At the end of my tether...

[canary]

You dont have to say just yet.

Mum got pneumonia at one point and the doctors were saying that if the anti-biotics didnt work then they would "make her comfortable". I knew what this meant, but was then surprised to find that she did respond to the anti-biotics and bounced back!

Wait and see what happens, you have planned for the worst, but it might not be just yet.

 

[nae sporran]

Sorry your dad is so badly ill, Bunpoots. I can only wish you strength for the next few days.

 

[Bunpoots]

Thank you @nae sporran

 

[Lemondrizzle]

I'm sorry to hear this too and wish you and your dad well. Such a difficult time for you.

 

[Sarasa]

So sorry to hear this news @Bunpoots.

 

[Amy in the US]

I'm so sorry. Sending (((((((hugs))))))).

 

[Cat27]

I wish you strength @Bunpoots.

 

[jugglingmum]

I'm sorry to hear how difficult things are for you and your dad, sending hugs

 

[Lindy50]

I'm so sorry to hear your news @Bunpoots
Such a difficult time, but you are being so brave and I am sure your dad would be both grateful and proud of you.
Love and (((hugs)))
Lindy xx

 

[Lindy50]

deleted - sorry, posted the same thing twice

 

[Bunpoots]

I haven't seen my dad for three days now. My sister came at the weekend and saw him on Friday and Saturday. He's got a cough and is very tired but much the same otherwise.

I managed to put my knee out of joint (again!!) going down the hospital steps. So I haven't been able to walk. It was lucky that sis was here. Yesterday she tried phoning our brother but can't get an answer. So she sent him a text explaining the situation and asking him to visit dad. No answer. No surprise .
I can think of some very choice names for him but I won't put them here

At least now sis knows how bro has been behaving. I bet he was out on his boat yesterday as it was a lovely day. And that is far more important than dad

I'm off to the chiropractor now so hopefully he'll be able to sort out my latest knee glitch and I can see dad today.

 

[canary]

Im so sorry to hear about your knee @Bunpoots - just what you dont need. I hope the chiropractor can sort it out.

I hate to ask, but is your dad responding to the antibiotics?

 

[Grannie G]

Total sympathy @Bunpoots

I don`t know anything about the medical condition of your knee but I do share your anxiety about knee pain and I'm another who has to approach steps and stairs very carefully.

In order to try to prevent replacement knee surgery I have a sequence of exercises which have been approved by my physiotherapist. I do them lying on the bed every morning and they take about 10 minutes. They have helped strengthen the muscles and I no longer need pain relief.

I found these exercises online while waiting for an appointment. When I finally saw the Therapist and showed her the exercises, she said " You have done my job for me."

I'm including a link. Ignore them if the exercises are not suitable but I really hope they might help.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health...ng-for-surgery/before-surgery-knee-exercises/

 

[Bunpoots]

The chiropractor thinks it's soft tissue damage rather than joint damage. He checked the knee then stuck needles in. I have to be careful this week and do straightening exercises and ice packs on the back of my knee. Going back on Friday - hopefully will be feeling better by then. I'll just have to hobble to see dad today.

I'm not sure how dad's doing with the antibiotics @canary - I'm worried that he's still coughing.

Thanks for the exercises @Grannie G. I already do some of them but I'll be doing the others - very gingerly!!!

 

[canary]

Good news on the knee front

(((((((hugs))))) to bolster you before the visit to your dad
As unpleasant as it will be, I think its probably a good idea to talk to the doctor to find out what is happening.

 

[Bunpoots]

I've been to see dad. Didn't stay long as he was refusing to open his eyes (apparently ate his dinner with his eyes shut). He's very tired but not coughing. Not sure if this is good or bad. He looked OK, but has lost weight.

Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to speak to the doctor as the whole ward has just been moved down a floor so everything was rather chaotic @canary.

I'll go tomorrow to see if I can speak to someone. An hour or so after lunch seems to be the best time.

 

[Amy in the US]

I'm sorry to hear about your knee, Bunpoots. As if you didn't have enough to deal with, already. I hope you manage to speak with someone soon. Sending (((((((((hugs))))))))) your way.

 

[Rolypoly]

Sorry to hear about the downturn in your dad and your knee problems. I hope you get some encouraging news when you next visit, and that your knee gets better quickly. Sending hugs.​

 

[Bunpoots]

Thanks guys. I'll let you know as soon as I find out more about dad from the doctor.

 

[Bunpoots]

I spoke to the doctor and it seems dad has had a "good response" to the antibiotics

They are waiting for the results of his heart scan and if all is well, and the doc thinks from is obs that it will be, the social worker will be looking for a placement in an assessment bed in the next few days. Of course this is where we were last week...

My knee also seems to be settling down so as long as I can resist the temptation to over do things...