Tx Update - Day 6 - Wednesday 11:45pm
I thought the last blog was late but this is taking it a bit too far. I'm just back at my lovely NHS flat after making sure Jac was settled for the night, had all her drugs and everything she needed was within easy reach. I'll try to keep this brief, I need to sleep...
She's doing great today, some more important progress made. She did have a lot of pain overnight again last night which the docs were blaming on the remaining chest drains. These came out first thing this morning (2 large chest drains and a smaller wound drain) and her catheter as well. This gives her so much more mobility and just generally more comfortable. She's hardly got anything plugged into her at all now.
She then got a proper wash and got into her own pyjamas rather than a hospital gown, which is next to impossible to look dignified in.
We saw Shelley and her mum and they waved to Jac through the window. Shelley was looking really great so I think that helps Jac see what's possible in just a few weeks!
Physios were in again a couple of times, they are happy too. Mostly getting her to do arm and leg exercises as well as some deep breaths. This is all so so much easier now that the drains have gone. Main plan for the next few days is to keep getting her moving about as much as possible.
They are also slowing weaning Jac off the oxygen, sats are very good just now. She is also wearing the nasal canula instead of the face mask which allow her to talk more! Brilliant!
Her appetite is still not great, but then it never was. Hopefully start to see some improvement there soon.
Andrew
15 comments:
What time is going to be tomorrow?? Only joking Andrew you a are doing brilliant job, so pleased with Jacs progress, sending all our love to everyone as always, Kevin says she will be getting stuck into that garden when she gets home!! By the way hope someone is cutting the grass!!xxxxxx
forgot to sign off!! Big hugs Rose and Kevin xxx
Andrew, thanks so much for keeping us updated. It means a lot - and you truly are a saint. We hope you're also having plenty of rest. By the sounds of things, it's going great which is absolutely fantastic!
Looking forward already to tomorrow's (today's!) blog to hear how much further Jac has progressed. (Leaps and bounds I imagine...)
Jac - glad you're in the PJs now. All you need is a good movie. :o)
Lots of love
Lee & Ali
xx
From Shelleys dad,
Great to hear. You will feel a million times better now all the tubes have gone. Keep up the good progress Jac. You are doing great.
Great updates Andrew.
Jim
Good grief the woman is flying! Does she have a bit of a pouty face on? I did at this stage, mainly because everyone kept telling me I was doing so well and I felt anything but! Actually I bet she's being a far better patient than I was....
Apetite wise, mine started to come back after I'd been moved to the main ward (and was able to get people to bring stuff in for me!)
Thank you so much again for these fantastic ongoing updates, we really do appreciate it. x
Great stuff Jac!
Hope you and Andrew managed to get a good night's sleep to re-charge the batteries.
(((HUGS)))
xxx
Great stuff Andrew it is so good to be able to keep up with Jacs march forward. Would you tell her Gran Laurie from Linlithgow asks for her on a daily basis and looks forward to your updates.
Keep digging in Jacs !!
The Lauries
Onwards & upwards as the saying goes . Have to tell you that the High Church ladies are praying for you !!Glad you have made it to your own PJ's much more becoming than a hospital "goonie"
Andrew you are doing a brilliant job its great to get the updates
spoke to Mum & Dad last night while Mum was having a wee Nightcap -purely medicinal . Read Sebs comments what a very learned canine !!
Luv you loads
Carol Ann & Bobby xx
All the Ladies in the Office at West Calder High School send their love and prayers to you . They ask me every day for an update and are delighted that you are making progress . Love & Best wishes from Marian, Katherine,Liz,Sharon , Christine & not forgetting Barbara who retires tomorrow .
Fantastic! Go Jac! xx
You're doing great Jac! Love and hugs, Nic xxx
So Glad Jac got in her own jimjams!! That must feel much better :-)
It's great to read about your progress, Jac.
Thanks Andrew!
Audrey xx
Hi,Jac,Ive been allowed to be let loose on the computer so bear with me as you never know what might happen!! We are so thrilled with your progress and so proud of you. What a star! Wee Seb sends his love, he is being so good. I might even let him post another comment on your blog! Jenny sends all her love too and can't wait to see you. I have got a nice long weekend off tomorrow and Monday so Seb will have lots of walks. Everyone in Hawick is asking for you and amazed by what you have achieved so far. Keep on keeping on as they say. Look forward to every comment on the blog Andrew is a star too but don't tell him how proud we are of him too! lots and lots of love Anne John Ross and wee Sebxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks so much for another update Andrew! Still thinking of you and Jac and her Mum and Dad loads. So glad that things are slowly improving each day. Lots of love xxx
Hi! Just managed to get onto the internet...so great to hear you´re doing so well, Jac! Been thinking of you all lots over the last few days. Great to read all your updates Dids, great job!
Take care, lots of love and prayers, Anna & Jamie xxx
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