Project RuSu 365
Henri Cartier-Bresson said, "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.", so bear with us...
Toilet paper blues - the things we take for granted. (2.18.2012)
MIA again because I was in the hospital for emergency gallbladder surgery. I ended up in one of the better hospitals thanks to one of my clients who just happens to be an abdominal surgeon. The hospital is reserved for members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, but through him, I was admitted on a commercial basis. By Russian standards, it was very expensive, but I was in a room with only one other patient and a bathroom - atypical for Russia. As they were taking me down for an ultrasound, I mentioned to my neighbor that our room needed toilet paper. Was I ever shocked to learn toilet paper isn't provided. Rustem asked one of the nurses & the reply was, "Who wants it". I did get toilet paper probably because we were paying such huge money. When I was finally back on my feet post-surgery, I learned they don't provide soap either - never got any of that.
Approximately 20% of Russian hospitals don't have hot water. Well, at least I had a competent surgeon. Russia is not a good place to get sick.
Ed Murray
on February 29, 2012That's an insane story....No TP and soap???? Wow. I hope you're on the mend! (Terrific PP)
nelli
on February 20, 2012Most amazing story! Hope you are well and are now enjoying soap and toilet paper!
Ωi
on February 20, 2012Sorry to hear you've been poorly Susan, fascinating insight into Russia's hospital system. We really do take our national health service for granted.
John Bennett
on February 20, 2012I missed this one, hope you're OK Susan. Definitely not a good place to be sick, or need the toilet :)
Hershy
on February 20, 2012Great details in the shot. Really surprised about Russian hospitals.
Art Hill
on February 19, 2012Astonishing, to me, story about the hospitals, especially the toliet paper and soaps. Hope you're doing great.
Gene Hyder
on February 19, 2012Excellent shot.
webstersway
on February 19, 2012Very imaginative!!!
Lavanya
on February 19, 2012Nice perspective and pp
Scianghetti
on February 19, 2012Wow, glad you're ok - didn't realize how rough the care was over there, guess I won't complain when it takes hours waiting in the emergency room, at least we have toilet paper and soap in addition to good care. Neat shot :)