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Goodness knows what is happening with OH now. Seems to be no more mention of the community hospital. Well one thing ie certain he can’t come home until the toilets are sorted out.

What on earth is the hospital doing??????????????? He should get an MRI scan so they can see what is going on with his back. I know the staff must be a bit thin on the ground but if someone is in sooooooo much pain you would think they could do a little more than give him pain killers.

It leaves me so exasperated and I should think you too Anng. <3 <3

I am devastated for him and of course it makes no difference to the staff as with no visiting nobody can ask questions. Shame he had different physios today as yesterday he was very good and had a long phone chat to daughter. I am hoping he is back tomorrow. He has put himself back to bed now so hopefully is more comfortable,

Evening All,

Dull again today! I put some Haddock in a cheese sauce for lunch and did it in the oven and it went down well with mash, leeks, peas, cabbage and carrots, so I'll do it again. I'm needing some inspiration for different meals after all this time.. I've ordered some sausages for next time so OH can have bangers and mash he's got a hankering for.! I will probably have lamb chops instead.

Frank that was a silly thing to do with your sleepers and a worry for Ros getting you up again, especially with her back not being good. You must be more careful with your sleepers now this has happened. I hope your ribs are less painful today. It seems lately that you hurt yourself again before the last wounds are healed. Just rest up till your ribs are better.

Oh AnnG I do feel for you and your OH. Like Mel I cannot understand why the hospital are not seeming to bother getting to the cause of T's problems. Trying to get him walking is good, but it's only like sticking a patch on the cause, which is still there. If they don't sort it out, he'll be back and taking more time again to sort out, so they really should let you know why they aren't doing anything. If T isn't up to questioning the doctor, could you ask for someone at the hospital to ring you or your daughter and let you know what course of action they plan for your husband to get him better? It really is worrying them leaving him in this state, the poor man.

Back to the opticians with OH tomorrow, a journey and risk we shouldn't have had to take if they'd done everything last week. The virus cases round here are shooting up as well. Mr O opposite has been home the last few days and we have wondered if he is self isolating as he has recently had a couple of weeks off doing lots of jobs at home.

Mel the prog was excellent and there are 2 more episodes. Some interesting facts emerged which we weren't taught at school. I have recorded the Alice series too.

Annx when daughter spoke to the physio yesterday he said he would get medical staff to phone her to let her know what is happening. So far nothing has happened. We are hoping he is back tomorrow.

I just jumped out of my skin, OH just phoned..... he said when he phoned at 6pm that he was going down for the night.when he woke up he thought it was morning but he was phoning to say goodnight. And he was gone.

Yes I enjoyed that program about the plague and shall watch the next ones too. It was interesting about the lice and nothing was ever mentioned about those at school only rats and their fleas.

Have you watch Our Yorkshire Farm 5 years on? It was lovely to see the children grow from babies to children and they all get on so well together. I so hope they do more programs. What lovely children they have, not at all spoilt and little Clemmy has an old head on young shoulders. They are a lovely family mum dad and the children.

Good morning all. Wondering what the day will bring. 7 degrees out there apparently but it looks very grey and raw.

Good morning AnnG and all

I hope you hear something definite from the hospital today AnnG. Not knowing what’s happening with OH must be pulling you down. Surely they won’t send him home without further investigation. I do feel for you both.

The weather here is much the same as yours, 7 deg and wet again. It’s supposed to get very cold tonight so I must remember to cover a few plants later.

I haven’t felt too good for the last couple of days and haven’t slept much for 2 nights. I must buck my ideas up and get a few jobs done.

Have a good day everyone. Might bbl

Good morning Vera, I wondered if you were OK when you were not on here yesterday.

OH phoned just after 9 to tell me he'd had a CT scan on his stomach at 7am this morning so at least they are doing something. He was most indignant because they had not asked him if they could do it. I pointed out w should be pleased they are doing something. I assume it was early to get in ahead of the scheduled appointments.

The bad stomach pains he has had lately are a fairly recent thing.

He did also say he was not coming home, which is a relief. Not a relief that he is not coming home as I would so love to see him. But a relief as it sounds as if they are taking it more seriously now.

Daughter says she would hope that the CT scan would also cover, "stomach, liver, kidney, pancreas, gall bladder, and I’m pretty sure they will have been able to see his lower back too. "

Morning Vera, Anng and all,

Good to know Vera is ok as I noticed she had'nt posted yesterday or so.

Weather here at present is quite nice with a little sunshine but clouds too and wind thingy says its 11 degrees out there but not been out there yet to find out.

Anng it sounds like they may be doing something about T's pain at last. I hope he gets good results from the CT scan and they can at last find out what is giving him so much pain in so many places. Poor man must be out of his mind with worry as are you. He is in the safest place though Anng and they can meet all his needs and you don't have to worry if he should fall down at home and you can't get him up. I wonder how long befroe he gets the results from the scan?

Nothing planned for today work wise shall just see how the day pans out. I may write some more cards as I have piles to do but can't post them yet but at least they will be out of the way. Lucky for me I bought lots of cards last year so have a nice lot in stock. I don't much like this years cards in the shops anyway. I do like a card with red and green on and a bit of sparkle that catches the light even now and then.

