Well I am not sure exactly what is going on inside me.
I am doing everything the doctors and nurses advise and more, yet my recovery, which was going so well after having the kidneys and renal artery removed, seems to have gone from doing so well until a downhill position I find myself in now.
The scaring on my chest and legs is almost impossible to see as it healed so well.
The scaring around my stomach muscles stretching around to my back, which was also healing well, started to leak from the marks where the staple (Stitch) holes were. At first it was a safe pinky colour but then decided to take on the dreaded yellowy oozy stuff.
Yes it had turned septic!
Antiseptic dressings didn't seem to help and so a prescription of antibiotics was started on Friday. As yet there is no change. Possibly a good sign as it hasn't got worse, but it hasn't got any better up to writing this.
The antibiotics however are having the adverse affect of upsetting my stomach and bowel. Due to being unable to take tablets, still being on the PEG Feed as well as managing mushy food by mouth, the choice of what can be prescribed is limited and so I have to make the best out of a bad lot.
As the stomach muscles which were cut to get into the kidneys heal, they seemingly cause more pain than when cut, but that I have found bearable. The worst discomfort comes from trying to get comfortable. Just as I find a nice position it seems to become uncomfortable, whether laying or sitting.
Coughing of which I do little thankfully and sneezing, are my other worst torments, causing sharp pain and pressure on the scar were the leaking seems to be worst.
I will get there, but as of this moment it just seems to be another kick and I am finding it harder these days to pick myself up and look forward.
Sorry for the winge. Just needed to let something out and even this has taken since 04.00 this morning to get done. 7 hours.
Take Care everyone out there.
Love and Wishes
Barry
Monday, 26 January 2009
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Oh dear, Barry; you were doing so well. I cannot imagine the pain and worry you must be feeling. I don't like to think of you suffering on your own. Years ago, you would have been sent to a convalescent home and cared for completely. Maybe a proud man, like yourself, would scoff at this, but it is what you need. I hope you feel better soon, Pen.
ReplyDeleteOMG... I don't know how I missed this posting?
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you are still not really on the mend. I do hope the dogs aren't causing you too much stress and that your friends are able to walk them for you.