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Monday 16 May 2022

AWOL

Two weeks ago I abruptly left the hobby/blogging scene without giving notice - sorry for that guys. but here's the full story, as best I can remember it.

Monday afternoon, 2nd May immdediately after finishing that week's blog post, I doubled over in agony  and unable to find any comfort from the pain, whether sat, stood or lying down.
This situation continued trhoughout the rest of the day and well into earl Tuesday Morning when just as I thought the pain couldn't get any worse, it did.
An emergency first responder was called out, gaing first aid and most importantly pain relief. An ambulance was also called to transport me to hospital, for diagnosis and emergency care. After an hour or two of observation, it was suspected that I had some form of trauma going on with my  Gall Bladder (rather than a suspected heart problem that was earlier suspected).
I was transported from the observationinvestigation ward to anothe rin my local hospital, where I lasted a couple of days whilst they confirmed the diagnosis.
Given the new diagnosis I was then transferred to not just a diffeent ward, but a different hospital ! Another ccuple of days in the wrong ward before I was oncemore transferred down three floors to a ward that did operate on my problem. Some scans, etc later and they were ready to do some 'keyhole
surgery to remove my errant Gallbladder.
Distance between arrowheads is approximately 2" (5cm)
You may just be able to see the slight signs of the surgery in the photograph to the right:'  

All of which bring me up to date with where I am (still in hospital) and awaiting more investigation  into draining unwanted fluids and other medical things.
 
I'm finding it very difficult to concentrate on anything for any length of time and typing on my phone ia a complete nightmare - hence this oneoff attempt using my lap-top to bring everyone up to speed. -  more than this I'm unable to do atm. 

Thanks for being patient with me, it could be quite a while before I'm capable of doing much, if anything - it's all so tiring.

20 comments:

  1. Joe thanks for taking the time and effort to make this post, and definitely no need to apologise. I've, actually, been checking a couple of times a day on blogger to see if there was an update from you, as I was quite concerned after you'd not replied to comments on your last post.
    Here's hoping that everything goes well and you make a speedy and safe recovery. Take care.
    Roy

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    1. Thanks Roy, your concerns and thoughts are very much appreciated.

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  2. Get well soon Joe, you are missed in the community, and thanks for the update.

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    1. Thanks Dave, from my pov it was well worth the effort.

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  3. Get well sir!
    No need apologies!
    Best wishes

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    1. Thanks you Michal, very much appreciated.

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  4. Bliemy, Joe, really sorry to hear this news. Take it easy, get well soon, and thanks for keeping us up to date.

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    1. Thanks Matt, it's one of thise things you think will never happen toyou , but does !

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  5. Take care Joe, we will see you back posting soon!

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    1. Thanks Terry, up an posting as of now !

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  6. Get well soon Joe, you're usually like clockwork on your Monday posting, I was beginning to worry, glad you're on the mend!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks Iain, it's been quite a few years since I missed a Monday post (also health related then too)

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  7. Get well soon, Joe. Fingers crossed for you to be back on your feet in no time, and posting again.

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    1. Thanks Blaxx, won;t be long now before I'm 100%.

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    1. Thanks Robb, feeling better by the day.

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  9. Sad reading my friend but I hope that you will feel better soon. Kind regards from the north

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    1. Thanks Ptr, I am on the road to recovery.

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  10. Really terrible news Joe. I have been quite worried about you considering the radio silence concerning gladiators. Here's to a swift recovery and a return to your hobby soon mate.
    Frank

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    1. Thanks Frank, I was devestated by the hospitalisation, but I'm now getting better day by day.

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