Australian Diplomacy

[Nignoy]

Well after praising medicare and the excellent medical services here in Queensland,well if you are sitting comfortably I will be begin this happened yesterday to me !! its not a windup or bullshit. I got a letter from the pacemaker clinic, stating in a polite way, we wish you a happy new year , looking forward to seeing you at your next appointment ,and in closing, by the way the pacemaker that we fitted in your chest is a HEAP of <deleted> and needs to be changed as soon as possible :and could you please get in touch to arrange this letter postmarked Brisbane the 19/12/2005,so on phoning clinic ,got reply Oh we thought because you did not reply before christmas, that you were DECEASED Already So they have booked me in for the 18/1/2005, just hope nothing happens in the next 2 weeks to stress me out we posted parcels from Brisbane to UK they took 6 days to arrive, Brisbane to Bribie 32kms first class mail 14days if it wasnt so scary it would be funny, going to tell the surgeon to fit a VWbeatle startermotor instead of the pacemaker, they are at least guaranteed for 250,000kms so that should do me Nignoy

[Jai Dee]

Good luck Nignoy.

I hope to be able to say Happy New Year to you again next year... and the next... and....

[sierra01]

Better add a starting handle just in case mate!

Good luck and good health to you.

[ThaiPauly]

All the best Nignoy

Stay outta those girlie bars for a few days!!!!

seriously though it is plain stupidity on their behalf. God's speed mate

[sonthaya]

The best of luck Nignoi, and stay off the Viagra, that's what I was told after suffering a heartproblem when in Phuket, NO VIAGRA.

[Ulysses G.]

No dirty thoughts for a few days!

[Old Croc]

Well after praising medicare and the excellent medical services here in Queensland,well if you are sitting comfortably I will be begin this happened yesterday to me !! its not a windup or bullshit. I got a letter from the pacemaker clinic, stating in a polite way, we wish you a happy new year , looking forward to seeing you at your next appointment ,and in closing, by the way the pacemaker that we fitted in your chest is a HEAP of <deleted> and needs to be changed as soon as possible :and could you please get in touch to arrange this letter postmarked Brisbane the 19/12/2005,so on phoning clinic ,got reply Oh we thought because you did not reply before christmas, that you were DECEASED Already So they have booked me in for the 18/1/2005, just hope nothing happens in the next 2 weeks to stress me out we posted parcels from Brisbane to UK they took 6 days to arrive, Brisbane to Bribie 32kms first class mail 14days if it wasnt so scary it would be funny, going to tell the surgeon to fit a VWbeatle startermotor instead of the pacemaker, they are at least guaranteed for 250,000kms so that should do me Nignoy

Another post knocking your adopted country Nignoy.

While I am in sympathy with your medical problems, I don't see the neccessity to criticise all and sundry on open forum everytime things don't work your way. I am sure if the demise of your pacemaker (and you) were imminent it would have been treated with much more urgency by the health professionals. Equally, if you really thought you were in danger you would be in a hospital ward not complaining yet again here. Several years ago I was informed my ceramic artificial hip was part of a bad batch (made in Europe) and could shatter at any time. I don't play the blame game.

Why don't you hop a fast jet back to Old Blighted and seek better health care there.

[Nignoy]

Well after praising medicare and the excellent medical services here in Queensland,well if you are sitting comfortably I will be begin this happened yesterday to me !! its not a windup or bullshit. I got a letter from the pacemaker clinic, stating in a polite way, we wish you a happy new year , looking forward to seeing you at your next appointment ,and in closing, by the way the pacemaker that we fitted in your chest is a HEAP of <deleted> and needs to be changed as soon as possible :and could you please get in touch to arrange this letter postmarked Brisbane the 19/12/2005,so on phoning clinic ,got reply Oh we thought because you did not reply before christmas, that you were DECEASED Already So they have booked me in for the 18/1/2005, just hope nothing happens in the next 2 weeks to stress me out we posted parcels from Brisbane to UK they took 6 days to arrive, Brisbane to Bribie 32kms first class mail 14days if it wasnt so scary it would be funny, going to tell the surgeon to fit a VWbeatle startermotor instead of the pacemaker, they are at least guaranteed for 250,000kms so that should do me Nignoy

Another post knocking your adopted country Nignoy.

