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Ian, I have posted the definition of a Yorkshireman before - but here goes - he is a Scotsman with his streak of generosity removed

Graham

I resemble that remark! Speedy recovery Graham

[TSR2]

Hi Graham,

Hope all mends well. We'll need to put a tracker on you, imagine going to York for the day and not making it home with all of you bits.

Hope it improves your lot matey.

[simondix]

Hope stub gets better. Here that losing your big toe can affect your balance. I will stick to alchohol.

All the best.

Simon

[speedbird591]

Apart from the toe thing, Graham, I note that they also did some serious stuff with your blood circulation - which we've ignored due to the mirth surrounding the loss of your toe! It's terrific that they're not just addressing the symptoms as they happen but also going for the underlying problem of blood supply.

I've seen those angioplasty and vein widening ops on the telly - they seem to have got them down to a fine art now and they seem to be a quick and successful solution to a lot of serious health problems.

Have you noticed any health benefits yet to your improved circulation? I suppose it should make healing quicker and give you more energy and fitness.

I hope so, anyway. It would be interesting to hear of any improvements it brings so don't forget to let us know.

Here's to a quick recovery

Ian

[Filonian]

Ian, it all kicked off with an ulcer on the ball of said big toe which was being cleaned and dressed, with me being told it was improving - until last Wednesday when it was off to York.

On top of the above I had had more chemo which for some reason knocked me back every time this time.

hen whilsyt ijhn YORK< I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which is at the moment being controlled by diet.

Apparently, all these things have been working against me.

Very pleasingly, from the moment I boarded the ambulance, to arriving back home, I was treated with respect as a person - not a lump of meat or a number -0 and to top it off the food was brilliant.

I was also fortunate to be in a room with four other chaps just as mad as I am and the banter between us and the staff helped to pass the time. So much so that we are all thinking of a reunion next year without the ops.

If you have got to go into the hangar - York hospital is the place.

I am pleased to say that, at the moment, I have never felt as well for months.


Graham

[speedbird591]

I am pleased to say that, at the moment, I have never felt as well for months.

Oh crikey! Diabetes as well to contend with But at least they've had the opportunity to pin you down to the bed and get everything balanced out and working well for you. That's good news - I'm pleased.

It's also great to hear that you are still receiving superb service from the NHS. They are generally such dedicated and caring people - You wouldn't get better service if you were Private. In fact it wouldn't be as friendly as you'd be on your own.

Co-incidentally, I have just had another incident that has also boosted my faith in the NHS. I had a terribly painful night with no sleep and could not even lay down. It seemed to be a very sharp constant pain in my liver. I was beside myself this morning and needed help - but of course it's Sunday so I wasn't expecting much. I spoke to the Hospice Nurse who checked my x-rays and notes and decided I needed to see an out-of-hours GP. This is now done through the new 111 number and I was expecting a poor response. In fact the phone was answered immediately and after a thorough and friendly assessment I was given a quick appointment with a lovely friendly young doctor who noticed that I could fit several co-codamol tablets into my busy schedule and they'd work well with what I've got. I got the prescription straight away and I'm comfortably spaced out now - up from 14 to 22 tablets a day! Temporarily, I hope!

Well done NHS - again!

Ian

[Filonian]

Pleased to hear that you have had such a positive and pain alleviating result Ian, nothing worse for knocking you down.

I have to say, the only pain I have had has been from the bunion which was on the removed toe. In fact, I had a real belt from the sod about 15 minutes ago.

Graham

[NigelC]

Them co-codamol certainly do the trick all right. Had some when I broke a rib. After taking a few, I used to annoy the ex by 'clicking' the rib in question


Hope all goes well Graham

[Jon.M]

Them co-codamol certainly do the trick all right. Had some when I broke a rib. After taking a few, I used to annoy the ex by 'clicking' the rib in question

I'll bet that helped it heal quicker Nigel.

I'm glad to hear you had a good experience with the NHS Graham. The diabetes will certainly have made the toe worse as it screws up circulation in the extremities. I hope your recovery continues smoothly.

Jon

[NigelC]

It used to click when I breathed at first!!