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Trila said:
Hello my friends!

Latest update: the sinus infection has moved into my bad eye. I have been up for an hour, and I have already flushed it out 3 times! šŸ˜²

It could be worse, it could be in the other eye. Even so, it takes a long time for me to read and post. I have not been able to read my book, but I have been somewhat keeping up with everyone here, (as much as I can) even though I'm not posting much.

My goal is to not take any more cold med until after my bloodwork on Fri....we'll see how I do with that!

My only project for today is to make a big pot of Lentil Soup. Other than that, I expect to lay around and do absolutely nothing!
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I'm sorry to sound like such a "Debby Downer!" After all, it's just a sinus infection! And yet, to hear me whine about it, you would think that I'm dying...I guess I'm just a big wuss, when it comes to being sick!

All of you have been so kind and supportive! I appreciate and love all of my SF friends! Thank you all, for caring!
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Oh goodness, how miserable for you... šŸ˜§...sinus infections can be extremely painful.. and it sounds as tho' you have one mega infection there.. poor you.. hope you feel better soon...šŸ¤—
 

Alrighty thenā€¦ hereā€™s the latest update in Edā€™s health sagaā€¦. Surgeon came by this AM, stated given Edā€™s ability to eat without pain or nausea (heā€™s had three full meals now), he doesnā€™t feel the issue is actually with Edā€™s gallbladder. You better believe I was armed with several pointed questions and he gave satisfactory answers. From a surgical perspective, he will see Ed for a follow up visit in about two weeks.

then Edā€™s primary MD came in. Heā€™s going to make adjustments to a couple meds and see Ed in the next few days. I worked with this MD for many years (he was our hospiceā€™s medical director) and we have a good working relationship. I asked more pointed questions, especially r/t the acute pain Ed was having that sent him to the ER, if they had determined the source, and what plans for pain meds (if needed) would be in place after discharge from the hospital. In his most professional manner (not going to throw colleagues under the bus) he said, ā€œwell, there is a difference of opinion on the source of the painā€. Understatement of the year! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚.

So Ed is at least not in pain anymore, we understand better about gallbladder function, and we will be watching for further symptoms (pain/nausea) and keeping ahead of that. Heā€™ll be discharged home later this AM. He is *so* ready!
 
WoW, thanks for the update CS.. I'm sure Ed is super stoked that you're a medic and was able to get the much needed answers to questions.. thank goodness he's out of pain again now, because I know just how horrific the GB pain can be... , pity they couldn't be more specific about what caused it in the first place or indeed if it might return.. but now you play the waiting game.. all best wishes to Ed now.. going forward.. , especially now you've taken retirement, and doubtless have plans for the both of you in the near future.. :D(y)
 

hollydolly said:
sorry forgot to answer the rest of your question.. The state pension is just Ā£179 per week for a single person... it's one of the lowest rates in Europe.. and is as you say almost impossible to live on ,, without any other income.. we have millions of pensioners trying to live on that pension.. but worse still.. it all depends on how much Insurance contributions a person has paid in their working lives.. If as most woman did in our day and our parents day.. the woman didn't work or only worked part-time while she raised children..she is not allowed the ''full state pension of Ā£179''.. instead she's paid a reduced pension of Ā£145.. with a small pension credit on top.. of around Ā£100 per month..

Millions of women are living now in their old age on a reduced pension in the UK.. have no other income such as a widows pension or a works pension to cushion them.. It's a National disgrace..
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I read the UK version of The Guardian just about every day. There are so many articles about "heat or eat" so I knew there was a crisis, but the actual numbers are more shocking than I suspected. That reduced pension roughs out at Ā£727/month ($821.50 USD), which would cover 72 hours of heat and nothing else. No food, rent, insurance, power, car fuel, etc. Even the "full state pension" comes to only Ā£775/month ($875 USD).

No wonder so many in the UK are worried half to death and stocking up on sweaters, blankets, flashlights, etc.
 
StarSong said:
I read the UK version of The Guardian just about every day. There are so many articles about "heat or eat" so I knew there was a crisis, but the actual numbers are more shocking than I suspected. That reduced pension roughs out at Ā£727/month ($821.50 USD), which would cover 72 hours of heat and nothing else. No food, rent, insurance, power, car fuel, etc. Even the "full state pension" comes to only Ā£775/month ($875 USD).

No wonder so many in the UK are worried half to death and stocking up on sweaters, blankets, flashlights, etc.
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No it's worse than you think SS.. the reduced pension is only Ā£571... and the top up pension credit is just Ā£82... :(
 
SS, the pension situation is a lot more complex than there is room to explain here. The government have moved the goalposts on numerous occasions - mainly to the detriment of the British pensioner. The actual value of the pension depends on various things, but the figures mentioned are in the right ballpark. There are numerous anomalies - for example, I worked enough years to more than receive a full pension.
Mrs. L spent many years bring up the children, and these counted towards her pension. The result is that she gets a larger state pension than me. Even so, the combined state pensions (approx Ā£1300) a month are hardly generous. It is only that we both have occupational pensions (and these are taxed!) that gives us a decent standard of living. Now with the cost of living increasing, even middle income families are feeling the pinch.

As for the Guardian, it's a bit 'leftie' so I expect a bit of bias.
 
Capt Lightning said:
SS, the pension situation is a lot more complex than there is room to explain here. The government have moved the goalposts on numerous occasions - mainly to the detriment of the British pensioner. The actual value of the pension depends on various things, but the figures mentioned are in the right ballpark. There are numerous anomalies - for example, I worked enough years to more than receive a full pension.
Mrs. L spent many years bring up the children, and these counted towards her pension. The result is that she gets a larger state pension than me. Even so, the combined state pensions (approx Ā£1300) a month are hardly generous. It is only that we both have occupational pensions (and these are taxed!) that gives us a decent standard of living. Now with the cost of living increasing, even middle income families are feeling the pinch.

