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Every picture tells a story. These tell many. :( Great photo journalism. Thanks. :)

Dental procedures are a common cause, as it's an easy way for bacteria to get in there and lead to endocarditis. With the rise of 'superbugs' in hospitals pretty much any other invasive procedures can put you at some risk. My tussle with endocarditis started with a botched pacemaker...

Hang in there, think positive and be strong. :)

Gouging Gouging Again separation by a common language comes into play. :confused: Gouging???? A new one for me. Am I right in translating as excessive profiteering in times of crisis?

Maybe not EP. :) But then Christopher Lee was English and he knew a thing or two about teeth;) :D

If you are still awake, good morning. :) It's 9.25am here and I'm swilling down my breakfast with a huge cup of tea.

Oh, that's a painful shame. :( Could The Order Of The Tawdry Shirt be supplemented with The Order Of The Tawdry Knee Brace?? :D

Lipstick According to a local news report, a certain upmarket private school in Brighton was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls had begun to use lipstick and would put it on in the toilets (bathroom to you guys). That was fine, but after the privileged...

But Ross, it's UK based research. ;) :D :D

Hello English Patient, greetings from over the Pennines, like the witty name you've taken. :D Looking here on VR.com shows you are preparing for future surgery. That is good. :) In 5, 10, 15 years or so should it become necessary, you will be well informed as there is a mine of info and...

What a very warming post. :) I'm so glad Zipper is a happier soul now. :D:D [Adopts stern paternal guise] I just hope the two of weren't naughty and shared a cigarette :)

But where to drill and how to access drilling rights? Top four oil reserve countries are 1. - Saudi Arabia 2. - Canada 3. - Iran 4. - Iraq NB USA is 11th on the reserves list. Well 1, 2 and 4 seem taken care of. Again consider me cynical, but might 3 be in certain peoples sights??

Pacemakers are a hassle in metal detectors. Not only can they trigger the alarm, but more importantly the magnetic scanners can reprogramme some older not very well shielded models. :eek: Outward bound I flash my European Pacemaker Patient ID Card at UK airport security. Bypass the metal...

Hmmm............. So the American oil companies don't play fair with the public and prices continue to rise as do the protests in an election run up. Gas prices become an election issue. One of the VP candidates would like to ride roughshod over environmental concerns and liberate Alaskan oil...

:D Spoken like an Elder. Actually, the guy in the woods didn't realise when he spoke he was standing next to Hazel and Holly. ;)

Excellent attitude. :D Keep that up and you'll sail through this.

Best wishes for Wednesday. Looking forward to your post op messages. :)

Best wishes Victor. This time next week you'll be wondering what all the fuss was about. ;) :)

A man is alone in a wood, and he speaks - there is no woman to hear him - is he still wrong?

Best wishes to Debs for a speedy recovery. :) she strikes me as a feisty fighter. Sometimes though you just have to chill and let nature take it's course as you slowly recover. You take care of yourself as well Mike. Hope you manage to put your feet up and have a beer in between your nursing and...