While I am in sympathy with your medical problems, I don't see the neccessity to criticise all and sundry on open forum everytime things don't work your way. I am sure if the demise of your pacemaker (and you) were imminent it would have been treated with much more urgency by the health professionals. Equally, if you really thought you were in danger you would be in a hospital ward not complaining yet again here. Several years ago I was informed my ceramic artificial hip was part of a bad batch (made in Europe) and could shatter at any time. I don't play the blame game.

Why don't you hop a fast jet back to Old Blighted and seek better health care there.

Thanks everyone for your replies , as for you OLD CROC, if I want to make a comment on how I feel I Will!! as far as once again having a go at australia, its a free world mate live with it ,We chose to live part of our lives here, I know I am not a dinky die aussie, but I am not blinkered either!! Australia has its faults like everywhere else, but you seem to take everything as a personal attack on yourself, lots of the comments I make are tongue in cheek, but one thing I have stated before and you prove it true time after time, some australians cant stand any form of critisism about australia,I will continue I hope!! to grow old disgracefully, enjoy my Lao Kao and chang, and continue to successfully windup any Twit no matter what race or creed, just imagine the fun when the soccer world cup starts, and I hate soccer!! Nignoy

[redrus]

Hope your ticker gets sorted Nignoy.

Good on ya fella.

Long live the extraction of Michael......

redrus

[opothai]

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, lots of the comments I make are tongue in cheek, but one thing I have stated before and you prove it true time after time, some australians cant stand any form of critisism about australia,I will continue I hope!! to grow old disgracefully, enjoy my Lao Kao and chang, and continue to successfully windup any Twit no matter what race or creed, just imagine the fun when the soccer world cup starts, and I hate soccer!! Nignoy

when the world cup begins you won't be taking the p+ss out of us brits now, will you

we're going to win arn't we

best of luck for the future and a speedy recovery

Edited January 5, 2006 by opothai

[usatrader]

My best to you I know it will all work out.

Nothing withstanding the posting and notice madness you faced. Just a bit of info about pacemakers, it may not be an Aussy thing entirely.

December 28, 2005

By MARK MOWBRAY

6 News Reporter

KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- An FDA recall affects nine different pacemakers made by Guidant and time is running out to have the surgery paid for.

According to an FDA letter, the problems at the company's plant are, "...symptomatic of serious underlying problems in your firm's manufacturing and quality assurance systems."

Local heart rhythm specialist Dr. Robert Belt says the procedure to replace the defective device is relatively simple. "Replacing the device requires local anesthesia and a simple incision to remove the pacemaker. A new one can be connected to the old wires."

Guidant's company Web site states that the chances a patient's pacemaker would quit working is less than a half of a percent.

Dr. Belt agrees about the rarity of failure. "There's times when a physician and patient decide that they want to remove the device just to be on the safe side. But usually, this problem occurs in one in 10,000, which is a very small percentage."

The pacemakers Guidant recalled in July are models made between November 25, 1997 and October 26, 2000. The models are:

* PULSAR® MAX Models 1170, 1171, 1270

* PULSAR Models 0470, 0870, 0970, 0972, 1172, 1272

* DISCOVERY® Models 1174, 1175, 1273, 1274, 1275

* MERIDIAN® Models 0476, 0976, 1176, 1276

* PULSAR MAX II Models 1180, 1181, 1280

* DISCOVERY II Models 0481, 0981, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286

* CONTAK TR® Model 1241

* VIRTUS PLUS® II* Models 1380, 1480

* INTELIS II Models 1483, 1484, 1485, 1384, 1385, 1349, 1499

For people who don't know if they're affected, each patient has a card with the type of device and serial number listed. Click here to learn if your type of device is on the advisory or recall list.

