Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 It was in the national papers. Who would keep daf bulbs with onions anyway. I was taught at an early age there is so much that is poisonous in the garden that you should always scrub your hands when you come indoors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 During WW2, in occupied Holland, the Dutch were starving and ate bulbs. It hasn't done them any harm as they are reputed to be the tallest nation in Europe . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 My Gran mistook bulbs for onions and put them in a stew. I kid you not. God bless her. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Anyone help me out here please? It's 3 weeks since I had that op. As it is my first ever, I know nothing about what goes on afterwards. When can I remove the dressings? I asked my GP and he said phone the hospital. I just can't get through. I'm reluctant to remove them in case I shouldn't, but my out patients appointment is not until end of April. I just feel a bit mucky around there as I can't get washing that area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Well I'm not offering !!!!!!!! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 No. you'd probably rip them off in a oner and laugh at me screaming. LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Cheeky sod, do you think I'm that mad ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'd keep trying to get through to the hospital Bilbraborn, you can't leave the dressing on for another 10 weeks ....... Yuk! And don't ask advice from this lot, you know it doesn't make sense, LOL 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 10 weeks !!!!!!! There would be wildlife living underneath !!!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 This talk of hospital 'dressings' reminded me of when my youngest son broke his big toe (when he was a drunken Lufra student) He ended up with his foot and lower calf in a cast for several weeks which he decided to cut off himself with a big pair of cutters out of our shed, because he couldn't be bothered going and sitting waiting at hospital for it to be done. Stupid boy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Is his toe still there Lizzie ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 No, he managed to amputate 3 during the procedure! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Bilbraborn. Does your GP have a nurse?, thought it would be easier to see her. If no luck ring 111. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 What about the walk in centre Bilbraborn , if all else fails ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Infection is the big thing now ,if you think its mucky then it probably is ,if all else fails id go to a and e ,bezt safe than sorry Its your health. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 re #554 Bilbraborn, After I had my Procedure last August. I was told to phone my Surgeons Secretary with any questions. Which I did do a couple of times. The secretary will speak to the Surgeon for you. Give it a try, It helped me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hope it's all sorted for you soon Bilbraborn. I agree with the others, call 111 or walk-in/A&E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Dial 111, walk-in clinic or call the surgeon's secretary's number (which should have been given when discharged). Remember A&E stands for Accident & Emergency. It's not the right place unless it is precisely that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I did say if all else fails ,if he has a dirty wound it needs sorting as a matter of urgency,if he cant get it sorted through conventional means then you dont mess around with your health. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony1 118 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 During WW2, in occupied Holland, the Dutch were starving and ate bulbs. It hasn't done them any harm as they are reputed to be the tallest nation in Europe . Not then, they weren't tall. They were actually the shortest in Europe, They have grown since stopping eating bulbs, apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 #569 Andy Yes, I did realise that. I was just reiterating the point that increasingly, A&E problems are the result of patients not dealing with issues in a timely manner or following the correct path before visiting A&E. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Of course mate ,no probs I personally always air on the side of caution obviously thought put in before even considering using A and E 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 3 weeks sounds a long time to leave a dressing on Bilbraborn. I can't believe they didn't give you a written sheet on care of your wound. Have a look at this link, go to the "caring for a healing surgical wound" page. http://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/directory/s/surgical-wounds Hope you get it sorted soon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Re #559. There is definitely wild life around there and it's not under the dressing. However, I eventually managed to get through and they told me to take it off. It has healed quite well and the wound is not all that big. That bloody plaster took some shifting. I think I could have hung off the ceiling with it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I forgot to thank you for the advice. My wife bathes the wound for me daily. It isn't swollen or smelly so I think I am ok so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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