tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post5321934869864016505..comments2024-03-27T07:01:15.849+00:00Comments on Notes from a hospital bed: Supper has arrivedTraction Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-11768229166525672482009-09-20T17:48:21.652+01:002009-09-20T17:48:21.652+01:00In that case I feel blessed. Remind me not to get ...In that case I feel blessed. Remind me not to get sick in Milan. Where are all you Italian bloggers? Rise up! We're on a roll. That's a blog roll and not a bog roll, by the way!Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-43111398438019637912009-09-20T17:32:08.324+01:002009-09-20T17:32:08.324+01:00My friend had elective surgery in a public hospita...My friend had elective surgery in a public hospital in Milan, Italy and he had to provide his own toilet paper. He was even interrogated by the cleaner as to where his toilet paper had come from!! We thought it was very funny, but Gaetano was terrified of having it stolen while he slept!Maryannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-34237612007369721902009-09-19T15:26:11.371+01:002009-09-19T15:26:11.371+01:00This is SAD, really SAD! If you weren't sick a...This is SAD, really SAD! If you weren't sick already, you'd GET sick with this food ...Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834225120243982983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-18207389592318196842009-09-18T21:35:01.119+01:002009-09-18T21:35:01.119+01:00Cheese with Broccoli :-), some sort of potato puff...Cheese with Broccoli :-), some sort of potato puffer - rösti - Kartoffelpuffer or so, ... That actually looks ok... did you taste it?Ku Zinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-44215114646764609372009-09-18T18:35:36.130+01:002009-09-18T18:35:36.130+01:00From densnaps
Sorry dont know how to not be anon...From densnaps<br />Sorry dont know how to not be anon....<br />I'm not a negative Anon poster tho. I totally agree with TM, Had a ten day visit for radical prostectomy Started good on admitance waited from miday till 7 in evening to get a bed by which time food had long since gone away however nursing staff managed to rustle up some edible sarnies.<br />The following tendays were interesting<br />very impressed with the offered menu nicely printed options its a shame the written word bore no relad up on the plate.i was luckly being able after a few days mobile enough to toddle down to the shopping area where tasty food was available.<br />After a Short time back at home I had to go back for a short planned stay. once again I had a long wait for a bed , As it was occupied. When I took possesion I inherited the previous occupiers meal choice.He was on the outside actually "inside" A guest of her majesty's Preston Prison service.<br /> It turned out He had ordered every thing so I was able to "enjoy" a fairly decent meal from the selection. From these two periods very short compared to your Incaseration TM at least 75% of the food offered was inedible and returned Terrible waste,edible items were Fruit or fresh Orange juice. I dont understand why if I went down to the hospital cafe in the foyer I could get an edible meal this of course was for healthy vistors. the sick were fed cooling slop???<br />Like you TM I have worked all my life and paid all Taxes and NI contributions this was only my third Hospital Visit. 30 Years ago a Week in Hastings Hospital the Food was great. Really Enjoy your Blog Keep it up and ignore the Detractors I know in some Hospitals abroad You have to provide your own domestic care including food but you know that before you go 9in.<br />A few years Ago my wife ended up in hospital in Southern Spain The food was great Provided by outsde caterers as in the local restuant you got the menu and it arrived HOT and enjoyable.....Okay catering on a smaller scale but.....<br />Son is chef in the army, numbers there are in the same proportions to Hospital and facilities not quite as good in the Sandy climes ,the food if not up to scratch is "Remarked upon" you dont upset a bunch of squaddies either by serving poor quality or repeating the same old stuff<br />All the best TM get well soonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-84826641852360256812009-09-18T16:47:39.222+01:002009-09-18T16:47:39.222+01:00WTF is that...superb blog my man...no wonder it...WTF is that...superb blog my man...no wonder it's going viral...best wishes for your speedy recovery :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470351334449029772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-11724842063646799782009-09-18T15:15:32.127+01:002009-09-18T15:15:32.127+01:00Just read about this blog in the German news.
