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Yeah Gusman and his operation

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Now for the continuing saga of Broken Ankle Operation.
Taxi arrived on time. 5 km into the journey...phone rings
I answer with, "Hello. I'm on my way"
To wit the response is,
"That is unfortunate. I have bad news for you....we have to cancel your operation again. Can you come in at the same time tomorrow?"

"This is the third cancellation this week, yes I can come in tomorrow, same time you say"?

"Yes please. Same fasting regime applies. Nothing after midnight and small glass of water at 6 am"

"Okay, I will see you tomorrow"?

"Yes, we will do our best"
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Gusman · 61-69, M
Update. I went back to the Hospital for a two week post op checkup.
Infection is no more, operation incision healing okay.
Pain not so bad. Still minor swelling, discolouration.
Physiotherapy begins next week.
Still non load bearing for another four weeks. Next x-ray is on 1st December.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@PiecingBabyFaceTogether Thank you. On the road to recovery.
@Gusman Lets hope we get no more backward steps.😷
Gusman · 61-69, M
@whowasthatmaskedman Fingers crossed for sure. Seem to be in forward motion now.
Gusman · 61-69, M
Roll of drums 🥁
1.30pm Monday - In Hospital now. Surgery in 3 1/2 hours.
Two screws and a plate.
Staying overnight, discharged at 10 am tomorrow.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@forty7seventy4 Finally, not much chance of it being postponed now.
One would hope.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Break a Leg as they say....
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bowman81 · M
Are you sure you aren't dealing with a weight loss clinic? 3 cancellations in a week? At some point, enough is enough. Good luck.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@bowman81 Yes, two weeks since the accident and very little has happened.
Almost time to get a little peeved
Gusman · 61-69, M
Latest update
The hospital rang me at 3pm today, Sunday.
I am being transferred to Hollywood Private Hospital for surgery Monday afternoon.
I just need to supply my Insurer's claim number and if all checks out, surgery will go ahead.
Well, that is what I have been told.
Have been told previously that surgery will go ahead 4 times to date.
So, not holding breath, lest I pass away.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
I understand your scepticism. What time does fasting start?
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird Midnight Tonight,
A glass of water at 6am permitted
Star1 · F
@Gusman Omd!again I wish you luck
Gusman · 61-69, M
10am Sunday, I can have breakfast now.
Hospital rang me and cancelled Surgery again.
Seems like they are not going to be able to operate and are now going to start looking for a private hospital with space to do the operation.
I am starting to get a little peeved by now
Gusman · 61-69, M
@cherokeepatti Might be time to start seeking legal advice.
Started out as a fracture and has now progressed to a break with the constant rubbing of the plaster cast.
They knew this last Wednesday and nothing has happened.
Getting worse everyday, what am I supposed to do?
Seek legal advice is what I will do tomorrow.
I see a certain company advertising regularly on TV.
"Injured at work? You may be eligible for Compensation"
I am being tossed around without any positive outcome
cherokeepatti · 70-79, F
@Gusman the situation is not good and you are a working man making it worse.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@cherokeepatti Workers Compensation is paying me the average amount of my last 13 paychecks. So money is not an issue.
An issue may arise if permanent damage is done to the foot meaning I will be unable to return to my previous position.
Climbing Ladders, climbing onto Machinery. On my feet all day at work
Gusman · 61-69, M
Further update on the continuing drama of Gusman's surgery.
9pm, Hospital just rang me and said they will ring me at 6am tomorrow to tell me whether to come in at 8am.
Can not give me an answer until then🙄
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
Good intermittent fasting regimen. How is the weight loss?
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Here's hoping for Tomorrow then. Good luck.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird Watching a Great movie
Black Sheep
An experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into bloodthirsty killers that terrorise a sprawling New Zealand farm.

