Great news.........

[Kobione]

Had a phone call about 30 minutes ago to let me know that, after 9 hours in the Recovery Unit, David is now in the Critical Care Unit of the hospital in Bendigo, after surgery this morning. Apparently all has gone as well as can be expected, with the affected area being reduced by chemo to 10% of the original size. He has been conscious, but is quite 'doped up' to combat the pain, and I probably won't be seeing him for another 48 hours, as he will not be himself - never mind, this is the start of our 'upward path to normal' again!!

 

It has been a stressful few weeks, but we have got through it, although missing out on a lot of our normal activities - like me being involved in here.

 

I'm about to have a nice strong 'medicinal tipple', and I might even be able to get a camera out tomorrow

[FUJI]

Hi, Dee,

It is great to receive your news.......as you say, it is beginning of your upwards towards the light of normality.

Just to let you know, that we are both there with you.

Love FUJI

[Guest]

All good wishes for you both.

[Paul]

So pleased to see some positive news Dee, super news for you both and family.

 

Paul.

[Black Pearl]

Fingers crossed Dee

[annie]

Great news.

 

Your positive attitude is fantastic and will carry you both, as you say, upwards again.

 

Enjoy your tipple.

 

Love and good thoughts to you both xxx

[Craftysnapper]

Great news Dee and as someone who knows first hand a positive attitude is a great weapon in the fight.

[THELONGMAN]

Lets hope each day is a better day and the news gets better all the time,--- and don't forget to take of yourself Dee,

 

Geoff

[NannyFerret]

I was waiting to hear this news, Dee.
I'm so glad everything went well and the future is looking good. XXXXX
 

[Leon]

best wishes Dee

[Kobione]

Thank you all for the lovely comments and good wishes.

 

Actually did go in today to see David. He is sitting up in a chair, is quite 'with it' although has a bit of difficulty speaking for long, as his breathing is quite painful. He is so 'tubed up' he said, "Tell the kids that I look like a Hedgehog!", and he does a bit, so many tubes.

 

Looks like he may even be moved from Critical Care this evening or tomorrow morning, and they will be doing a swallow test tomorrow to gauge his ability to start absorbing a fluid diet.   Feedback is that he has come through very well, partly due to our preparation for the op. and all in all, things are  going well

 

PS: a bit busy for me with the backward and forwarding, but hey, we'll get there, and I WILL get a camera out again soon

[Guest]

good to hear some positive news Dee, our positive thoughts are with you for a speedy trip up that path to normality

[Denis]

thoughts and wishes Kobi...

[Barbara]

Glad things are on the up again Dee, Take Care

[NannyFerret]

I'm really pleased for you both, Dee.

I hope it won't be too long before he is home with you. X

[Phil]

Sorry for the late reply, having a few issues of my own.

 

That is fantastic news, fingers crossed for you both

[Kobione]

Thanks again all. Things are still improving. Takes up a fair bit of my day as I've been driving on to Bendigo twice a day - an hour each way, so haven't got much else done, other than occupy the girls!! :D

[KateW]

Great to hear, Kobione. Best wishes for David's continued recovery.

[NannyFerret]

You must be worn out with all that travelling, Dee.

It wears me out just sitting on the bus for that long to get to our hospital, annd you have been driving.

Take care. XX

[Kobione]

Just so you all know - David is home!!!!!!

 

Was released unexpectedly yesterday after a week of a very successful recovery period, so our days can now begin, (slowly), to get back to our 'normal' ,

Edited March 25, 2015 by Kobione

[FUJI]

Great news Dee.........

FUJI

[NannyFerret]

Brilliant news, Dee.
It will be easier for you without all of that travelling.
Wish David all the best from me and John. XXX