Today has been a reasonable day, again a bit like yesterday.
On a 10 hour saline drip to replace the fluids I have lost over the last few days as well as those I am still loosing. The tablets are starting to have an impact. I have managed to eat all my meals, this the first time since Saturday.
My immune system is now at the lowest it will get and the doctor has warned me that it is from now on that I will get infections and that their job is to manage the infections and get me out the other side asap.
The real problem at the moment is just pure fatigue. It is taking me longer and longer each morning to get washed and dressed. I am frequently glad to get to bed by 7pm some evenings
At present I am on a 2 hour magnesium drip shortly to be followed by a potassium drip. Then, joy of joy a 10 hour saline drip. Despite all this the storm clouds(so far) have been far smaller and less scary than anticipated so keep on praying :).
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteI don't care what you say your meals still sound better than mine. Don't tell Vince I said that as he is currently house chef. It is still better than mine so I can't complain.
Sounds like things are getting a little uncomfortable but getting better.
Keep up the good work.
lots of love Rosie & Vince xxxxxxx
Glad to hear that things are better than expected John. We pray for you daily and will continue to do so.
ReplyDeleteSounds like life is one big drip at the moment!!
It's great to hear you're eating your meals again.
Lots of love
Julie and Gary
John, glad that you are eating your meals like a good boy! It must be good that the rough patches are not as bad as expected and we hope that it continues this way. Keep up the good work and look forward to long clear spells with no cloud,
ReplyDeleteLove and best wishes, Dick and Nina xx
Hi John
ReplyDeleteMe, mum and dad have been reading your blog everyday, in-between getting updates from mary, and are so pleased that things seem to being going to plan. We hope you begin to feel better soon. It's a shame you're not here in Leicester, I could have kept you entertained all day. Need some more practice putting in cannula's and catheters!! ;-)
Sending you lots of love
Ali (Ang and Brian) xxxxx
I am the lucky one, I have a Hicman line fitted, so no cannula's for me and I will do my best to avoid a catheter, so you'll have to practice on someone else - try Dad. Feel free to pop down from Leicester anytime and mop my fevered brow.
DeleteLove John xxx