Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 The one still on Clifton could well be the younger version who I remember (although by now he will obviously be a bit older). Looking at old telephone directories, the one on Alfreton Road (along with Stebbings) was spelt as Lavelle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 A Dr Terence Raphael Lavelle died in 2013 and the funeral was held at an RC church in the Aspley area. Possibly the doctor who was connected with Alfreton Road? I can see two Peters with that surname. One born in 1947 and another in the mid 1960s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,488 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Again in the phone books....the one on Alfreton Road was M Lavelle. However, I now remember the elder Clifton one was T, so I think that's him who passed away in 2013. And the age would fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,723 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Finally managed to get a blood test to check my levels for my thyroid medication today. Already had to cancel a hospital appointment because of the shortage of the blood vials. I must say it was the most painful blood test I have ever had which is saying something as my last doctor, who retired during the pandemic, could bring tears to your eyes when he did them. Think my head nearly hit the ceiling as the “small scratch” felt like she had put a red hot needle in my arm, don’t know if perhaps she hit a nerve when she did it if that is possible. I had it done over an hour ago and it is still aching and is tender to the touch, haven’t taken the plaster off yet but am expecting an enormous bruise when I do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 In other news.... As of today I am now 'on the list' at Wrightington Hospital for a 'double' TKR, which translates as Total Knee Replacement in both knees. Waiting time is 6-12 months for the first op and then all being well the second one 6 months later. So, with luck and a following wind I may be able to walk without pain sometime in the next 18 months. Which is nice.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 897 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 All the best with the knees DJ. Hoping it all goes well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,203 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 A friend of mine in his early 80's has had this double op and he's back playing golf and driving steam trains now. He was out logging with a chainsaw at the weekend and chucking big logs into a trailer. Best of luck! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,196 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 My neighbour recently had a full knee replacement after years of agony. She was operated on in the morning and physio had her standing in the afternoon. She was walking the following day and now, after a couple of months, she fairly skips along. She said the pain had gone and all she had to put up with was soreness. I can't believe how quickly she recovered. Very best wishes DJ, I hope all goes well. Regards, Barrie. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 All the best Col mate. Hopefullythe covid crisis will ease soon and they get through the lists a bit quicker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,519 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 Hope it’s going to happen sooner for you Col but at least your name is on the list. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,090 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 SUNDAY ? only went into the village to get a Sunday paper, next thing i know , i was having words with a pavememnt slab. Very nice lady ask if she could help me up, Ben (did not know him from Adam) ask if I could follow his finger. Lady had phoned master to bring car down to take me up home. Next door neighbour Doc Val? came round insisting that we phone blues and twos, *(999) so after broken glasses, spending all Sunday at Kings Mill (could nor praise ambulance nurse's Doctors and porters any more as they were excellent) I am now at home recovering, back for checkup on my eyes at 2-30am ohh!! sorry pm. All though no one offerd me a cup of tea. Thats the way to diet Go out for a paper don't have breakfast/dinner or tea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Sorry to hear about that, Mary. Take care and hope you've soon made a full recovery. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,613 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Oh dear Mary - what a day you had! I’m pleased they’ve allowed you to go home from hospital and that you seem OK now. Is the eye appointment related to your fall? Because your glasses were broken I suppose you didn’t even get to read a Sunday paper while you were in hospital! I hope ‘master’ has been looking after you well… 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,196 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Sent my reply via email & Jackie Lawson. Are you sure it's not attention seeking 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 I'm reminded of a curmudgeonly, skinflint of a chap who used to keep a village shop not far away from me. An elderly native of the village went, religiously, every morning to buy his paper from the shop and, one morning, unfortunately suffered a coronary on the steps as he was approaching the shop doorway and dropped dead. Curmudgeonly skinflint's comment? "He might have bought his paper first!" They're all heart in Derbyshire! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Sounds like an 'interesting' day Mary. I hope you are soon fully recovered. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Flippim 'eck.. yer dozy b..... oops sorry, get well soon Mary and remember G&T for breakfast is never a good idea! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Fifty yards from the Docs this morning & received phone call cancelling said appointment. Nurse had rang in sick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody 555 Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Good job you didn't have to ring back, she would have been better before you got through. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,090 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Up to date post! Went back to Kings Mill after playing with pavement slab, doc wanted to check my eyes, well i can see the moon what else is there to see? any way thanks all for post's. Appointment 2 30 arrived early, parked in disable bay (now free if you take blue badge to reception) master and I took blue badge with us, sorry lady who signs blue badges is off sick. OK so what do we do ? I will give you a ticket to raise barrier when you leave. So far so good. 3 45 not seen doc 4 45 not seen doc 6 45 called in to see doc, have they put drops in your eyes? "no " i said "ok" i will put you drops then sit outside 10mins, by this time master and myself had- had enough (but what can one do?) 2 more people went in to see doc, my turn now (last man standing) no one left in hospital. Well all seems ok said Doc. man of very few words. Take this paper to reception on your way out. Handed paper in we will send you appointment 3 weeks time. Just a minute doc said all ok? Is it me? Arrived home 7 45 or 8 45 not sure lost will to live. No not realy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, mary1947 said: “Appointment 2:30 arrived early” “6:45 called in to see doc” Blinking Hector @mary1947 what was you thinking They make the crinklies sit outside our surgery due to Covid & they still turn up 6 hours before their appointment Get well soon duck x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,325 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 You're blessed with more patience than I, Mary! That's disgusting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,203 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 You shouldn't have to tolerate that. You should make a complaint to the management committee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,734 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 This is not a complaint.. just an observation. My Flu Jab appointment on 23rd Sep, was cancelled by Text this morning. It seems the jabs have been delayed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,427 Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 It seems it's due to lack of HGV drivers... I'm tempted to renew mine especially now they're making £50k plus OT 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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