Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 PP, a friend of mine has had a couple of hernia ops in recent years, both open procedure as the herniae (?) were too large for keyhole. Both were done in daycase and I picked him up afterwards with a bottle of morphine and a pack of cocodamol to bring home. He was in pain but wouldn't take any of the painkillers. He's an obstinate, stiff-necked person but recovered quite quickly and, at his post op review, the surgeon (the excellent Mr Nigam) was astounded to learn that he'd managed without any pain relief for a seven inch incision on both occasions. Take it easy, PP, you'll be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 Not wishing to steal PPs thunder, but back in 2007 I went in Brighton hospital for a Gall bladder removal. When I came awake after the op., I noticed this huge plaster on my stomach so asked the surgeon, who came to see me, what's to do? He said that they had 3 attempts at keyhole surgery but finally had to open me up. So I was left with a 10inch scar and 4 stab wounds. I was led to believe a Gall bladder is about the size of a man's thumb. So why the long scar, unless they wanted to climb in and have a good look. Remember being hooked up to a machine that dosed Morphine. I was told by 'Pain management' nurse that even if I wanted to turn over a little, I was to press a button which would inject a dose of Morphine. After one go, didn't do it anymore as I didn't like the Woozy sensation it gave. That little 'routine' op put me off work for a year. ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,719 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 In the throws of the process of selling my house buying another smaller property. Solicitors enough said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 Hope things go smoothly for you Stavertongirl, a very stressful time! We used to move every 4 or 5 years when we were a lot younger, always searching for something bigger and better, but don’t think I could face the upheaval now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,292 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 The most stressfull move we made was of course from Notts to Australia as ten pound poms. There is a story to the journey with Qantas, thats for another day. The company that was shipping our furniture went bust and we had to pay again for it to be shipped. Not the best start to life in a new country, it turned up eventually after two years, we survived with a bed, fridge, TV and two large bean bags until we got our stuff. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 As mentioned on here before - we were rejected as ten Pound Poms in the 60's. Health insurance reasons. Been watching the program Ten Pound Poms on telly - entertaining over the top but based on essential truths. Getting all my stuff together today, ready for the fishing trip to the Highlands tomorrow. Weather forecast looks decent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Will you see Compo, PP? If so, give him my regards. I would love to see where he lives and the surrounding area. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,595 Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 What a day, followed a neighbour into Lincoln where he had to take his car for repairs and I bought him home but on the way back my exhaust started blowing so I phoned Kwik Fit Newark and they said they could sort it for me so off I went to Newark, left the car there and decided to catch the bus home instead of hanging around Newark for how ever long, anyway got home and hour and half later I'm back on the same bus going the other way back to Newark, I got a phone call from Kwik Fit saying the exhaust was done but a front nearside spring was broken, I said get it sorted and they replaced the drop link at the same time, so I am now in Newark waiting again, hour later phone call all is done and I can pick my car up, job done, a bit lighter in the pocket but the car is safe now which is the main thing, hope you've all had a better day than me Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,158 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 What a lovely morning...was up bright and early...then after a quick cycle around the local Park......Potted a few Plants...and set them out on the front Garden......although i say it myself they do look really nice......... Made me think about my favourite song from school days........and still enjoy listening to it.......... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 My word, Ben. You'll be knocking together a shed next. Then, you'll need a budgie to go in it! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,465 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 I've learned something new today. I also remember 'All things bright....' from school days, and remember seeing that the writer was Mrs C.F. Alexander. But fully spelt out, she was Cecil Frances Alexander. I never knew that Cecil could be used as a female name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Things_Bright_and_Beautiful 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 808 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 Sang that lots in school and Morning Has Broken. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,729 Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 Last Thurs, I drove Mrs Col to the local hospital for a 'day case' operation on her eyelids. 'Blepharoplasty' I believe. She emerged looking like a failed boxer a few hours later and has been in pain since, though the swelling and pain do seem to be slowly subsiding. All surgery was done from the inside of the lids. I re-arranged my second knee op to allow time for Mrs Col's op and as I was driving her there my phone kept ringing. Mrs Col eventully answered. It was Wrightington Hospital saying that my re-arranged knee op can't go ahead because 'my' Anaesthetist is not working that day, and anyway, he wants to see me before the op. I'm guessing he's picked up on the Heart Failure stuff, new meds etc. It's fine because I want to discuss that stuff with him too. So now my op has gone from 23rd May, to 12th June, to a pre-op on 6th July and an op who knows when. Hey Ho! Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the weather, slowly sorting garden/patio etc.. and thinking life is pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/dcannistraro/videos/805859123963226/ Try this one. If not it’s a drum group playing at my daughters hosts for the festival. They are so good and noisy and you really have to be there to appreciate them. There was a music group in the yard and the Timbales ( drums group) were playing along just like pop singers do when they want the audience to join in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Can't see that one either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Sorry but don’t know what else I can do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Pour yourself another glass and sit under a tree! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 3 hours ago, nonnaB said: Sorry but don’t know what else I can do. There's nothing you need to do Cherub. It's just me, I can't be arsed to join Facebook. Tried before and was inundated with pictures from people I'd never heard of. Enjoy your wine. Best wishes to you and yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,465 Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 17 hours ago, nonnaB said: https://www.facebook.com/dcannistraro/videos/805859123963226/ Try this one. If not it’s a drum group playing at my daughters hosts for the festival. They are so good and noisy and you really have to be there to appreciate them It produces the FB message saying that it can only be seen by certain people - those who may be friends of the person who originally posted it. It can't be copied around to anyone and everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 I see my post as been removed. Anybody tell me why that is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,143 Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Ignore the above ! I've just found it. Amazing what you find, if you open your eyes innit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,465 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Big excitement yesterday. I drove my car through a car wash; first time I've done that for at least 25-30 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 I've not used a drive through car wash in years. I usually pressure wash and clean our cars myself. Occasionally I use an Albanian hand car wash in Newark where the blokes look scary but do a thorough job. As an extra bonus I get leathered off by Albanian ladies! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,595 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 "I get leathered off by Albanian ladies!" You or the car Phil?, no don't answer that Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 I always give them a generous tip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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