However, time is running out. As of December 31, Guidant will no longer pay for the surgery.

Best of luck all will be well I am sure.

http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=4294679&nav=E8Yv

[Old Croc]

Well after praising medicare and the excellent medical services here in Queensland,well if you are sitting comfortably I will be begin this happened yesterday to me !! its not a windup or bullshit. I got a letter from the pacemaker clinic, stating in a polite way, we wish you a happy new year , looking forward to seeing you at your next appointment ,and in closing, by the way the pacemaker that we fitted in your chest is a HEAP of <deleted> and needs to be changed as soon as possible :and could you please get in touch to arrange this letter postmarked Brisbane the 19/12/2005,so on phoning clinic ,got reply Oh we thought because you did not reply before christmas, that you were DECEASED Already So they have booked me in for the 18/1/2005, just hope nothing happens in the next 2 weeks to stress me out we posted parcels from Brisbane to UK they took 6 days to arrive, Brisbane to Bribie 32kms first class mail 14days if it wasnt so scary it would be funny, going to tell the surgeon to fit a VWbeatle startermotor instead of the pacemaker, they are at least guaranteed for 250,000kms so that should do me Nignoy

Another post knocking your adopted country Nignoy.

While I am in sympathy with your medical problems, I don't see the neccessity to criticise all and sundry on open forum everytime things don't work your way. I am sure if the demise of your pacemaker (and you) were imminent it would have been treated with much more urgency by the health professionals. Equally, if you really thought you were in danger you would be in a hospital ward not complaining yet again here. Several years ago I was informed my ceramic artificial hip was part of a bad batch (made in Europe) and could shatter at any time. I don't play the blame game.

Why don't you hop a fast jet back to Old Blighted and seek better health care there.

Thanks everyone for your replies , as for you OLD CROC, if I want to make a comment on how I feel I Will!! as far as once again having a go at australia, its a free world mate live with it ,We chose to live part of our lives here, I know I am not a dinky die aussie, but I am not blinkered either!! Australia has its faults like everywhere else, but you seem to take everything as a personal attack on yourself, lots of the comments I make are tongue in cheek, but one thing I have stated before and you prove it true time after time, some australians cant stand any form of critisism about australia,I will continue I hope!! to grow old disgracefully, enjoy my Lao Kao and chang, and continue to successfully windup any Twit no matter what race or creed, just imagine the fun when the soccer world cup starts, and I hate soccer!! Nignoy

Nignoy, thanks for the reply. I am not blinkered to Australias faults (have a look at the Government we're saddled with) nor overly sensitive to good natured, humourous critisism of my country. However, I was pointing out that when you post here, it seemingly is to invoke sympathy about your health from the membership or to blame Australia for your personal woes.

You are not the only person with medical problems. I know of one guy stuck in a shed in Sydney who would dearly like to return to Thailand, but because of complications is unable to at this time. He doesn't start threads to whine about it.

I repeat, I am not unsympathetic to your medical problems and strongly suggest you head to the nearest hospital to seek help if you feel you are in danger from a faulty pacemaker. Don't stop to whinge here.

I share your thoughts about the soccer, I can't stand to watch what I consider the most boring football game in the world, but also look forward to some good natured battles with your countrymen when the big one starts.

I don't know what the title of the thread "Australian Diplomacy" has to do with the content (unless it is your lack of diplomacy) nor the relevance to Thailand.

[Greer]

14 days from BNE to Bribie... !!!!!

Bluddy heII - sent by Australia Posts best and fastest delivery tortoise - doesn't surprise me though...

Hope the op works out - no doubt it will...

I note that Old Croc says that if the health officials thought it was dangerous they would have been in touch sooner - but from what Nignoy says it sounds as if they were hoping not to have to replace many of the units - hopefully most of the users would have discovered the fault by then anyway...

