Sally, I am praying Andy feels better today -- and that you have the strength to hold him back from wanting to work around the house. Hoping he will rest so that he can heal.

Hoping you, Andy, and Harry enjoy a peaceful weekend.

:) Morning everyone!

Quick up-date - everything's more or less the same - he tends to wake up in relative comfort but then gradually deteriorates throughout the day - but then so do I!!!! :D

I had a bath yesterday evening...!!!!! :eek: :D A long, bubbly, very hot one - recently it's been a quick shower before 'the next thing', so that was lovely.

Today, my son, DIL and grandchildren are arriving for a week from Vienna (they booked and paid for all this waaaay before we knew Andy's operation date) but they're staying in a serviced apartment about 5 miles away - our house is tiny, and in reality it's probably for the best that they won't all be here....kids + night feeds + driving Harry nuts isn't really conducive to good healing?!!!? Plus Andy would be itching to get to that Hoover....:D xx

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Glad you managed to have a lovely bubble bath soak last night, you sure needed the relaxing time amongst all the frenzy. Hope that you slept well after that.
I suppose poor Andy is into the routine now and I hope he is managing the pain.
Living with such jangled nerves is horrible. Hope he has some good TV to watch to pass the long and uncomfortable days.
My, oh my, I read that you also have to take care of your mum and dad as well!!! You poor thing rushing from one place to another doing all the nursing and chores. How do you do it all? I do hope that when things settle down a bit you will have time to check out social and nursing services to help you and your parents out. You just cannot do all this, it will drive you into the ground as humans can only do so much. I know you want to take care of your family but you need to take care of you too dear Sally.
And now relatives visiting from abroad, wow!!! Thank goodness the family is staying elsewhere, I cannot imagine the chaos if they were all with you. Hope you manage to have some quality time with them in between your care taking.
Andy will probably find visits very tiring, having to put on a good face when he feels bad and is in pain. It is sad that this preplanned trip came at this time.....but these things happen.
I am sure Harry will enjoy all the family attention, very exciting for him with all the extra petting.
Thank you for taking time to update us, but we do appreciate hearing from you.
Thinking of you and praying that Andy is handling the painful and tedious recovery. Hopefully he feels a little better each day.
Enjoy your family visit and hope the English weather is kind so they can get out and about.
Hang in there we are all rooting for you here!!
Take care of yourself.
Lots of love,
Dot. ((( oxoxoxo)))

Hooray for bubble baths! Hopefully having those kiddos around can be a help more than a hindrance :) glad y'all are doing relatively well considering. Hugs and cupcakes :love:

A week today! Bravo, Andy and Sally. Aren't you glad the surgery is now behind you both. You're one week into Andy feeling a lot better one day. Sounds like your kids are savvy enough to know that staying in their own quarters during longish visits can be an utter kindness and gives the grandparents time to collapse and rest up after they leave. I'm hopeful Andy feels well enough to enjoy those grand kids a lot.

Maybe some more bubble baths are on the agenda before long, as Lord knows you've earned them, Superwoman Sally but ask for some help from your health service - no doubt you could use it. Surely some home health aid could help out a bit to spell you some of the work, especially with family coming and a patient to care for. You often hear that a patient is doing well while the caregiver is working his- or herself to a nub. Can't help but worry about you, Sally, my lady.

Sally, been thinking of you and Andy. How is he doing? He is my prayers as he is healing and for you to take care of yourself. Does Andy have to see the doctor for a check up? I send many hugs to you, Andy and big pet to Harry!

:) Thank you all so much :)

Today was the first day that Andy says he feels a teensy bit 'more normal' woo hoo!!! Still in dreadful pain - but not quite as searing as yesterday.

He has to have the staples removed on Wednesday - and then has a follow-up appointment with his surgeon in 2 months time. At least he has his number, should there be any issues he needs to discuss - which is handy!!! :D

Big hugs back, from the 3 of us!!! :) xxx

Sally, I am happy to hear of Andy feeling better each day...the slightest improvement is a forward move to recovery. I bet he can't wait for the staples to be removed. And yes it is good to have his surgeon's number handy for any and all questions you both may have. Don't be hesitant in calling as they are there for you to help.

Prayers for all to go as smooth as can be and for you to not over do too much. Hugs to you and all!

Happy Sunday
 

Thanks for the good news that Andy is feeling a teensy bit better today. Any positive news is wonderful, but I do feel for him having such horrible pain. It must be hard to see the glimmer of improvement when you are hurting so much.
Hope the family visit is perking him up a bit, and that you are finding time to enjoy them too.
Staple removal is one more step towards recovery, but I hope that procedure does not make the pain temporarily worse. :(. Poor Andy.
Again, please take time for you:)
Hugs, Dot xxx

I'm very happy to read that Andy is feeling a bit better today, I hope his pain continues to lessen with each passing day. I hope you all have a wonderful time with your grandchildren, son and DIL! Take good care of yourself! (((Hugs)))

Celebrating your good report here with a big glass of Diet Coke over ice! Made me happy to know things are getting better bit by bit for Andy and you. Wohoo!!!

Sally, I hope you and Andy are enjoying your visit with your son, DIL, and the grandchildren.

Praying Andy is having more signs of feeling normal, and a lessening of pain.

Also hoping you can enjoy more bubble baths for yourself. :)

Andy
 

It's Wednesday!! Praying all goes well for the staple removal and that it does not hurt too much. It will be hard for him getting to the hospital and moving around, but soon he will be back on his lovely bed. Get well soon Andy, and look after you too Sally.
Warmest wishes and love.
Dot xxxxx

I'm wishing you and your hubby well. Hoping all goes great today. I know it will be tiring for him but he'll be glad when it's over. Thanks for the great updates. Make sure you remember to take care of yourself😊

Sally, I am praying all goes well for Andy today. Hoping he is healing well. Please let us know how it goes when you are able. Hugs to you and all!