Anneasquith Asked About Mr Ferlew.

[ferlew]

How is OH?, on the Queen thread.
Only just read it.
He is still on the High Dependency ward Anne, hopes to be moved today.
Chest drain still bubbling away, so that stays another day.
Breathing is iffy, so still on oxygen and nebulisers.
Got some supersoft, yet supportive pillows yesterday, they should help make it more comfy for his back.
I have even remembered to leave one in the car for the journey home.
Will add to this thread when I get home from visiting this afternoon.

[Svejk]

All the best to you both, ferlew. ;)

[ferlew]

Thank you. :)

[Tilly2]

Hopefully, he's over the worst, ferlew. Best wishes for continued progress. That's a lovely idea about the pillows.

[anneasquith]

thanks for the reply fer, im sure he will be more comfortable when the chest drain is removed, poor thing.i hope he is not moved from HD too early. look forward to your updates, take care.

[ferlew]

Thrilled to report he looks so much better yet again.
All tubes, drips attachments have been removed, except for the chest drain.
You can see he isn't getting in as much air as he would like, hardly surprising as part of the lung has gone.
Hopefully, time and exercise will improve this. Fingers crossed.

[tonyav]

Very good news that, ferlew, I'm sure the improvement will continue.

[Tilly2]

I bet you too feel a lot better now, ferlew. Very good news

[Psybbo]

Good news and best wishes for a speedy recovery, ferlew xx

[anneasquith]

great news , its fabulous that each time you see OH he has improved, keep us updated, take care.

[ferlew]

Dead chuffed to report Mr F is off the high dependency ward, and now in a 4 bed side ward. Chest drain still in situ, anyone know the average time they are in?
Made him a large thermos of sweet potato, leek and lentil soup. That went down a treat.
They will look again at the chest drain thingy tomorrow. :)

[Tilly2]

Yeah! Good news.

[Psybbo]

Good news ferlew, thanks for the update and best wishes xx

[anneasquith]

onwards and upwards...........great news.

[anneasquith]

hi mrs f. any news tonight,is chest drain out ?

[ferlew]

Good evening, Mr F is home, with a portable chest drain, as he still has air escaping. I have been instructed on it's care. The chest xray he had at 4pm shows the lung is quite well inflated, but they want the drain in for another week. The District Nurse will call in tomorrow or Friday, we have to report back to the ward next Wednesday for a further xray, and to see if the drain can come out.
He is struggling with breathing, as the other lung is practically useless. We are hoping this will improve with time.
He is going to need a lot of my attention at home, but I will still pop in. Thank you :)

[anneasquith]

great news,,,,,,,,,,but I hope if you feel overwhelmed by caring for him you will seek assistance, very best wishes. anne.