The Joy of Football

In football, the Premier League Season is well under way. To date, my team, Manchester United, have played 5 matches and returned 8 points. A poor return for United and only good enough for 11th position in the league. It’s fair to say they haven’t really got going yet. Their poor result on the opening [...]

Home to Boost

The results of my blood test came back. Two thumbs up, great blood. I’m determined not to feel sick again for a while.
I’m back in Ireland since yesterday for a week’s convalescing. Good to swap the grey noise of London for the wet green of home (see video below). Gives me time to think. For a while no more tubes, double decker [...]

Patient Sexy

I’d an ultrasound scan of my pelvis and abdomen at a Harley Street surgery last Monday. Kinky little procedure it is where the doctor lubes up a cold metal object before sliding it’s warm rays across your lower torso. We did our best to ignore the awkwardness with some gruff man talk about football.
I’ve had [...]

From Coughing to Garroting

“There is nothing wrong with your appendix” said Dr. Kuldev through a half smile, “but you do have the flu.”
“But why do I have extra pain near my appendix?”
“Take two paracetemol and rest for a couple of days.” Still the smile.
“Perhaps I’ve torn a stomach muscle?!”
“Your pulse is normal. Try the paracetemol.” He was taking [...]

Doctor’s Waiting Room, East London

I’ve filled out a form stating the pain in my side is an emergency. “Strong pain in the appendix area” is what I put on the form.
Thing is, there’s no rush to see me even though I’ve declared myself an emergency. I came here at 9.45 and it’s almost 11 now. By the way, I [...]

They Remain

Life isn’t easy. You’ve to commute to work, pay bills, chose what shirt to wear to the pub, and then when you’re a teenager Hitler’s armies try to take over Europe and, like it or not, you have to fight them. You leave everything behind except a kit bag and head off to war. You kill [...]