Tuesday, October 30, 2012

My Life being Disabled 30/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told the nurse I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room, logged on and read an email about a meeting at Odsal tomorrow. I asked the nurse if I could go. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:50 I went to New Options gym where I exercised for 1 hour. I had my own Pasta Bolognese for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Monday, October 29, 2012

My Life being Disabled 29/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my bowels opened and I told a carer that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could I get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:00 I watched television and exercised(x1). I asked a carer to put me down in the skills book to cook Spaghetti and Chicken Dopiaza. I had Cumberland sausage, chips, peas and onion rings for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 my bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. I watched a movie and at 15:00 I went to Asda. I bought a pasta bolognese, a packet of sinus tablets, a body spray and a bottle of mouthwash. I had Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

My Life being Disabled 28/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 17:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke at 03:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my (room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:15 I watched television and exercised(x1). I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. My bowels opened at 13:45 and the carers changed my pad. At 15:00 I went to the dining room where we played 3 games of Bingo and a quiz. I had my own Chicken Jalfrezi, pilau rice, a vegetable Samosa and 2 Naan breads. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Yesterday I logged off at 18:15, I put my feet up and watched television. At 23:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, change my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and decided to post my letter claiming the VAT on my bag that I bought at Amazon. I went to the Post Office and to Asda where I bought 4 tubes of Pringles Sour Cream and Onion, 2 cans of body spray, a bottle of Vitamins C, a Jalfrezi with rice, 4 Naan breads, 2 vegetable Samosas and a packet of Sinus relief. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched television and exercised(x1). At 14:15 I watched Wales lose to England 12 - 80. I had Chicken curry, rice, 2 Naan breads and a vegetable Samosa for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged out at 17:30.

Friday, October 26, 2012

My Life being Disabled 26/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 19:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I asked him if he would cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room, had breakfast and filled in a form from Amazon to claim my VAT from my armrest bag. I went to my room and logged in at 11:30. I wrote an email to Mumtaz complaining that they don't have any Disabled facilities. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:50 I went to New Options Community Fitness Centre and worked on my fitness for 1 hour. I had a Bacon sandwich for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:15.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

My Life being Disabled 25/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 14:30, I changed my jogging pants and my shirt before gong Mumtaz restaurant in Bradford. We set off at 15:45 and arrived at 17:00 but the car park was over the road and not suitable for a wheelchair because it wasn't stable. There were holes and in loose tarmac in the car park which made if to steer my wheelchair. I went out using the vehicle exit because the pedestrian was too steep for a wheelchair. A pedestrian crossing allowed me to cross the road but the traffic light changed before I'd got across the road.
The restaurant was impressive but the wheelchair access I had go down a drop of about 1 metre at angle of 30' degrees on bricks(DEFINITELY NOT WHEELCHAIR SUITABLE).
Once inside the restaurant we were taken to a choice tables and I picked one that met my needs. We were offered water, chapatis with a selection of pickles. I ordered Chicken Samosas as a starter followed by Chicken Dopiaza with a Garlic and Coriander Naan. We finished by having a Mango Lassi. I asked waiter where the Disabled toilets are and pointed to the stairs that go down. He got a ramp out with no handrail or no guide. He positioned over 3 stairs but the diners near had move. I went down the ramp but the carer and driver were amazed because it was very steep. I turned but there were another three steps to go down. I ended up in a shop that sells Mumtaz merchandise followed a toilet that was too small to be Disabled. The carer helped me to empty my bag but there wasn't any paper towels to dry my bag or my hands. On coming out I crashed into the door because the toilet was too small. I had go up the ramp twice to get up the stairs. I was physically tired because all this was using my energy.
We went to our table were we left the blind person and finished our drinks. I asked the waiter for seperate bills but because I pay by Visa he told me to go downstairs again because they don't have a mobile Visa payment machine. I followed the same procedure but when I got downstairs I asked for the manager or someone that wrote on their website because it states as the facilities as:
Disabled Access, Disabled Toilets, Disabled Parking, Secure Car Parking with CCTV and Security Patrols which is an UNTRUE.
Another man came but he said all the directors work 09:00 - 17:00 but if I want to complain he will pass it on. I said I'll send them an email to complain. After some discussion about my bill he said I could pay what I think it should be. It was over £15 and I paid £10. I asked if I could leave via the main entrance. I did using the ramp again but after the ramp there was a small pavement to turn in. It was dark in the car park and we left at 19:30 getting home at 20:45. I watched television until 22:00 and asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:00 I decided to go to the dining room for a cup of coffee. After I went to my room and started my daily blog. I had sausages, chips and a poached egg for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:50 I went to the training room because we were having a Halloween party featuring Double Tee Karoke. After we had a buffet tea, I went to my room  and cleaned my teeth. I finished writing and logged at 19:00.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

