Sunday 15 September 2024

Corned Beef Leg

 


I do really like corned beef. In a sandwich with Branston pickle and a few Lettuce leaves....Yuum!

On the other hand I do not like corned beef, because at the moment, that's what my leg looks like!

For the second time this year,  I'm laying feeling very sorry for myself in a hospital bed, this time suffering from Cellulitis and Sepsis.

I'm being looked after very well being pumped full of antibiotics and painkillers.

Happy Days!

All this mess started on Friday, so I didn't even get to go to Colours!!!

What a miserable bloody week!

oh well, at least I'm still breathing enough to moan about it.

Ray


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  1. Ray, did this prevent you from attending Colours? Hope you are back on your feet and out of hospital soon, buddy.

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  2. Hope you are back fit and well soon Ray, what a bummer to happen just before the show, take care and get well soon.

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    1. If I didn't feel so rough, I would have felt cheesed off.

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  3. So sorry to hear that Ray! I didn't notice the Rejects at the show or yourself and now know why. Get well soon old chap.

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    1. Thanks Steve. I was the designated driver, so Postie & Steve decided to not go. Hopefully we'll all be going to Partizan next month???

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  4. Bloody hell Ray? Sad to hear this. Keep your chin up mate and get yourself better.

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  5. Ray, very unpleasant, you are putting on a brave face. Wishing you a speedy recovery, best wishes Norm.

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  6. Please take are of yourself and get better

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  7. Good grief Ray - very sorry to hear about this. Hope you are on the mend soon. You are in the best place for it, anyway. Fresh dressings and Branston every morning? Take care, my man - nasty.

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  8. I wish you a very good recovery Ray! Get well soon!
    Don't know for sure but I guess you're getting old! ;-D
    Greetings
    Peter

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    1. Yep I am getting on a bit.....56 years young!

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  9. Ray, really sorry to hear that! Prayers for a quick recovery.

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  10. Nuts Ray, get better soon mate

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  11. Wow, you have certainly had a rough time of it health wise recently Ray....hope your leg is back to normal soon and this is the last of your hospital visits for a while!

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    1. I do hope so. I've been ordered on a mega health kick from the Mrs and 4 daughters, I've had the Gesptapo talk!

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  12. That's a bugger, hope you get well soon Ray

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  13. Best Wishes for a full and speedy recovery Ray!

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  14. FFS. Look after yourself and get well soon

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  15. Ouch! Here's wishing you a speedy recovery!

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  16. Get well soon mate…
    I suppose this means your going to miss your appearance on Strictly Come Dancing…😁

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Unfortunately you are correct Aly. But I've given them your name as a suitable replacement 8o)

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  17. Bad timing, and we will miss your photos of Colours as they are always something to look forward to. Get well soon Ray.

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  18. Wishing you a speedy recovery old chap! Hopefully see you at the other Partizan!

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  19. That's no good Ray. Did you suffer from a bite or a fall (or something else)? Hopefully the antibiotics clear it up quick smart! (Much more convenient than sawing the offending limb off! :) )
    Regards, James

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    1. I dig have a little cut. They think the infection started there. And no talk of limb loss. I wouldn't make a good pirate!

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    2. I am pleased to hear *that*—it was only meant to be an attempt at humour, not a suggested outcome!!! :()

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    3. I took at just as that, no worries James.

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  20. Terrible news, Ray. At least it sounds as if you 're being well cared for. Best wishes for a positive outcome. Do keep us informed!

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  21. Rest is a good thing for now. Wait until the meds run out, then you can get antsy. There is always the next con.

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  22. So sorry to hear this, Ray, hope you are on the mend ok. Glad you are keeping cheerful at least!
    ( maybe lay off the corned beef though : 'you are what you eat" 😀 )

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    1. According to Mrs R, I'll be a sald from now on then.

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  23. Sorry to read about this Ray.

    I know all about cellulitis as my father suffers from it - Untreated cut on his leg whilst gardening went bad, he became seriously ill, eventually hospitalised for a fortnight. It has flared up once since then, resulting in him having to go to hospital. Another flare up was caught before it got serious, with medication being enough to treat it at home. Definitely a nasty and painful thing is cellulitis.

    Wishing you as easy and painless recovery as possible.

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    1. It is a nasty thing for sure. Think I'm lucky though, they said they caught it early nit 10 minutes ago.

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  24. Take care Ray. It sounds like you are on the mend, I certainly hope so!

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  25. Wishing you a swift recovery mate, thank goodness for the NHS

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  26. Darn bad luck Ray! Hope things get better soon.

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  27. Very sorry to hear that, Ray. Hope you have a rapid recovery - and also that you have enough to keep you distracted and entertained whilst in hospital... Nasty persistent thing, cellulitis. Had an uncle who had it for years. But he did not look after himself, as I am sure you do!

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    1. Thanks David. I'm out of hospital now but still not discharged. It's gonna be a long road.

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  28. Get well soon Ray, on a positive plenty of reading time for future projects.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  29. Oh dear Ray I do hope you recovery goes well. I love corned beef too but you may have put me off 🤔

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  30. Hi Ray and welcome to the Cellulitis Club ( I had it two years back and Big Lee last year I believe), it's bloody painful! Sepsis more serious of course but the powerful antibiotics will do their job. Wishing you well soon.
    Lee.

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    1. Like you said, it's not very nice and bloody painful, Lee. On the mend though, thanks.

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  31. Hopefully meds will have you back upright asap, double dunter not good

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  32. Bloody hell Ray . Get better soon

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  33. Dear me Ray, that sound serious. Take care and get well soon.

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  34. I feel for you Ray. I have a relative that suffers from this quite frequently snd I know how disabling it is. And as for hospitals....I spent ten days in one early this year - not something I am keen to do again any time soon!

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    1. Tell me about it. I was in for 11 days in Jan-Feb and now another 4 days. I'll get my own parking space soon?

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  35. So sorry to hear about your condition, Ray. Prayers for your speedy and full recovery!

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  36. Sorry you are down in the dumps Ray. Hope you get better soon and back to eating corned-beef sandwiches. Better with tomato, though,

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  37. Terrible news, I hope you are recovering well, think you've put me off my lunch!
    Best Iain

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    1. Sorry about that Iain. Nothing would put me off of corned beef, not even my leg!

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