[PlaneMan]

Dave, 19 years is a LONG time to wait. That sucks.

My fibromyalgia pain is often as bad, sometimes worse, than the hip pain.  And it’s getting worse quicker than the hip is. That isn’t going to change no matter which route I choose.

It’s a tough choice with no clear winner, either option could turn out to be the best.

[PlaneMan]

Finally got to see the hip surgeon today.

Not good news. The hoped for salvage surgery is a non starter.

It’s either carry on as I am until the pain gets to much or go on the waiting list to have the full hip replacement surgery, about 18 months ATM.

I’m currently leaning towards the carry on as I am option as I know what I’m dealing with and the surgery has some risks for me, minor but higher than most people.

There’s also my age to factor in, the surgeon said that he didn’t like doing replacements on people my age due to the wear that will happen and the further surgery involved.  His preferred age range is 70+ as ‘that will probably see them out’.

Lots of reading and thinking to be done over the next few weeks….

[PlaneMan]

JCD, I totally missed your good wishes, thanks.

Had my 4th vaccination this afternoon. Hardly any patients in the vaccination centre. 3. Including me.

I had the moderna one this time and my arm is killing me. I’m also exhausted and feel a bit odd. And hungry.

Not bothered as I had reactions to the other 3 and the nurse warned me that I’d probably feel a bit unwell.

[PlaneMan]

Keith, I’ve had 12 different devices updating of one hotspot, that’s not normal.

Usually I have about 5 or 6 things connected at once. Never a problem.

[PlaneMan]

You could do what I used to, bag a Mi Mix 3 5g and hotspot off it. I did that for a good while.

CEX have some from £110

The upside is you have a good phone with a pretty good camera and can take your hotspot/internet with you if you go travelling.

I just hotspot of my S21 Ultra now, the Mi Mix 35g is in the legion processing card payments via SumUp.

 

[PlaneMan]

Thanks Ed.

Anti-vaxxers puzzle me.

Spreading dangerous lies about things they don’t understand is madness. More than a few have died in the USA because they didn’t seek treatment despite having blatant Coronavirus symptoms. Because it doesn’t exist. Or prayer will save you, not medical science.

[PlaneMan]

Got another date for my 4th Jab. Monday. Exactly when I was told I’d be eligible again after my bout of Coronavirus.

I’m still suffering the after affects and still show as positive on PCR tests due to the way the tests work. Negative on lateral flow though, which is apparently the important one after an infection.

[PlaneMan]

Day nine and I’m still infectious.

It hasn’t been terrible apart from it affecting my asthma. I managed to get my asthma under control a few years ago by cycling, used my inhaler a few times a year.

I’m back to using it 4 or 5 times a day ATM, hopefully that’ll slowly get better.

[PlaneMan]

Thanks Ed.

I’m hopeful but not expecting anything as I’m an awkward sod when it comes to medication. Stuff that should help/work often doesn’t. Especially painkillers.

More info about the trial is here if anyone wants to find out more.

[PlaneMan]

I’ve now been recruited for a trial of Lagevrio.

Should have my medication tomorrow.

[PlaneMan]

I also had a date for my 4th jab this morning but I also tested positive for Covid this afternoon.

Don’t feel great but it’s like a bad cold so far and that’s OK with me.

I might be eligible for some of the new treatments out there.

[PlaneMan]

Looks like a nice house Lee.

Hope you’re happy there. 👍

[PlaneMan]

Ed, not the case in Wales.

More restrictions on Boxing day, so far I haven’t come across anyone that’s not involved with hospitality or professional sport that is against it.

[PlaneMan]

Tried getting lateral flow tests near me, impossible. None available anywhere.

Managed to get some for delivery but my mum was trying at the same time and got told that there were no delivery slots available.

Flow before you go only works if you can do the tests.

 

[PlaneMan]

Welcome.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[PlaneMan]

No problem both, it arrived with it’s new owner today.

[PlaneMan]

Don’t want to be a downer, but if you can see people you’d like to before Christmas, do it ASAP.

Right now I don’t think Christmas will be cancelled but I can see things tighten very soon.

Take care all, and enjoy what you can, when you can.

[PlaneMan]

JCD, hope it all works out for you.

My nephew will be after a gaming PC upgrade fairly soon. The way things are now, he’ll have to wait a good few months or start earning £ himself.

[PlaneMan]

Is there mushroom in there?

Seriously though it looks like it provides protection, which is the main thing.

[PlaneMan]

I almost bought from Back Market but they didn’t have the exact model I was after. Prices did look good though.

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