Diane and I were in Alberton early Saturday morning to visit Hubby and do some shopping. We spent most of the morning visiting and went back to the plot after lunch to pick up more injections for Hubby. Ali phoned and asked us to meet her somewhere as she needed a break and some me time. After fetching the injections we met up at The Glen where we spent a couple of hours chatting and enjoying ourselves at the Mugg n Bean. Diane and I returned to the hospital where we spent some more time with Hubby before going home to have an evening in front of the TV.
Sunday we were up fairly early as we were off to the annual `Wheels at the Vaal’ event. After washing the Sunbeam to use we left to go to the Vaal arriving about half ten. We had a great morning chatting to friends and checking out all that was on display from stunning old cars to steam engines and camel rides. Diane took plenty of pics to show Hubby and after having a picnic lunch with Sandy and Godfrey we left for the hospital. Hubby was happy to hear all about the event and enjoyed looking at the pics though he was feeling a bit down from spending so much time in hospital. It was almost dark when we got back home and we spent the evening getting sorted for the week ahead and watching TV.
Monday Diane left for her week in Alberton and about eight Hubby phoned all disappointed and upset because the DR had told him the earliest he could leave was Wednesday as they need to take a swab and get the results ( 2 days in the lab) before knowing what further treatment will be needed. I spent most of the morning starting a spring clean of the bedroom ready for his return. When I got to the hospital late morning Hubby was waiting for the swab to be taken so his foot could be re-bandaged. After about half an hour his foot was attended to and the bandage and KCI re-attached. Poor Hubby was really feeling down about having to stay until Wednesday. I spent time with Hubby cheering him up until I started to feel ill. The longer I sat the worse I felt until I just had to leave as I was scared I could infect Hubby and delay his leaving hospital. By the time I reached home I felt really ill and dosed up and had an early night.
Tuesday morning I woke up with the worst sinus attack I have ever had as well as a tight, painful chest. My head was pounding, my ears were aching and I had the worst sore throat ever. I phoned Hubby to tell him I was staying away and discovered I had lost my voice. He was very upset and worried and I told him not to worry as I intended sleeping and dosing up. I started some anti-biotics and spent most of the day napping in between finishing cleaning the bedroom. Wednesday Hubby needed clean pyjamas and help to change so I went in meeting Ali there as she also wanted to visit and see how he was doing. I quickly took her shopping to choose herself a birthday present. The results of his swab had shown he had no infection left and the Dr was now waiting for authorisation for his anti- biotic course from the medical aid before he could leave. I kept well away from Hubby with my germs and was home not long after lunch to rest some more as I still felt so bad. The rest of the week was spent either in bed trying to get better or cleaning ready for his return.
Friday we finally received the authorisation and I fetched Hubby at lunchtime after first stopping at the workshop. The rest of Friday and Saturday was spent looking after Hubby and dosing myself up as I was still so ill. I kept clear of Hubby as much as possible as I was petrified I could infect him and cause problems with his foot.
Sunday I woke up feeling much better and for the first time since Monday had had clear head and no pain in the chest though I still have a slight cough and still can’t go anywhere without a good supply of tissues. Diane and I decided to take Hubby out for a bit seeing as he has been confined so long and we left late morning for Eastgate. We had a pleasant time wandering around the shops with Hubby in his wheelchair (It’s great to park at the entrance door in the wheel chair parking) before stopping for some lunch. Diane and I had pasta while Hubby had a Surf and Turf – we let him spoil himself a bit. We all had a rock shandie with the meal and then Diane and I had a cappuccino. After the meal we left for home as I didn’t want Hubby to overdo things though it was great to see how the outing had cheered him up.
Monday we were in Alberton early to see the wound specialist to change the dressing on Hubby’s foot and check on progress. She was very happy to see how well it seems to be healing. He is still using the KCI as the Dr doesn’t want it off until the wound has closed and a covering has started to develop. His next appointment is on Friday with the wound specialist. After leaving there we met Ali and the boys and after shopping for a special lunch for her birthday we returned to the plot. We had a lovely day together and Ali only left just before five to return home. I cleaned up a bit and then we had a lazy evening together before going to bed quite early as we were both rather tired.
Sorry to take so long to do the blog but being ill really took it out of me and looking after Hubby and his diet is a full time job.
All for now. Have A Great Week.
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