Inchie Today: Monday 6th October 2025

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The day started very well today, no argument.
Which would later turn annoyingly abdicant,
Then it lost its amicability, no longer accordant,

The phone chirped, & starting my addlement,
A Doctor rang, the clarity went into fragmentation
He babbled on about ailments, abstinent…
Heart failure, seizures, changing my medications,
We lost the signal often, as he changed subjects,
I tried to keep calm and be acquiescent,
I was soon left feeling frustrated, ambivalent,
But the line repeatedly failed, went absent,
Facts and figures were forced to be abscondent,
It was impossible to be attentive or vigilant,
The whole conversation was claudicant,
And so often the connection went absent…
Twelve times the line went conticent,
I lost track of his words; they were incoherent,
What he spoke, said, was like a verbal circumfluent,
Now facts or instructions were ensuant…
Some things I heard will have to be considered,
Warfarin INR too low, doses to be attuned,
Heart failure, earlier meeting with Dr Hearn,
To go back to check the knee bones broken,
Stronger medication for cholesterol, Inclisiran,
A ton of other stuff that I’ve forgotten!

Carer Ejaz phoned the Dentist, got an appointment sorted
for Wednesday, and night Cathter bags were ordered,
Of the leaking leg, the District Nurses were informed,
A nurse will be calling, we were told & apprised,
Confusion Konrad was well exercised,
Ejaz alleviated my fears & I’m not concerned!
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Medical activations today, Tuesday & Wednesday.
Nurses to tend to the worsening Lymphorrhea to be bandaged & medicated on Monday, Tuesday, and  Wednesday. Possible longer.

Then the same for the Catheter Contraption to be changed on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Emergency Dentist, Wednesday.

COVID-19 & Flu jabs, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Cardiac tests, Wednesday or Thursday.

Neuropathy confirmation awaited. Currently set for November 6th.

Optician time to be found and fitted in.

Diabetes team visit – scheduled for one day this week, and one next week. No dates yet.

Medication assessment, Gawd knows when.
Changes to be assessed. Atorvastatin is to be replaced with an injectable medication. Called, I believe, Inklisiron. All other medications currently being used are to be reassessed.

So, it’s a busy day today, and a few more are to come.
I may not be able to complete any blogs for a day or two… or three. Sorry.

Today was a struggle time-wise, with the nurse doing the legwork, planning the catheter replacement, and Carer Ejaz supporting me to cope with it all. He contacted the Dentist, tried to contact the Doctor, and the Audio centre for me, a good lad.

Just photos today, as I’m up to my neck in medical problems and will be for a while.

Morning view

Mystery morning photo?

Got on the computer eventually

Nocturnal pouch left on too long

Health Checks are both high.

Carer Ejaz busy today, helping me out

The call from the Doctors’ disaster cost me over an hour, with the line cutting out. I ended up more baffled than if they hadn’t called.

The bed was very welcome

TTFN

By Inchie

78 years of age, pretty ugly, short, bald, pot-bellied, in ill health. Decaying physically and morally. Mechanical ticker valve, Duodenal Donald, Saccades-Sandra, Arthur Itis, Hernia Henry, Hard of Hearing Hank, Bad eyesight Boris, Reflux Roger, Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Neurotransmitters Not-working Wendy, Bladder Cancer Chris, Stuttering Stephany, Haemorrhoid Harold, Shaking Shaun, Dizzy Dennis, FND, ... there are others, but I've tired myself out, now! Hehehe! Oh, then I had a stroke! Now awaiting Cataract & Glaucoma operations. Diabetes 2, Leg-Ulcer-Ulrich, Cartilage Chloe & Carole and am flat-bound. Tsk! Failures, Accifauxpas and Whoopsiedangleplops are my Forte... Hehehe! I love making folk smile when I can. TTFNski!

10 comments

  1. pvcann – Augusta, Western Australia – I'm Paul a writer based in Augusta, Western Australia. My main passion is writing poetry.
    pvcann says:

    Hard to believe your living in 21st C England all the mucking about and the phone issues, sounds like carer Ejaz has your back?

    1. Inchy – Nottingham. UK. – 78 years of age, pretty ugly, short, bald, pot-bellied, in ill health. Decaying physically and morally. Mechanical ticker valve, Duodenal Donald, Saccades-Sandra, Arthur Itis, Hernia Henry, Hard of Hearing Hank, Bad eyesight Boris, Reflux Roger, Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Neurotransmitters Not-working Wendy, Bladder Cancer Chris, Stuttering Stephany, Haemorrhoid Harold, Shaking Shaun, Dizzy Dennis, FND, ... there are others, but I've tired myself out, now! Hehehe! Oh, then I had a stroke! Now awaiting Cataract & Glaucoma operations. Diabetes 2, Leg-Ulcer-Ulrich, Cartilage Chloe & Carole and am flat-bound. Tsk! Failures, Accifauxpas and Whoopsiedangleplops are my Forte... Hehehe! I love making folk smile when I can. TTFNski!
      Inchie says:

      Cheers, Paul. Even Ejaz was uptight this morning. But I think I knew why. He’s going with me to the dentist, and all the other jobs he would have been doing, will not get done. I think that got to him. I could sense the tension in him. Bless him.

