Tell us something really trivial about your life Volume 39
Discussion
glenrobbo said:
witteringon said:
My understanding of an angiogram is an investigative procedure involving poking a tube up your arteries to look for obstructions. I am not sure if any remedial work (angioplasty?) is routinely carried out at the same time, or done as a separate procedure at a later date.
I opted instead for a (private) CT scan, which is non invasive, which fortunately showed that 2 of my main arteries were ok and the third slightly obstructed, so I got away with treatment by medication only. Job done and has served me well so far!
The info the hospital has sent me covers both. It's a case of "whilst we're in there, we might as well carry out any remedial work necessary, including placement of stents if required."I opted instead for a (private) CT scan, which is non invasive, which fortunately showed that 2 of my main arteries were ok and the third slightly obstructed, so I got away with treatment by medication only. Job done and has served me well so far!
This is carried out using just a local anaesthetic at the point of entry. There are no nerves inside the circulatory system.
Tha angiogram consists of a catheter inserted into the circulatory system via an entry point in the crook of the elbow or the groin, and up inside the blood vessel to the heart, then a cannula? directing a dye by which the X-ray camera video can pick up any abnormalities.
Angioplasty: If any narrowing of arteries is found, then a small "balloon" can be introduced and inflated to enlarge the vessel. Sometimes the vessel will remain open and stable, but if it doesn't, this can then be followed by placing a stainless steel expandable mesh "stent" in each area of narrowing.
I have to present myself at 07:30 hrs for a morning procedure as a day case patient, but I have to take overnight requisites just in case. Somebody will be required to pick me up when I am discharged.
No driving for a week afterwards.
Witters, may I ask what was the cost of the private CT scan?
My mood lifted when postie rung the door bell and handed me my parcel with a large part off my meltdown Hot Wheels collection , a large number of cheap cars from 1 seller and more to come as some auctions finish imminently .
I might post about them in Scale Models with pics.
I also might not if my mood darkens .
I might post about them in Scale Models with pics.
I also might not if my mood darkens .
glenrobbo said:
The info the hospital has sent me covers both. It's a case of "whilst we're in there, we might as well carry out any remedial work necessary, including placement of stents if required."
This is carried out using just a local anaesthetic at the point of entry. There are no nerves inside the circulatory system.
Tha angiogram consists of a catheter inserted into the circulatory system via an entry point in the crook of the elbow or the groin, and up inside the blood vessel to the heart, then a cannula? directing a dye by which the X-ray camera video can pick up any abnormalities.
Angioplasty: If any narrowing of arteries is found, then a small "balloon" can be introduced and inflated to enlarge the vessel. Sometimes the vessel will remain open and stable, but if it doesn't, this can then be followed by placing a stainless steel expandable mesh "stent" in each area of narrowing.
I have to present myself at 07:30 hrs for a morning procedure as a day case patient, but I have to take overnight requisites just in case. Somebody will be required to pick me up when I am discharged.
No driving for a week afterwards.
Witters, may I ask what was the cost of the private CT scan?
Glenners,This is carried out using just a local anaesthetic at the point of entry. There are no nerves inside the circulatory system.
Tha angiogram consists of a catheter inserted into the circulatory system via an entry point in the crook of the elbow or the groin, and up inside the blood vessel to the heart, then a cannula? directing a dye by which the X-ray camera video can pick up any abnormalities.
Angioplasty: If any narrowing of arteries is found, then a small "balloon" can be introduced and inflated to enlarge the vessel. Sometimes the vessel will remain open and stable, but if it doesn't, this can then be followed by placing a stainless steel expandable mesh "stent" in each area of narrowing.
I have to present myself at 07:30 hrs for a morning procedure as a day case patient, but I have to take overnight requisites just in case. Somebody will be required to pick me up when I am discharged.
No driving for a week afterwards.
Witters, may I ask what was the cost of the private CT scan?
I have no idea what the cost of the CT scan was - it was done as part of a wider package of investigations suggested by my GP to sort me out. They were kicked off under the NHS, and I switched to private to speed it up. Fortunately I only had to pay the Consultant's fees and a £500 excess, and the rest was picked up by a micky mouse insurance policy I had at the time.
If you google 'what is the cost of a private CT scan' a lot of information comes up.
It seems that you are set up ok now, anyway - fingers crossed.
So then, shall we start with a picture of Tim the adorable Dobby????
He has been helping me install a new stereo in his owners car today!!
My friend is extremely happy with his new stereo, and presented me with a bottle of 10yr old Laphroaig as a thank you, absolutely no need for him to have got me the bottle but he knows I'm partial so there we go!!!
Only hiccup in the process was my lack of M5 bolts to bolt the brackets onto the head unit, which was remedied by a quick trip a local yacht chandlery in Hamble where I purchased 6 off M5X12, 6off M4X12 pan heads and a selection of washers to fit both sized for the princely sum of £2.76!!!
All fitted and set up for him, he is a happy boy!!!
Then a visit to my chiropractic where he prodded and manipulated me producing some small moans and a couple of expletives, and demanded I not only pay him For the pleasure but book to go back and do it again next month!!!
He has been helping me install a new stereo in his owners car today!!
My friend is extremely happy with his new stereo, and presented me with a bottle of 10yr old Laphroaig as a thank you, absolutely no need for him to have got me the bottle but he knows I'm partial so there we go!!!
