Wendy's Blog
Last night John slept like a baby, I was the one sitting reading the paper at 2.00am in the morning in the lounge.... I don't know but today was not something I was looking forward too. We arrived at the hospital at 7.15am and was lead straight to the High Dependency Unit. The nurse arrived at about 7.45am and John was asked all sorts of questions and was given his nice hospital gown and pressure socks....very fetching.
We waited, and waited, the operation was originally due for 8.30 but after the anesthetist Dr West and Mr Waller, the surgeon saw John we realised that he was being put back till 11.00am. John climbed into bed and managed to sleep for awhile. I must say it wasn't long before the men in green surgical scrubs came to get him. After a hug and kiss I watched my husband being wheeled away. It is not nice knowingly letting him go so that someone can hurt him. We both know that there was no option, this operation needed to be done, but the pain to come that is what is scary!
It was a long and lonely wait. Jonathan (John's eldest son) had gone to our home to pick up John's mum who is staying with us this week, and to help get Hope off to school, but with the delay of the operation they decided to come to the hospital for about noon. It was then decided that they would then wait for Hope as John was not due back till about 2.30pm - 3.00pm. I had taken a book and sat in the lounge waiting! As for updates none is forthcoming until he is wheeled back from recovery... a really long wait!
He was brought back to me at 2.30pm, tubes coming out of his back (epidural), side (lung drain), nose (oxygen), catheter, and IV's in his hand and arm. He was still incredibly drowsy and in pain. The epidural is something John was offered last time but turned down. He regretted that decision and that is why he had it this time. I must say the pain was controlled very quickly and he was made comfortable a lot quicker than last year.
By the time his Mum, Jonathan and Hope arrived at the hospital, he was sitting up, drinking water and asking for something to eat and some tea. However he soon waned and needed to sleep. Sleep tight John, love you and glad that they got the tumour.
I have taken some photo's and we will get them up as soon as he is back home
Last night John slept like a baby, I was the one sitting reading the paper at 2.00am in the morning in the lounge.... I don't know but today was not something I was looking forward too. We arrived at the hospital at 7.15am and was lead straight to the High Dependency Unit. The nurse arrived at about 7.45am and John was asked all sorts of questions and was given his nice hospital gown and pressure socks....very fetching.
We waited, and waited, the operation was originally due for 8.30 but after the anesthetist Dr West and Mr Waller, the surgeon saw John we realised that he was being put back till 11.00am. John climbed into bed and managed to sleep for awhile. I must say it wasn't long before the men in green surgical scrubs came to get him. After a hug and kiss I watched my husband being wheeled away. It is not nice knowingly letting him go so that someone can hurt him. We both know that there was no option, this operation needed to be done, but the pain to come that is what is scary!
It was a long and lonely wait. Jonathan (John's eldest son) had gone to our home to pick up John's mum who is staying with us this week, and to help get Hope off to school, but with the delay of the operation they decided to come to the hospital for about noon. It was then decided that they would then wait for Hope as John was not due back till about 2.30pm - 3.00pm. I had taken a book and sat in the lounge waiting! As for updates none is forthcoming until he is wheeled back from recovery... a really long wait!
He was brought back to me at 2.30pm, tubes coming out of his back (epidural), side (lung drain), nose (oxygen), catheter, and IV's in his hand and arm. He was still incredibly drowsy and in pain. The epidural is something John was offered last time but turned down. He regretted that decision and that is why he had it this time. I must say the pain was controlled very quickly and he was made comfortable a lot quicker than last year.
By the time his Mum, Jonathan and Hope arrived at the hospital, he was sitting up, drinking water and asking for something to eat and some tea. However he soon waned and needed to sleep. Sleep tight John, love you and glad that they got the tumour.
I have taken some photo's and we will get them up as soon as he is back home
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Hello Wendy; give our love when you see him. We are still here, thinking of you all. xxx
Hi Wendy, John and Hope
I am glad the operation went well. You are in our prayers. I will ring this weekend.
Love Debbie and family xxxx
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