My Life being Disabled 24/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I was going to exercise but the handle to my electric wheelchair came loose and I told a carer who reported to the caretakers. They put some glue on it. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I went to Asda where I bought some cough medicine and some chocolate biscuits. At 14:30 I logged off before I got ready.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

My Life being Disabled 23/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:00 I asked a carer could I go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:45. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:40 my bowels opened and the carers changed my pad. At 14:10 I went to New Options Community Fitness Centre for 1 hour. I went to the Therapy Kitchen to cook a Pepperoni Pizza which I had for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Monday, October 22, 2012

My Life being Disabled 22/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:15 I watched television and exercised. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched television and exercised(x2). At 15:00 I went to Asda where I bought a Chicken curry with rice and a packet of Rich Tea biscuits. I saw Skills who agreed with me to cook a Pizza tomorrow. I had a jacket potato and baked beans for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

My Life being Disabled 21/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had 2 Weetabix for breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 09:45. At 11:30 I watched television and exercised. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched television and exercised(x2). I had my own Bolognese and Naan bread for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

My Life being Disabled 20/10/12

Yesterday I had Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and finished watching a movie on television. At 18:00 I put my feet up and watched another movie on the television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed. When I got in the mattress was flat and the carers tried to get air in it but it was bleating all night with a low pressure alarm.
I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:15. At 10:30 I decided to go to Asda because it was sunny. I bought 4 cans of body spray, a packet of Asda lozenges, a can of Asda deodorant and 2 packets of Sudafed. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. For the rest of the afternoon I read the instructions of my new mobile. I had my own Chicken Vindaloo, Onion Barjees and Naan bread. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Friday, October 19, 2012

My Life being Disabled 19/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 and watched television until 07:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I asked if someone would cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had 2 Weetabix for breakfast. I went to my room, logged on but there was something with my computer. I ran a System Restore which took 30 minutes. At 11:15 I watched television and exercised. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 15:00 I went to Asda where I bought 2 bottles of shower gel, 2cans of deodarent, 1 bottle of mouthwash, a hot Vindaloo, a onion Baji and some Garlic Naan bread. At 16:25 I logged off and went to the dining room.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

My Life being Disabled 18/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my bowels opened and I told a carer that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room, had breakfast and set my new mobile up. I went to my room and logged on at 11:00. I sent a text to my family to say I've got a new mobile. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:40 I went to New Options gym. I did 2 rounds with my leg weights and I went home at 15:00. I had bacon, poached egg and tomatoes for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my  teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

My Life being Disabled 17/10/12

Yesterday I logged at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:00. I ordered a new armrest bag for my wheelchair from Amazon. I decided to restore my computer today. At 11:00 I watched and exercised(x1). I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and my bowels opened. I told a carer and they changed my pad. At 14:30 I started reading my book and I phoned Mumtaz restaurant to book a table but he said we don't have to book one. I had my own Lasagne for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

My Life being Disabled 16/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 band watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I  cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I asked the nurse if I could go to the gym this afternoon. I went to the dining room and breakfast. The nurse said I could go by myself but the gym have stipulated  that I must have a carer with me. I asked to see Helen/Jill the managers to sort my Care Plan out. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I order a new mobile phone from Amazon a Nokia 100 because my mobile didn't work. At 11:15 I watched television and exercised(x1). I had Sirloin Steak, chips, peas and Onion rings for lunch. I went room to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 14:10 I went to the gym and I took my leg weights with me. I completed 2 rounds and in total I exercised(x3). We went to the GP's surgery to pick up some prescriptions and we went to Asda where I bought 2 packets of Pringles Sour Cream and Onions and a Lasagne. I had Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth, RSVP to John Curry for inviting me to The Labour Party Xmas Social and logged off at 18:00.

