General Chat

Sallie, our son was released from hospital yesterday afternoon. I was very annoyed, he had not had any anti-biotics since the day before.
When he was allowed out, Roly went to pick him up, but they had not sorted out his medication, and they had to go back for it.
He waited till 5.30 that evening,to be able to go back and he had his first biotic then.
Disgusting, considering his wound was full of poison when they operated on him the day before. But then thats the Medway hospital for you, no wonder their performance is under review.

I do hope our Jean is getting better. It's been while now since we have heard from her.

I have to go now girls, take care, speak to you soon. Hugs Mo xxx

Mo, I can't get over that they released your son without sorting and giving him his medication first. Anyway, I hope that the antibiotics have started to work and that he is at least feeling a bit better than he did.

I know the last time Jennie was in hospital, once she was well enough to be released, they moved her and her things to wait in a discharge lounge near the ward she was on. They desperately needed the bed as they had had to admit so many people with a virus that had caused them a lot of problems. Of course that was why Jennie was in there, as it had given problems with her Crohn's.
They were short of beds and some patients were on trollies in the corridors outside the wards.


She told us that she wasn't the only patient that had had to wait in the lounge, as they wouldn't discharge or release anyone until they sorted out and given them their medication. I don't think any of them were too bothered, they had a good natter and a laugh, they thought it was funny being ' chucked out of there ' as they put it.
We can't complain about the hospital at all, they have looked after Jennie well and
also looked after me well when I was having both R and J. I had problems with high blood pressure each time during the last six weeks before they were born.



I sent Jean a pm yesterday afternoon, but she hasn't opened it, so I hope to goodness that she is alright.

Jean, if you are looking in, I hope that you are starting to feel better.....miss seeing you on here and miss our ' little chats ', so hope that you will soon feel a lot better.



Not sure if Ann is away for the weekend, it seems a while since she's been on here.
Hope that both her and T are alright.



Been speaking to Huia on the Friendlies thread, looks as though she is getting out and about quite a bit, I don't blame her, it's good that she is enjoying herself.



Marie, hope that all is going well for you and your family. Did you manage to get sorted out with your glasses, after all.?






Sylvia, hope that your leg isn't as painful has it has been and that the massage you are having is helping you.





I have to go to sort my hearing aids out on Tuesday, anytime between 9-1. They have changed things a bit, now I have to go to the walk-in clinic where they check to see whatever the problem is and if they can sort it, there and then, if not they will make an appointment with the audiologist for me. I just hope it won't be too long before I get one, as my left hearing aid isn't working at all and my right hearing aid seems to be making the top just inside my ear very sore, so can't keep it in too long.



We haven't heard how Jan is over the last two days, so hoping that all is going along alright for him. Liz did say that Sheila will let her know if there is any news and then she would post a message.

Thinking of Jan and Joyce, and hope that he is improving each day. <3





Yes Mo, I think Alun is looking for something extra to do now that he is fully retired, so I think he thought a bit of family research wouldn't come amiss.lol!!





Must go and have a cuppa now, so will chat to you all soon.





Take care everyone.


Love, Sallie.xxx

Sallie, are your hearing aids the ones that sit behind the ear with a tube going down to the bit that goes in the ear? I have that sort, and keep getting a kink in the tube from trying to push it into the ear. Then, of course, it doesn't work. I have just bought another 4 tubes for $12 which would be about 6 English pounds, give or take. One tube has just lasted one day before it got a kink in it. The silly aids keep trying to slip out of my ears. I am fed up with them. Good luck with getting yours sorted.

Sorry just realised that Sallie is right, I haven't written on here for a few days, I have been reading though, must have thought I'd replied.we are in M Keynes with the grandchildren.

Hope Jean replies to you soon Sallie.

Huia, it sounds as though you have the tubes for your aids too long. Sallie the aids will stop working if the tubes get brittle, or blocked with wax, or your ear may need syringing.

Hi Ann, hope that you and T are enjoying the weekend with your grandchildren, and that the weather is good for you.


Heard from Jean this morning, she is still not feeling very good, she is now having problems with one of her front teeth, it hurts a lot when she is trying to eat, so she hopes that she can see the dentist very soon. She has still got the cold sores around her mouth and also still feeing very tired. Not sure if she has seen the doctor, but I know that she has been told that she is very run down.

I hope that she will start feeling better soon. She hopes that she will feel well enough to post in the next few days.




Huia, as Ann said, it sounds as though the tubes on your hearing aids are too long.

So far we are lucky as the Audiologist changes the tubing at every appointment.

Although, they have now changed the appointment system, instead of ringing up and making an appointment, we now have to go to the walk-in clinic where they will
change the tubing or whatever needs to be done. If the tubing and aids are alright, they will then make an appointment with the Audiologist for me. So I am going to the walk-in clinic on Tuesday anytime between 9 and 1pm, so will see what it is like.



Mo, how are you and Roly today? Hope that you are both alright. Did you say that you were having Lilly today? I can't remember if you did or not....old age is creeping in. LOL

How is your son today? I hope that he is starting to feel a bit better now.



Hope everyone else is okay.


Going to give Alun a hand in the garden now, so will see you later.



Love, Sallie.xxx

I hope that tooth is not an abscess, that can happen when you are run down. I hope she feels better soon.

Yes we are enjoying the company of our grandchildren, granddaughter came to M&S with us this morning, that cost us coffee, cakes etc and an £18 top.still we don't treat her very often.grandson is watching rugby with OH. :-D

Ann, I too thought that it might be an abscess, not nice things to have, I've had a few over the years, so hope Jean hasn't got one.

