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Originally Posted by raymo
Alex, your back problem must have been extremely severe; there is usually
at least a 12 month waiting list for hips, knees, backs,etc in the public
system, and often quite a lot longer than that. Getting to see the relevant specialist in the first place can take months.
raymo
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As I said when seeing the doctor ...he grabbed the phone and with a sense of extreme urgency called the hospital..he thought it was "cordia Aquina?" which is serious ..it wasnt but turned our just as bad.. ..two blood vessles got tangled under my spine...
I was very lucky not to lose use of my legs..they are not flash but I can get around.
I was seen by about 7 doctors..a doctor and students.. each day..I guess they kept me as a teaching aid and that's why I got great food etc...plus they all liked getting their portraits done..I enjoyed the experience.
Yesterday...went to have MRI scan in Queensland.they keep an eye on my back..forgot about daylight saving and got there very early..anyways I must have been in the machine for over an hour...then after to face peak hour traffic for the long drive home..got in at 10 pm and the Sky was clear ..first in 3 months but I was done so went to bed..
Had more tests yesterday for neck problem and will see doctor on Wednesday for the news....$437 worth but at my age what else can I spend my money on...plus I get half back....
Worked out why folk fear death..fear of the unknown..what they miss is you will be dead you won't know anything so the is no reason to be fearful.
So got my head on straight...studying micro biology and bacteria communication systems...so interesting...so I am happy and occupied.
Alex