Sadly, I have to report that Roger is once more in hospital. Whether it is another infection or, as I suspect, the same infection that they haven't quite managed to kill off, and it's put in an appearance in a slightly different area. Anyway! our GP was concerned enough to have him readmitted.
He has a nice little side room all to himself (they told him he'd been upgraded for being a regular customer) his own wash hand basin, so he doesn't have to jostle for a shave in the mornings and he can shut the door and get a decent night's sleep.
He was, as you can immagine, pretty fed up at having to be readmitted, but the pain is such that he is not making much progress at home, though he has gained 6lbs in the eight days he was at home. I like to think that was down to my home cooking.
Visited today and found him looking more relaxed. They have changed to some new pain killers, which are anti inflammatories, also whilst I was there the pain control specialist nurse came and worked out a programme of new medication to help him. She was very "on the ball" so I hope to see a big improvement very soon.
At the moment they are waiting for the results of a swab to come back from microbiology, before they can properly treat the infection.
Needless to say preparations for Christmas aren't happening in our house at the moment. I have a feeling it will be a last minute affair, although Rob managed to get the tree down from the loft this w/e and decorate with lights & baubles, whilst I cooked roast pork followed by apple crumble. Exchange is no robbery!
I will visit Roger daily, of course, and update you with any new developments as and when.
Suzanne
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Glad to hear Roger sounds a bit more comfy even though it means the daily treks again for you Suzanne! Guess you must have managed without the Berrywood Taxi Service! It's so hard for you to make (and stick to!) any plans at all at the moment, let alone Christmas ones - be glad you don't have small children clamouring for attention too!! At least if you're not feeling very 'festive' it doesn't matter to anyone else! Speak to you soon, love to all, Sally & Co. x
ReplyDeleteHave just returned from Spain Rog to see you are the centrw of attention once again!!! Hope they can do something to sort you out soon Rog -- mind you, no one else ever has.....
ReplyDeleteIts hard on you Suzanne at the moment and you must make use of friends over this time -- if I can be of any help, you are only to say the word
Take care and make sure you all have a better new year than this one!
Love Sheila x