I gave the nursing staff a small worry in the early hours of the morning. My blood pressure had risen and my oxygen level had fallen to 90%, the nurses like it to be over 95%. This caused the head of the bed to be raised and for me to be given oxygen and the doctor called. The doctor could not find any under lying cause and took me off the oxygen. This morning blood pressure OK, temperature OK, but oxygen saturation down to 90%. I have been told to breath more deeply!!I am now practicing my impression of a steam train.The staff here are fantastic and not taking any risks so I am now waiting for them to do an ECG to confirm that all is well.
Unlike the last patch of turbulence that was fast and furious this is obviously the beginning of the long, slow decline before I rise back up again. My appetite has diminished and I am absolutely exhausted.
However I am still in good spirits and know that in a few weeks things will start to pick up.
Knowing that so many of you are reading this and sharing the journey with me makes even the dark bits that much easier.
(Secretary - Mary)
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteStop scaring the nurses and keep up the deep breathing but not whilst making any calls!
Rosie & Vince
xxxxx
Thinking of you...Keep up the deep breathing!
ReplyDeleteLynda Cafferty x x
Sending oodles of love to you as you face the next stage of your journey - we pray your recovery will be smooth and turbulent-free and may you know God's peace and protection surrounding you as you rest in the days and weeks ahead.
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