Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35791457)

I hope they catch the burglars. For people like them, I do believe that Sharia law needs to be brought in here in the UK. Threaten them with a hand or 2 being cut off and they wouldn't be so cowardly again.

Originally Posted by raging bull (Post 35791459)

I had mentioned in an earlier post that following heart problems I had a stent fitted to keep open a blocked blood vessel to my heart.
To ensure the blood didn't clot I was put onto a 12month course of a drug which if I scratched myself blood came out like no tomorrow.
Since stopping this drug I have been the centre of attention to doctors wanting to do invasive examinations.
Had the camera down into my stomach, camera up where the sun doesn't shine, now MRI scan next week at 08.00hrs after my defib unit is switched off.
So that just leaves gallstone removal and the one which all males dread - prostate biopsy. (sufficient to say I won't say what/how this is done, but it stings like hell)

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35790549)

My mum is still NBM, as there is still a small leak, but on Tuesday she might have to go back into surgery, then ICU.

She still will probably be in hospital in 11 days when my sister goes on a 14 day holiday.

Then still in when she comes back :)

My sister hasn't told our dad that she might might have to back to surgery until it happens as our dad will think the worst.

I just need this crap to end, I don't care I'm spending £25 a week on the tube, and food on top of that. I'm even helping my sister pay for her tube fares.

Even if it cost £50 a time I would still do it.

Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35789929)

I need a job. There are no jobs. :mad::(

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35791802)

After 34 phone calls over Thursday/Friday/today (and not including those to the District Nurses when I had a problem yesterday), I finally have an appointment to have the equipment removed and associated tests.

Considering I was given the option of staying in hospital for three days on the 25th June and having the catheter removed and the tests on the Tuesday in the hospital, or be being discharged and having the procedure/tests 10 days later, I tried to do the right thing, and gave up my bed.

I have now found out that my paperwork was lost between departments, and the referral went through today, and I can't be seen until the 19th August because the nurse who manages the clinic is on holiday until then.....

So, instead of 10 days, it will be 24 - to say I am not happy is probably an understatement...

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35791854)

I hope you get it sorted as soon as possible!

My (little) moan of the day, my fear of needles is starting to get in the way of my testing, they had to persuade me quite forcefully to allow them to put a cannular in today.

I really REALLY hate needles :(

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35791860)

<<<<hugs>>>> You have dealt with some of the most horrible things and this phobia about needles can't have helped. Would it be possible to sort out some form of cognitive therapy or hypnotherapy?

In the mean time I have found this PDF which may have some points you haven't tried.

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/r...of-needles.pdf

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35791854)

I hope you get it sorted as soon as possible!

My (little) moan of the day, my fear of needles is starting to get in the way of my testing, they had to persuade me quite forcefully to allow them to put a cannular in today.

I really REALLY hate needles :(

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35791967)

Really do not like the new VM email system atm but I'm sure I will get used to it.

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35791983)

More heart testing tomorrow :(

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35791983)

More heart testing tomorrow :(

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35791394)

House got robbed yesterday. :(

Bizarrely they took key chains and car keys but not the cars. Didn't take much from the house itself either, just small pickings (and my Kindle :( )

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35791396)

Lack of joined up care in one of our local hospitals.....

I was admitted late last Friday night, and one of the outcomes was that I was fitted with a catheter and bag (joy...).

When I was discharged on Sunday, they told me an appointment would be made for approx. 10 days after the catheter was fitted, to remove it and scan the area to check if everything was OK. As the appointment was going to come through the post, I left it until Thursday to check up - I found out that no communication had happened between the Surgical Assessment Ward and Urology, but they promised they would contact them and arrange an appointment. I rang up today to follow up on this, and found out nothing had been done, and no appointments could be made because no one was available to do so in the Urology Ward (I even badgered the direct number out of them, which was not too easy).

Now I am being told that an appointment can't be made until Monday (which was when I should have been seen), and it will probably be in two weeks from Monday.

Joy....

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35791983)

More heart testing tomorrow :(

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35791978)

Its a case of we have to get used to it weenie despite our protestations.

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35792039)

Den I don't seem to have the new system yet . What am I missing .Nash ;) Do I have to download something ?

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35792042)

Nash the new email system looks like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60tXSS5I76c I personally preferred the older version but I suppose time will tell, maybe it's just a matter of getting used to it.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35791967)

Really do not like the new VM email system atm but I'm sure I will get used to it.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35791802)

After 34 phone calls over Thursday/Friday/today (and not including those to the District Nurses when I had a problem yesterday), I finally have an appointment to have the equipment removed and associated tests.

Considering I was given the option of staying in hospital for three days on the 25th June and having the catheter removed and the tests on the Tuesday in the hospital, or be being discharged and having the procedure/tests 10 days later, I tried to do the right thing, and gave up my bed.