I expect your granddaughter really loved it this morning, it doesn't hurt to get spoilt now and again...bet she is thrilled with her new top.

Love, Sallie.xxx.

Yes, she wore it out this evening when we took them for a meal, couldn't afford that too often either. Still they are both good kids, mini adults really and good company.

Oh goodness me, poor Jean has been through the mill just lately. I do hope she starts to feel better very very soon, and that she gets to see either the dentist or doctor soon.

Ann, we were out with Lilly and her mum the other day, and I decided we would have lunch out.
Nearly £20.00 later, supplied with a coffee, tea, small bottle of coke, carton of ribena,two rounds of sandwiches, and three cakes ooh and a bag of crisps.
Enjoy yourselves in Milton Keynes with the family Ann.

Yes Sallie, we had Lilly today, and we are fair worn out. If I ran up and down the garden once, I did it a thousand times, and yet she still wanted to carry on, where do the little ones get their energy from.
She didn't want to go home, when it was time for her to.
When the district nurse came to change our sons dressing, he told her that the plaster was loose, and decided to pull it of himself, and in doing so, he pulled out all the wadding from inside the wound as well. DIL nearly fainted on the spot, when she saw his wound, remembering that she is 8 months pregnant, not a pretty sight to behold in her condition. The new baby is due on the 26th of May, and son was worried she would go into labour with shock. LOL

Night Night god bless everyone, take care, Mo xxx

Hello girls, just popping in to see if you are all okay today. I haven't got any news, it's very quiet here. Weather is fairly bright with some sunshine, but there is a cold wind with it.


Mo, hope you are feeling less tired today, little ones seem to think we can run
about like they do, thinking that ' Nana is a great playmate '. lol!!

Also hope that your son is feeling better today. Do the nurses have to call every day?



Ann, your granddaughter is like all the youngsters these days, they like to wear something new straight away.lol!!



Jean, if you are looking in, I hope that you are feeling a bit better, take care of yourself.



Huia, Sylvia and Marie, hope that you are all alright too.



Will chat to you all tomorrow.




Love and best wishes. Sallie.xxx

Hello girls, just to let you know that I have had a message off Jean, she asked me if I would let you know that she has an abscess under her tooth. She went to the dentist this morning and he has given her antibiotics, so hopefully it won't be too long before Jean will feel better. She says she is still feeling rotten and suffering a lot of pain with it.
Jean, sending you lots of love and hugs. <3 <3



Mo, how are things with you? I hope that your son is starting to feel better today.




Ann, just wondering if you are home from Milton Keynes yet. If you are, I hope that you and T had a good journey.



Huia, hope things are all okay with you. Is it this week that you go away?




Well I am going to the walk-in clinic tomorrow morning, so hoping that they can sort out the problem with my hearing aids. I'll see how it goes.lol!!




We haven't heard how Jan is for the last five days, so we are all hoping that no news, is good news.

Still thinking of both Joyce and Jan. <3 <3




Must go now, chat to you all soon.




Love, Sallie.xxx

Hi Sallie, thank you for the message from Jean, I have had a few abscesses and they are really painful so I feel for her. Hope the antibs do their job Jean.

Yes we got home lunch time, had a good journey, a lot of traffic but all moving.

Hi Sallie and others.

Yes, I am heading off this morning when once I am packed and dressed. It is raining here but the weather is supposed to improve tomorrow. I will be back in a little over 2 days.

Huia have a lovely break :-)

Huia enjoy your break and take care. Hope the rain goes away at least for the next few days.


Ann glad that you had a safe journey home. I have had a few abscess over the years too, as you say they are very painful, not nice things to have. Hope the antibiotics will start doing what they should for Jean, soon.



Love, Sallie.xxx

Hi girls, just a quickie to let you know that I am still around.

Have a lovely break away Huia, don't forget your wellies and umbrella, just in case.

Good to hear you got back safetly Ann, and that you had an enjoyable time with your family.

Sallie, thanks for the update on our Jean. Bless her she must be in a lot of pain.

If I don't post for a few days, it will be because I am suffering with problems with my tummy.
I have got the camera crew and lighting men, waiting to make a film of my insides next month.
We go away for our break, and when we come back, I am making my film debut. Not looking forwards to it I have to admit...not the proceedure, but what they may tell me following it.

Anyway girls, take care, speak to you soon. Hugs Mo xxx

Mo, sorry to hear that you are having problems, I hope when you have the exploratory procedure that they will find it is not as bad as you are thinking. Have I missed where you said you were going away or just forgotten? Enjoy the break anywy :-)

Hi Ann, we are going up near Great Yarmouth for a week next month. We went the the same site a couple of years ago, with our son and his family.
Will tell you the date nearer to the time my love. Mo

Mo, hope all goes well with your film debut, hope the film will turn out clear, with nothing awful to worry about. I know it isn't for a few weeks yet, but sending you lots of positive and hugs. <3 <3


Liz sent us a message this afternoon, to let us know that Jan came out of hospital on Saturday, he was given a diet, he has to watch what he eats. Joyce, also has to watch her sugar levels so really must be careful, too.


I hope that Jean is feeling a bit better today, it will be nice to see her back on here.


Sylvia, hope that you are okay, it's a while since we last heard from you.


Huia, hope you had a good journey and that you will enjoy your few days away.


Marie, hope that all is well with you and your family too.


Take care everyone.



Love, Sallie.xxx

I arrived home yesterday afternoon. I will tell you about the trip another time as I have an appointment at the local garage for my warrant of fitness, or at least the one on my vehicle. It expired yesterday, so I cant legally go anywhere until it is renewed.