Chelsea14Ian Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I came home by Ambulance, getting home 16.45.I can't thank everyone at Guys enough. And I mean everyone. Doctors, nurses, porters,cleaners,catering staff etc.My operation was a major one and I was not in good shape for three days,very tried and even with a cocktail of drugs in pain.Thankfully the last three days have been much better.I came off oxygen completely today and they are happy with my stats,which were low regarding,Salt levels,blood pressure and oxygen. Game plan now is to build up my fitness, which will help up my breathing. Stall don't know if it is Cancer, due to go to the clinic next week.Back I think to Queen Elizabeth hospital Woolwich. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snunn Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ian wishing you the most speedy recovery no place like home Susan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Wishing you well with the recovery Ian. I’m sure it will be a slow process, but building up your fitness sounds very positive. It’s good that the NHS now realises that’s a really important part of getting better. It’s not that many yearS ago when they just discharged people without thinking about that aspect. Helen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Stay safe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Great news Ian, there’s no place like home... except for the Norfolk Broads! Wishing you all the best and looking forward to your return and b(roads)logs in due course when both you’re back up to speed and the weather has improved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Wishing you well with the recovery Ian. I’m sure it will be a slow process, but building up your fitness sounds very positive. It’s good that the NHS now realises that’s a really important part of getting better. It’s not that many yearS ago when they just discharged people without thinking about that aspect. Helen I was told my stay would be between 3 and 5 days.I was there for 7.They checked all my stats. The one still low yesterday was my oxygen levels, but this morning, they got me walking including up and down two flights of stairs. Won't be able to mix with anyone for about two weeks.Can do some walking close by because never many people around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Good to hear you are home again Ian. Wishing you all the best for a full and speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Glad you are home and on the mend Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 All the best to you both Ian. I'm sure Marina must be glad you're home. You sound as if you're staying positive and looking forwards ... counts for so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ian, take no notice of Helen and all this fitness malarky, crack open the wine and have a glass or two (just kidding Helen) Seriously though I'm so pleased you're home, you do as Marina and the Doctors tell you and you'll be right as rain in no time. All the best for a speedy recovery Best wishes to you both 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Welcome Home! No better place for convalescing than surrounded by your own things and comforts. A little improvement each day soon adds up! All the best Ian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I wish you a successful and speedy recovery Ian, I am glad to hear you are back home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 At least I had some good luck,last night. Won £10.00 on Thunderball.It won't change my life,so don't worry . 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Begging letter on it's way. ! Good lock with your recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Chelsea14Ian said: At least I had some good luck,last night. Won £10.00 on Thunderball.It won't change my life,so don't worry . I read that as 10000 at first! That would make your year seem better I reckon Ian. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Take care Ian, do not watch too much TV, try to keep on the move and keep those oxygen levels up. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, vanessan said: I read that as 10000 at first! That would make your year seem better I reckon Ian. 😁 I'm lucky, but not that lucky! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: Take care Ian, do not watch too much TV, try to keep on the move and keep those oxygen levels up. Regards Alan Thanks Alan.Donre two exercises already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, vanessan said: I read that as 10000 at first! That would make your year seem better I reckon Ian. 😁 Wouldn't half buy some nice shoes too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 19 minutes ago, Gracie said: Wouldn't half buy some nice shoes too And more than a few bottles! 🥂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 What was truly uplifting in hospital, was how everyone was so positive. All of us had life threatening surgery, many more serious then mine.Yet we all looked out for one another, encouraging, supporting and caring for one another. If someone was in pain,we would speak to nurses if they weren't around. Not one person was downcast. Would have been easy to do so.But no we all had a great supporting unit.We all took the mick out of one another, including the staff.All done in a light hearted way. Since late spring I've been to seven hospitals,all very caring. My advice if you have a condition that's not normal, please get it checked,it won't go away.Hospitals are very caring and safe now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Can I also say thankyou to one and all.Helping to spend my very large winnings (not)! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I'm sure your team winning last night was very therapeutic - just what the doctor ordered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Was good,but after seven days in hospital, getting home was the best.Will have follow ups at Woolwich in 10 to 14 days.Then Guys in four to six weeks.Hopefully wont need more treatment, but I'm prepared for further treatment and if necessary more operations.I won't let this get the better of me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Sounds like you`re feeling a lot happier now that`s over, onwards and upwards Ian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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