Only hiccup in the process was my lack of M5 bolts to bolt the brackets onto the head unit, which was remedied by a quick trip a local yacht chandlery in Hamble where I purchased 6 off M5X12, 6off M4X12 pan heads and a selection of washers to fit both sized for the princely sum of £2.76!!!
All fitted and set up for him, he is a happy boy!!!
Then a visit to my chiropractic where he prodded and manipulated me producing some small moans and a couple of expletives, and demanded I not only pay him For the pleasure but book to go back and do it again next month!!!
Good afternoon all.
With no sign of rain I ventured into the garden and spent some hours scarifying, cutting, pruning, sawing and weeding and then off to the tip with 5 (five) bags of garden stuff. Whilst scarifying I thought of scarification, which is similar in some ways to multiplication in that bit has five (5) silly balls. This led me to singing to myself the old Bobby Darin song, which is now a well imbedded ear worm. Could be worse, such as anything by Phil Collins.
A strange conversation chez WS this morning.
Mrs: Larry Grayson's dead.
He's been dead for years.
I'm sure it was him, he did the Generation game.
Yes but he's been dead for years.
Sorry, it was Paul Whitehouse.
The bloke who goes fishing with Bob Mortimer?
No. not him. The one who dressed up as a woman.
Oh him. Paul O'Grady?
That's him.
I must get on....
With no sign of rain I ventured into the garden and spent some hours scarifying, cutting, pruning, sawing and weeding and then off to the tip with 5 (five) bags of garden stuff. Whilst scarifying I thought of scarification, which is similar in some ways to multiplication in that bit has five (5) silly balls. This led me to singing to myself the old Bobby Darin song, which is now a well imbedded ear worm. Could be worse, such as anything by Phil Collins.
A strange conversation chez WS this morning.
Mrs: Larry Grayson's dead.
He's been dead for years.
I'm sure it was him, he did the Generation game.
Yes but he's been dead for years.
Sorry, it was Paul Whitehouse.
The bloke who goes fishing with Bob Mortimer?
No. not him. The one who dressed up as a woman.
Oh him. Paul O'Grady?
That's him.
I must get on....
BananaFama said:
Apparently our esteemed PM got O'Grady's name wrong in PM questions , though not sure why the passing away of a beloved tv personality is talked about in parliament .
Grayson he said ......Duh !
Ritchie Sunak probably never even heard of him .
Our PM is attending the funeral of Baroness Boothroyd today and delegated this Wednesday's 'PM's Questions' pantomime to the Deputy Dawg. Just saying....!Grayson he said ......Duh !
Ritchie Sunak probably never even heard of him .
Good Afternoon all!
SitRep on the toof-pulling from yesternoon, and all is well, save for a rather less than perfect ability to chew, and no mistake. Nonetheless, I shall be attempting a small portion of Chicken Dumpling Stew!
IOTN: This chart demonstrates the tricky business of being Skipper, and I only have an issue with one (1) of them!
Pout
pequod said:
Our PM is attending the funeral of Baroness Boothroyd today and delegated this Wednesday's 'PM's Questions' pantomime to the Deputy Dawg. Just saying....!
To add to my ignorance , I have no idea who the deputy is .......
I don't think I could name a single member of the cabinet either .
BananaFama said:
pequod said:
Our PM is attending the funeral of Baroness Boothroyd today and delegated this Wednesday's 'PM's Questions' pantomime to the Deputy Dawg. Just saying....!
To add to my ignorance , I have no idea who the deputy is .......I don't think I could name a single member of the cabinet either .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ckksjo6zI8&ab...
pequod said:
Our PM is attending the funeral of Baroness Boothroyd today and delegated this Wednesday's 'PM's Questions' pantomime to the Deputy Dawg. Just saying....!
Good Afternoon all!
SitRep on the toof-pulling from yesternoon, and all is well, save for a rather less than perfect ability to chew, and no mistake. Nonetheless, I shall be attempting a small portion of Chicken Dumpling Stew!
IOTN: This chart demonstrates the tricky business of being Skipper, and I only have an issue with one (1) of them!
Pout
Avoid redheads???Good Afternoon all!
SitRep on the toof-pulling from yesternoon, and all is well, save for a rather less than perfect ability to chew, and no mistake. Nonetheless, I shall be attempting a small portion of Chicken Dumpling Stew!
IOTN: This chart demonstrates the tricky business of being Skipper, and I only have an issue with one (1) of them!
Pout
Google....maps.
I didn't know or had completely forgotten that the brown bit on your blue route is for slow traffic and I assume red bits are stationary traffic .
I have got that right haven't I ?
The brown bits I saw earlier today have gone as the urban roads have emptied somewhat as it's 19.45 where I'm looking .
I didn't know or had completely forgotten that the brown bit on your blue route is for slow traffic and I assume red bits are stationary traffic .
I have got that right haven't I ?
The brown bits I saw earlier today have gone as the urban roads have emptied somewhat as it's 19.45 where I'm looking .
pequod said:
fatboy18 said:
hat! No Peanut butter and Marmite crunchy spread! 
Does that abomination exist?I have no issue with Marmite, as I regularly partake of that on my terst, although I take issue with AussieMite!
fatboy18 said:
pequod said:
fatboy18 said:
hat! No Peanut butter and Marmite crunchy spread!
Does that abomination exist?I have no issue with Marmite, as I regularly partake of that on my terst, although I take issue with AussieMite!
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