Good morning Mick and all! As Kalu has said, its pouring here in Glasgow, so a hameldaeme ( home will do me) day.
Great disappointment here, my empty ⛳ has been cancelled☹, DH has hurt his back (golfing) and his partner isn't feeling too good after his vaccination!
Yesterday, I cut DH's, but hadn't realised how brutal I had been, until DH's golfing partner came over to cancel the golf and I caught him staring at DH's hair or the lack of it! ? I now realise that I had a cheek to complain the other day, about my neighbour, (DIL's father) butchering my hydrangea bushes!! ?
Yesterday brought a hospital letter, stating my VitD levels were non existent (a frequent occurence) and that my calcium levels weren't far behind, which meant I couldn't have my alendronic acid infusion, which is already eighteen months late, due to my shielding. ☹ It implied that I hadn't been taking my medication and I should contact my GP.
I was due to phone the surgery next week anyway about a review of one of my heart meds, so I took the bull by the horns and braved the lions den!
Much to my surprise, I got a lovely, sympathetic receptionist who said she would get a doctor to phone back.
I could have wept with relief, when ten minutes later, my favourite GP phoned me. When I became too ill to work, he was a tower of strength and supported me with the ill health retiral process.
I explained how I had serious problems with my mouth, broke my front tooth, trying to chew the calcium tablet, due to very active Sjogren's system, (an autoimmune condition). Also he noticed how hoarse (another symptom) I was, saying he hadn't realised how unwell I was. Bypassing the system, (meds too expensive) he managed to change the meds to a drink instead and said the hospital will deal with the VitD problem.
Then we got onto my heart problems. He was horrified that I have been so unwell recently and said they were unaware difficult things are, as I hadn't told anyone.
We had a very frank discussion about my prognosis and the fact that nothing more can be done. The last option is to increase the dosage of one drug, which he has done. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to the ones which could improve my quality of life.
Although, it was a difficult conversation, I feel so much better for unburdening myself and getting my feelings out of my system, rather than boring you all on here!!!
It also prompted a conversation with Mr Ostrichhead in the sand, who has been in denial up until now. That was adifficult one. ?
As usual, when needing a diversion, I baked. I'm unsure of the finished product, Marydoll's Mars Bar cake, made with white chocolate Coco Pops. The jury is out on that one. ?
A bit too sickly for me, but my sweet toothed neighbours will love it.
Dragonfly, what a terrible shock for you and your poor friend. I pray your pain levels have reduced, Auntieflo and you have an easier day today.
Fantastic news from France, Ashcome. My GP thought he would cheer me up yesterday, by telling me I was on track to get the second dose. He soon changed his mind, when he read my severe reaction to the first dose! ? However, he did insist I have the second one.
I was humbled, overwhelmed and a little bit surprised by all the kind comments after my wobble yesterday. I now feel embarrassed!?
I plan to make salmon fish cakes today, but it's tinned salmon, so no oneupmanship here! ?
I need to get moving, Tesco delivery due today and DD is coming up to look after and put the shopping away. The real reason is that she wants to snaffle the fish cakes, her favourites. She must think I came up the River Clyde on a bike!
Have the best day possible, everyone.
Gwen, the Downs Syndrome character was described as an oddball.
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