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I still have not set the phone up quite enough, but I could do no more. My brain was totally fried. And then my best friend sent me a message to say her stepson's funeral was today. Nothing I can do about supporting her with that now. She wasn't telling me because of my appointment. But her husband has lost two sons now. The first took his own life 40 years ago. Nothing seems important now.

I have printed out my lists, so even if I can't think of anything, because my brain doesn't work. I can still give the list to the specialist.

It seems there is acrimony, my friend will explain next week. So I think I'm rather glad I am not there. But it's still sad.

My pre op appointment is early, so I've already been awake an hour.

Going to make one more cup of tea and then shower and get ready.

What I haven't done or got ready, it is just tough luck now...

I'll be glad when the appointment is over....

You take care x
 
No FBG
Kiki and Mab met for the first time yesterday. Definite hostility on both sides of the window, before Mab retreated.
MrSlim and our friend made a trip to the builders merchants yesterday to collect essential supplies. They have decided the external insulation and cladding is the next job. Their timing is bad. Weather forecast is rain for the next week. We shall see how far they get today.
On a different issue we are still dealing with the bank. Phone calls are only accepted for short periods 9.30- 11am and 2.00- 3.30pm. Have so far failed to get through, or the window closes each time we have tried.
The phone call is the essential final part of the long process to get a joint account.
Must go into town today to buy a birthday present. It's a 60th for a special person, so i am thinking a small piece of jewellery.
 
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Good morning everyone on a late rise to the day here in the dark and dangerous north.5.6 this a.m. Did anyone have their TV on yesterday - no? Us neither. Off all day so nothing to fuss or worry about. The globe turned, it got light, then it got dark and then it got light again. Smashing - all in working order, ish. Art bit - some trees. Hope your day goes well. One morning at a time. Best make some more kofee.
 

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Morning all from a sunnier start to the day here. @gennepher hug for the early start, stress of not having everything as you would like and the sad news from your friend. After all that I hope you receive the same level of respect and care as the recent home visit. @JohnEGreen hug for the higher than desired fbg and awareness of missing family. @dunelm thank you for sharing today's wonderful art. @SlimLizzy I hope you can manage to contact the bank, organise the joint account and Mr Slim and friend can either complete or make real progress on the insulation and cladding. I too kept away from the Trump fest yesterday, quelle surprise, had a chuckle at Nige having to watch on TV, but I don't think the sun rising today anywhere near covers it. I'm alright Jack isn't adequate when so many already aren't: New York City high schools were circulating details of how to protect students from possible ICE raids. I don't know any of you anymore than I know those children but I'd feel for you and your grandchildren in those circumstances. Ironically? yesterday was Martin Luther King Day, I'll let him have the final word : “We must accept finite disappointment,” he said, “but never lose infinite hope.” Even on that dark day, with many more to come, that sounds like a plan. (Thanks to Moira Donnegan for that and details of the ICE raid precautions)
 
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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on a late rise to the day here in the dark and dangerous north.5.6 this a.m. Did anyone have their TV on yesterday - no? Us neither. Off all day so nothing to fuss or worry about. The globe turned, it got light, then it got dark and then it got light again. Smashing - all in working order, ish. Art bit - some trees. Hope your day goes well. One morning at a time. Best make some more kofee.
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This new series is absolutely stunning in my eyes....
Brilliant @dunelm
 
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Morning all from a sunnier start to the day here. @gennepher hug for the early start, stress of not having everything as you would like and the sad news from your friend. After all that I hope you receive the same level of respect and care as the recent home visit. @JohnEGreen hug for the higher than desired fbg and awareness of missing family. @dunelm thank you for sharing today's wonderful art. @SlimLizzy I hope you can manage to contact the bank, organise the joint account and Mr Slim and friend can either complete or make real progress on the insulation and cladding. I too kept away from the Trump fest yesterday, quelle surprise, had a chuckle at Nige having to watch on TV, but I don't think the sun rising today anywhere near covers it. I'm alright Jack isn't adequate when so many already aren't: New York City high schools were circulating details of how to protect students from possible ICE raids. I don't know any of you anymore than I know those children but I'd feel for you and your grandchildren in those circumstances. Ironically? yesterday was Martin Luther King Day, I'll let him have the final word : “We must accept finite disappointment,” he said, “but never lose infinite hope.” Even on that dark day, with many more to come, that sounds like a plan. (Thanks to Moira Donnegan for that and details of the ICE raid precautions)
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Thank you so much @ianpspurs
 