It&...Just read about this blog in the German news. <br />It's hilarious! Hope you'll get better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-43484748198755347392009-09-18T14:35:52.941+01:002009-09-18T14:35:52.941+01:00Broccoli covered in cheese sauce and maybe hash br...Broccoli covered in cheese sauce and maybe hash browns?Rocionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-83495671890677944782009-09-18T14:30:50.703+01:002009-09-18T14:30:50.703+01:00I think the lack of any meat products may be a bit...I think the lack of any meat products may be a bit of a blessing really. You'd never know what you were getting; roadkill, failed lab experiments. Could be nasty, I'd stick with vegetable matter if I were you.Ginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-81955869008207752842009-09-18T13:56:48.752+01:002009-09-18T13:56:48.752+01:00They cannot even give you a meat product no matter...They cannot even give you a meat product no matter how gross it may be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-445254481863508162009-09-18T13:06:49.159+01:002009-09-18T13:06:49.159+01:00For those who say that Traction Man should be grat...For those who say that Traction Man should be grateful for something that looks like wallpaper paste as his dinner because he hasn't paid for his treatment- yes of course he has paid. What on earth do you think Taxes and NI are for? What's more, NHS patients are suffering malnutrition. I was in hospital once for three days and lost half a stone. Do you think that should be applauded? When my Mum was undergoing radiotherapy for cancer, she would have starved if I hadn't taken her in food. So thousands of pounds of treatment would have been wasted because of c**p food. How sensible is that? What's more, it wouldn't surprise me if the medics are cheering him on as well since they have to eat this muck too. Do stop and think before you put up silly spiteful comments.Kirsten Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16991968577100688766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-16027482463170421632009-09-18T12:34:30.851+01:002009-09-18T12:34:30.851+01:00And a down side....or a number of them in this cas...And a down side....or a number of them in this case.<br />Do you have the green ladies and their lolly trolley's over there? Thats how I got my digestive system working again - I cheated :DGinianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-71313857558266997852009-09-18T12:10:01.870+01:002009-09-18T12:10:01.870+01:00@Ginia:
TM's a fairly slim chap anyway - he&#...@Ginia:<br /><br />TM's a fairly slim chap anyway - he'll waste away to nothing without proper sustenance!Nailing Onhttp://www.schnews.org.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-76040546187413498242009-09-18T11:27:33.938+01:002009-09-18T11:27:33.938+01:00Just a quick P.S: I did lose 10kilos in that week....Just a quick P.S: I did lose 10kilos in that week....which is a good thing right?<br />Just think of how slim and fit(?) your getting Traction Man, there's always an upside lol.Ginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-85403003202012636122009-09-18T11:27:15.881+01:002009-09-18T11:27:15.881+01:00The tomatoes are obvious, having worked in hospita...The tomatoes are obvious, having worked in hospitals for a while the 'staple' brocolli cheese / brocolli in white sauce seems obvious.<br /><br />The other things i have no idea, i would hazzar,d a guess at deep-fried ears.... which, if you're prepared to turn to cannabilism by now may be a preferred option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-78451776727724223192009-09-18T11:24:52.414+01:002009-09-18T11:24:52.414+01:00My name is Jem and I am a traction man-aholicMy name is Jem and I am a traction man-aholicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-73338065738477579712009-09-18T11:15:21.551+01:002009-09-18T11:15:21.551+01:00I can't believe anybody would have a problem w...I can't believe anybody would have a problem with you having a donate button - it's not as though they HAVE to donate!! And anybody with one brain cell knows that when you're in hospital and not earning, every penny you can get counts!<br /><br />Alternatives to Adsense can be found here: http://www.rosswalker.co.uk/adsense_top10/<br /><br />I hope you get well again soon Traction Man - although I will miss you as you have kept me company for some very long days at work!<br /><br />ToniToninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-68542916510425492622009-09-18T11:13:38.600+01:002009-09-18T11:13:38.600+01:00Hi Traction Man...Following you from the left coas...Hi Traction Man...Following you from the left coast of the Americas! <br /><br />Keep doing what you are doing...keep up that sense of humor and don't let the whiny you should be grateful posters get to you! <br /><br />Get well soon and God Bless! <br /><br />Helen in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-12143900813492717592009-09-18T11:13:36.668+01:002009-09-18T11:13:36.668+01:00Just found this on the better_hospital_food websit...Just found this on the better_hospital_food website with the 'breaking the mould meal example'.<br /><br />http://195.92.246.148/nhsestates/better_hospital_food/bhf_downloads/breaking_the_mould.jpg<br /><br />And this is an improvement? It just looks ghastly. I think the petrified grey mushrooms look particularly nasty - not to mention the playdough type inidentifiable protein products.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-31038145732264504462009-09-18T11:12:20.394+01:002009-09-18T11:12:20.394+01:00Be strong Traction Man, we're all thinking of ...Be strong Traction Man, we're all thinking of you here on the outside. I can sympathize wholeheartedly. I spent some time in hospital a while ago and was fed stock cube soup and black tea (both tepid) three meals a day "just until your digestive system is working properly again". It remains a mystery to this day how my digestive system was going to start up on that diet!<br />Anyway sunshine, great blog and keep smiling :) Your a hit in Oz XOXOXGinianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-56532728578420641442009-09-18T11:10:02.773+01:002009-09-18T11:10:02.773+01:00Fantatstic, can I have some please? I'm stuck ...Fantatstic, can I have some please? I'm stuck in the desert in the middle east and trust me that looks good compared to some of the food items I have been served of late. Anyway, I'll go for Champignons verts en sauce à fromage, les tomates aplaties ont fait cuire en pétrole brut,la partie latérale de la mise à mort de route de poulet, étant cuit à la friteuse dans le sperme congelé du laboratoire.Da Editor, Fahud Crappettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-16745385497974809502009-09-18T11:10:02.222+01:002009-09-18T11:10:02.222+01:00Your dinner looked entirely edible for rat's w...Your dinner looked entirely edible for rat's whom in theory we are genetically linked to. Does this mean we will eat the same food?<br /><br />I am currently wondering if the NHS are possibly making 'us' patients eat such food, because a large portion of the population are overweight. Is this a way of making people lose weight in a discrete way?<br /><br />Looking forward to this evenings meal, though maybe you should order a 2nd breakfast?<br /><br />AxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-46444318031951364292009-09-18T11:02:03.139+01:002009-09-18T11:02:03.139+01:00Reminds m of a scene from the remake of 'The F...Reminds m of a scene from the remake of 'The Fly' a few years ago, when the scientist (Geoff Goldblum) has had the unfortunate mutation with a fly and is slowly becoming one. He spots a doughnut and vomits on it before he can ingest it... looks like someone in your hospital's catering department has a genetic mutation...........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-76713707538041471272009-09-18T11:01:39.148+01:002009-09-18T11:01:39.148+01:00Ones & Zeros
Would it help if I forwarded you...Ones & Zeros<br /><br />Would it help if I forwarded you the address of a good therapist?Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-9462402045008899682009-09-18T11:01:31.837+01:002009-09-18T11:01:31.837+01:00i think it's made of blandness and hatei think it's made of blandness and hateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com