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A boring bolognese sauce(home made with minced beef) with dreamfields penne pasta. I shall have quite a few shavings of parmesan cheese to make up for the garlic bread that I used to have but no longer do. Last night I had a lovely lamb curry with lashings of 'cauliflower rice'! I have to say...

Hi, I look forward to hearing how you get on. I have recently been diagnosed T2 and have a pathetic Health Centre/Surgery. I never though we could request to be put under the control of a hospital. Any more info or advice on that. Cheers, Pete

Fantastic sites-- very very helpful. Thanks, Pete

Aad, Yes, you're probably right. It is difficult fighting the system as an individual. I am not getting too stressed up about it but just feel as though they need a kick up then proverbial, so to speak! take care, Pete

Aad, I do have the results now- but that only came from my perseverance etc. The point is that at first I did not know about the 4 to 6 week rule and assumed because I had heard nothing(as per message on phone) that I was in the clear. Can you see the point I am making. I am complaining to...

Aad, Once again, I agree with you. They have also thought about people like us trying to beat their idiotic and lifethreatening system. When one rings the surgery you are automatically given a short recorded message before the receptionist answers. The message states that we do not need to...

I have found this interesting. I am 14st 13lb and 5' 6"-- obviously 'obese' in terms of this BM index. I have managed to lose about 7lb since being on my version of low carb eating as I understand it to be. Every couple of weeks I give myself a treat and have fish and chips from the chippy...

Wpaisley, I have to say that I tend to agree with you. I have had nothing but aggro from my Health Centre. Some of my comments are on:- viewtopic.php?f=15&t=6663&p=57665#p57665 Pete

Aad, Yes, you're right. The hospital did send the results a couple of days after the test to my Health Centre. It is at the Health Centre where it all fell down and probably still falls down. To tell me that after they receive results it takes 4 to 6 weeks for the GP to action them and that is...

Trink, It is amazing what these GP's and hospitals get away with. The problem is that we put all our trust in them and take everything on the chin. Enough was enough for me. The GP messed up big time during my eventual diagnosis of cancer a couple of years back. 6 months were lost due to...

Anniversary tomorrow so we are going to a place near Brecon. Dinner is included in the price. What three courses would you say were the 'best' options to choose. http://www.castle-coaching-inn.co.uk/sample-menu.php I know there are probably going to be carbs in many of them but, hey, it is...

I was at BMH Rhinteln off and on during the sixties. I was based at Dortmund. I remember well 'the Charlies'. I used to like a Charlie mit. To the non military types- a carlsberg and lime! Thanks for digging up that memory!!! Pete

That would be a bonus if they reduce cholestrol in the bargain as well! I had some the other night. Rather bland but I think that was my fault as I did not really cook them with the sauce in order to absorb the flavours etc. I opened the packet and poured off the stuff they were floating...

Hey Dennis, Many thanks for that! It looks lie a very very versatile noodle. I shall look forward to trying them out. Cheers, Pete

I heard that Shirataki Noodles are extremely low in carbohydrates. I was pleased to hear that as I could then still continue with my 'stir-fries'. I ordered some on line and they arrived today. Not as I expected - I thought they would be 'dry' noodles in a packet but are in some sort of...

My heart goes out to Lisa and Ian! I went through 8 cycles of chemo myself and have some idea how she must be feeling. I have to say that I probably had it 'easy' by comaprison. She must be a very strong person and a credit to all your family. Enjoy what the future holds for you all. Having...

Many years ago when I was in the Army you were entitled to one small bottle of beer as a hospital in patient in Military hospitals( we used to have them in those days). I was not convinced the beer was for medical reasons but was for morale! Pete

catherine, Yes, that is very sound advice. I just hope the Primary Care Trusts cover Wales as well as England. With all this devolution and Welsh Assembly etc I have my doubts. Anyway, I will do as you suggest. At least then I will have an idea. Through a friend of a friend I have found out...

They come back from the hospital in quick time , say, 4 to 5 days. The problem is with the surgery. The Health Centre Manager and the quack seem to think they need 4 to 6 weeks and that is only if workload allows that. I really need to find out if that is permissable. How can they have...

Hi, I have been having issues with my Health Centre over the length of time it took to inform me of my test results. In fact, it was only when I rang the for something completely different and then asked about the GTT results did I find out! I had a GTT last Dec 9th. The hospital told me the...