Saw a GP this morning - the Health Centre had phoned with an appointment for me to discuss the results of my last blood test. Seems that 3 of the tablets that have been prescribed for me are ones which damage the kidneys so not one, not 2 but 3 challenges to my kidneys. No wonder I've been having problems. This has apparently been the cause of the high potassium and that the cause of the heart issues of last week. I wonder why nobody noticed before this that I was being given unsuitable medication.

Anyway, I have been taken off 2 of the tablets and been given another one which should be kinder to my kidneys, although I think I was taken off that one about 2 years ago for some reason. We shall see. Heart has settled down now anyway.
 
Well an "at least they spotted it" for the alert & response to the bad meds.

But a huge hug for the trauma of wondering if your heart was having major issues.

How fragile all the communication is surrounding our health .

From your experience to genns "no doctors in the house"

Yiu start to wonder is it just shambolic or , as some suggest its a real attempt to sabotage what should be our first line of health defense.

And one in which we have all handsomely invested in over the years ....mmmhh

Hoping the change of meds has the desired effect and doesn't bring on any new symptoms further along the path .

Best wishes for a smoother journey from here on .
 
I had a very good day today. I was up at 3 am and I needed that time to get ready in time.

But then I was thinking of my friend and her husband. They had said no flowers. I did not have time to send a card before the funeral this morning. The only thing I could think of doing was making a personal special condolence card and sending it through WhatsApp to her.
That took far longer than I thought, and before I knew it, I was still here at home in Wales when I should've been in Liverpool looking for my parking space and having a cup of tea and a breakfast before my appointment.

A race against time.
I beat the satnav times. I kept to exactly 1 mile an hour below the max speed allowed on any road, whether 20 or 70mph. It was heavy going to work traffic, so they were quite happy with me. I made my appointment with minutes to spare.

All the nurses and medical people I saw made a special effort to accommodate my deafness and hearing needs.
They were very kind and considerate, and made sure I understood all the information they were imparting to me, absolutely perfectly all the way through the appointment. One nurse got me to repeat what she said to make absolutely sure I understood every step of the way.

All I had on about my deafness, was my deafness lanyard and badge (and my clothes of course). I never once had to say to anyone I was deaf and I needed extra help. It was all done for me....

A total contrast to my last horrific appointment there.

I could not have asked for more ...

I was told, of course I could wear my Cochlear sound processor for the operation, and before I could ask, I was told of course you can take your mobile phone into the operating theatre. It is an essential piece of medical equipment for controlling your Cochlear processor. You could've knocked me down with a feather for this, after the last debacle appointment....

Then she made me a little bit sad, and told me I would have to take my earrings off for the operation. But my partner died in 2009 and he bought them me and I have not taken them off since then, I explained. No problem said the nurse, they are your comfort for your operation. We will tape them up. You must wear them during the operation. They are your comfort item.

The whole appointment went beautifully with every possible help given and consideration for my deafness.

Then I went to Greggs cafe, bought a cup of tea and a pasty, and a text came through from my friend and her husband. They really appreciated that special individual condolence card I made for them. It was well worth me doing that this morning before the funeral..even though it was a job getting to the hospital on time.

I am drop dead tired now and been in bed since I got home.

Creative...some crystals in a Laboscope kaleidoscope....

About my new mobile phone, pixel 8, it was nowhere near ready to take out to depend on. There are so many little things that you don't realise that you installed on your old phone as you went along, that you will rely on for something else, and obviously I didn't have my password book out with me...

Take care. I am falling asleep....


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