I have now found out that my paperwork was lost between departments, and the referral went through today, and I can't be seen until the 19th August because the nurse who manages the clinic is on holiday until then.....

So, instead of 10 days, it will be 24 - to say I am not happy is probably an understatement...

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35792049)

@ Nash No I have a Chromebook, also I use windows 8. I have just checked it's the same layout on mobile phone & chromebook and it is.

I would not where to start as to how to download windows 10, I leave all that stuff to my eldest son LOL as I'm warned not to download stuff myself on his orders :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35792127)

Thanks Weenie, maybe the new layout is not in my area, Just do not know,
Nash

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35792357)

Later yesterday l had to see my GP and the crux of it is after the tests at hospital l had a while back my heart function has declined thus they have increased my heart failure medication and hopefully this will stop it falling any further.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 35792379)

Would explain why you are not sleeping too well Den. :sorry::hugs:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35792382)

Yes several things really as l get shortness of breath sometimes at night , pain in the legs and ankles , abdomen discomfort sometimes but worse of all l have to go to the toilet quite a lot throughout the night Tinky and all that's to do with my heart failure as l have not included my back pain and discomfort yet but even before l got my diagnoses l never slept that well to be perfectly honest.:)

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35792385)

I hope the dr's get your pills right soon :tu:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35792388)

Yes as many know dilli its a fine balancing act with the main medication as quite often patients end up taking more medication as the medication they get prescribed for their main condition gives them something else which then needs to be dealt with by taking more medication.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 35792392)

It's a fact Den, I have to take 5 different pills a day just for my blood pressure alone, and it's still high! :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35792357)

Later yesterday l had to see my GP and the crux of it is after the tests at hospital l had a while back my heart function has declined thus they have increased my heart failure medication and hopefully this will stop it falling any further.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35792817)

Oh Mark it's never nice when you hear from someone that you have being spoken about in such a negative manner. Personally I would try and rise above giving a response no matter how tempting it may be. The reason I would not give a response to who was bringing me down is I would not give them the satisfaction of them knowing that their comments bothered/upset me. Remember it's the person bringing you down with the problem not you!

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35792892)

As for the family, I know I don't need to rise to it. I calmed down overnight a bit but was still a bit angry this morning that I went for a long walk. Think it was about a 15 mile walk all told, felt a lot better after that.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35791394)

House got robbed yesterday. :(

Bizarrely they took key chains and car keys but not the cars. Didn't take much from the house itself either, just small pickings (and my Kindle :( )

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35792511)

BP is a funny thing, I used a relatives home BP machine and it was well within normal limits. Go to GP/hospital and have it checked and it is always high. I think it is a case of white coat syndrome for a lot of people.

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35792746)

Family. My Grandad had a BBQ today, which I wasn't invited to. Not that bothered as I hate him. But from what my mum and sister have told me this evening I am fuming. Why haven't I got a job, why did I have such bad eyesight that I couldn't join the Forces, why haven't I made a girl pregnant yet to keep the family name going, etc etc.

Suffice to say, I am now boiling with fury. I feel like going there tomorrow and having a go at him. I wish to God that you could choose your family. I would change the majority of mine in a heartbeat.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35792995)

Hubby is off work as he hurt his shoulder & neck last week while getting out his lorry or at least he thinks that is what happened either way he is in a lot of pain. This is something I'm not used too at all, as he just gets on with things and never complains. The doctor has given him a line and some meds (Naproxen 500) hopefully they should kick in soon as it's not nice seeing someone you love in so much pain and discomfort :(

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35793309)

For a change a lovely sunny day in Glasgow,

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 35793354)

I would have thought was a happy thought Nash. It's hissing down here in Cornwall.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35793358)

Are you on your hols Tinky?.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 35793390)

No we are very lucky to live in this beautiful county Den, have been here now since 1979 when we moved from another beautiful place, Scotland. But we are still emmits lol! :)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35793393)

Or even a grockle.:D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35793453)

Well last night was not too good for me as it was feeling very nauseous and l had a lot of discomfort on my abdomen but touch wood it has improved a bit this morning.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35793298)

Nasty storm over the top of us, fierce lightning making my PC speakers crackle.:( Loud thunder, really gloomy and chucking it down.

Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35793498)

Don't you power down during an electrical storm? :confused:

Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35793498)

Don't you power down during an electrical storm? :confused:

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35793495)

Hope you feel better Den,

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35793453)

Well last night was not too good for me as it was feeling very nauseous and l had a lot of discomfort on my abdomen but touch wood it has improved a bit this morning.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35793639)

Yes l do feel much better now Nash.

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35793748)

Admitted into hospital again. Never ends does it. Oh well onwards and upwards

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35793842)

Yes being a car owner has it's problems den and can also be very sore on the old pocket. Hope it's nothing to expensive to have it sorted.