Majestic Tasmania

[GUT2407]

2 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

Is there any way of putting some sort of different cushioning in your wheelchair? Maybe gel pads that could help reduce the effects of any ship motion?

Got all sorts of jell cushions, I am looking into some special wheels that cost a small fortune but in effect the spokes are shock absorbers.

[MicCanberra]

5 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Probably the smoothest trip we have ever had to Tasmania, in any event far from the worst.

Didn't sound too bad I suppose.

[MicCanberra]

4 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

We didn’t get off at Port Arthur, Mrs Gut had arranged to meet a PhD student who was then invited to present at a conference the same day, so we just had a ship day.

A shame they didn't meet up in the end.

[GUT2407]

Just now, MicCanberra said:

A shame they didn't meet up in the end.

They will, the other lass is an Archeology student but wants some history to put it in context.

[MicCanberra]

3 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

The biggest thing for us was that it really bought home that unless something drastic happens I am not sure how many more cruises are in our future, so many vertebrae (and other joints) have no cushioning left between them, and a couple of fractures that will probably never fully heel meant, that even with the wheelchair the pain at times simply reduced me to tears and I could feel grating of bone on bone with every move of the ship.

 

we have a few more booked and paid for that we will probably have a shot at, and see if things go any better.

 

One positive was the concern and consideration shown by a few of the crew, the manager of Alfredo’s sought me out a few times to check how I was and the crew at Wake View went out of their way to ensure that a table was accessible and my Diet Coke was deliver to my hand even when I insisted I was fine to come to the bar. Great service all round, and I don’t think I visited the buffet without numerous staff asking if they could help in any way, including carrying my plate etc.

Sorry to hear your body isn't coping well. Hopefully you will find a solution. Great to hear the service was excellent.

[MicCanberra]

2 minutes ago, GUT2407 said:

They will, the other lass is an Archeology student but wants some history to put it in context.

Sounds very interesting. I am sure they will work something out.

[GUT2407]

5 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Sounds very interesting. I am sure they will work something out.

They email almost weekly, I think the other girl is only first year into her PhD so plenty of time yet. May even mean a trip down your way, I think she is at ANU.

[MicCanberra]

Just now, GUT2407 said:

They email almost weekly, I think the other girl is only first year into her PhD so plenty of time yet. May even mean a trip down your way, I think she is at ANU.

Let us know if you do, if we are around we can catch up.

[possum52]

3 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

The biggest thing for us was that it really bought home that unless something drastic happens I am not sure how many more cruises are in our future, so many vertebrae (and other joints) have no cushioning left between them, and a couple of fractures that will probably never fully heel meant, that even with the wheelchair the pain at times simply reduced me to tears and I could feel grating of bone on bone with every move of the ship.

 

we have a few more booked and paid for that we will probably have a shot at, and see if things go any better.

 

One positive was the concern and consideration shown by a few of the crew, the manager of Alfredo’s sought me out a few times to check how I was and the crew at Wake View went out of their way to ensure that a table was accessible and my Diet Coke was deliver to my hand even when I insisted I was fine to come to the bar. Great service all round, and I don’t think I visited the buffet without numerous staff asking if they could help in any way, including carrying my plate etc.

Sorry to hear that your back issues are worsening Mr GUT. I hope you don’t have to cancel any cruises but only you know if your body can cope. I can understand Ames GUT’s concern though. We haven’t cruised this year due to my husband’s hip and spinal issues. He will have a hip replacement early in the new year and his spinal surgeon believes that will help with his back as he should be be able to walk  more naturally. 
 

Leigh

[GUT2407]

18 minutes ago, possum52 said:

Sorry to hear that your back issues are worsening Mr GUT. I hope you don’t have to cancel any cruises but only you know if your body can cope. I can understand Ames GUT’s concern though. We haven’t cruised this year due to my husband’s hip and spinal issues. He will have a hip replacement early in the new year and his spinal surgeon believes that will help with his back as he should be be able to walk  more naturally. 
 

Leigh

I hope it goes great for him.

[MicCanberra]

12 minutes ago, GUT2407 said:

I hope it goes great for him.

