Wednesday, 26 March 2014

A Further Short Update on Dan

Dan has had his treatment and we are now out the other side.

 It went well, despite one or two little set backs, such as the machine breaking down just as Dan was all prepped and ready to go, so he had to wait a further two hours; then a "part" fell off the machine during use, and they had to keep him under longer whilst they repaired it.  Such is life.

 I am very glad we booked an extra night in London at the small "hospital hotel" just a block away, as he wasn't well enough to go home on Saturday night, and they kept him in until the next morning.  

 Since being home he has kept me running around so much that I have very little time for chat; and we seem to have a constant stream of visitors or the phone is always going.  If anyone would like to know what being a "quietly submissive wife" is like, I am gaining experience by the second.  I am rapidly getting to the "Take ten deep breaths before you answer" stage! 

 All joking aside, Dan is just being Dan, and like all men hates being under par and having to rest and stay put. Thank heavens for mobile phones, downstreaming, and tablets (of the hi tech variety). And newspapers!  I've never bought so many.  

 Dan has had no pain whatsoever from the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment.  But the catheter is, and shall remain, a pain both for him and for me.  For him because it is at best uncomfortable, and at worst downright painful, as well as being an utter nuisance; and for me because he is constantly moaning about it and says he wishes he knew enough about anatomy to improve the design of the things.  Smile ladies!

 I'd like to thank everyone once again for all the support and kind emails we have received.  If I didn't manage to answer all your comments last time, let me say how much I appreciated them and all the good wishes and prayers you sent us.

 I do plan to get back to normal blogging, but I am a bit inundated at the moment, and I think it could be next week before I am able to draw breath in the normal way.

 So bye for now, and see you later Alligators!
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  1. Aimless Rambling26 March 2014 at 09:30

    I remember how it was when Ray had his knee replaced many years ago. Need I say I am a very good nurse beyond the first couple of days - I so know exactly how you feel and can appreciate taking those deep breaths.

    Continued good wishes for a very speedy recovery.

    How do you feel, are the after effects of the fall still with you? If so, don't push.

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 04:51

      I knew you would understand, Sunny. Those deep breaths really help, but for how long, I don't know. I will pass on your good wishes. A knee replacement eh? That sounds uncomfortable. Can Ray still bend his knee or is it restrictive?

      Hugs
      Ami

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  2. willie26 March 2014 at 09:35

    I'm with Sunny, don't forget about yourself. You are no good to Dan injured or run down.
    I know we love to tease our men about their moans, but can you imagine a catheter? Blech. I say let him complain. What else does he have to do? Or right, boss you around! LOL.

    Looking forward to seeing you 'around' more soon.
    love willie

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 04:54

      Sigh. The snag is that my man is never ill, so he takes the opportunity to have a good moan when he is ill, if you see what I mean. And yes, I have had a catheter four times in my life so far. Not nice, but necessary at the time, and something I just put up with. Men don't complain so much as whinge.

      Hopefully I will try to be around more soon.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  3. abby26 March 2014 at 09:37

    Thanks for the update....hope things continue to go well and improve.
    hugs abby

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 04:55

      Thanks, Abby. Dan is feeling better than he did to begin with. I think it's just a matter of time.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  4. georgek26 March 2014 at 10:29

    Ami, so glad to hear that Dan is in the recuperating stages! I am a terrrible patient (Nina can verify that) but I think all men are! I have not experienced a catheter, but just the thought makes me squirm! Like my Grandma used to say, bless his heart! Ditto what everyone said to take good care of yourself (I know you will take good care of Dan).

    love,
    George

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 04:56

      You crack me up, George. You are certainly truthful. I think, finally, we are beginning to see the daylight.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  5. Terpsichore26 March 2014 at 10:51

    glad to hear Dan is doing well and healing...please take of yourself too in the process...

    in a while crocodile Hugs

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 04:57

      Thanks, Terps. Crocodile hugs sound fascinating.

      Hugs
      Ami

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    2. Terpsichore31 March 2014 at 05:10

      that was supposed to be "See you later alligator...in a while crocodile" :-) or maybe you know that and you are teasing me :-) LOL

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    3. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:18

      No. I am just so hopeless! Did I tell you I got yet another orchid? A deep red. A real colour this time and not injected into a white one. Somehow I still can't run with blue orchids. Are you feeding yours now to encourage some flowers? It's time.

      Hugs
      Ami

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    4. Terpsichore31 March 2014 at 05:23

      mine has a new shoot which is promising to become a flower...I am so excited! :-) HUGS

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  6. Minielle Labraun26 March 2014 at 11:32

    You must take it easy Ms Energizer Bunny! I'm with Sunny too, take care of yourself as well as hubby!
    I have had a cath before and didn't find it the awful experience most men do.

