Am being transferred to another hospital to speed up the operation date.
I complained that I had to wait until next Thursday.
I've been told there is a 80% success rate
For a while yesterday I was the only patient in the ward. They brought in a guy and within minutes after his arrival total kaos. Surgeons and nurses in a state of panic. My bed was moved out of the way to make room. Madhouse for about an hour. It was a monk from out in the country, sadly he did not survive
My thanks to all my friends for the well wishes and visits in recent days. Especially also my thanks for the many snacks and drinks I am enjoying.
Friday I am off by ambulance and two nurses for a trip to Koen Kean to see a specialist there.
It all started last Friday when I experienced severe pain in my side and back. A free ambulance ride to the hospital, where an x-ray confirmed my suspicion that I had a kidney stone moving into the urethra. I was given an injection to control the pain and some medicine to see me through the weekend for a Monday appointment with a specialist.
Saturday night I returned to the Hospital for another injection and some stronger pain medicine.
During the Monday appointment I was admitted into the hospital with the intent of removing the stone. I was given pain medicine at regular intervals and a number of tests.
Heart is healthy, blood pressure normal, almost a clean bill of health.
The 'procedure' to remove the stone was to happen Tuesday. Before that could happen a CT scan (6,000 baht) was ordered for the correct location of the stone.
Utter panic after the results of the scan. The procedure was cancelled, I was told not to walk or do anything strenuous. The doctor consulted with my friends for an hour. Not with me.
You know how things get twisted in translation.... I was ready to say AMEN.
It took a few phone calls to determine that a major artery running through my intestine had ballooned.
The doctors were worried it could burst at any moment.
Personally I think that condition had been there for some time, as I have been having stomach cramps almost daily for at least the past year.
Meanwhile no cigarettes or coffee for three days, I'm actually breathing without wheezing. But the urge is still very strong.
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After a six day intermission the local roadshow continues.
Happens to be the sixth vehicle.
This one tried to avoid the open hole and wound up in the ditch
Persons possessing unauthorized weapons may surrender them to authorities without legal action taken against them until June 25
In recent days there have been a number of news headlines of found abandoned weapons
Khok Si Suphan Officials confiscate found weapons
War weapons seized from the roadside - Thai PBS English News
Expect plenty rain for the start of the week tapering off midweek.
According to weather forecasts we won't see a dip below 40 C (104F) in the feels like temperatures till mid July.
Temperatures are in the low to mid 30's C, but high humidity is driving up the feels like temperatures above 40 C
I'm trying to stay cool
My May electric bill was ฿4,160
My June electric bill ฿5,422
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