Update on oggbashan's health

[Handley_Page]

Today I went to the Age-UK foot clinic to have my toenails cut.
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But what a procedure! I had to wait outside with a mask on, be escorted by someone in full PPE, wash my hands on entering, be treated with my feet disinfected first, pay by contact-less card, wash my hands again and be escorted out. But all of us saw the funny side of it and now I have reasonable length toenails until my next visit...
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There's an interesting argument going on round here about a guy who does NOT have a 'contact-less card' (neither do I !), who offered cash and was told "no".
We all await the results with interest.

My Dentist has told me that my next visit will be strictly by appointment, and will be escorted from the front door, etc..
I foresee total chaos, as demonstrated at our local market this morning (opened for the first time since lockdown). As usual, folk could not [a] read the signs or read the floor, upon which was painted a series of arrows to get the folks moving round.

 

[oggbashan]

There's an interesting argument going on round here about a guy who does NOT have a 'contact-less card' (neither do I !), who offered cash and was told "no".
We all await the results with interest.

My Dentist has told me that my next visit will be strictly by appointment, and will be escorted from the front door, etc..
I foresee total chaos, as demonstrated at our local market this morning (opened for the first time since lockdown). As usual, folk could not [a] read the signs or read the floor, upon which was painted a series of arrows to get the folks moving round.

Our local market worked very well. It was one way around the stalls with markings on the ground. People managed fairly well, which is more than the local drivers seem able to. One way streets locally seem optional for drivers.

 

[fifty5]

Today I went to the Age-UK foot clinic to have my toenails cut.

I can't reach them safely and as I am Type II diabetic, accidentally cutting my toes could be awkward and cause infections in my feet.

I went to a chiropodist cos I had an ingrowing toe nail (right foot, big toe) and have gone regularly, every 3 months since. This year my left foot had the same problem, With COVID-19, she had to wear a full face mask, but sorted that out completely!

You can believe that I'll keep going, she's an expert!

But what a procedure! I had to wait outside with a mask on, be escorted by someone in full PPE, wash my hands on entering, be treated with my feet disinfected first, pay by contactless card, wash my hands again and be escorted out. But all of us saw the funny side of it and now I have reasonable length toenails until my next visit...

My feet are the largest (US 14; UK 13) they have ever treated and they are very ticklish but in very good shape.

I've had size 13 feet since I was young - and got entirely used to them!

Next - I am waiting for an appointment for a scan; I have a telephone consultaion with a neurology consultant on Monday; and a face to face consultation with the oncology consultant at the end of the month...

All the best of luck Ogg, keep up your current position!

 

[ElectricBlue]

I now have enough information from Oggs posts to create a pretty good identikit pic

Turn avatars on, look left. Ogg, Resplendent with Large Hat.

 

[oggbashan]

Turn avatars on, look left. Ogg, Resplendent with Large Hat.

The only thing wrong is the beard colour. Even when the picture was taken it was white and coloured with stage make-up. During chemotherapy, the beard thinned slightly but is now back to normal.

And if you look at my profile you get a full-length version.

 

[JamesMiehoff]

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I foresee total chaos, as demonstrated at our local market this morning (opened for the first time since lockdown). As usual, folk could not [a] read the signs or read the floor, upon which was painted a series of arrows to get the folks moving round.

There was an article I ran across a week or so ago (and of course can't find now) about a guy who brought his own floor arrows and created an unsolvable maze in an Ikea store. Needless to say they were not amused.

James

 

[jsmiam]

Today I went to the Age-UK foot clinic to have my toenails cut.

I can't reach them safely and as I am Type II diabetic, accidentally cutting my toes could be awkward and cause infections in my feet.

But what a procedure! I had to wait outside with a mask on, be escorted by someone in full PPE, wash my hands on entering, be treated with my feet disinfected first, pay by contactless card, wash my hands again and be escorted out. But all of us saw the funny side of it and now I have reasonable length toenails until my next visit...

My feet are the largest (US 14; UK 13) they have ever treated and they are very ticklish but in very good shape.

Next - I am waiting for an appointment for a scan; I have a telephone consultaion with a neurology consultant on Monday; and a face to face consultation with the oncology consultant at the end of the month...

Great. Now the lyrics to the early eighties joke song “valley girl” by moon unit Zappa is stuck in my head. (Google is your friend)

“Last idea to cross her mind
Had something to do with where to find
A pair of jeans to fit her butt
And where to get her toenails cut”

It’s definitely an earworm. Highly recommended.