Monday, October 15, 2012

My Life being Disabled 15/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my mobile lit up and the screen was blank. I disconnected the battery and put it back. It worked again and I turned it off. I tried it again at 22:00 but it just lit the screen up. I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room, had my breakfast and tried to fix my mobile again but I failed. I took my memory card and my SIM out. I went to my room and logged  on at 10:30. I asked carer when are we going to Asda to buy the ingredients for my Chilli con Carne. At 11:00 I watched television and exercised. I had Poached Eggs, chips and baked beans for lunch. A carer told me skills are taking me to Asda after lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 14:30 skills came to take me to Asda to buy the ingredients for my Chilli con Carne but first we checked in the Therapy kitchen. We went to Asda and bought the rest and some Naan bread. When we got home we made but it 90 minutes. I had 1 portion /for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

My Life being Disabled 14/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room, logged on and tried to do a system restore. I took my notepad to the dining room and rewrote my Chilli con Carne notes. I went back to my room and logged on at 11:00. At 11:15 I watched television and exercised. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 my bowels opened and I told a carer who changed my pad. At 13:50 I went to the training room where skills were having a quiz. I left at 15:15 because my bag was full. I went to the cinema room to at the new television. At 16:00 I went to my room and logged on. I had Chicken Jalfrezi, pilau rice and naan bread. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

My Life being Disabled 13/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my bowels opened and I told a carer that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I asked the carers if someone would go with me to Asda this afternoon. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I email Patient Services about my treatment yesterday and I coped my email from yesterday to the management team.  I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 15:00 my bowels opened and I told a carer who changed my pad. After I went to Asda where I bought a spaghetti bolognese, a chicken jalfrezi with pilau rice, a naan bread, 4 tubes of Pringles Sour Cream and Onion, some Lozenges, 2 packets of Sudafed, 2 packets of Rich Tea biscuits, 3 Mars bars, 2 packets of Ginger Nuts and a packet of Mint chocolate biscuits. I came home, unpacked my shopping and went to the dining room. I had Spaghetti Bolognese for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Friday, October 12, 2012

My Life being Disabled 12/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my bowels opened and I told a carer I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 06:00 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I've an appointment at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield for my pre-op checks before I get all my top set of teeth removed under General Anesthetic. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had 2 Weetabix for breakfast at 07:45. At 08:30 the Patient Transport arrived and me with a carer joined 2 other patients. We were all going to Sheffield and one of us went to The Northern General Hospital. The rest of us went to Royal Hallamshire Hospital. We arrived at 09:30 but as I was getting down the ramp the driver made a sarcastic remark because I was going slowly he said "Is there something wrong with your wheelchair" and "can you faster" to which I swore at him. We went in the hospital to Ward J to have series test blood etc. which lasted 2 hours. We went to Patient Transport desk on the ground floor at 11:30 and after 5 minutes a driver came but said my wheelchair doesn't fit in his vehicle. We waited until 13:00 when we got transport and arrived home at 14:00. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas. After the physio's assistant came to take me to stretch
my right arm under hot water for 20 minutes. I went to my room and logged on at 15:30. I had a Bacon sandwich for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30. 

Thursday, October 11, 2012

My Life being Disabled 11/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet and watched television. At 22:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After while I was going to my bathroom my bowels opened. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, change my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room, had my breakfast but I couldn't go to my room because the cleaned were cleaning it. I asked the nurse if Dr Kent was coming and she said yes but didn't know what time. I went to my room and logged on at 11:15. I received 3 letters, 1 from Jacamo telling me because of delays I experienced my next order will be 20% reduced. I got 2 letter from the diabetic eye screening about my appointment on 08/11/12 at 14:45. I had Chilli con Carne and rice for my lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I asked the senior carer if Dr Kent is seeing me but I was informed she's gone. I told her I wanted to get up at 06:00 tomorrow and I wanted to go to the gym this afternoon. I didn't see Dr Kent and I didn't go to the gym because the carers were too busy. I arranged with the senior carer to go tomorrow. I read my new book "Robbie Rugby Warrior" by Robbie Paul. We had a buffet because it was a residents Birthday. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

My Life being Disabled 10/10/12


Yesterday I logged off at 17:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could I get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged in at 10:30. I emailed my brother to thank him for giving the money to go see Bradford Bulls and to go watch the Grand Final. I had Chicken and Stuffing bake for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I told a carer that my splint had come off. She told the physio who said she'll come round later. At 15:15 I went to Asda where I bought 2 packets of Sudafed, a bottle of shower gel and a body spray. I had Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth, wrote an email to the Chief Executive of Barnsley Hospital copying my complaint to him and logged off at 18:00.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

My Life being Disabled 09/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:30 I watched television and exercised(x1). I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I was suppose to the gym at 14:00 but the fire alarm sounded and all the staff had to evacuate. After a carer and me went to the gym at 14:30. I stayed in the gym until 15:30 and went to Asda where I bought 2 packets of Pringles Sour Cream and Onion, a tubes toothpaste and some lip balm. We went to Post Office to enable a carer to pay his water bill. We came home, unpacked shopping and went to dining room. I had 2 sausages, a rasher of bacon, a poached egg and some tomatoes for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my tea and logged off at 17:30.