Got my funny spots on the palms of my hands again, then they peel and the skin is so hard they catch on everything. Must put some of my cream on them. I think a lot of it is to do with how many times I wash my hands during the day and a change of the usual handwash as I am finding it hard to get the Carex aloe Vera one which is the only one I really get on with.

Think the winds coming from the north west today so its bound to be cod and I can hear it which is'nt a good sign.

Hope you hear something soon from oh Anng.

No more news but he is up in the chair and washed and sounded quite cheerful.

Yes we have some sun and a lot of wind and it is 10 degrees here Mel.

Morning all

Bright and sunny here today so I've just put a load of washing on.

Sandra has hurt her back so I've been helping her, she hurt it a while ago and won't rest, she keeps walking to the village and buying lots of heavy things even when I said it would make her back worse, but she's her own woman so I can't do anything except advice her. The doctor has given her some cream and she's taking paracetamol, but without some decent rest it'll never get better. So with running around helping her and all the housework, not to mention sorting OH out as he's not been well either, I haven't had much time to myself lately. Luckily OH's chest infection has gone now but he's still getting used to working permanent nights so is tired most of the time.

I have a bit of free time now so thought I'd come on here as I've missed chatting to you all. OH told me this morning he's working on my birthday next Monday :-( at least it's he's first night in for next week so won't be in bed all day He's working Christmas day and new year's day as well.

Love the painting Ann, you are so clever, it looks lovely.

I hope you hear something about your OH and his problems AnnG. They're certainly being thorough so hopefully they'll get to the root of his problems soon.

The spots on the palms of your hands don't sound to good Mel, I hope the cream works, you don't want to be catching them, it'll make it worse.

Sorry to hear you haven't slept very well lately Vera, I hope you managed a decent night's sleep tonight.

Not another fall Frank, maybe you should take the mat away, it sounds dangerous. I hope the doctor got back to you and you're feeling a little better today.

Better go and peg my washing out, it sounds like the machine has just finished.

Good afternoon Gill. Quite nice here now but it was rainy when I went out for a walk.

Poor Sandra, It does sometimes help a bad back to keep gently active but she should not be carrying anything heavy. Still, as you say, she is independent now so you can't stop her.
shame your OH has to work on your birthday evening but he will be there in the day. Good that he still has a job though as so many are out of work. Is he happier with the night staff?

I had better get on and have some lunch now. probably BBL.

Afternoon all,

I am taking a BREAK from the computer. I have had attempts of SCAMS also on the PHONE. Jonathan was kind enough to come round at a preaeenged time to take a call back from one of the scammers. He has quite a lot of info. that he is going to report.

Please take care of yourselves, I will come back when I feel I am able. Also I had another fall and damaged more ribs.

Love to you all. xxxxx

Frank you take care and come back when you feel better. Please be careful if you keep falling you are going to end up in hospital like my OH.

Apparently the CT scan shows a lesion on his right lung. They have referred him to the respiratory specialists. Given his age and general health I think there is a reluctance to do a biopsy.

Thank goodness the medical people are actually doing something for OH at last, AnnG. I expect you are not sure whether to be relieved or sorry that they have found a lesion but at least they have found something specific and can now get treatment under way for him. It’s not very nice for you being on your own but he is in the best place to get the care he needs.

Frank, please take great care and use sticks or a walker to steady you. Just post on here when you feel like it.

Sorry to hear about Sandra’s bad back and hope it’s better soon. AnnG is right to say keeping mobile is best for backs but to avoid heavy lifting and carrying. It’s good that your OH is better now. Is he enjoying being with the night staff more than the day people? My 18 year old granddaughter, who is working most of a gap year in a care home for people with dementia, has just done her first night shift. She quite enjoyed it as it’s not nearly as hectic as during the day and she got some time to read.

Although I had another bad night I decided I had to do something useful today to keep myself sane. So this morning I went with OH to pick up my meds from the chemist. I can’t move my bad foot quickly enough yet to drive safely so he had to drive but I went in the pharmacy and then walked round to where he had parked. Then we went to Roy’s shop and he parked while I went in and bought the one thing I wanted. Back home, he lifted some stuff on to the workbench in the garage for me and I cut back and potted up some more geraniums to overwinter and also potted on some cuttings that were outgrowing the tiny pots they were in. I also had a bit of a sweep around in the garage while I was out there. Then I came in and cleaned some sinks and surfaces and prepared tonight’s dinner. My foot seems to have stood up to it quite well though my back is quite painful again but at least I feel happier in myself now.

O Vera you did get a lot done today. I seem to have come to a stand still and the only things I have doen today is make a huge pot of soup for lunch and cleaned a couple more things off the room divider. I did bring in a pot of wires from the shed ready to wire some flowers I bought last year. They came with no wires attached so the bits I cut off of some last year will do to make stems for them for me to wire. I hav'nt found ut yet if the shop will take my wreaths this year!!

What on earth is Sandra bringing home thats heavy???????? She needs to rest that back or she could suffer with it all her life.

Anng at last someone is taking notice of poor oh. Sometimes lesions are nothing to worry about and can be treated with antibiotics. I hope they can treat it for him but it dos'nt explain the headaches.

Frank you will really have to be more carefull we want you back on here as soon as poss as we miss you when you don't post. Just take it easy and est those ribs and get back to us soon please.

Where's our Island and whats she been up to lately????