Introduction

Joe introduces himself and explains that it has been a month since he last recorded anything. He also mentions his scalp lesion and apologizes in advance for any technical issues with the video.

Joe's absence and scalp lesion

• Joe hasn't recorded anything in a month.

• He has a scalp lesion that is visible without his hat.

Catching Up

Joe talks about the events of the past month, starting with his meet-up with Mark on April 1st.

Meet-up with Mark

• Joe and Mark had a meet-up on April 1st.

• They did a Q&A session which was well-received.

• Mark is an inspiring individual and good friend.

Technical Issues

Joe acknowledges potential technical issues with the video.

Desynced Audio and Video

• There may be desync between the audio and video.

• Future Joe will have done his best to fix it if there are any issues.

Interruptions

• If there are interruptions, there may be hard cuts in the video.

Health Issues Begin

Joe talks about experiencing health issues starting on April 2nd.

Feeling Unwell After Eating Taco Bell

• After eating Taco Bell, Joe felt unwell.

• He experienced sweating, dizziness, and other symptoms that were not related to spicy or junk food.

Support from Chef's Hal

Joe thanks Chef's Hal for being supportive during this time.

Grateful for Supportive Friend

• Chef's Hal has been very supportive over the past month.

Dry Mouth from Morphine Use

Joe talks about the side effects of morphine use.

Dry Mouth

• Morphine causes dry mouth and salivary glands to stop working.

Hospitalization Begins

Joe talks about being hospitalized starting on April 2nd.

Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath

• Joe woke up with chest pain and shortness of breath.

• He called the hospice, who sent a nurse to give him morphine for the pain.

• An ambulance was called to take him to Watford General Hospital.

Treatment at Watford General Hospital

Joe talks about his experience at Watford General Hospital.

Health vs Well-being

• The hospital focused on treating his health rather than his well-being.

• There is a difference between health and well-being that he may discuss in a future video.

Conclusion

Joe concludes the video by promising more videos in the future and thanking viewers for their patience.

More Videos Coming Soon

• Joe promises more videos in the future.

• He asks viewers to be patient.

Initial Diagnosis

The speaker discusses their initial diagnosis and the different types of antibiotics they were given.

Struggling with Diagnosis

• The speaker struggled to take an option for their respiratory infection.

• They were given a million different types of antibiotics, including pigments and doxycycline, but none worked effectively.

Moving to Different Units

• The speaker was moved from recess to resource in order to treat the infections.

• After spending almost five days on maripara, they were moved to the acute assessment unit (AAU).

• However, they did not work out what was wrong with the speaker during their time there.

Hospital Conditions

The speaker describes the conditions in the hospital and how uncomfortable it was for them.

Uncomfortable Ward

• The AAU had no natural light or windows, which made it very stressful for the speaker.

• It was so hot that even visitors found it uncomfortable.

• There were pieces of paper all over the walls and yellowed walls stained from vents.

Noisy Nights

• At night, people would call out, promote or scream.

• One person even screamed at 5:30 am when being cleaned by staff.

• This made the speaker worry about what might happen if someone tried to do something against their will.

Lack of Information

The speaker talks about how little information they received about their condition while in hospital.

Confusion About Condition

• Despite being in hospital for some time, the speaker still did not know what was wrong with them.

• They felt like they were just being treated for an infection without any real understanding of what was happening.

• The speaker only saw their doctors once a day and felt like they were being kept in the dark.

Helplessness

• The speaker had no help taking on or off their neck bracelet, which made them feel helpless.

• They were on a general ward and not receiving specialist care.

• The lack of information and control made the speaker worry about what might happen to them.

Transfer to Hospice

The speaker talks about being transferred to a hospice from the hospital and how it was like a five-star hotel for him.

Hospice Transfer

• Transferred to hospice on Thursday, 6th.

• Moved to the ward on Tuesday.

• The speaker refused to die in the hospital and wanted to be transferred.

• Describes Watford General Hospital as needing help desperately.

Doctor's Visit

• Doctor asked about the speaker's situation and understanding of it.

• Speaker explained that he had months or weeks left with no further treatment options.

• Doctor suggested that time scales might be shorter than what the speaker thinks.

Calling Family and Friends

• Speaker called his wife, parents, brothers, best friend, and other close friends to inform them of his situation.

• He was dying but didn't seem urgent at first.

Blood Transfusion

The speaker talks about receiving blood transfusions while at the hospice.

Treatment Options

• Speaker requested blood transfusion and antibiotics by ivy for passive treatment options.

• Had four units of blood over the last month.

Nosebleed Incident

• Managed to blow nose before blood transfusion but had a two-hour nosebleed.

Health Update

In this section, the speaker provides an update on their health condition and treatment plan.

Lesion on the back of the head

• The speaker has a lesion on the back of their head.

• They are scheduled to have radiotherapy for it on Wednesday.

• The speaker cannot show it because it may be mistaken as an open wound.

Tumor growth

• The tumor on the speaker's hip and pelvis is progressing rapidly.

• They have several lumps and bumps all across their body.

• The speaker is not strong enough to make it through a trial.

Emotional state

• The speaker had a rough day yesterday and felt low on energy.

• They cried but deny doing so for likes.

• It's okay to have weak moments, and no one expects you to be 100% all the time.

No More Treatment Options

In this section, the speaker talks about how they've stopped treatment and why they won't try any more suggestions from viewers.

Stopping treatment

• The speaker has already stopped treatment because there isn't anything available now.

• They don't want any more suggestions from viewers regarding treatments or diets.

Reasons for not trying other treatments/diets

• Other treatments or diets suggested by viewers won't work since millions of doctors around the world who are trying to keep people alive would prescribe them if they did work.

• Fasting for 30 days is not healthy nor good for you.

Appreciation for Viewers

In this section, the speaker expresses appreciation towards new subscribers while also acknowledging that viral videos help channels grow.

Acknowledging new subscribers

-The speaker welcomes new subscribers who have been watching and joining their channel.

-They appreciate the influx of new viewers, but a viral video is not necessary for their channel's growth.

Discussion of Health Issues

In this section, the speaker discusses their broken arm, numbness in their hand due to compressed nerves, and pain in their left hip.

Broken Arm

• The speaker discusses their broken arm.

Numbness in Hand

• The speaker experiences numbness in their hand due to compressed nerves coming out of T1.

• Radiotherapy was a solution for this issue previously.

Pain in Left Hip

• The speaker has pain in their left hip.

• They will need to sort it out and see if it needs a radiator.

• It is a weight-bearing joint even when sitting still.

Gratitude and Thanks

In this section, the speaker expresses gratitude towards viewers for support during a tough time.

Gratitude Towards Viewers

• The speaker thanks everyone for sticking by them during a tough time.

• They express gratitude towards everyone who has been watching their journey.

Sharing Journey

In this section, the speaker reflects on how long they have shared their journey and hopes that the upload goes smoothly.

Reflection on Sharing Journey

• The speaker can't believe they've shared their journey for as long as they have.

• They hope that the upload goes smoothly without any hiccups.

• Editing will be difficult due to problems with audio fractions of a second.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes the video by thanking viewers and saying goodbye.

Thanking Viewers

• The speaker thanks everyone who has been watching.

• If viewers made it this far, they are thanked again.

Goodbye Message

• The video ends with a goodbye message from the speaker.