Monday, October 8, 2012

My Life being Disabled 08/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 14:30 when my eldest son and his girlfriend came. They gave 3 Sharpe books for my birthday. We watched highlights of the AFL Grand Final and the Super League Grand Final. They stayed until it was 16:25 and I went to the dining room. I had Lamb Curry with a Naan bread for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth, put my feet up and watched television. At 21:00 my bowels opened and I told a carer that I wanted to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I asked a carer if they would tell the physio that my splint didn't feel right. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. The physio came and looked at my splint. She said she'll put it correctly when I've had my breakfast. She said that she'll do a Risk Assessment on me to enable me to go to the gym. After breakfast I went to my room and logged at 10:45. At 11:30 I watched television and exercised(x1). I had Lasagne, peas and carrots with Garlic bread for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I tried to exercise but I felt full. At 14:30 I went to Asda where I bought 2 packs of minibites and a packet of Sudafed. I came home and unpacked the shopping. At 15:45 the physio took me to the gym to Risk Assessment. The owner met us and showed us round. We agreed the I can come on Tuesdays and Thursdays after lunch for an hour with an assistant. The physio was going to document this in my Care Plan. My youngest son came at 16:15 and he met us in the car park. He brought a birthday card and 7 clothing presents.He stayed until 17:00 and I went to the dining room where I had Quiche plus baked beans. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:30.

My Life being Disabled 07/10/12

Yesterday I logged out at 14:00 to get ready to go Old Trafford to see the Grand Final between Warrington and Leeds. We set off in the converted minibus my driver, a carer and me at 15:00. We arrived at 16:30 and went in the souvenir shop to get a Celebration Gnome but they didn't have any. We went to get  a sausage sandwich with onions in a bagette(£4) from the vendors over the bridge. After we came back to the Disabled entrance and stewards showed us where my wheelchair on no. 12 with my carers seat next to it. My carer went to the Ability bar to get me a coffee. There was 72,000 in the ground which holds over 75,000. The positioned was very good opposite the try line. It was a very close match and at half time the score was 14 - 14 but in the second half Leeds was the better. The final score was 18 - 26. We stayed to see the presentation but after the traffic was awful. It took us 1 hour to get out of Manchester. We got home at 22:30 and I went to bed at 23:30.
This morning I got up at 07:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could I get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my leg bag to a siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had 2 Weetabix for breakfast. I went to my room and decided that I would go to Asda. I bought 2 tubes of Pringles Sour Cream and Onion, 2 sponge cakes, 2 packets of Sudafed, a packet of Lozenges and 2tins of body spray. I came home and unpacked my shopping. My youngest son rang to say he didn't feel good and he'll come tomorrow. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. My eldest son and his girlfriend came at 14:30. I logged off to open my presents. 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

My Life being Disabled 06/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 02:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag to a leg bag and got dressed. I put my long johns and my thermal vest because at 15:00 we're going to Old Trafford to see the Super League Grand Final with Warrington playing Leeds. I went to the dining room and had 2 sausages, 2 rashers of bacon, 2 fried eggs and some baked beans. After I went to my room, logged on at 10:45 and looked for the postcode for Old Trafford which is M16 0RA. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged at 14:00.