 

[Handley_Page]

Great. Now the lyrics to the early eighties joke song “valley girl” by moon unit Zappa is stuck in my head. (Google is your friend)

“Last idea to cross her mind
Had something to do with where to find
A pair of jeans to fit her butt
And where to get her toenails cut”

It’s definitely an earworm. Highly recommended.

Ye gods, was that supposed to be pop music. Boring beyond belief. . . .
(I remember when she was born. . .)

 

[Enchantment_of_Nyx]

There was an article I ran across a week or so ago (and of course can't find now) about a guy who brought his own floor arrows and created an unsolvable maze in an Ikea store. Needless to say they were not amused.

James

They may not have been amused, but I am.

 

[JamesMiehoff]

They may not have been amused, but I am.

I was too. I have been waiting for copycats, but so far fruitlessly.

James

 

[oggbashan]

Hiccups.

Two months ago my oncologist set a date for a consultation to discuss a scan she had ordered.

That appointment is on Monday 29 June.

Early this month I rang the CT scan dept because I hadn't been given a date.

"You've got to have a blood test first," they said. "Wait for the paperwork."

I had the blood test done ten days ago. On Saturday I received a letter giving me the scan appointment - Sunday morning 28 June. The results would not be available for the oncology consultation the next day so I have had to rearrange that for Friday 10 July.

But, despite the oncologist confirming that I was happy to come to the hospital to see me face to face, the reminder appointment letter for 29 June said - by telephone only. When I queried that when I had to rearange the oncology appointment the response, after consulting the specialist herself was - of course I want to see you.

 

[JaxRhapsody]

Just catching up, got a job delivering pizzas that take up a lot of time, in may. I did not expect Oggs avatar was him, but thought he kinda looked like that.

 

[vanmyers86]

Just catching up, got a job delivering pizzas that take up a lot of time.

You realize it's now mandatory that you write a pizza delivery man story, right?

 

[JaxRhapsody]

You realize it's now mandatory that you write a pizza delivery man story, right?

It almost happened twice irl, I just ain't that lucky.

 

[KeithD]

My pizza delivery guy came in a chapter of sr71plt's "House on Park" series.

 

[NoJo]

My pizza delivery guy forgot the olives on my marinara pizza.

I told him I wouldn't pay, because black olives matter.

 

[Handley_Page]

My pizza delivery guy forgot the olives on my marinara pizza.

I told him I wouldn't pay, because black olives matter.

I believe there's a certain irony in that. . . .

 

[JaxRhapsody]

I delivered to a hotel and a chick answered the door, just stepping out the shower in nothing but a towel. I delivered to a motel and I guess the couple was about to get down to pass time until the food got there. I think I could sacrifice my drive time to get a quick nut. I don't think I can write the obligatory pizza boy story.

 

[oggbashan]

I had three CT scans this morning but we had to be at the hospital by 8.30 am on a Sunday without having eaten anything. We had to leave home at 7.45 and I couldn't have breakfast until 10.15.

The head scan was awkward because my head is tilted forward by Ankylosing Spondylitis. They had to prop my backside upwards to get my head into the machine.

I will find out the results on 10th July.

 

[MelissaBaby]

The head scan was awkward because my head is tilted forward by Ankylosing Spondylitis. They had to prop my backside upwards to get my head into the machine.

I will find out the results on 10th July.

I had a guy tell me to prop my backside upwards to get my head in a machine once, but he had ulterior motives.

Best wishes, Ogg.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

I will find out the results on 10th July.

Hugs and prayers, Ogg.

 

[R. Richard]

Best of luck, Ogg.

 

[oggbashan]

Og's system strikes again!

I am supposed to have a reaction to the dye injected for the scan - upset stomach and diarrhea for an hour or so.

Nothing. I have eaten breakfast and lunch without a qualm.

 

[OneAuthor]

I am supposed to have a reaction to the dye injected for the scan - upset stomach and diarrhea for an hour or so.

Nothing. I have eaten breakfast and lunch without a qualm.

That's great, ogg. You have my continued hopes that you are able to hang around for a long while.

 

[SimonDoom]

There was an article I ran across a week or so ago (and of course can't find now) about a guy who brought his own floor arrows and created an unsolvable maze in an Ikea store. Needless to say they were not amused.

James

Hmmm. It was my impression that this was standard Ikea procedure. Keep the customer from finding their way out and they're bound to buy something.