Last Friday, after another disastrous blood test which showed things had got worse again, I was sent to A&E in Grimsby. This time I was pre booked to see the right department but still had a long wait in reception before things got going. The upshot was this was to be my 'home from home' for the past five days.
That was just the first port of call. Three different wards. Each ward with a different consultant. Blood tests by the dozen (at least it felt like that to my pincushion arms). After lots of fluids and yucky medication they got things stable in the end. I am back home and now have a fridge shelf holding meds to be injected three time a week until I receive an appointment with a kidney consultant at another hospital.
Nursing staff were first class and, believe it or not, so was the food.
Plenty of choice and everything I chose was perfectly cooked.
Penny had stayed at home and excellent neighbours frequently visited her and took her for walks.
She went bonkers when I arrive back this evening. I nearly got my skin licked off.
It is frightening. Good luck and welcome back to both home and blogland.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: Thank you. Felt a bit grotty when I got home but we have had a walk round the block and I'm feeling fine. First time for quite a while I haven't fallen asleep watching one of my favourite comedy programmes.(Last of the Summer Wine) The injection I had just before I left hospital seems to be working its magic.
DeleteNothing like a "welcome home" from a dog to make you feel loved. Hope you are back to normal and feeling fine now.
ReplyDeleteWilma: A long way to go yet I think.
DeleteGood that you are home and feeling better right now. Take care!!!
ReplyDeleteMick: I'll do my best.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your health problems and hope you feel a little better now and they sort the medication problem out soon. Penny must have been so thrilled to see you and what a lovely welcome home. Take care.
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