As for the Guardian, it's a bit 'leftie' so I expect a bit of bias.
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how does your wife get a larger pension than a full state pension ..because as stay at home mothers we only paid a reduced stamp... With me.. I worked part-time when my daughter was little .. and then full time when she was old enough .. which meant I had a deficit of 6 years ..

it's 35 years .. and I paid 28 years of full contributions.. ...

The Irony is that a person who has never worked, and always claimed dole their whole lives , their benefits would have been credited with a full Insurance contribution which means they get the full State pension.. How unfair is that ?

Anyway do not answer my question about your wife, if it's too personal..I wouldn't expect you to..
 
Had to charge all my device this morning, the devices conspire against me.

Stella went to the vet yesterday, over 500 dollars to rejoin her medical plan. šŸ˜®. She got 4 shots and some blood work done. She weights 5 lbs 4 ounces and is a year old now. Was a little dehydrated-she is very picky about her water šŸ™„ and her food. She still has two baby teeth, her uppers, sitting next to the adult teeth. ā˜¹ļø
 
Jules said:
Youā€™re not being a wuss. Youā€™d think the medical system would see you sooner since you can hardly see. Can you use that OTC pink eye med?
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I am vision impaired in one eye, and I have been since was a teenager. So this is not pinkeye. You know all that gunk that blows out of your nose? Well, my bad eye has similar gunk coming out of it. This is something that happens to...not often, but when the sinuses are hosting a really bad infection. I actually have a flushing procedure that I'm to do, as needed. If I don't flush it, the gunk gets tacky, and glues my eyelid shut...if I force it open (instead of flushing), it usually bleeds a little bit. Happily, I do not need often.I

Thank you for your concern! Hugs!! šŸ’—
 
Hollydolly... Pensions - it comes down to the way qualifying years for the new state pension was calculated. The State pension age for women had been raised and so Mrs. L (and thousands of other women) had to wait longer, but became eligible for the new (and higher) state pension. I must admit, the inclusion of years bringing up the children was a pleasant surprise. I, being older, still came under the old scheme..
 
I'm naturally a night owl, but have virtuously changed my schedule in recent years. Last night I stayed up until 3, because I felt like it!

So this morning was a goner. In order to accomplish all my exercises today, I'm going to skip lunch so I won't be exercising on a full stomach.

Maybe I'll do that paperwork I've been putting off.

Tonight I host the trivia game.
 
Went to see my liver doctor today and someone stole my wallet. I forgot to get it from the exam room, and already left the building when I realized I didn't have it, so I went back and it was gone. The nurses looked in Lost & Found, the lab, and the bathrooms but, it was gonzo.

Good news is, the doctor said my blood liver panel and fibrosis screening are normal, there's very little staetosis present, and no visible damage.

Yay. But, crap! I cancelled my debit and credit cards already, and I guess I should call my med, dental, and auto insurance companies - all those cards are in there. And I'm gonna have to replace my driver's license, dangit. I hate the DMV. Not as much as the wallet pilferer, tho.

All my rewards cards are gone šŸ˜­. Ah well, I only used 1 of them. I hope it's replaceable...and the 4,872 points are transferable.
 
I spent the morning setting up our Medicare Advantage plans for 2023. My company sponsored plans changed quite a bit from 2022, so I had to go through a pile of paperwork we've received recently, and then spend a half hour on the phone....they eliminated the web site I've used the past 3 or 4 years. We should get the new cards/plans in a couple of weeks, so I will have to check to see that I, and the "rep", got it right. I sure prefer a web-site.
 
hollydolly said:
OH No..... !!! So it was in the exam room, where no-one else was aside from the medical staff?>. or what ?...:eek:
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Hate to say, but yeah. Or maybe the next patient. I'm sure I left it and my sunglasses by the sink. It's when the sun hit my eyes after pulling out of the med center that I said "Oh, sh1t!" and went back, and you have to drive the whole way round to the other side of the complex. :(
 
Murrmurr said:
Hate to say, but yeah. Or maybe the next patient. I'm sure I left it and my sunglasses by the sink. It's when the sun hit my eyes after pulling out of the med center that I said "Oh, sh1t!" and went back, and you have to drive the whole way round to the other side of the complex. :(
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so it had to be a Medic then surely ?.. ..simply because there's no way they could have been missed as they cleaned down ready for the next patient.. :oops:..wow, just wow!!
 
hollydolly said:
so it had to be a Medic then surely ?.. ..simply because there's no way they could have been missed as they cleaned down ready for the next patient.. :oops:..wow, just wow!!
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You are right. I worked in health care for 20 years....the rooms are disinfected and wiped down after every patient!!!

@Murrmurr I think that office has some explaining to do!
 
Trila said:
You are right. I worked in health care for 20 years....the rooms are disinfected and wiped down after every patient!!!

@Murrmurr I think that office has some explaining to do!
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And I did go back, you know? And I looked on their long desk and in the rooms I was in, and most of them helped me search.

Fortunately I got all my cards cancelled, and I'm not in dire straights or anything. But, man, that's crappy.
 
Changing plugs and wires on a 1999 Chev Suburban. It is misfiring badly and nobody can work on it for a while. Did 5 out of 8 so far. They are difficult to get to and I have to lay on top of the engine area. Hope this solves it as other issues might really cost a bit to fix! This is our "farm" truck but it really comes in handy when the snow is too deep for any other vehicle or I need to haul lumber or building materials.
 

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