Up The Farway Tree

Getting there slowly!

I've had a quiet week spent trying to take it easy and recover. My chest does seem a lot better (cough more or less gone) but I then developed a mild temperature for some reason...possibly just fighting off some viral infection, as there are plenty around. I had my routine bloods done on Thursday and on Friday the GP phoned to tell me my kidney function had gone off. Just what I needed to hear on a Friday evening! I am 99% sure this is due to dehydration, and strangely I was sitting discussing the fact I thought I was dehydrated with my friend when the GP phoned! It has been difficult to keep up my usual fluid intake since the operation because I can only take small sips, instead of downing a glass of juice which I would normally do. The GP did not seem convinced by my explanation and asked me to phone Newcastle. I managed to speak with the on call transplant doc who did agree that this could be the cause and was happy with the plan of drinking plenty over the weekend and rechecking bloods on Monday. So fingers crossed they come back normal this time! Otherwise I have been feeling a bit better since Friday, other than being more tired than normal. I think I am allowed that much though :-)

I have done some painting this week and even managed some baking - a banana loaf, which I managed to chew long enough to consider it 'soft food'! I am still struggling a bit with the eating and although they told me softer foods such as mince and fish would be ok I am still finding that they often get stuck, which is quite painful. It is only 2 weeks since the operation though so plenty time for things to settle down. I just have to be careful I don't lose too much weight! The scars are not too sore now, other than one which gets sore when I walk (like a stitch pain) but again, I am sure this will settle with time. They are looking really good and will be hardly noticeable when fully healed.

Now we are into the New Year, I am trying to get my plans for 'Team Jac' a bit more organised and confirming who is taking part so I can organsise transport and Team Jac hats!! I think we will definately have over a 100 people walking, which is amazing. The sponsorship is coming along brilliantly and as you can see from the Just Giving icon at the side, we are over the £2,500 mark now! The sky's the limit...