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@KARNAK i know, keep wondering if i am being neurotic or not about the opticians. Haven't been able to contact them anyway phone just keeps ringing. I think the spray you have been given sounds like the stuff they gave me in the ambulance when i had my heart attack. I don't know what its for tho? Re my mum, its complicated i did try to see her from a distance in the summer but she refused to see me. My sister who has no complications and is 52 yrs old is so terrified of the virus she won't go out even to the shops or chemist and is making my mum stay inside her flat. Thats why i have given up.
 
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adrian1der said:
When I was first diagnosed I was left feeling pretty low. It did seem like I had been given a slow sentence towards dreadful complications. Then I joined the forum and saw all the amazing results that all of you were achieving and had achieved and it made me realise that if they can do it so can I!

Without your help, support and the amazing inspirational stories you have all shared I wouldn't be where I am now so a big thank you to each and everyone of you. You have been incredible. If my journey can inspire just one other person to take active control of their condition the way you all inspired me then I will be a very happy man indeed.

Time for a quick cup of tea and then I'll hit the bike 🙂
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You’ve done amazing. Well done.
 
@KARNAK and @Inamuddle, I’m 99% certain what you’ve been given is a Glyceryl Trinitrate spray. To be sprayed under your tongue if you have angina pains. I’ve never had to use mine and no longer carry it around with me. Google it to understand what it does and how to use it.
 
Inamuddle said:
@KARNAK i know, keep wondering if i am being neurotic or not about the opticians. Haven't been able to contact them anyway phone just keeps ringing. I think the spray you have been given sounds like the stuff they gave me in the ambulance when i had my heart attack. I don't know what its for tho? Re my mum, its complicated i did try to see her from a distance in the summer but she refused to see me. My sister who has no complications and is 52 yrs old is so terrified of the virus she won't go out even to the shops or chemist and is making my mum stay inside her flat. Thats why i have given up.
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I’m over 6 months overdue my opticians appointment, I broke my main specs two months ago and wearing my spares which give me a headache but I really don’t want to go. Half an hour in a small room with someone so close they could snog you. No thanks! We’re all different when it comes to risk, I’m shielding again as I don’t have a spleen so won’t chance anything. It’s not that I think the opticians aren’t Covid secure I’m 100% certain they are. I worked there before I retired and obviously know the staff extremely well. They understand my reticent and my optometrist isn’t too concerned at the moment. Do what you feel is right for you not what anyone else thinks.
 
5.9 for me today. I’m sitting in a dim room feeling a bit sorry for myself with a sore eye as I had “the eyeball injection” for the 1st time today for macular oedema. It a bit sting-ey. Had no idea what it all entailed before I but it wasn’t too bad really and they explained everything which as a science geek was quite interesting !
 
Bittersweet today. Woke up to a 5.2 (yay me) and to a perfectly normal cat.
Within an hour or so it was clear that Peluche wasn’t well. He was utterly listless, didn’t flicker his ears at sounds, not even Dreamies in his proximity registered.
Rushed to the fantastic Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital to see what was happening.
Total systemic failure. He ought to have died in his sleep but instead he was put to rest early this afternoon.
I’m ok but yes I’m going to eat my feelings and sod the consequences.

Coming back to a more than empty home was difficult and it’ll be difficult for a while I’m sure. Already had a preliminary tidy of the myriad of little toys but the big stuff will wait until tomorrow I think.

First saw him when he was just 8 weeks old. He almost made 18.
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@ColinUK thats so sad, I’m sorry but what a wonderful age. I’m sure you will miss him so much, many hugs for you xx
 
@ColinUK i'm so so sorry to hear about Peluche. He looked a beautiful cat. Big hugs to you x
 
Bexlee said:
5.9 for me today. I’m sitting in a dim room feeling a bit sorry for myself with a sore eye as I had “the eyeball injection” for the 1st time today for macular oedema. It a bit sting-ey. Had no idea what it all entailed before I but it wasn’t too bad really and they explained everything which as a science geek was quite interesting !
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I'm sitting here with my stomach turning over at the thought of that injection! I hope you're ok
 
@ColinUK so sorry to hear of your loss, it certainly is difficult getting used to an empty home, thought are with you and sending hugs xx
 
@Bexlee really? I didn't find any of mines stung, felt really dry afterwards though almost as if there was sand in it xx
 
@ColinUK I’m very sorry to hear that. Eight weeks to nearly 18 years is a long time. A big loss.
 
Hi Colin,
I'm a cat lover and have 3 but one is 15yrs and almost blind being on meds has helped him but it will soon be time to put him to rest. They always come and cuddle up to me at night as my wife is away training I can't imagine life without a cat they are amazing animals. So sorry for you 18yrs is a long time and so sudden.
 
HenryBennett said:
@KARNAK and @Inamuddle, I’m 99% certain what you’ve been given is a Glyceryl Trinitrate spray. To be sprayed under your tongue if you have angina pains. I’ve never had to use mine and no longer carry it around with me. Google it to understand what it does and how to use it.
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Sorry @HenryBennett your wrong in my case, its WD 40 with a red top and you have to spray it
after every evacuation. 😱 o_O:D

Your perfectly correct @HenryBennett sorry for the mix up but I do prefer the first version. 1610398777023.png1610398777023.png and you thought I wasn`t going to be about? unlucky.
 
ColinUK said:
Bittersweet today. Woke up to a 5.2 (yay me) and to a perfectly normal cat.
Within an hour or so it was clear that Peluche wasn’t well. He was utterly listless, didn’t flicker his ears at sounds, not even Dreamies in his proximity registered.
Rushed to the fantastic Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital to see what was happening.
Total systemic failure. He ought to have died in his sleep but instead he was put to rest early this afternoon.
I’m ok but yes I’m going to eat my feelings and sod the consequences.

Coming back to a more than empty home was difficult and it’ll be difficult for a while I’m sure. Already had a preliminary tidy of the myriad of little toys but the big stuff will wait until tomorrow I think.

First saw him when he was just 8 weeks old. He almost made 18.
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Oh Colin mate so sorry such a handsome cat you did your best and we are all so sad for you, take care of yourself please man {{{HUGS}}}.
 
7.7 today with a very sore arm, actually woke me up around 4.30, still I’m not complaining. Off to work again, have a good day. @ColinUK been thinking of you x
Have a good day all x
 
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