Ditto.

[Docker123]

4 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

We have NZ booked and paid for net month Mrs Gut wants to cancel, I say up the opiates and give it a go, then we have a cruise to nowhere at Easter paid for including the kids, it’s only three nights so should be able to survive that long, then we will have to consider what to do about Tasmania next year and our Circumnavigation of Aus NZ in 2021. But I will see if the medical men have any suggestions. 

 

You wouldn’t think the slight sway would hurt as much as it did.

welcome home. Very pleased it was an enjoyable trip.

 

if it would help, I have an interesting selection of special potions in my cupboard.

 

[Docker123]

1 hour ago, possum52 said:

Sorry to hear that your back issues are worsening Mr GUT. I hope you don’t have to cancel any cruises but only you know if your body can cope. I can understand Ames GUT’s concern though. We haven’t cruised this year due to my husband’s hip and spinal issues. He will have a hip replacement early in the new year and his spinal surgeon believes that will help with his back as he should be be able to walk  more naturally. 
 

Leigh

Hi Leigh, I hope that the hip replacement is a great outcome for Mr Possum.

 

[GUT2407]

12 hours ago, Docker123 said:

welcome home. Very pleased it was an enjoyable trip.

 

if it would help, I have an interesting selection of special potions in my cupboard.

 

Probably already tried most of them,  maxed out on Oxy at 640, Fentanyl patch maximum dose x two patches with Oxy norm as backup and a Ketamine infusion where doctor insisted pain specialist attending person to confirm the dose every time the drip was changed as he had never seen one so high, but nothing really worked they decided my opiate receptors are probably shot.

[possum52]

14 hours ago, Docker123 said:

Hi Leigh, I hope that the hip replacement is a great outcome for Mr Possum.

 

Thanks Adrian, we are looking forward to him having a much better 2020.

 

Leigh

[possum52]

14 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

I hope it goes great for him.

Thank you Mr GUT! 

 

Leigh

[possum52]

14 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

Ditto.

Thanks Mic.

 

Leigh

[NSWP]

4 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Probably already tried most of them,  maxed out on Oxy at 640, Fentanyl patch maximum dose x two patches with Oxy norm as backup and a Ketamine infusion where doctor insisted pain specialist attending person to confirm the dose every time the drip was changed as he had never seen one so high, but nothing really worked they decided my opiate receptors are probably shot.

 

Mr Gut, glad you and the missus enjoyed your short sojourn on Majestic. Good luck with your pain management and...

Edited December 16, 2019 by NSWP

[Elorac123]

10 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Probably already tried most of them,  maxed out on Oxy at 640, Fentanyl patch maximum dose x two patches with Oxy norm as backup and a Ketamine infusion where doctor insisted pain specialist attending person to confirm the dose every time the drip was changed as he had never seen one so high, but nothing really worked they decided my opiate receptors are probably shot.

Oh my goodness Gut you poor man you must be feeling dreadfully low,I suppose you have tried the green cookies,I had a friend with brain cancer who got the best relief with them, Hope you can find some comfort somewhere.

Cheers Carole

[GUT2407]

Thank you Carole, I can’t say it will be easy if we do decide to stop cruising, road trips are almost totally out and Mrs Gut isn’t allowed fly. The only positive I can see is I won’t need to be away from Maxy.

 

But we haven’t made a final decision yet maybe I was just having a really bad week and next cruise will be fine, we’ll I hope that is the result.

[GUT2407]

The problem with green stuff, even in oil form is it is prohibited on most (maybe all) lines.

[MicCanberra]

It would be such a shame if you have to give up cruising.

[GUT2407]

11 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

It would be such a shame if you have to give up cruising.

I am hoping it doesn’t come to that, but what will be will be.

[NSWP]

Mr Gut and your impressions in brief of ye olde Majestic Princess ?   Please tell.

[RosieCanberra]

On 12/15/2019 at 5:34 PM, MicCanberra said:

Let us know if you do, if we are around we can catch up.

Yes! I would love to see you and your lovely wife Gut! It's been five years already.