I got a really bad gushing nose bleed due to an infection about 3 weeks after having an routine op to sort out a blockage in my nose. Ambulance, A&E, 9 days in hospital. They were almost going to keep me in over Christmas on a drip, but instead I got out on the 23rd with a weeks supply of horse tranquiliser sized antibiotics. Upshot is I'm not allowed to drink, socialise with people due to infection risk, or do anything that will raise my blood pressure/heart rate for a few weeks.
But anyway I feel pretty good & am really glad to be paroled for Christmas.
Anyway Andy I raise a glass of carrot juice in your direction, happy Christmas mate !!