I’ve just got back from visiting dad in hospital. His spirits are still high, although he is beginning to feel more uncomfortable as the epidural is wearing off. The nurses are all singing his praises and dad says that their calm and positive vibe is helping him to make good progress. His blood tests have shown that he is healing well and that he has a reduced level of protein markers (the body produces these markers to fight off cancer cells). A reduced level of these markers means a reduced level of cancer so this is very encouraging!
Just in case he’s not getting enough attention already, Dad is keen to share with you a top to toe list of all his fixtures and fittings!
1. Elastic stockings (toe to thigh)
2. Pneumatic leggings
3. Drain into abdomen plus bag
4. Main central wound (stapled)
5. Abdominal catheter into bladder
6. Stoma bag
7. Blood oxygen monitor attached to finger
8. Drip into forearm
9. Drip line stitched into jugular with 3 drips attached.
10. Oxygen tube into nose
11. Epidural into spine
12. Heart monitor (3 wired nodes)
As you can imagine all these wires and tubes are stopping him from sleeping much at the moment. Hopefully they will start to come out one by one from Sunday onwards and then dad can get some well deserved rest.
He is still enjoying hearing your messages every day so do keep them coming!
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Oh my goodness I had no idea Jon would have so many horrid things sticking into and hanging out of him, I felt quite faint reading the list. It's no wonder he has so many staff members buzzing around him. He needs everyone of them. What a brave little soldier he has been. I was feeling sorry for myself because I've got to have a troublesome wisdom tooth out on Tuesday. I was dreading it but now I promise I won't cry when the dentist puts his foot into the middle of my chest and yanks it out!
ReplyDeleteHappy healing sweetie.
Lynn D x
and I'd just like to add I'm having my varicose vein op on Monday (wish we were in the same hospital JON!) and Neville is having his cyst removed on Tuesday so come on you aren't going to get all the sympathy! Seriously delighted to hear all is going to plan, you'll soon be up and dancing again, no wait a minute you never could - ah well it might be a new found talent! Lots of love xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue here, Having just read the fittings and fixtures list I am suprised that you are getting any sleep at all! Keep up the good work with the markers and keep smiling. Hope to see you up and about very soon x
ReplyDeleteHi Jon Marilyn Jen and Oli. Glad to see you are all doing much better, we read your updates all the time so it is a great idea. You are all such a wonderful supportive family it inspires us all. Lots of love Vikki (your real favourite niece as I am the oldest) Adam and Matt. xxx
ReplyDeleteNormally I hate reading (as I have so much to read at work), but the love and unity this journey entails which makes this blog a best seller. The updates from Marilyn, Oli and Jen are fabulous and the comments from friends and family encouraging, supporting and genuine... Jon, I think the only place you have got a tube inserted is in your ears; I think you should request something ! Adam
ReplyDeleteHello my friend Skip here,
ReplyDeleteI read Jen's blog with total fascination, I'm amazed at what the well dressed man is wearing currently. I was particularly taken with the elastic stockings and pnumatic leggings - very cute. Although bloody difficult to go for a jog, or pint, whichever takes your fancy. You are constantly in my thoughts, yours ever,
Tim
greetings old mate...you sure there wasn't a plumber in the theatre with you..? Hope youve been taking notes, I'm sure there's a book in this for Bob...! Glad to hear you're on the mend and look forward to hearing all about it when we meet up again. But enough about you..! It's a beautiful sunny Autumn Saturday morning here in Sydney and we're off to a park in Manly to celebrate our beautiful grand-daughter's 1st birthday..Madeline (Leni to her friends) is a pure delight and is living with us at the moment along with her mummy and daddy..They sold their unit in Manly and are looking to buy a house, if they can ever agree on where to live..Anyway take it easy,hope it doesn't hurt too much
ReplyDeleteJust returned from a very boozy night out - wanted to say, even in my inebriated state, that Jon is in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLove to you to you all from of all of us,
Sara, (Les and Samantha)
P.S. Jon, Shouldn't be too long before you're able to join us on girls' night out and see what Oxford has to offer!!
Hi Jon
ReplyDeleteA very impressive support system going in and out of your body. I expect you are quizing those lovely nurses all the time. Only joking, you will be making their job such fun with your banter. Onwards and upwards lots of love the Miles
So glad to hear you are on the mend,Jon.Hope you have a lovely weekend--does this mean you won't be wearing your nightie?
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you all
Ailsa x