When they asked you if you were still working they might have been referring to Today, When You're Ill And In The Hospital rather than more generally. Another comedian using us for material in their next Edinburgh.
I see they've brought the cardboard poo potties slightly more up to date. Mine ten years ago was like a cowboy hat (cool in the 70s) but that new one looks like a baseball cap (cool in the 80s). Wonder if they'll get to a 00s do-rag?
No she was definitely asking if I was still working. She would have known I couldn’t be working today but it was obvious from her tone. She then asked me what I did.
Cowboy hats are the ones in use. They fit inside the plastic pans. Also the commodes have a wire bracket to hold them in place. The smaller ones are for slipper pans. There are other types but not many. The main one is the cowboy hat. Used many times in fancy dress as
Oh god! I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight! The poop hiding reminds me when I had to give a poop sample in at the doctor's and I went to hand it over at reception(with people queuing behind me) and she said they didn't want the bag thus I had to take it out and everyone got a view of my giant turd.
Then I watched her just walk a few steps with it and put in on her desk in a basket you could see through so all the other people in the office/reception bit could see. Not what I expected! I imagined a secret handshake where I hand over itconcealed then they lock it in a smell proof vault.
Anyway, I hope the stay goes speedily and that you can soon get back home!!
If you need to be resuscitated, you likely have been without oxygen for some time and might suffer brain damage. That is the reason some people do not want to be resuscitated, and presumably the reason they are asking (if a good outcome was guaranteed, they would not have to ask).
Bad news about the new cancer diagnosis, but glad that you're in good spirits about it. At least on the outside. I have to tell you, Rich, that you have just encountered the new NHS. Look up the Liverpool Care Pathway, and the current glee/urgency government are putting towards Assisted Dying, which was always called euthenasia when I was a kid. Anyone going in over 50 (and sometimes younger) can end up on a Do Not Resuscitate notice even with an ingrowing toenail. Your reaction is correct: Of course I bloody do, that's why I'm coming to the hospital to get fixed.
Yep, you really do give up every bit of your dignity in hospital, especially when you are of a certain age. And it is crushing. When I was on ICU after my last operation, I was very ill and had to give away any semblance of independence and dignity, having to rely on others to clean your bum is the worst thing ever lol. And cardboard commodes are a nightmare. Awful.
Funny isnt it that staff treat everyone over 50 the same, they were totally shocked when they found out I have been on telly making a tit of myself. A friend told them I am far too modest to advertise it. it’s Almost like they thought not having the ability to wipe your own bum means you can’t do anything lol. Really hope you are better soon and can rest at home. Xxx lots of love Vaun.
If asked the question on resuscitation, do not be cheeky and reply "If you like." The clinical teams are so run ragged, in the event you require resuscitating, they'd probably say "Ah fuggit, let's have a cup of tea instead.", thus taking a well deserved break.
I am just a few years older than you and the conditions under which I consider resuscitation acceptable (limited) have been very tightly officially documented.
How do you resuscitate a herring?
Put a Solero in its mouth of course.
When they asked you if you were still working they might have been referring to Today, When You're Ill And In The Hospital rather than more generally. Another comedian using us for material in their next Edinburgh.
I see they've brought the cardboard poo potties slightly more up to date. Mine ten years ago was like a cowboy hat (cool in the 70s) but that new one looks like a baseball cap (cool in the 80s). Wonder if they'll get to a 00s do-rag?
No she was definitely asking if I was still working. She would have known I couldn’t be working today but it was obvious from her tone. She then asked me what I did.
They still do the cowboy hat ones John. I was recently diagnosed with an IBD and I was given some to take home to gather my samples.
The cowboy hats did bring an element of fun to the experience. Glad they're still around.
I nabbed a few when I got discharged and served crisps in them at my getting home party. They were pretty sterile, yeah?
Cowboy hats are the ones in use. They fit inside the plastic pans. Also the commodes have a wire bracket to hold them in place. The smaller ones are for slipper pans. There are other types but not many. The main one is the cowboy hat. Used many times in fancy dress as
Well 😂😂😂
Oh god! I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight! The poop hiding reminds me when I had to give a poop sample in at the doctor's and I went to hand it over at reception(with people queuing behind me) and she said they didn't want the bag thus I had to take it out and everyone got a view of my giant turd.
Then I watched her just walk a few steps with it and put in on her desk in a basket you could see through so all the other people in the office/reception bit could see. Not what I expected! I imagined a secret handshake where I hand over itconcealed then they lock it in a smell proof vault.
Anyway, I hope the stay goes speedily and that you can soon get back home!!
If you need to be resuscitated, you likely have been without oxygen for some time and might suffer brain damage. That is the reason some people do not want to be resuscitated, and presumably the reason they are asking (if a good outcome was guaranteed, they would not have to ask).
Yup, will take the chance thanks!
Bad news about the new cancer diagnosis, but glad that you're in good spirits about it. At least on the outside. I have to tell you, Rich, that you have just encountered the new NHS. Look up the Liverpool Care Pathway, and the current glee/urgency government are putting towards Assisted Dying, which was always called euthenasia when I was a kid. Anyone going in over 50 (and sometimes younger) can end up on a Do Not Resuscitate notice even with an ingrowing toenail. Your reaction is correct: Of course I bloody do, that's why I'm coming to the hospital to get fixed.
I hope he has Ally there too keep him company
Yep, you really do give up every bit of your dignity in hospital, especially when you are of a certain age. And it is crushing. When I was on ICU after my last operation, I was very ill and had to give away any semblance of independence and dignity, having to rely on others to clean your bum is the worst thing ever lol. And cardboard commodes are a nightmare. Awful.
Funny isnt it that staff treat everyone over 50 the same, they were totally shocked when they found out I have been on telly making a tit of myself. A friend told them I am far too modest to advertise it. it’s Almost like they thought not having the ability to wipe your own bum means you can’t do anything lol. Really hope you are better soon and can rest at home. Xxx lots of love Vaun.
Glad you haven’t got an infection, as it turns out. Take care of yourself, we need you around!
If asked the question on resuscitation, do not be cheeky and reply "If you like." The clinical teams are so run ragged, in the event you require resuscitating, they'd probably say "Ah fuggit, let's have a cup of tea instead.", thus taking a well deserved break.
I am just a few years older than you and the conditions under which I consider resuscitation acceptable (limited) have been very tightly officially documented.