I was hoping to catch up with John of The Shed before I head home to Bangkok too...but I guess not much of this has anything to do with our beloved Thailand - other than being a comparison showing that the "advanced first world" countries are not always all they are cracked up to be!

Edited January 6, 2006 by Greer

[Nignoy]

14 days from BNE to Bribie... !!!!!

Bluddy heII - sent by Australia Posts best and fastest delivery tortoise - doesn't surprise me though...

Hope the op works out - no doubt it will...

I note that Old Croc says that if the health officials thought it was dangerous they would have been in touch sooner - but from what Nignoy says it sounds as if they were hoping not to have to replace many of the units - hopefully most of the users would have discovered the fault by then anyway...

I was hoping to catch up with John of The Shed before I head home to Bangkok too...but I guess not much of this has anything to do with our beloved Thailand - other than being a comparison showing that the "advanced first world" countries are not always all they are cracked up to be!

Once again thanks everyone for the good wishes, we have since recieved lots of info concerning my pacemaker its a Medtronic 303 cl sigma, seems a faulty batch were sent out , so no worries, we will see on the 18th, as far as the soccer world cup is concerned england have as much hope of winning as australia (none) cameroons have my support , will be good to see some old friends again Yes Croc have lived and worked in cameroon too Sorry Croc dont know the story of the guy in a shed in sydney,sounds tragic!! please keep your critisisms coming croc , we enjoy a good laugh about them down the club,nignoy

[Mighty Mouse]

We may not have a lot of diplomacy, we may not have the greatest soccer team in the world, we may not have the best pacemakers....................

.................but we have GREAT Vegemite sandwiches. What more could you possibly ask for??

[Tippaporn]

We may not have a lot of diplomacy, we may not have the greatest soccer team in the world, we may not have the best pacemakers....................

.................but we have GREAT Vegemite sandwiches. What more could you possibly ask for??

So that's where you get your strength from, eh, Mighty Mouse!

[Nignoy]

We may not have a lot of diplomacy, we may not have the greatest soccer team in the world, we may not have the best pacemakers....................

.................but we have GREAT Vegemite sandwiches. What more could you possibly ask for??

nignoy

[Old Croc]

Sorry Croc dont know the story of the guy in a shed in sydney,sounds tragic!! please keep your critisisms coming croc , we enjoy a good laugh about them down the club,nignoy

I'm sure you know the guy in the shed Nignoy. It will come to you eventually. Still agree with your thoughts on the soccer. Glad I can keep you and the regiment amused down at the club. Don't drink too much, remember the pacemaker. Happy new year.

[gburns57au]

we have since recieved lots of info concerning my pacemaker its a Medtronic 303 cl sigma, seems a faulty batch were sent out ,

Isnt that model made in Thailand.....there we go...we now have relevence.....

Nignoy...you do seem to spend a lot of time slagging off at Aussie....No place or country is perfect now is it???......after all we let you live here....

[Nignoy]

we have since recieved lots of info concerning my pacemaker its a Medtronic 303 cl sigma, seems a faulty batch were sent out ,

Isnt that model made in Thailand.....there we go...we now have relevence.....

Nignoy...you do seem to spend a lot of time slagging off at Aussie....No place or country is perfect now is it???......after all we let you live here....

Guess it is a bit off thai theme, just love winding you aussies up!! as I have mentioned many times before the move to australia was the best thing I ever did!!even own property in your neck of the woods mr burns , got a couple of rental properties in sentry close woodvale,so life aint bad , by the way the pacemaker is made in the US, but we wont go into that again.Was going to make a crack about the AFL but hush my mouth nignoy

[TizMe]

.................but we have GREAT Vegemite sandwiches. What more could you possibly ask for??

And VB

[Thai Chi]

And VB

Keep drinking that crap TizMe and you will need a pacemaker