      1. pvcann – Augusta, Western Australia – I'm Paul a writer based in Augusta, Western Australia. My main passion is writing poetry.
        pvcann says:

        Nice person

      2. Inchy – Nottingham. UK. – 78 years of age, pretty ugly, short, bald, pot-bellied, in ill health. Decaying physically and morally. Mechanical ticker valve, Duodenal Donald, Saccades-Sandra, Arthur Itis, Hernia Henry, Hard of Hearing Hank, Bad eyesight Boris, Reflux Roger, Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Neurotransmitters Not-working Wendy, Bladder Cancer Chris, Stuttering Stephany, Haemorrhoid Harold, Shaking Shaun, Dizzy Dennis, FND, ... there are others, but I've tired myself out, now! Hehehe! Oh, then I had a stroke! Now awaiting Cataract & Glaucoma operations. Diabetes 2, Leg-Ulcer-Ulrich, Cartilage Chloe & Carole and am flat-bound. Tsk! Failures, Accifauxpas and Whoopsiedangleplops are my Forte... Hehehe! I love making folk smile when I can. TTFNski!
        Inchie says:

        Too true!

  2. Bill Ziegler – Cincinnati Metropolitan Area – I am a former resident of Delhi Township. These are memories of my life and times in that community during the 1950s and 1960s. A time capsule.
    Bill Ziegler says:

    So many schedules to balance. Speaking of a balance, that is exactly what Moggie Nibbles is up to — sitting on my lap. Her kind of balance.
    Good luck with your myriad of appointments, and please pass on my best wishes to Ejaz.
    Greets from Crowell Manor!

    1. Inchy – Nottingham. UK. – 78 years of age, pretty ugly, short, bald, pot-bellied, in ill health. Decaying physically and morally. Mechanical ticker valve, Duodenal Donald, Saccades-Sandra, Arthur Itis, Hernia Henry, Hard of Hearing Hank, Bad eyesight Boris, Reflux Roger, Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Neurotransmitters Not-working Wendy, Bladder Cancer Chris, Stuttering Stephany, Haemorrhoid Harold, Shaking Shaun, Dizzy Dennis, FND, ... there are others, but I've tired myself out, now! Hehehe! Oh, then I had a stroke! Now awaiting Cataract & Glaucoma operations. Diabetes 2, Leg-Ulcer-Ulrich, Cartilage Chloe & Carole and am flat-bound. Tsk! Failures, Accifauxpas and Whoopsiedangleplops are my Forte... Hehehe! I love making folk smile when I can. TTFNski!
      Inchie says:

      Passed on to Ejaz, Billum, thanks.
      Ah, I loved it having Cyril & Lady, how I still miss the purrs! Hehe!
      All the best to the clan at THE MANOR, Sir.

  3. Wow, Gerry, lots going on medically! Carer Ejaz sure seems to be good for you. The pictures are really nice, and that one morning photo is sure a mystery. I hope, as always, that things go as good as they can for you. 😍🙏

    1. Inchy – Nottingham. UK. – 78 years of age, pretty ugly, short, bald, pot-bellied, in ill health. Decaying physically and morally. Mechanical ticker valve, Duodenal Donald, Saccades-Sandra, Arthur Itis, Hernia Henry, Hard of Hearing Hank, Bad eyesight Boris, Reflux Roger, Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Neurotransmitters Not-working Wendy, Bladder Cancer Chris, Stuttering Stephany, Haemorrhoid Harold, Shaking Shaun, Dizzy Dennis, FND, ... there are others, but I've tired myself out, now! Hehehe! Oh, then I had a stroke! Now awaiting Cataract & Glaucoma operations. Diabetes 2, Leg-Ulcer-Ulrich, Cartilage Chloe & Carole and am flat-bound. Tsk! Failures, Accifauxpas and Whoopsiedangleplops are my Forte... Hehehe! I love making folk smile when I can. TTFNski!
      Inchie says:

      I’ve got some busy days ahead, Sir. The blogs will be shorter, or not there I fear, some days. Thanks.,

  4. Inchy – Nottingham. UK. – 78 years of age, pretty ugly, short, bald, pot-bellied, in ill health. Decaying physically and morally. Mechanical ticker valve, Duodenal Donald, Saccades-Sandra, Arthur Itis, Hernia Henry, Hard of Hearing Hank, Bad eyesight Boris, Reflux Roger, Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Neurotransmitters Not-working Wendy, Bladder Cancer Chris, Stuttering Stephany, Haemorrhoid Harold, Shaking Shaun, Dizzy Dennis, FND, ... there are others, but I've tired myself out, now! Hehehe! Oh, then I had a stroke! Now awaiting Cataract & Glaucoma operations. Diabetes 2, Leg-Ulcer-Ulrich, Cartilage Chloe & Carole and am flat-bound. Tsk! Failures, Accifauxpas and Whoopsiedangleplops are my Forte... Hehehe! I love making folk smile when I can. TTFNski!
    Inchie says:

    Thank you Sir Tim.
    Big day today, Dentist then cardiac. Unless the Orthopaedist, Covid-Flu jab nurse, Red Cross Assistant or Diabetes team leader call. It could happen. Haha!
    Keep yourself well, Tim. 🤝🏻🙏🏻

  5. Broken knee??? Goodness, I’ve missed a lot!

    I hope all the appts go well and result in improvements!
    A small consolation for you: Thanks to our government of literal fools, I can’t get a covid shot yet… it now requires approval by a doctor. I heard that, as of this week, pharmacists can now do the required approval but no pharmacies seem to have re-implemented that yet. I alreasy have a doc appt for the 21st (to check out my temp regulation problem), so I’ll add that to my list of issues.

    Sending warm hugs & good juju to you, and to Carer Ejaz!

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