Update on son2
Because of the previous virulent lung infection that nearly succeeded in drowning him ( over 2 litres of fluid drained from his lungs) Son2 has been on an extended course of antibiotics. These had to be cleared from his system and he needed to remain infection free for at least 48 hours before the operation. Which was to be after the MRI scan - and results. However he has been recovering well, so presumably moved down the list for the scan. Which happened this morning. Now waiting for those results but now he has either picked up another infection or the original nasty has returned. Either way,it's more antibiotics and restrictions on visits again. Operation to install ICD not likely for another ten days or so. That's my guess anyway. So certainly not home by the weekend as he was hoping. He is very disappointed. Fortunately there is the new F1 season and six nations to entertain at weekends, but now the hospital has run out of tests to try weekdays are dragging a bit.
Meanwhile back in France MrSlim has the builders in and Helpful Handyman too, but he has fallen foul to some rogue eggs and has been seriously unwell all weekend. He is still not recovered, two flights of stairs were too much today. He was forced to abandon the foolish idea of working when unwell and take a day to rest. He did manage the first cut of the grass - by robot mower, so feels he has achieved something.
My mother has had a "funny turn' late this afternoon. It was some time before she told me about it and even then was minimising what had happened and refusing to call a doctor. In the end I called 111 and we endured over half an hour of questions before being told to expect a call back from a doctor. About 90 mins later the out of hours duty doctor called. Again many minutes of the same questions before the suggestion that Mum should go to A&E. Flat refusal. I'm fine now. Eventually it was agreed that a house call was necessary and so we waited. Three hours. At about 9 30pm she arrived. With a most pleasant and engaging manner she soon got Mum to give her all the details, all the symptoms, including ones she had not told me.
Take the tests and the four aspirin. Lots of reassurance and a plan of action. First test the lifeline emergency pendant. OK it works. Good to know. Tomorrow we will have a call from the TIA clinic to make an appointment. Normally one to three days. Meanwhile no driving. ANY repeat or new symptoms call 999. Mum wasn't happy about that. She has had some very long waits in A&E after falls. Again reassurance, you won't have to wait, the golden hour for treatment applies and if they cant get you into the hospital they will bring the treatment to you in the ambulance.
What a lovely lady, on duty until 1am and says she loves her job.
Its a real blessing i was still here, nearly went home to care for MrSlim on Monday.
Son2 was apparently recovering well, didn't really need his mother hanging around.
Now it's all changed. Different priorities.
I suppose that's what life is. Constant adaptation to the current situation.
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