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Aw thankyou Allan what a great way to describe my jouney :-D :-D

Florence in the hebrides

Recovery from any major operation is like a game of Snakes and Ladders, being given the incorrect medication doesn't help either :-(

It looks as though your GP has got the issue covered, so may it be many more ladders than snakes from now on :-D

Thankyou ladies. I put together a letter of complaint this afternoon and daughter posting it when she goes out for her daily walk.
My GP tel this afternoon to check on me...really good of him. I told him I was writing a letter and he agreed that I was right to do so.

He said I was to tel surgery on thurs to let him know if im better, worse or the same. heres hoping the steroids will have kicked in by then.
Still a beautiful sunny afternoon here...glorious but im too breathless just walking from lounge to kitchen so have been sitting most of the afternoon conserving energy!

Florence in the hebrides

You have gone through a lot good job you had help .it can take a.bit of time for meds to clear your system just enjoy the sunshine & take your time you will be fine Best wishes Barbara :-)

Sorry to hear that you've had a rough time, because of medication prescribed by the hospital.
Thank goodness your local nurses and GP have visited and helped remedy the situation.
I hope you soon feel a lot better and are able to take more little walks in the lovely sunshine, as you recover.

So if any Asthmatics out there are going to have surgery which requires Aspirin and you cant take Ibruprofen, be aware of the consequence and don't let them fob you off like they did me.
This last week has hindered my recovery and also made me very anxious.
Im writing a letter of complaint to the hospital.

it will take up to 10 days for the Aspirin to get out of my system but the steroids should kick in tomorrow and then I should feel more settled.

On a brighter note, I managed outside for a little walk around the garden and soaked up some Vit D as its still glorious up here

Florence in the hebrides

Good afternoon peeps
I just wanted to share something with you that just may help others in a similar situation.
Since my op and when I was in ICU, I was very breathless.I couldn't lean back or lay down without feeling suffocated. On being transferred to the ward on the mon, I was still very breathless. Tues am, the dr doing the ward rounds came to see me. When I told him, he just said it takes 6 weeks for the heart to settle down but I said im worse now than before. They had put me on Aspirin for the last 5 days! When I queried this because im severely allergic to Ibruprofen which in the same group of meds, I got told, well you have to have it for anti clotting and that was the end of the conversation.
I had to sit in a chair all night because I couldn't get into bed, was blooming awful with just a nod for 1/2 hour here and there.
So fast forward to yesterday. I have been still very breathless almost having an asthma attack.One of my drsain sights was gapi8ng open and oozing so I tel gop surgery.
Within 1/2 hour2 nurses in full gowns etc came.She cleaned it and redressed it.She asked me how long I had been so breathless so I told her.

Within 1/2 the gp tel to say he was concerned and came out fully gowned to see me.I told him everything.he then listened to my chest.He said it was so tight, he was amazed how I was still breathing!
He immediately stopped the Aspirin for an alternative and was really annoyed at the hospital for giving me the Aspirin knowing full well im asthmatic.
So today stared a week of steroids and new tab.

Hello Florence,
Enjoy your 1st weekend back home.
Good to hear that it's been warm enough to go into the garden to enjoy the sunshine.
You are bound to be tired after your operation and the logistics of travelling etc. so take it gently.
I hope you've had a good night's rest, so that each day will bring an improvement to your health.
Take care.

Gwyn

Morning Florence hope you feel alright today enjoy the sunshine chill & take it easy Barbara xx

Hope you are comfortably snoozing Florence and will feel stronger by the day.

Lizxx

Afternoon peeps
Well its been a beautiful day up here sunny and quite warm. So managed to sit outside awhile and walk around the garden.

Allan...a wee dram? lol believe me once im of all these bloomimg pills, I think a bottle of cider has my name on it :-D :-D
My daughter has truly been an Angel.She kept all the family, my friends and works people plus sue on here all up to date.The house was spotless when I arrived home.
We hugged and had a few tears but all is okay now.
But I get tired very quickly and stll am breathless too so I know my limits.

Tonight I hope to be able to sleep in my bed as its been a problem nd I have been nodding on the sofa but not quality sleep. I need to sit upright as any leaning back makes me very short of breath.

So we will sort out he pillows later and hopefully ill get some decent sleep tonight.

Florence in the hebrides :-D <3

Lovely to see you posting, Florence.....don't try and run before you can walk ;-) <3 <3

I take it you have someone with you, Florence :-0

Lovely to see you posting again, Florence. Take each day as it comes, some may be easier than others but every day I hope you will feel better and better.

Stay safe

Lizxx

So pleased for you that your operation is over and I hope that you begin to make a good recovery now. One day at a time, so try to be patient and get all the rest that you need to heal and get well soon XXX

Welcome back, Florence, it's nice to see you posting again :-D

Take it steady and heed the medical advice....no nipping out for a wee dram! ;-) :-D :-D

It's great to see you posting.

Take life easy, and get well soon.

It's lovely to see you posting Florence, take it easy and get well very soon. <3

Dear Florence

Hello

So pleased you are back at home.

Sending lots of good wishes to you.

Take very gentle and good care of yourself
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Brilliant that you ate back home Florence. Everyday will see you just that bit stronger and you will soon be better than before your op. I assume that was the general idea!

Welcome back Florence good to see you. Onwards and upwards now, baby steps, don’t rush things and I hope you will continue to do well.