Monday, January 4, 2021

UPDATE

I had an unsettled night as, apart from the stress, it was quite hot.  Although I had set the alarm on my phone for just before six I decided it would be too much of a rush so cancelled the setting and phoned the hospital at about 9.30 a.m. to see how Doug was.  Because it was a Holiday Weekend the rounds were running late and I rushed in and got there just before the doctors arrived.  

They were pleased with Doug - the worry was the bowel - and we were told that as long as there were no Traumas he would be operated on as an Emergency today.  I left at about 11.30 a.m.   

At 12.30 p.m. I got a call from Doug's daughter to say he had just been wheeled down to theatre and his grand daughter estimated he would not be back on the ward for about three hours.  I was surprised to get a call at about 3 p.m. from Doug to say he was back in the ward.  He sounded good but a bit groggy.

I will get another update in a little while when his daughter goes back to visit him as she lives near the hospital.

So, I am going out to water both front and back gardens.  I was going to do it this morning but we must have had a heavy dew and it did not seem too bad.


13 comments:

  1. Poor old Doug, I hope he soon feels better.

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    1. As far as he is concerned it is poor young Doug - he doesn't answer to "old" but I will pass on your message.

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  2. So glad the surgery is done with no long waiting time. Sleep well tonight, hot down here too.

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    1. In the end it was all over quickly - the word "emergency" was the magic word. He sounds quite bright. I am sure I will sleep well.

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  3. Thank goodness the surgery went well and he is back on the ward. Hope his recovery is fast and he comes home.

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    1. Yes, he is much happier. Will try for the doctors rounds tomorrow.

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  4. That is great news, Susan. That he called you so quickly is excellent and I am sure you were joyous to hear his voice. I hope his recovery goes smoothly, and Doug will be home soon planning his next project.

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    1. Keeping him from doing things will be the problem.

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  5. Good news...and well done Young Doug xx

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  6. What a relief to have the op done so quickly. I hope Doug recovers speedily and is soon home again. Mxx

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