maryportfuncity 10,673 Posted July 5, 2005 I feel a celebration bender coming on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black death 0 Posted July 17, 2005 Any thoughts on Mr Best, He's been dicing with death for a good while now after years on the lash! Just how long will liver number two last I wonder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted July 18, 2005 Any thoughts on Mr Best, He's been dicing with death for a good while now after years on the lash! Just how long will liver number two last I wonder? I read somewhere that transplanted livers don't last as well as one's own. Maybe something to do with the anti-rejection drugs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clive's NOT Dunn 7 Posted October 3, 2005 Any thoughts on Mr Best, He's been dicing with death for a good while now after years on the lash! Just how long will liver number two last I wonder? I read somewhere that transplanted livers don't last as well as one's own. Maybe something to do with the anti-rejection drugs? SKY NEWS : "George Best in intensive care after kidney infection" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted October 3, 2005 Any thoughts on Mr Best, He's been dicing with death for a good while now after years on the lash! Just how long will liver number two last I wonder? I read somewhere that transplanted livers don't last as well as one's own. Maybe something to do with the anti-rejection drugs? SKY NEWS : "George Best in intensive care after kidney infection" What? Again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 3, 2005 Any thoughts on Mr Best, He's been dicing with death for a good while now after years on the lash! Just how long will liver number two last I wonder? I read somewhere that transplanted livers don't last as well as one's own. Maybe something to do with the anti-rejection drugs? SKY NEWS : "George Best in intensive care after kidney infection" What? Again? Must be a strong contender for 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 3, 2005 (edited) George Best is reported to be in intensive care and fighting for his life this afternoon as his new kidney starts to pack in.Looks like he has finally paid the ultimate price for h is sins.I cant say i will shed too many tears if he dies in coming days as n ow seems likely. [Topics merged -- MH] Edited October 3, 2005 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 3, 2005 is a kidney infection worse than a liver infection? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 3, 2005 George Best is reported to be in intensive care and fighting for his life this afternoon as his new kidney starts to pack in.Looks like he has finally paid the ultimate price for h is sins.I cant say i will shed too many tears if he dies in coming days as n ow seems likely. [Topics merged -- MH] I always think that the concept of "fighting" for one's life is a bit strange. How exactly does one fight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted October 3, 2005 The caption underneath Best's photo in this BBC article dated 19th August 2002 says it all... George Best has said he will never drink again Presumably he said that every single time he sobered up and the full gravity of his hangover began to take its toll. Déja-vu all over again? Let's get him on the 2006 DL. As an aside, the article also states that he required 40 units of blood during the marathon 10-hour transplant op. As a regular blood donor (I know, I know, I'm on remarkably shaky moral high-ground here) I'm dismayed that so much useful blood was given to this living, breathing example of why some people should have "Do Not Resuscitate" tattooed on their foreheads. He surely has nothing left to contribute to society. Put him on a Glenlivet I.V. and let him slip away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted October 3, 2005 As an aside, the article also states that he required 40 units of blood during the marathon 10-hour transplant op. As a regular blood donor (I know, I know, I'm on remarkably shaky moral high-ground here) I'm dismayed that so much useful blood was given to this living, breathing example of why some people should have "Do Not Resuscitate" tattooed on their foreheads. He surely has nothing left to contribute to society. Put him on a Glenlivet I.V. and let him slip away. Is blood cheaper than Glenlivet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 3, 2005 Is blood cheaper than Glenlivet? Only as raw material. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted October 3, 2005 Just how many times has George Best been at death's door in the last few years? I think its high time a "three strikes and your're out" rule was introduced for such people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 3, 2005 Just how many times has George Best been at death's door in the last fewe years? I think its high time a "three strikes and your're out" rule was introduced for such people. One strike would be better ... then that liver could have gone to a more deserving recipient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted October 3, 2005 should we all pray for his early demise or would that be horrible and nasty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,365 Posted October 3, 2005 George Best will be dead by Friday - I can feel it in my waters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 3, 2005 George Best will be dead by Friday - I can feel it in my waters. I can feel it in my gin & tonics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted October 3, 2005 George Best will be dead by Friday - I can feel it in my waters. I don't believe you. It was Banshees told you, admit it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 3, 2005 It would be an odd sort of atmosphere if he did die. I remember when Eric Morecame died at a similar age in 1984, and although it had been on the cards,(Morecame had heart by-pass surgery in 1979) there was genuine sadness when he died. When Best goes, there will be the enevitable acknowledgement of his greatness as a footballer, but after that, it would be an uncomfortable air when we reflect on how he subsequently pissed that great talent up the wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted October 3, 2005 If it is only his kidney that is the problem, It's very unlikely to kill him. As we can see from the case of Niki Lauda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 3, 2005 If it is only his kidney that is the problem, It's very unlikely to kill him. As we can see from the case of Niki Lauda. It's his liver actually ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 3, 2005 He's now serious but improving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted October 3, 2005 If it is only his kidney that is the problem, It's very unlikely to kill him. As we can see from the case of Niki Lauda. It's his liver actually ..... Kidney Now you're making me hungry...mmm...kidneys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted October 3, 2005 Now you're making me hungry...mmm...kidneys. Hmm, marinated liver. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites