, I now eat more rubbish than ever. I blame my job sat down all day rather than the fact I put it in my mouth Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Cal, Sorry to hear about your father. It is shocking the way that Jim has been treated, it is so terrible what people in companies think they can get away with. Hope Jim gets the help he deserves Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Tammy, Welcome to BTG Sorry I have only just posted I have been so busy the last few days. As you can see we all here provide support whther it be for SAH survivors or their partners. We all owe our partners alot of thanks. Any questions please ask We will always offer advice and support or just be nosey Love and hugs Laura xx

Happy 1st anniversary xxx May you get better and better. With loads of love and hugs Laura xx

Hi John, You really aren't having much luck are you! I agree with Sami about the postcode lottery. Hope you get sorted soon. Love and hugs Laura

Happy 1st anni-versary Myra I agree with most, the first year is very difficult. Things can only get better With lots of love and hugs Take care Laura xx

Well done Jac, another thing on the conquered list With love Laura

Hi Jac We are all guilty of saying we are fine,m try and be honest though so your family know exactly how you feel. I also know what it is like to burst into tears for no reasonbut I am not ashamed to say it here as most of us will happily put our hands up and say wedo it on a regular basis! I'm sure we could nearly flood England with us all crying so much Don't be scared about the MRI, I HATE them too but do the positive thinking, lying on the beach type thoughts and just get through it. QE often has music playing anyway but you can request your own. It is very clanky and noisy so make sure your music is quite loud to overhear it! Take That sounds good to me I get to see them again in June-can't wait! Love and hugs Laura

Hi Philomena, Welcome to BTG It is a longer process of recovery than I thought too but with the advice and support of friends on here, it makes the process slightly easier! Looking forward to hearing more Take care and try to listen to your bosy (easier said than done ) Love and hugs Laura xx

Welcome to BTG This website offers the most fab advice and support and i'm sure you will feel the same. Like the others have said it would be lovely to know a little more about you. Where abouts are you? Take care and listen to your body (easier to say than to do- I know even 2 1/2 years on! ) Love and hugs Laura xx

Welcome Mandy to this fab support and advice network.I have made many dear friends and hope you do the same. I understand your concern about prescriptions, they work out expensive when you need tabs monthly!! I had my SAH 2 1/2 years ago and also still suffer lots with headaches etc. I'm in the process of trying to sort them with another doc but I must say they still get me down! Anyway keep asking and talking- it definitely helps ( and like Sami says we're nosey ) Love and hugs Laura xx

Hi Dawn, Wishing you lots and luck and sending a big hug for the 17th March Stay positive Laura xx

Hi Jacqui, Welcome to BTG, this is the most fantastic site for adviceand support and you will make no end of friends on here. I had an annie on my carotid artery which did burst so unfortunately I can't help really on the unruptured annie side but I will be here to offer you support and advice. You are very early in your recovery and things do get better although I must say 2 1/2 years later there are times when I have a really bad headache etc that I think back to that dreaded day but when I look back things have definitely improved. Love and hugs Laura xx