Hi all,
Here she is looking better this afternoon.
Roslyn
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
One step forward and two steps back - Wednesday 23 June
Hi! Terrie here now.
Have just read the chirpy messages that Roslyn posted below. And they were so accurate. Once I was out of ICU and back in the ward I think that the adrenalin outstripped all other drugs - natural or otherwise.
Yesterday afternoon I fell in a heap and have been 'disciplined' by having the clear fluid privileges taken away. So, it's back to sipping ice only and to a drip to deliver the goodies my system needs.
The Prof says that this will remain the case for the next 24 hours and if nothing changes, I will have to have a CT scan of my abdomen to see what's causing the bile to come up and the wind 'not to pass'.
Hmmm. Hoping to feel some positive changes during that time.
Terrie 8.27am Wednesday 23 June.
Have just read the chirpy messages that Roslyn posted below. And they were so accurate. Once I was out of ICU and back in the ward I think that the adrenalin outstripped all other drugs - natural or otherwise.
Yesterday afternoon I fell in a heap and have been 'disciplined' by having the clear fluid privileges taken away. So, it's back to sipping ice only and to a drip to deliver the goodies my system needs.
The Prof says that this will remain the case for the next 24 hours and if nothing changes, I will have to have a CT scan of my abdomen to see what's causing the bile to come up and the wind 'not to pass'.
Hmmm. Hoping to feel some positive changes during that time.
Terrie 8.27am Wednesday 23 June.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday 20th June; 8.30pm
Terrie is looking great today.
Back in her ward bed, sitting up; her joyous smile showing her pleasure at the best outcome for this surgery.
Today she has been chatty, cheerful and handing out instructions - that's how well she is !!!!
Although I know she wants a good sleep and is waiting for the time when she can EAT.
Dont know how long she will be in hospital - visitors welcome.
Roslyn
Back in her ward bed, sitting up; her joyous smile showing her pleasure at the best outcome for this surgery.
Today she has been chatty, cheerful and handing out instructions - that's how well she is !!!!
Although I know she wants a good sleep and is waiting for the time when she can EAT.
Dont know how long she will be in hospital - visitors welcome.
Roslyn
Friday, June 18, 2010
Saturday 19 June 2010, 2.30pm
Terrie's surgery is over,
Tumour removed
No other cancers found
She will be a very happy woman
She is now resting very quietly in Intensive Care
Will let you know when she is back in the ward when visitors can come a'calling.
Update tomorrow.
And thanks to all for your heartfelt messages of love, concern and encouragement for Terrie.
Roslyn
Tumour removed
No other cancers found
She will be a very happy woman
She is now resting very quietly in Intensive Care
Will let you know when she is back in the ward when visitors can come a'calling.
Update tomorrow.
And thanks to all for your heartfelt messages of love, concern and encouragement for Terrie.
Terrie, looks like you have done it again, you little trouper!
Roslyn
Friday 18th June - 6pm
Hi,. this is Roslyn and Tim and I have just booked into St George Private Hospital - with Terrie decked out in glorious nighty and the famous TB knitted socks.
She is on 'light fluids' and loving it.
Operation wont be till about noon tomorrow (Saturday)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Weddings and funerals are on hold from today for..................... not sure how long. Hopefully not for too long. I'm about to close up my little place and set off for the hospital. My son, Tim, is arriving from the Gold Coast to be with his mother over the weekend. He will take me to check in to the hospital and stay with me while surgeon and anaesthetist visit and give me the low down on the procedures. Then he will be around tomorrow to talk to the surgeon after the op. As will my friend, Ros, who will then post an entry to this blog so that family and friends who are spread far and wide around the world can be informed.
The hospital called to let me know that wireless internet is available and to tell me to bring my laptop with me. How did they know I'd feel bereft without it? :) So there will probably be another entry tonight after those visits - with the VERY latest detail - if you're interested.
For a bit of colour I have included a photo of my two South African-resident grandchildren, blowing their vuvuzelas - only allowed outside the house! Well.... I couldn't make it work - so no pic. But I'll keep trying.
The hospital called to let me know that wireless internet is available and to tell me to bring my laptop with me. How did they know I'd feel bereft without it? :) So there will probably be another entry tonight after those visits - with the VERY latest detail - if you're interested.
For a bit of colour I have included a photo of my two South African-resident grandchildren, blowing their vuvuzelas - only allowed outside the house! Well.... I couldn't make it work - so no pic. But I'll keep trying.
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