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 04:59

      I will, I will. In fact this last week has been my most boring ever. Dan just hates me to go off without him. He came in the car with me once and was so exhausted by the time we got home that I got worried. I completely agree with your last paragraph. LOL.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  7. an English Rose26 March 2014 at 13:44

    Hi Ami, poor Dan the catheter thing is awful. After surgery I had one for ten days, yuck. Ban visitors for a few days and just chill, that's my advice
    hug to Dan
    love Jan.xx

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:00

      It is very hard to 'chill' in the company of a whingeing male. LOL. I am glad you can sympathise though. I will pass on you good wishes.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  8. Anonymous26 March 2014 at 14:01

    Glad Dan is on the mend.
    It can be hard on the 'well' one though. I have spent many weeks at a time at various points over the last 23 years travelling up to London daily to visit H in hospital, and then looking after him once again at home. They can become stir crazy and take it out on you. They can get annoyed at themselves because they have to rely on you, but then get into the habit of you doing things for them, forgetting that they are still capable of some things. It's always a huge point in H's post op recovery on the day I ask him to make me a cup of tea. It's like reminding him that he is still able to cope.
    Good luck with your nursing xx

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:03

      Oh Janey, that sounds tough. Especially the travelling part. That is a very good description "Stir crazy". I liked the bit about H making you a cup of tea instead of the other way around. I think we have just reached that point, so here's hoping things improve. Thanks for your good wishes.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  9. PK26 March 2014 at 14:20

    I'm glad he's on the mend and that the worst is behind him. I'm sorry he's having to deal with the catheter - but as a woman who's given birth twice it's harder to muster the sympathy I should have. Seriously, bless his heart and yours. I hope everything is back to normal soon.

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:05

      I am thinking along the same lines as you, PK. We love our men to bits, but oh dear, they do whinge at times. I am sure we will soon be back to normal - at least I hope we will.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  10. Cat26 March 2014 at 21:45

    Hey Ami...so happy that Dan is on the mend. Men...I remember one time when my ex and I were both sick with a nasty virus...he lay in bed announcing how sick he was and how bad he felt every 5 minutes. *sigh* I set up my laptop and worked for a while/rested for a bit/work for a while/etc. Hopefully, the catheter will be out soon and he can get up and back to normal. ;)

    Sending lots of prayers and healing energy.

    Hugs and Blessings...
    Cat

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:07

      You have me giggling like anything. How funny. But typical. It must be in the genetic code. The catheter was taken out this morning! Hooray! A lovely, bustling, no-nonsense, middle-aged nurse came along and sorted Dan out.

      Thank you for your prayers and blessings.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  11. Roz26 March 2014 at 22:54

    Hi Ami, thank you so much for the update. I have been thinking about you both. So glad Dan is now in recovery mode. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and hope the catheter is out soon.

    Agree with the others too ... look after yourself.

    Hugs,
    Roz

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:08

      Thank you so much, Roz. The catheter was taken out this morning thank goodness. At least we can now be more mobile.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  12. Anonymous27 March 2014 at 06:22

    Ami

    I missed this post yesterday! Glad to hear the surgery went well (for the most part) and that Dan is resting now although you may need a rest soon yourself! Sounds like you are being a very attentive nurse to him. I will keep you both in my prayers.

    love
    sara

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:09

      Thank you very much, Sara. I now know why teaching was my vocation, and not nursing. Dan is doing well, I am happy to report.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  13. Anonymous27 March 2014 at 07:31

    You have been missed and I am glad Dan is on the mend.
    Meredith

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:09

      Ah, thank you, Meredith. He had the catheter out today and is feeling much more comfortable.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  14. ronnie27 March 2014 at 09:44

    Ami,

    Have been thinking about you and Dan. Thanks for the update - so good to hear from you.

    Don't forget to look after yourself as well.

    Love and hugs,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:11

      We have, hopefully, turned the corner. The District Nurse took the catheter out this morning thank goodness. Maybe Dan will decide he can 'drive' once more.... My nerves are fried!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  15. Holla Dean27 March 2014 at 12:22

    I know exactly what you're going through, Ami. I've been there with my husband. He had a cryo something treatment. They froze his prostate and he had to have a catheter for a week. It was a pain! But he was back to work in just three days with his little pee bag attached to his leg so no one was the wiser. Hang in there, it will get better. Try to grab a little time for yourself when you can. Even if it's nothing more than sitting on the porch and reading for a bit.

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:14

      It's so good to have someone who understands all this. Good grief - I never realised I would have to listen to the functions of a man's anatomy in such vivid detail! I think your husband was very brave. Dan couldn't even sit at his desk in comfort and ended up kneeling on the floor in front of it. LOL. Still, the catheter was removed this morning so hopefully things will now be on the up. Sitting reading? Ha! Holla, you are just great! I do plan to get back to some quilting and some writing pretty soon though.

      Hugs
      Ami

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  16. Sadie29 March 2014 at 19:10

    Hi Ami, Sorry I haven't been around much. I have been trying to keep up with reading and haven't had much time to comment, but Dan has been in my prayers. I'm so glad to hear he's doing well. Hopefully he won't have to have the catheter for too much longer!

    Hugs,
    Sadie

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    1. Ami Starsong31 March 2014 at 05:16

      Thank you so much for your prayers, Sadie. The catheter was removed this morning and we are hoping that things will now improve. I hope to get back here myself soon - I'm missing everyone!

      Hugs
      Ami

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  17. Unknown5 April 2014 at 17:50

    Dear Ami,
    I started reading your blog just before Dan's surgery. When you asked for prayers for his safe recovery I added his name in my prayers. Today, I found your blog again and I am (along with so many) happy to hear that the surgery went well and Dan is on the mend. Thank God. Hugs and continued prayers, Sharon

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  18. Ami Starsong6 April 2014 at 06:17

    This is very kind of you, Sharon. We are grateful for all prayers. I hope you will continue to read my blogs - although they are not always very prolific.

    Many hugs
    Ami

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