kp in top form this morning.

She had woken up a few times during the night, but I was so pleased to hear she hadn’t been in any major pain since the morphine drip had been removed. She is back on the Fentanyl Patches (as of last night).Today, she had a real live shower. It was a bit awkward as she had her catheter bag trapsing round with her, plus a container with loads of blood and fat in it, so “faff” doesn’t begin to describe it – she got out of bed and back in without any major pain and really enjoyed her shower. It took it out of her however as she couldn’t be arsed with me doing her hair.

Later in the morning, the consultant came round and told her how pleased he was with her progress. She should be home on Tuesday, or maybe even Monday, if all goes to plan.

After his visit, the catheter was removed, as was the drain tube into her stomach PLUS the ven-flon in her right hand. So, she has nothing trapsing round with her now.

She has to get up for all meal times and for the loo, so it will do her the power of good.

Here is a picture of kp, taken having her morning tea………..

Thanks for the flowers mum and dad by the way !!

A few people have asked for the address, so to save my texting hand, here it is….

BUPA Hospital

Picktree Lane
Rickleton
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 9JZ

If you want to ring Karen, it’s 0191-415-1272 (Room 3).

I think she is getting a bit sick of me as a visitor. We seem to have nothing to say, and I seem to be snoozing at every possible opportunity. I think it is because I haven’t had a fag for a few days, and have also been off the caffeine as well. Well, that’s what I have put it down to.

Back tonight. She’ll probably be watching the women’s final today.

Well, she did watch the women’s final apparently, with the odd snooze here and there.

On my return, she was up and about, having just cleaned her teeth. She’s looking marvellous. She wanted to talk about the future, so we did and it cheered her up. I think she is starting to see the future in a positive light. For the FIRST time today, she said :-

kp:- I hope I get some GOOD compensation for everything I have been through

She has never really bothered about it until now. I think, well I know, she is sick of being in hospitals – I am as well, so I can only imagine how sick she must be.

The consultant hinted at the fact she may be coming out on Monday with a following wind. But, Karen is going all guns blaring for TOMORROW !! (Sunday). To be fair, she doesn’t need to be in hospital any more. I am at home and can provide all the care the nurses can, so I hope it won’t be a problem.

Talking of following winds – I just remembered something from this morning, which was funny at the time. Two nurses came in to get kp up and change her sheets. Whilst kp was in the bathroom, she started pumping like a good ‘un. One after the other, the nurses pretended to not hear it and carried on working. I was hoping they didn’t think it was me. Anyway after the 3rd or 4th pump, she apologised. They weren’t bothered at all.

She had some Minted Leg of Lamb for tea, but she wasn’t feeling very hungry – her appetite isn’t back yet.

We had a cup of tea together at 7.15pm whilst posing for the camera. This first photo was taken on a timer, but because the camera was in silent mode, we couldn’t hear if it was taking it or not, hence kp not smiling….

This one, we heard the timer, and we both look gorgeous

That’s it for the day – I do hope she comes home tomorrow, or she’ll be a bit peed off. Love you kp