Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
Folks,
My hospital consultant has offered me cosmetic surgery on the NHS.
Now that my fractured hand has healed, my little finger is slightly curved. It doesn’t affect use of the hand but looks a bit odd. He says that if I am unhappy with it I can see him in a few months (once the injured hand is fully settled down) and he will re-break the finger and put in a little plate and pins to make it straight. It sounds like a fiddly job, but it’s on offer if I want it.
It struck me that this is mainly about appearance and maybe convenience. But I am not a pretty young girl; I’m a 65 year old man. With all the griping about the NHS these days, especially about care for older folk, it is a delight that my consultant has time and expertise to devote to my pinky.
Well done, NHS!
Alex.
My hospital consultant has offered me cosmetic surgery on the NHS.
Now that my fractured hand has healed, my little finger is slightly curved. It doesn’t affect use of the hand but looks a bit odd. He says that if I am unhappy with it I can see him in a few months (once the injured hand is fully settled down) and he will re-break the finger and put in a little plate and pins to make it straight. It sounds like a fiddly job, but it’s on offer if I want it.
It struck me that this is mainly about appearance and maybe convenience. But I am not a pretty young girl; I’m a 65 year old man. With all the griping about the NHS these days, especially about care for older folk, it is a delight that my consultant has time and expertise to devote to my pinky.
Well done, NHS!
Alex.
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Re: Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
I don't know, maybe he's into the re-breaking bit. I'd look at him askance.....>>...........
She irons her jeans, she's evil.........
Re: Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
FF,Miss_Faucie_Fishtits wrote:I don't know, maybe he's into the re-breaking bit. I'd look at him askance.....>>...........
As the nurse said "You don't have to do it."
Alex.
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Un-Necessary Cosmetic Surgery While 1000s Die..........
Thank You Very Much for your post, Alex.........manolo wrote:Folks,
My hospital consultant has offered me cosmetic surgery on the NHS.
Now that my fractured hand has healed, my little finger is slightly curved. It doesn’t affect use of the hand but looks a bit odd. He says that if I am unhappy with it I can see him in a few months (once the injured hand is fully settled down) and he will re-break the finger and put in a little plate and pins to make it straight. It sounds like a fiddly job, but it’s on offer if I want it.
It struck me that this is mainly about appearance and maybe convenience. But I am not a pretty young girl; I’m a 65 year old man. With all the griping about the NHS these days, especially about care for older folk, it is a delight that my consultant has time and expertise to devote to my pinky.
Well done, NHS!
Alex.
WOW! Seems you are one lucky dude.....
Getting such excellent care and even being offered cosmetic surgery that is not necessary ........
While per your fellow Socialist Endovelico, your doctors and other health care professionals are DESPERATELY needed in elsewhere in Britain's Health Care System where 1000's are dying for lack of proper care.....
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1578&start=150#p685241000s of patients died in UK of poor care
Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:19AM GMT
Thousands of patients in Britain have died in a seven-year period due to poor treatment they received from the country’s health system, a new study shows..............
My understanding is that the problem is even worse....... more general and bureaucratic........
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1578&start=150#p68595
But glad you lucked out..........
For the love of G_d, consider you & I may be mistaken.
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Re: Un-Necessary Cosmetic Surgery While 1000s Die..........
monster,monster_gardener wrote:
WOW! Seems you are one lucky dude.....
I wasn't so lucky having the accident but my treatment has been brilliant. At the moment I'm still having weekly physiotherapy on the NHS, and it's working.
The most impressive thing was the rescue helicopter, followed by the immediate xrays and catscan in the head injury unit. The helicopter was with me within 20 minutes of the accident, not that I remember much about that. Later I was referred to the fracture clinic and regular dressing of the wounds, antibiotics, follow up with my GP......
Honestly can't imagine what this lot would have cost if I was living in a less fortunate part of the world. But the great news is that my debit/credit cards remained where they should be - in my pocket.
Alex.
PS - Food was pretty good too.
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Mr P,Mr. Perfect wrote:Anecdote vs statistics...
It's looking good. Out on the new GSXR today and no pain in the hand or wrist after 30 fast miles. The clutch was easy and it is my left hand with the fracture so I guess it's game over.
Thank you, NHS.
Alex.
PS - A guy in the bike shop suggested that I tattoo 'Kawasaki' on the fractured finger and that sounds like a good plan. I had fancied my social security number somewhere, but I like the 'Kawasaki' idea.
Re: Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
Glad you are better, Alex. Be careful. I have seen a lot of people messed up pretty bad on bikes often due to no fault of their own.
Re: Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
Thanks kmich. My family feel the same way.kmich wrote:Glad you are better, Alex. Be careful. I have seen a lot of people messed up pretty bad on bikes often due to no fault of their own.
Alex.
PS - OTOH just being 65 is dangerous, even if you stay in bed.
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Statistics say your country is going bankrupt. You can't blame tax cuts for the rich or defense spending.manolo wrote:Mr P,Mr. Perfect wrote:Anecdote vs statistics...
It's looking good. Out on the new GSXR today and no pain in the hand or wrist after 30 fast miles. The clutch was easy and it is my left hand with the fracture so I guess it's game over.
Thank you, NHS.
Alex.
PS - A guy in the bike shop suggested that I tattoo 'Kawasaki' on the fractured finger and that sounds like a good plan. I had fancied my social security number somewhere, but I like the 'Kawasaki' idea.
Censorship isn't necessary
Re: Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
Mr P,Mr. Perfect wrote: Statistics say your country is going bankrupt. You can't blame tax cuts for the rich or defense spending.
Why would I blame anyone for my top notch health care?
Alex.