The fever is over but I’m still in some pain - must take some paracetamol.
I’ve done nothing but watch TV all day - felt terrible. Just in the past half hour I’ve gone downstairs for some food. I got a cherry cola which probably wasn’t the best thing for me but I craved the sweetness and fizziness. I got a few other things including milk.
Sorry, you are in pain still Dreamy.
Do try a little food. x
I will try - just not hungry, though.
I’m still not sure exactly what I went through. I do remember going to bed at 4pm and sleeping through til 10 the next morning, but my sleep was full of nightmares and periodically I would get up to vomit or for diarrhoea. Strange period of sickness it doesn’t even match my worst in hospital.
Perhaps I should have stayed in hospital - they were quite bullish into trying to find the infection (if there ever was an infection) which raised my body temperature. As it is, I’m to undergo another CAT scan at some point.
Let us hope that is the end of it Dreamy.
You must keep hydrated, and try just a nibble of something to keep your strength up.
I hope tonight is a better night. x
Tonight couldn’t be worse (I’m praying). I’m going to take some oxycodone liquid which should at least put my body in a relaxed state.
Is a chocolate bar OK to eat this time of night? I couldn’t face anything savoury.
Yes of course. xxxxx
Thanks, Sweetie, it’s so hard to fathom what’s going on at times.
I really feel for elderly people who live on their own. It’s been bad enough being middle-aged and alone during periods of acute illness, but somehow I’ve managed.
For an elderly person on their own, though, I despair at what they must go through during periods of hospitalisation. Who gets their clothes for them? or cleans the house of perishables etc.?
I haven’t even gotten round to repacking my hospital bags of things I might need - the thought is so depressing.
Yes, my lovely friend, I had a thread last Christmas, the very thought of anyone being alone at Christmas upsets me, let alone if they are ill. I do voluntary work to ease that.
I just wish I lived nearer to you. xxx
Try not to worry, maybe that was the end of it, and you are just weak.
Keep us posted. x
I hope I’m not too weak to walk to the Co-Op tomorrow to buy some fruit (apples, bananas, grapes) but doubt it somehow. I haven’t even shaved yet or had a bath - perhaps I should make that my priority for tomorrow.
I’m envious of normal people without illness who can just do what they want where I feel normal activities so momentous.
I try and feel grateful for small things and not descend into self-pity but it is so hard at times.
I wouldn’t push yourself too hard Dreamy.
Is there no-one that can shop for you?
It is NOT self-pity, you have been through SO much!
Being SO ill makes us all feel weak and miserable, I often have a grizzle if I am very ill.
No-one really to shop for me so I’ve been using Tesco Online. But much of that has ended in the bin as a kindly person has gone round to my house and gotten rid of it for me.
Seems so wasteful.
That couldn’t be helped Dreamy.
Do take care if you go out.
I hope you have s better night tonight.
Good Night Dreamy. X
Wow - I had a fantastic sleep from 12:30 to 10, waking up only once at 6 for some milk. The contrast from the night before couldn’t have been greater.
I think, with the influx of people in the hospital, I had somehow caught a nasty 24 hour bug. I think also that my taking it easy by basically doing nothing yesterday also helped me. The Cherry Coke was also spectacular and what I needed , something cold, fizzy and sugary(I may well get addicted to them.)
So today I’m finally going to bathe and shave and get out to the supermarket. Don’t get me wrong, I’m also going to take that very gradually at a snail’s pace but I feel so much better. Maybe some of those prayers were answered?
I’ve still to see my Consultant next week but will keep that appointment although I hate going to hospital.
Such good news Dreamy. X
Yes don’t push yourself.
I always think a little of what you fancy does you good. X
Well, today I spoke with one of the GP’s at my practice by phone and they’d already received my discharge letter from the hospital which was good. They’d also ordered medication for me which I will pick up weekly from my local chemist.
I discovered that I lost a Stone in weight in the last 3 weeks, going from 12, 8 to 11,8 which can only be a good thing providing I keep it off.
Today I finally had a bath, shave and changed into new clothes (all blue) so I’m feeling a little better about myself. Next I’m going to walk (slowly) to the supermarket and back.
I’m pleased to read this Ffosse, you sound a lot more positive today. 
I feel better, I feel more settled in my mind. I’m allowed now to take paracetamol and not take my temperature 4 times a day, that one is a big relief.
Good news Dreamy.
A nice slow walk we do you the power of good. xxx
Richard, there is a lot of Power in Prayer, don’t forget to thank Him. Keep thinking positive, keep believing and keep praying. You will also still be in my prayers and those of my prayer chain for a while yet.
I am so happy you recognized this. You can get better and better every day…I pray that happens for you Richard. You have a couple people on this thread praying for you also, and I am sure they will also keep you in their prayers…
People who are sick, need prayer…
God bless you this morning Richard…
Blue :hug:
I’m just evaluating which jeans and tops I can fit into again. It’s like clothes shopping but with my own clothes.Some of them were previously a bit tight on me but fit perfectly again.