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KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Classic.
Gusman · 61-69, M
Uh oh, phone ring volume was turned down, I received an anonymous phone call just now
I suspect the hospital ringing me to cancel again. Hope they at least ring back tonight.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman They don't usually schedule ops for Sunday.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird Maybe not in Adelaide. They did tell me to come in tomorrow🤷‍♂️
SW-User
Can you look for other hospitals?
Gusman · 61-69, M
@SW-User Does not work like that. I am in this Hospitals Catchment Zone. So only they will treat me.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@Gusman Hello. That actually transpired.
Charles Gairdner Hospital kept cancelling because of a constant influx of cases with a higher priority than mine, they arranged with Hollywood Hospital (A Private Hospital) to perform the surgery.
Hollywood is next door to Charles Gairdner.

Posted this at 12.30am this morning
Finally, it's happened to me
Second attempt at posting this news. First attempt, 4 hours ago was pure gobbledegook as I was still greatly under the influence of anaesthetic.
Time is 12.30am, ankle surgery completed, 1 - to pain scale. 1, no plaster cast, CAM(Controlled Ankle Movement)Boot only. Common term Moon Boot. Less pressure, less weight, less pain.
Difference between Public System and Private, Private system, promises are kept, job gets done.
Public system, Promises unable to be fukdikked(still under influence of anaesthetic😂)fulfilled, cancellations a regular occurrence.
Gusman finally able to move foot around with very little pain.
Thanks for all you wellwishers here. Lifts my spirit knowing there are members who care, much appreciated
Going back to sleep now🥱
SW-User
@Gusman Happy to know that it's complete. Hope you feel better. :)
Doctrble · 51-55, M
That would be my luck as well.
Hope you’re having a speedy recovery Gus 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Gusman · 61-69, M
@BalladOfADeadSoulja Thank you 🙂
It might be speedy once I have the operation.
Has been cancelled three times already
You got this uncle Gus. 🤗🤗🤗 I know your a strong and adventurous man.
We are still yet got sink a beer together one day. @Gusman
Keepitsimple · 56-60, F
Hope it happens this time for you. Good luck!
Gusman · 61-69, M
@Keepitsimple Thank you 🙂
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Gusman · 61-69, M
@geoam1 Lack of beds. Government would rather spend $1.6 Billion on a new Stadium than much needed new hospitals 🥺
SW-User
Can you look for other hospital
Carmen74 · 51-55, F
Good luck to you 🌹
Gusman · 61-69, M
@Carmen74 Thank You 🙂
That's not cool. They shouldn't leave you hanging like that.
@PiecingBabyFaceTogether The China (man made)virus would be a real contributing factor.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@PiecingBabyFaceTogether No, but what can one do?
cherokeepatti · 70-79, F
They are trying to starve you to death it seems
Gusman · 61-69, M
@cherokeepatti Fasting again from midnight. Might be operated on tomorrow. Might - being the operative word.
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@Gusman Unintentional Pun?
Gusman · 61-69, M
@KiwiBird Please explain - Over my head 🤔
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
Oh, there you are. Well that sucks. I don't usually eat after midnight anyway. But the pain must be horrible.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@Tastyfrzz Almost getting used to it.
Sore yes, a real piss off if truth be told.
The longer the wait, the worse the break is getting.
Started out as a fracture, now the bone is almost detached.
The Plaster Cast is rubbing up and down, pressing against the bone
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Gusman · 61-69, M
@OogieBoogie Well let's say there will be no new photos for the next two months at least. 😕
Laid up in bed, doing crossword puzzles, can hobble out to the lounge room and do some Jigsaw Puzzles 😐
Watching pathetic daytime TV. 😳
@Gusman listening to podcasts and TedTalks is also good .

Don't do the daytime TV thing ...I know you, itll just piss you off 🤣

Still...I bet you're goanna miss the smell of the Bush and the quiet it brings.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@OogieBoogie The bush is my downtime.
Away from the rat race, away from people.
I miss it already.
Understanding this accident happened 2 weeks ago.
Have not been to a live cricket match, missed the opening round of the Baseball season.
Bah and Humbug 😄
SW-User
I'll see you at the early opener for a few
SW-User
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Gusman · 61-69, M
@SW-User For some reason I remember this show.
Do you remember Peyton Place being shown in Australia?
SW-User
@Gusman my mum watched it like 30 years ago
Gusman · 61-69, M
@SW-User I am almost sure I saw this show in the 60's.

 
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