Medical news

It's 7 weeks today since I had my pre-med for my knee op and, if they'd stuck to their 8 week time limit, I'd have had an appointment letter by now - but I haven't. Looks like they're going to push it out nearer to their new limit of 14 weeks - or beyond.

In other medical news, I had a shock yesterday when flossing - my incisor implant fell out. It turns out that the pole/screw had sheared. I got an emergency appointment with our dentist this afternoon, but the only thing he could do was clean the gap and fit a temporary filling. He doesn't do the type of implant I have and another problem is that the other half of the screw is still sitting in my gum. He has referred me to somebody he has worked with as he has more knowledge, experience and equipment that might be able to help. My initial consultation with him has now been arranged for next Monday.

I checked back and it was February, 2011 when I got the implant fitted. I guess if I manage to get a replacement and it also last 14 years, that should be enough to, as they say, "see me oot".

Staying with the medical theme, Jo goes for her blood tests on Wednesday then has a face to face consultation on Friday - both in relation to the recent problems she's had with her leg - possibly vascular.

Ross goes for his eye test on Friday and his medical is on Thursday 8th May. All being well, he should begin his HGV training in June.

Luca has started his job at the Co-op in Oldmeldrum and seems to be enjoying it, but the early/late shifts don't fit with the bus times so poor Gary has to be the taxi driver - and they've still got Skippy (the foster dog not the bush kangaroo!). Let's hope Luca passes his driving test first time next month.

Not a very cheerful post - and no photos either - but I've got our monthly golfers' beer do tomorrow - and the weather forecast is very good - so that's something to look forward to.