Two weeks tomorrow since Roger had his first operation. His body has suffered such an assault that it just seized up and refused to work. Whatever he tried to eat (and he really hasn't got any appetite) he threw up. His bowel stopped processing anything and his legs and feet swelled up to an enormous size.
I have been giving him foot and leg massages most days in a bid to get rid of the oedema, which seems to be improving slowly, plus he enjoys it.
The consultant was concerned about Roger's protein levels, because he was just too feeble to eat enough to make a difference, so it was decided to insert a tube and drip feed him bottles of nutrients. This started on Saturday 31st. and was a good move, as he started to pick up a bit and slept that night from 9.00pm until 7.00am, which I have to say is more than I am managing at the moment!
By Sunday he'd managed two bottles of liquid food, and felt better, although he is still having hallucinations and they think it might be the drug they are giving him to try and cure the hiccups, so are looking into changing it for something else (doesn't work anyway!) he's still hiccupping for England! His bowel has sprung into action again, or maybe not exactly sprung, more of a saunter really.
Today I went in to see him and really expected him to have "turned the corner" and he did seem a little brighter, it's true, but he said that there was some concern over the actual wound. Whilst I was still with him a doctor came and looked and confirmed that he had an infection in the wound, which, low and behold is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. This is what he caught last year when he went in to have a flexible cystoscopy (just an out patient's checkup and he came away with it) and ended up going into hospital 2 days later by ambulance, as an emergency.
I'm not quite sure what they plan to do about it, as I left before the consultant had done his evening ward round.
I am very frightened!!! See what tomorrow brings!
Suzanne
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Oh, Suzanne - what a catalogue of disasters!! You sounded quite tearful on the phone so guess it's hard to talk but remember we're thinking of you and wishing Roger (and you!) well of course - if the power of thoughts and prayers was anything to go by he'd be dancing in the aisle by now! Keep positive if you can, it might just help?! Lots of love from all of us. Sally & family
ReplyDeleteDear Suzanne
ReplyDeleteHow you're keeping this blog going goodness knows. I'm so sorry to hear that Roger (and yourself) are having such a tough time, and I so so hope that 'things' improve from now on. Tell Roger that snow fell on the mountains yesterday, and it all looks lovely, it might inspire him.
Our love and thoughts are with you both.
Janet & Ian (Vamos)
Zannie, I am not surprised you are frightened - but you know that we are all thinking of you, Roger and the boys. Surely nothing else can go wrong - he is in the best place. Remember to try and look after yourself as well and you need to be strong. Love and prayers to you all. Vicky, Gary and kids. XX
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, please tell Roger that my thoughts and prayers are with him during this difficult time. Remember that our bodies are meant to heal themselves and that you can get through this. Visualize the path of healing ahead as straight and smooth, not bumpy and curvey. Love, Carole
ReplyDeleteDear Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteI know you are going through a tough time..Never loose hope, be strong and look after yourself..always thinking and praying for you all..
love muge