Sunday, 24 December 2017

Almost Missed Christmas

I am literally just home from another stay in hospital(s) and only just managed to meet their discharge requirements at 7pm this evening.

Fortunately I had my Christmas obligations met before I went in last Sunday.


So another 8 day trip around Edinburgh hospitals, lots of blood, lots of pain, little urine, lots of tubes, numerous bags of fluid, more tablets, less tablets and did I mention even more pain.

However I am now only 2 days away from seeing the Consultant and hopefully get details of an action plan that includes more than just treating the symptoms.

Most annoying bit is I have not touched any of my toys this past week.

Now, can someone remind me when this Christmas lark actually starts.



 
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35 comments:

  1. Ray Rousell24 December 2017 at 20:50

    Sounds like you've been having fun Jim. Well I hope your Christmas gets a little better from now on!

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 20:59

      Fun doesn't really cover what I've been through in the past few days but I'm still standing and smiling.

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  2. Rob Young24 December 2017 at 20:51

    Hope Christmas is a 'good' one for you and that things are sorted soon - as for when it starts, I reckon it starts when you feel it does. In my case, now, all the travelling is done and I can just relax...

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 21:02

      Yes, no more travelling for me for a few days at least but I would certainly want to be able to drive to York in February for Vapnartak.

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  3. Bill554924 December 2017 at 20:58

    Jim all the best to you and the family at Christmas. Hope everything improves in 2018...

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 21:04

      Thanks Wizard and Hilary.

      Certainly looking for a bit of an improvement.

      Might have missed sending you a Christmas card this year because of all the to-ing and fro-ing.

      Merry Christmas

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    2. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 21:41

      Damn, wrong Bill.

      Merry XMAS to you and Helena.

      (Must be the medication)

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  4. Aly Morrison24 December 2017 at 21:13

    I hope you have a more restfull Christmas and can get back to painting some toys.

    To the best of my knowledge Christmas starts on the 6th of November...;-)

    All the best. Aly

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  5. Herkybird24 December 2017 at 21:38

    Never mind, Christmas wasn't too much fun for the Holy family either!
    You still have Hogmanay to look forward to!

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  6. tradgardmastare24 December 2017 at 21:52

    Let’s hope Christmas can start for you now and that you get some seasonal cheer and r&r at home.
    Alan

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 21:56

      Had a vague notion of PVA-ing some static grass tonight but the medication is making me a bit woosy.

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  7. Ed M24 December 2017 at 22:14

    Calendars can be over rated--Christmas is better defined in the observance. Merry Christmas!

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  8. Tim Gow24 December 2017 at 22:40

    On the plus side you’ve not had to do the food shopping. Now get something painted.

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 23:26

      Will perhaps have a go on Christmas Day evening as the house will be busy through the day but emptier in the evening.

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  9. Steve J.24 December 2017 at 22:56

    Hope all goes well next week Jim and good that you are home for Xmas. Enjoy the break if you can.

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  10. David Crook24 December 2017 at 23:09

    Hi Jim,

    Wishing you for all the best for Christmas and I hope you have a better 2018.

    All the best,


    DC

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer24 December 2017 at 23:27

      Worst year I've had so far so hope next year is better.

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  11. Peter Douglas25 December 2017 at 00:40

    Glad to hear that you're home again. Take care, gave a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2018.

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer25 December 2017 at 18:46

      Unfortunately I was back in hospital just after midnight and then again after lunch. More gore running riot through my nether regions.

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  12. Wellington Man25 December 2017 at 02:59

    Best wishes to you and yours , Jim.

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  13. The Good Soldier Svjek25 December 2017 at 08:41

    All the best Jim to you and yours , Tony

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  14. David25 December 2017 at 10:17

    Best wishes Jim! Hope it can be sorted for you soon.

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer25 December 2017 at 18:49

      Two days to go till my consultant visit and probably several weeks before my op.

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  15. Jay25 December 2017 at 16:06

    Best wishes for the Year End holidays and the New Year. May it be a year of healing.

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  16. Dan Foley25 December 2017 at 21:11

    Merry Christmas! Hope you feel better soon.

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  17. Steve-the-Wargamer26 December 2017 at 09:49

    ...puts my cough and cold into perspective.. best wishes for a recovery soon...

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    1. Jim Duncan Wargamer26 December 2017 at 16:36

      Hi Steve

      Yes, I've had coughs and colds before (everyone has) and I've also had more serious conditions. This one has topped them all in the extent of pain never mind spending most of the last fortnight in hospital, or going to hospital, or coming back from hospital.

      Had a breakthrough this afternoon which I will post on the blog.

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