tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post3520654957211682051..comments2024-03-10T00:00:31.355+00:00Comments on BRIAN SIBLEY : his blog: 'ELL FOR LEATHERBrian Sibleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-47464846127392022672009-05-15T14:54:00.000+01:002009-05-15T14:54:00.000+01:00Is the Vulnerable Groin a relative of the Venerabl...Is the Vulnerable Groin a relative of the Venerable Bede?<br /><br />(I'll get me coat)<br />Roger O B...<br />PROILE: to toil to produce a prose piece to deadlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-66228099936338029752009-05-15T10:26:00.000+01:002009-05-15T10:26:00.000+01:00I don't know about 'keyhole', it strikes me that t...I don't know about 'keyhole', it strikes me that the whole hernia thing is more about removing a 'padlock'!<br />Incidentally, did you realise that a closer look at the image you posted reveals that this is another caption competition. :o) <br /><br />HYPOI: Injection given to put patient into non-ego state.David Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274046456243875879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-21933291991322042482009-05-14T20:39:00.000+01:002009-05-14T20:39:00.000+01:00Let's hope... :-)Let's hope... :-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-2719286574435632532009-05-14T20:06:00.000+01:002009-05-14T20:06:00.000+01:00If they can do keyhole, that's going to be much be...If they can do keyhole, that's going to be much better for you as it doesn't have the three month recovery period afterwards.Although it's annoying to get ready then not have it, at least when you do get it, it should be easier. Fingers crossed !Boll Weavilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858122220880954456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-58774948572397034382009-05-14T19:37:00.000+01:002009-05-14T19:37:00.000+01:00I'll do my best... :-)I'll do my best... :-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-38238070720264462792009-05-14T19:31:00.000+01:002009-05-14T19:31:00.000+01:00Brian -- yes, I had been thinking "oh, he'd have b...Brian -- yes, I had been thinking "oh, he'd have been all prepared in his mind for this, and now to have to go through all the waiting again..." I'm not sure doctors realize just how much "psyching up" it takes for people to get themselves ready for a medical procedure. To them, it's all in a day's work (obviously), and so "Oh, it turns out we can't do this today after all. Pity." runs off their backs like the proverbial water off a duck. (I assure you that quackery was not in my mind at all when I chose the duck image.) :-)<br /><br />Take care of yourself, alright?scbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048966584552769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-48274817075558885042009-05-14T19:26:00.000+01:002009-05-14T19:26:00.000+01:00The trouble is, GD and scb, I had 'psyched myself ...The trouble is, <B>GD</B> and <B>scb</B>, I had 'psyched myself up' for the op and now I'm going to have to go through all that again!Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-24968502947973446882009-05-14T19:22:00.000+01:002009-05-14T19:22:00.000+01:00I am very relieved that they realized the difficul...I am very relieved that they realized the difficulty with the medication *before* doing the surgery... but now the waiting begins again.<br /><br />Having a "very vulnerable groin" does indeed lend itself to a lovely introductory statement... can't you just imagine the looks on some people's faces? <br /><br />Hope all will be well for you.scbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048966584552769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-54088219682840744152009-05-14T19:02:00.000+01:002009-05-14T19:02:00.000+01:00Oh, couldn’t they have checked your prescriptions ...Oh, couldn’t they have checked your prescriptions before you were admitted? Still, it’s good to see a concern for the patient rather than a “treat ‘em and street ‘em” attitude.<br /><br />In the meantime, while waiting for readmission, when you introduce yourself to people you could always add, “I have a very vulnerable groin!”<br /><br />Hopefully they can get it all sorted out with a quick keyhole surgery when the time comes.Good Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789861569691613179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-89472274950177486892009-05-14T16:00:00.000+01:002009-05-14T16:00:00.000+01:00So near and yet...So near and yet...Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-84529258856676761502009-05-14T14:45:00.000+01:002009-05-14T14:45:00.000+01:00How frustrating! But keyhole surgery sounds less ...How frustrating! But keyhole surgery sounds less threatening and will result in a shorter recovery time, so it may well be good(ish) news.<br /><br />I hope you've found something exciting/interesting/enjoyable to do during the rest of today to get rid of the pent-up adrenalin.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-17193882747526880902009-05-14T11:14:00.000+01:002009-05-14T11:14:00.000+01:00I should imagine you are relieved, but couldn't th...I should imagine you are relieved, but couldn't they have decided that before putting you through all that pre-op angst!<br /><br />Oh well, you'll obviously have to be extremely careful with your 'very vulnerable groin' in the meantime and leave the weightlifting to David.SharonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769107190148944noreply@blogger.com