Thought it might be worth sharing a few points here about why financial planning is important as we approach some major changes. The changes (i.e. my escape plan) are the culmination of plans made many years ago and are now coming into effect, albeit a little sooner than we had anticipated. Having a few long term goals is a good thing to do, although at times it can become very easy to simply drift through life in a haphazard way. Continue reading “Why financial planning is important”
Home from hospital
I can’t tell you enough how wonderful it is to be home from hospital. Eventually I was discharged on Tuesday afternoon after quite a lot of waiting and being a “patient patient”.
While I was waiting, I took the opportunity to walk up and down the corridor outside the little bay where my bed was . Some of the nursing staff commented how I was doing the right thing, apparently far too many patients stay in bed unnecessarily and convince themselves they are more ill than they really are. Continue reading “Home from hospital”
Such encouragement!
Yesterday I was so pleased having a visit from my friend Paul here in hospital: such encouragement!
I always like our banter which included being greeted by being told “ you look so institutionalised Doug”. Continue reading “Such encouragement!”
Discharge confusion continues
Following on from yesterday’s delayed discharge, I have been moved. There I was at 5:00am enjoying being fast asleep and I was abruptly woken up. Reminds me of prisoners telling me about their “ghosting out” experiences where they were bundled into a prison van and transferred elsewhere when it was least expected. Continue reading “Discharge confusion continues”
Hospital discharge confusion
Talk about confusion. Everything was looking good for my discharge today. Blood tests heading the right way, urine flowing through my kidneys nicely with the colour returning to normal.
Staying in the L&D hospital
Here’s a run down on what it’s like staying in the L&D hospital, or more specifically my exciting, rip rawing life here in the Surgical Assessment Unit! Continue reading “Staying in the L&D hospital”
Admitted into hospital
Being admitted into hospital was, shall we say, an interesting experience. I reported to the Surgical Assessment Unit as directed but the receptionist didn’t know anything about me. She asked who referred me and I told her it was a Mr Ellis and to call him if there were any queries. Continue reading “Admitted into hospital”