A bit of a - whatever it is.

[Workingman]

I have been in a bit of a state these last few months with the labyrinthitis and back problems, then three weeks ago on Satuday I fell down the stairs - not all of them, just a few.

I had been decorating and was taking another load of rubbish out to the bins when the door started to close. I tried to knock it back using the stuff I was carrying, slipped, and the rubbish jammed under my arm. It hurt to begin with but wore off.

On the Sunday I noticed stains on the bed sheet, but when showering could see nothing but a bruise. On Monday evening there was this horrendous smell, and I do mean putrid, so on the Tuesday I went to the minor injuries unit.

The nurse told me that I had a puncture wound in my armpit and that if I had come in straight away they would have put a couple of stitches in and sent me on my way. How it did not bleed, given all the vessels under your arm, is a miracle / mystery. Now. however, the wound would have to heal naturally and would need a dressing changed every day.

It is getting better but Cath, nursey, has booked me in for another two weeks of daily dressing changes. A swab was taken last Friday and the resuls came back clean, which is a relief.

If I appear to have been away, ingnoring things, been a bit tetchy or rude then I do apologise. It is just that life has got me down these past months and having to go to the clinic every morning isn't helping.

[Ally]

Aaaawww Frank.

Sending you huge healing hugs my friend. xxxxxxxxx

[JoM]

Oh Frank, sorry that you've got all of this going on

Sending lots of love your way xx

[saundra]

Ho Frank poor you I could say it could have been worse but I won't
It's not nice being on your own and not well but you are on the mend so take care you will soon be your old self have a few hugs xx

[meriad]

Oh hon - you've really not had an easy time of late and don't apologise, we'd all get grumpy and annoyed at life esp if we had to traipse to a clinic every day. Sending BIG ((((HUGS)))))

Look after yourself and remember we're all here for you x

[JanB]

Aw, poor you. xx Sending over mega hugs and don't forget you're invited over here for some sunshine and relaxation.

Got your passport yet?

[saundra]

Don't you need a passport for Birmingham

[meriad]

Aw, poor you. xx Sending over mega hugs and don't forget you're invited over here for some sunshine and relaxation

Frank, you'd love it there - go!

[TheOstrich]

Tough luck, Frank ... at least the wound isn't infected so that's one relief.

[Diflower]

You poor thing, no wonder you're feeling down have a huge (((((hug))))) xx