Recent content by pellicle

fingers crossed for a smooth operation an an uneventful recovery keep chanting the litany I say the only thing to fear is fear itself, turn off the "catastrophisation" gland and remember: Best Wishes

well that's good news!! Onward and Upward

personally I sweated so much under my blankets at the hospital I felt colder because the "body fluids proof plastic covers" on the mattresses under just a single sheet made me more wet than "warm and dry"

:ROFLMAO::LOL::unsure::cautious:🤷‍♂️🫂 I also think the monkeys would do better

I'm just updating this (may not have been obviously) autoincorrect error for Tommyboy

wow, that was a short time, OHS on Friday and home less than 5 days later. I guess that you'll be feeling weak still and so just take your time on things. One can't understand how much shock your body has gone through, but the ICU system is well worked out now. Do pay attention to it if you...

I really am not surprised ;-) welcome to the system :-) my system is to always keep at least 1 bottle in reserve, as soon as I use one I go into the chemist and buy another. However its a bit better, because I have a selection of three bottles; 1, 3 and 5mg. So its rare that all three are out...

Yes, I had a lot of trouble with not being too cold or too warm. It's also why they monitoryou a lot directly afte surgery

Yes, thermal regulation goes a bit spakko after a massive trauma. It takes a while. Just make sure that you're comfortable. Sweats are what you need to be worried about.

I often wonder how much of symptom magnitude is created by "viewpoint" A change of venue (holiday) can often help in that case Best Wishes

great outlook. Hang in there... Best Wishes

you're totally welcome my friend ... its a community and we all benefit. I've benefited and leaned on people here a long time ago now, but the memory of that event and the benefits of leaning on the community here have never faded.

Hi glad anything was useful however: I think I've scratched the surface on 1% of it ... but in the main all you need to know is to take your pills, don't get them out of the bottle (so use a pill box) because missing and double dosing are the biggest reasons why your INR will be all over the...

Exactly, put your effort into your part, not someone else's part. Enjoy the ride, its a privilege. Best Wishes

I think those days are gone now ... not sure how long the INRange have been out now, but I think there are no ex-rental XS's anymore.