LOL.

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Is powdered eggs at it with the walls of text again?

You need to put a complete URL between the image tags.

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~Sue~

I was thinking about going to the optometrist soon, and getting a NEW prescription(funds permitting of course) for glasses, these frames in Green are $9, the other two are $29ea... What do you think?

Before you go off on another medical adventure and expense, what ever happened with the last one?

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David
Sitting on my butt while others boldly go,
Waiting for a message from a small furry creature from Alpha Centauri.

I was thinking about going to the optometrist soon, and getting a NEW prescription(funds permitting of course) for glasses, these frames in Green are $9, they other two are $29ea... What do you think?

Before you go off on another medical adventure and expense, what ever happened with the last one?

I'm wearing them.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Going back in this thread to the beginning of this month - Vic, have you had your mini-op, or did that get knocked to one side by "other events" in your life?

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Bob Smith
Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society)
Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?

Had 2 Racoones outside my window last night raising all kinds of hell, I couldn't see them but I sure could hear them. LOL
The Fox's and Skunks get into once and a while too. (different fights lor love making)

I have to wait until sometime in May for My sister in law to get back from Europe, to ask Her if She can drive Me to and from the Hospital, since that is the only way the Hospital will allow the surgery under general anesthesia to happen. Until then I have to wait.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Vic - Thanks for the update, and all the best for the op when it happens.

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Bob Smith
Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society)
Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?

Rob, I think Vic is being economical with the truth. A very kind benefactor offered Vic $200 cash to pay for his transport to and from the hospital. He refused to accept it. It was also pointed out to him that there were also various free community transport schemes in his area, he decided not to use them. He doesn't have to wait for his op, he chooses to.

Well he did say the op will be performed under general anaesthetic, which requires you to be collected personally.

Certainly has meant that for me on two occasion, and no taxis are not normally advised as they want to make sure you have help all the way back home.

It is up to you to decide what you wish to believe.

I can understand Vic wanting to be transported to and from the hospital by someone he knows rather than some anonymous "taxi driver".
As to discharge and aftercare - It must certainly be a concern with him living on his own, and not enjoying the "best of general health", with numerous other ailments to consider, including respiratory issues, none of which help with the recovery process.
Part of me is intrigued by the choice of a general anesthetic for a procedure that can be don under a local with general sedation. For the recovery process there is one major milestone - stopping passing blood, until bleeding has stopped there is no release, and that really depends on the individual.

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Bob Smith
Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society)
Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?

I have written orders stating that I need a ride from a relative or a friend.

Right now My cable Internet is out.

I did call Spectrum, the soonest they can send someone out is later today or more likely in the morning.

For the moment My phone is My only access.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I did too state this, if I hadn't I'd know.. Since I normally can browse back or even look in an earlier thread, plus some don't read, they just make up their own "facts", Chris S has done this to Me in NC, like that I do not know how to build a pc, I built and repaired My PC.. No one else did that, I have built numerous PCs since 1992. I have also disinfect Ed others PCs of malware, all is needed is the right tools and the knowledge of how to use them, which I do have...

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

There is nothing uncommon about the covering letter from the hospital saying you need a lift by a friend/relative - This is based on the assumption that that person will make sure you get home "in one piece", and will have someone with you for the following day or so. Do make sure that your sister-in-law knows what time to call before setting out to pick you up, and don't be too shocked and annoyed if they keep you in longer than you would desire, particularly after a general anesthetic as they need to know you are well enough to cope at home.

One comment about your pain management before you go in for the op - over the years (forty plus) I've suffered kidney pains I have found it far better to go for a "quick hit" first thing in the morning rather than a progressive dulling. You might find it more effective to hit the pain hard with a normal (quick) release dose soon after you get up, maybe of an NSAID rather than Tylenol. Then move onto your slow release dose later in the day. This is because kidney pain is frequently caused by spasming in the small tubes of the kidney, and hitting hard stops the spasms, then the slow release keeps it under control, whereas the slow release doesn't stop the spasms. I do however realise that you have arthritis pain, which needs the slow release control - a bit of a cleft stick :-(

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Bob Smith
Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society)
Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?

The relative/friend is not only supposed to be able to watch over for a period of time but also make sure that prescriptions are bought and meds taken those first hours. If something isn't right they can call the DR or 911. In the old days that is why you spent the night in the hospital, but insurance won't cover it anymore.

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There is nothing uncommon about the covering letter from the hospital saying you need a lift by a friend/relative - This is based on the assumption that that person will make sure you get home "in one piece", and will have someone with you for the following day or so. Do make sure that your sister-in-law knows what time to call before setting out to pick you up, and don't be too shocked and annoyed if they keep you in longer than you would desire, particularly after a general anesthetic as they need to know you are well enough to cope at home.

One comment about your pain management before you go in for the op - over the years (forty plus) I've suffered kidney pains I have found it far better to go for a "quick hit" first thing in the morning rather than a progressive dulling. You might find it more effective to hit the pain hard with a normal (quick) release dose soon after you get up, maybe of an NSAID rather than Tylenol. Then move onto your slow release dose later in the day. This is because kidney pain is frequently caused by spasming in the small tubes of the kidney, and hitting hard stops the spasms, then the slow release keeps it under control, whereas the slow release doesn't stop the spasms. I do however realise that you have arthritis pain, which needs the slow release control - a bit of a cleft stick :-(

Ok I got that, but nsaids don't seem to work too well against temperature problems. Except for the nsaids, there is no quick release pills here.

I have internet mostly back again, though it does drop out, unexpectedly at times, over 118Mbps on a Motorola 6121 modem, go figure, the tech is supposed to be out here on Tuesday between 2pm and 3pm. The Arris 6183 modem is now offline, though if the 6120 works this good, I may just leave the connection alone. So far, so good.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Cable internet is out again here, a declining signal is the problem, but TV, and My phone still work. Sigh.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

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That racoon is telling the birds KEEP YA BEECKS OFF. LOL

It's mine, all MINE

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Bob Smith
Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society)
Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?

It's mine, all MINE

calm down Smeegle you forgot to take your pills this morning didn't you ;-)

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Life is what you make of it :-)

When i'm good i'm very good , but when i'm bad i'm shi#eloads better ;-) In't I " buttercups " p.m.s.l at authoritie !!;-)