Awake and up all night

I’m really sorry to read your post but honestly that’s insane, ‘tuck it away’ WHY?

Your point is spot on we all see patients walking round in many ways, you be proud, like yourself and the rest can go to hell.

What ever makes you feel comfortable and relaxed must be the way to go.

Sending you my best and great post well said .

i dont believe it that gp should know better. i understand being deaf because i hav had my left ear removed due to cancer. i am totally deaf in that ear. i struggle on the phone.

Evening Ray, in case you're having a very early night.

I tend to agree with Sonia about revealing your equipment in public, but I do know what the annoying stares are like. They do sell voluminous shorts that might accommodate said equipment. But this is why winter is better as the clobber is more forgiving and hides a host of things we'd prefer not to be on view. It's good and liberating to wear what you please around the house... till there's a knock on the door and the scrambling starts.

Love and hugs hon xxx

In hospital? I am surprised, as just about everything is on view in hospital whether anybody wants to see it or not!

Having just been in the urology ward for hours with pal, cardboard bottles and open cardboard dishes full of urine etc were on bed tables and cups of tea etc were served and plonked down amongst it all.

I am sure long shorts or short longs would be very dapper. You could practise walking and sitting in front of a mirror to check if you're happy with what's on show.

Cheers

I have found that answering the door to JH types with a tube over my shoulder and carrying the bag makes them forget their script and they leave. Normally I do not answer the door as it's too much hassle. Going to try for 11pm tonight in a probably futile attempt to reset my body clock. xxx 

I sometimes see a really old wrinkly bloke in the mirror. Happy is not my usual reaction .  

 Are you finding ways to adapt? I believe pal who is late 70s now has struggled since childhood but is extremely reluctant to tell people. He is better on his right side but really needs to see people's face/mouth. Beards and accents are difficult.

We are hammering home with him the importance of telling people in medical situations etc although we always try to have someone accompany him to actual appointments.

Cheers

I don't believe you Ray. I'll bet you're an Adonis and especially since you revealed your resemblance to that Mosely chap. Distinguished could be better xxx

Sonia, you have my sympathy hon, as do Stressy and Scooterless.

I demanded our GP removed OH's phone number from their contact list as what's the point of ringing someone who's mute?

Barm pots xxx

my hearing is very good in my right ear. i am not good in crowds but am okay one to one. when the consultant told me they would have to remove my ear i said would i be able to hear meaning out of my right ear he said no. i misunderstood and thought i would be totally deaf.