Under Pressure

I was going to go with 'Pain in the arse' for the blog title, but decided 'Under Pressure' was more appropriate.

I haven't blogged about mumborg for a while, not since 'Time flies when you are legless'. For my lovely new readers or general lost souls from the scary place of googling random shit, please click 'Mumborg' and catch up on the tale of the one legged one.

A grade four pressure sore/ulcer is not something that you want to google, I know some will be tempted to google, even if I say DON'T! You have been warned, it is not pretty.

Following information is from the NHS Choices website

Grade four

A grade four pressure ulcer is the most severe type of pressure ulcer. The skin is severely damaged and the surrounding tissue begins to die (tissue necrosis). The underlying muscles or bone may also be damaged. People with grade four pressure ulcers have a high risk of developing a life-threatening infection.

Well that doesn't make fun reading does it? 

Nicely enough, Queen wrote an appropriate song about the matter, which was nice.

Mum has been in hospital for about three weeks now, as usual she isn't complaining or grumbling about the unfairness of it all, she is just getting on with it.  The doctors are swabbing the wound, changing the dressings, tilting the bed (magic bed, with magic buttons) and trying to figure out what to do next. Initial swabs and xrays had indicated that the infection had not reached the bone, but decided that an MRI was needed to be sure. From the results of the MRI, it is looking like the infection might be in the bone, which is a bit shit. Is it a severe case of Osteomyelitis or something easier to treat?

More talking to surgeons will be done today and then hopefully a plan of action will be put into place! 

Halton ROCKS

I just wanted to do a quick plug for a local music event, that is happening next Saturday, supporting a really great charity. My friend Simon is heavily involved with this and I wanted to show some support, for what looks to be an awesome event. 

Halton Rocks 2013 

The fourth annual Halton Rocks festival comes to to The Studio, Widnes, on Saturday 11th May 2013, 6pm. Showcasing some of Halton's greatest acts, and supporting the outstanding Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund, the popularity of Halton Rocks continues to grow, making the evening a must-attend event for the music lovers of Halton.

Listen and Buy the album by following the link below. It features some of the artists that will be playing the event: 

Halton Rocks 2013 - Unplugged

You can buy the album for as much (or as little) as you like, with all proceeds going to the charity. So have a listen and chuck some money in the pot. 

What  is the Charity?

The Charity is Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund 

The Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund has been operating on the Wirral for over 50 years. We're proud of our history of providing free holidays to disabled children and the wealth of experience that that heritage brings with it.

The website has tons more information and I have provided links to their various social media hangouts, so do take a look. Small charities like this really do thrive and survive on local support!

Website: Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund 

Like them on Facebook: Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund 

Follow them on Twitter: @heswallcamp

Follow them on G+ : +Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund 

The Facebook Event page, can be found here: Halton Rocks 2013

In other news:

I have finally joined the masses over on instagram, don't worry there are no food pictures yet. I am using Bert my art model, as erm, my art model. Having a phone that can actually use apps like this, is already proving to be a lot of fun! It makes sharing things and using social media on the go, so much easier. 

So if you are over there, I am 'thedoodologist'

Toodle Pip! Hope you have a lovely weekend, tis an extra long one for us in Englandshire. Although that doesn't really make a difference to a self employed doodler, we never have a day off (or we just have them whenever we want, don't hate).