Category Archives: Medical

On being a cyborg

When I think of cyborgs I picture a Terminator, or perhaps one of the Cybermen from Doctor Who. Not me. And yet, because I have a pacemaker, I am a cyborg*: a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device. Dictionary.com** There are plenty of us out … Continue reading

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Today

…is Mr C’s birthday. I’ve got the day off (time off in lieu), but Mr C is at work. Perhaps this should be the other way round as it’s his birthday, but hopefully he’s happy at work. This morning I … Continue reading

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Glorious Glasgow

Last weekend Mr C and I went to the Somerville Foundation‘s annual conference. This year, it was in Glasgow, a city I hadn’t been to since I went there for a cousin’s wedding in about 2000 (?). The conference was … Continue reading

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Waiting

Yesterday, it occurred to me, not for the first time, that I have probably spent an inordinate amount of time in hospital waiting rooms. This thought occurred to me while I was in a hospital waiting room, waiting for the … Continue reading

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The bad patient

This post was prompted by Liza’s post, which you may wish to read if you haven’t done so already. After 34 years I’m still not a ‘good patient’. Even now, when faced with an invasive medical procedure, it’s quite likely … Continue reading

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The Good Patient

Reblogged from : Like many people who have faced hospitalisation and health difficulties from birth I am often told how brave and courageous I am. Although I appreciate this I am never quite sure if it’s an observation, expectation or demand. The truth … Continue reading

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M.O.T.

I had my M.O.T. (AKA my check up with the cardiologist, including various tests) on Monday. It went well, and I don’t have to go and see her again for 18 months.

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PMS and [my] mental health

Yesterday I discovered, via the Singing Librarian’s blog post on the subject, that this week (21st-27th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. I’ve been thinking about writing something about my battles with (or rather defeats at the … Continue reading

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PhotoHunt: Heart

Hope you can see the heart amongst the leaves. This week’s theme is very appropriate – it’s  National Heart Month here in the UK, and Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (7-14 February), although this seems to be a bigger thing … Continue reading

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Concert number one

The concert went quite well, all things considered. I managed to get some words muddled up, several times, which is not something I normally do, so that was a bit annoying. On the other hand, some bits we always seem … Continue reading

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