Paul Boag's Outdoors

Well, after 6 days in hospital, I’m finally heading home. Still a long way from 100%, but thankfully the infection in my bowels and abdomen has finally cleared up. Now it’s just a matter of letting my stomach recover from all the heavy medication and giving my muscles time to heal from the surgery.
I’ve left with a huge amount of respect for the fantastic nurses and medical staff who work so hard every day. They do an incredible job under very difficult conditions, and it’s clear the Victorian public health system is seriously understaffed. On top of that, they constantly deal with violent and abusive “Code Grey” situations from patients struggling with drugs, mental health issues, or simply a lack of respect for the people trying to help them.
It really makes you appreciate the work these people do. Very grateful for the care I received, and also very happy to be back home in the countryside, away from most of that chaos.

Day 5 still in this place getting better but still having no idea what going on hardly seen a doctor. Got an infection and a bowl problem so went down hill on Friday but been good list 2 days but can’t get any answers yet. Good old eastern health MAROONDAH Hospital not painting a great picture of our public health system

Same place different bed. It was my appendix. I had them removed today and just recovering now.

Looks like I might be out of action for a few days. Bad abdominal pain that we need to get to the bottom of. I’m in the right place so just need a few tests to sort it out. Ambulance crew was fantastic. I’ll keep you all posted. To my next customer I’ll call you tomorrow.

Turning venison back straps into steak sandwiches and wraps this afternoon dinner is sorted

It pays to be all ears when you are with as many knowledgeable people as I was last weekend at the ADA education weekend held at forest Edge.

Breakfast is served

Not sure what to get for breakfast lol