Friday, October 5, 2012

My Life being Disabled 05/10/12

Yesterday my bowels opened at 17:45 and I was in a mess with my sling blathered that I had to stay in bed. I watched television until I fell asleep.
This morning I woke up at 03:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could I get up. I asked her if she would cut my hair. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I asked the carers to sort my Polo shirts out because I'm going to Cortonwood retail park this afternoon. They scrapped 3 polo shirts, I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. I had fried fish, chips and mushy peas. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I went to Cortonwood retail park where in Materland I bought 2 Polo shirts and a proper shirt. I went to Boots and bought 007 After shave. I went to Morrisonsnd bought 5 bottles of water, 10 packs of sugar free Polo mints, 5 packets of Fishermans Friends, 10 packets of sugar free Halls etc. We got home at 16:00 and unpacked my shopping. I had pie and mushy  peas for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged at 18:30

My Life being Disabled 04/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 04:30 and watched television until 08:15 when I told a carer I was ready for my bladder wash. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast.The nurse told me I got a letter from Oral Surgery about my pre-assessment on 12/10/12 at 09:45 and the date for my operation on Friday 16/10/12 but I've got to attend 0on Thursday at 14:00. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:15 I watched television and exercised(nmx1). I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:50 I went to the training room because the Residents meeting is being held at 14:00 but the room was taken and I was informed to go to Ladyside. The meeting last 15 minutes with an update from skills. We had a cup of coffee and I came back to my room. Skills were organising for any old clothes they can get money from them and I asked a carer to sort my clothes out. She was too busy but she said she will do it later. I asked Skills if I can go Odsal on 03/11/12 to see a Monster Truck Extravenganza and Firework Display but they told me they were busy. I had Cornish Pastry, baked beans and potato thingy for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and my bowels opened. I told a carer but the mess was so bad I had to stay in bed at 17:45.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

My Life being Disabled 03/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my up and watched television. At 21:30 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 I asked a carer if I could get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I asked one of the carers if she had a Wedding Present list but she told me carers can't accept presents from residents ? I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:30. At 11:00 skills came for me to cook Spaghetti Bolognese. We went in the Therapy Kitchen firstly I fried some smoky bacon, an onion and some garlic. I moved into a saucepan and fried some mincemeat adding this to the saucepan. Adding 14 sun dried tomatoes, some thyme, etc.. I cooked for 90 minutes and cooked the spaghetti for 15 minutes. I had some for my lunch at 13:30. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I worked on my computer for the rest of the afternoon. I had Mulligatawny soup for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off at 18:00.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

My Life being Disabled 02/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 18:00, I put my feet up and watched television. At 22:10 I asked a carer if I could go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 07:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I called the nurse came to wash my bladder out. After I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered, changed my siphon bag and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. The senior carer told me the manager wants to see me. I went to her office and she told me off because I had written down personal data from Facebook about 1 of her employees. I promised not to do it again and she told me my 3/4 black shorts had been found. I went to my room and logged on at 10:45. I'd received an email from Michael Dugher's office about a complaint with my eye screening. I phoned and left a message. At 11:30 I watched television and exercised. I got a letter from Barnsley Council telling a firm is dealing with my claim. I had Mulligatawny soup for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. At 13:30 I watched television and exercised(x2). I went to Asda at 15:00 and I bought 2 tubes of Pringles Sour Cream and Onion, a packet of Asda mint chocolate biscuits, a bottle of mouthwash, a can of body spray and a packet of Sudafed day and night cold relief tablets. I had a sausage and tomato sandwich for tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off 18:00.

Monday, October 1, 2012

My Life being Disabled 01/10/12

Yesterday I logged off at 17:30, I put my feet up and watched television. At 23:00 I asked a carer to go to bed.
This morning I woke up at 06:00 and watched television until 08:15 when I asked a carer could if I get up. I cleaned my teeth, shaved, showered and got dressed. I went to the dining room and had breakfast. I went to my room and logged on at 10:15. A carer told me I was cooking Spaghetti Bolognese this afternoon and skills had given her £10 to buy the ingredients. She also told me there was a coffee morning in the training room later. I found a recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese on the BBC website. At 10:45 I went to the training room for the coffee morning. I came back to my room at 11:45. I had Cumberland sausage, chips, peas and onion rings for lunch. I went to my room and cleaned my teeth. I received 2 letters this morning, one from Oral Surgery in Sheffield asking me to phone them to arrange when I get pre-op examination. I arranged on Friday 12/10/12 at 09:45 and booked Patient Transport for 07:00. At 14:30 I went to the Post Office where I bought 5 packets of sugar free Halls. I went to Asda where I bought all the ingredients for my spaghetti bolognese. I came home and bowels opened. I told a carer who changed my pad. Skills told me they were too busy to help me to cook Spaghetti Bolognese but arranged it for this Wednesday. I had Chilli con Carne for my tea. I went to my room, cleaned my teeth and logged off 18:00