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General => The Lounge => Topic started by: Sweetpea on March 13, 2012, 10:41:27 PM
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Hi all, just been on FB and Rachel has posted that Glen is safely in hospital, he has his own room as he is on a female ward. I have sent love and best wishes from all of us here. She was quite happy for me to up date here.
If anyone wants messages passed on to Glen please feel free to let me know and I will pass on.
S x
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Thanks shaz, just that we are thinking of them both xxx
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Just had a FB message from Rachel, he was just going down to theatre (7.40am). Sent our love and hugs.
S x
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thanks shaz, thats a very early start but at least he didnt have to wait about this morning for the op. I shall be thinking of them both all today and sending good vibes.
Z x
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I thought the same. Really feel for them both. Will up date when I know more.
S x
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Thanks Shaz, I can only echo what has already been said. Thoughts and best wishes are with them both xx
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Just got in and no more messages yet, will be back in at about 3.30 so will check again then. Been thinking of them all morning, hoping all is going well.
S x
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I'd think its going to be a fairly long op so we may not hear much till later, thanks for keeping an eye for us shaz xx
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Thank you Shaz
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Thanks for the update Shaz, thinking of them both x
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Just checked FB again no messages from Rachel yet.
S x
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I expect shes concentrating on glen.
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Of course, must be so hard for both of them. Just hope everything went ok.
S x
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I know, the waiting is the hardest part.
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I've been thinking about them both all day
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Me too
S x
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Hi everyone, just been messaging Rachel on FB. Glen has had the operation, he is on the High Dependancy Unit, got back at 3pm. Surgeon said that the colon had lost all its function and needed to come out. He was in quite a bit of pain as the drip was not giving enough pain relief. But morphine is starting to work. Glen says Thanks for all the good wishes.
I have sent our good wishes to them both again and thanked Rachel for letting me know.
Will let you all know anything else as soon as Rachel has time to message me again.
S x
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Thanks for the update Shaz. Poor Glen, hope they increase his pain meds. They're both in my thoughts and prayers x
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Thankyou Shaz xx
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Thanks shaz, I hope they get the pain relief sorted ASAP.
Z xx
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Really hoping pain relief is sorted out and Glen had a comfortable night.
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Hi everyone, Glen was moved onto the ward overnight, he is sore with limited movement in his right leg as epidural is blocking the pain. He is starting to move and Rachel is visiting at 3pm. She will up-date again when she gets home.
Glen is posting again as well he said he has tubes everywhere and sporting a large wound.
Sent our love and best wishes to Rachel.
Also posted to Glen and said we are all thinking of him.
S x
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Thanks shaz xx
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Thanks for the update Shaz x
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Hi everyone, Glen has just gone back to theatre to have the epidural resited, so hopefully it will work better. He sat out in the chair for a couple of hours today.
S x
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That sounds positive despite having to go back to theatre :)
Thanks shaz xx
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Just read Glens update on FB, poor guy is not happy, first had to go to theatre to have epidural resited as he couldn't feel his leg. Now he has to go back on steroids.
S x
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Oh no poor Glen.
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Will go back onto FB and send our sympathies to him. Just when he thought he was off the steroids :(.
S x
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Really feeling for him
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Let us make this thread a little more positive!!
Glen, you are very brave! We are pleased the op went well and we are all proud of you! Keep fighting strong, we believe in you :D xx
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Its good to be upbeat supportme but I know how much Glen hates the steroids :(
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I wish the updates could be upbeat, but poor Glen is going through a tough time, all we can do is wish him a speedy and pain free recovery.
S x
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and hope it doesnt affect his mental health too much :(
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I have that worry too :(.
S x
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mm, I just wanted Glen to see something nice when he comes back to this forum. Not more worries and concerns. He is my friend, I want to help him feel better.
Nevermind, I will stop posting on this thread, it is really bringing me down.
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we'll open him a special welcome back thread when he gets back :)
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Hope Glen's having a good day today :)
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Glen has posted that his pain is now getting under control, and that the stoma is working well and he is now allowed to drink :). So things are improving, thank goodness. Sent all our love to him.
S x x
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Thanks shaz xx
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Thanks Shaz, glad he's on the mend x
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Thanx Shaz, that sounds a bit more positive. :)
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Hi, Just heard from Rachel, Glen had a more settled night. One tube out and hopefully another today, drinking normally now. Rachel is relieved that Glen is more settled. Asked her to send our best wishes when she see's him today.
S x
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Glen had soup, jelly and tea for his lunch. Yummy :). So good to hear he is allowed to eat again.
S x
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That's really good news :)
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It sure is, it was lovely to report good news.
S x
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That sounds really great, thanks for the update shaz :)
Z xx
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Excellent news :)
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I've had a crazy few days being busy, Please pass on my best wishes as well and sending positive thoughts.
Pip.
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I will do.
S x
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Rachel just posted, Glen has had his last drain out and he is fixing the television for the other patients ;).
Posted all of our love to them both.
S x
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Sounds like Glen's on the mend :)
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Got told off by the sister ;). Poor Glen.
S x
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Oh
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Oops naughty Glen, he can't stop helping others!
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Oops ;D
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Epidual out now, wound weeping but only on the surface. He started physio today (due to him being bored ;)) walked 30 metres and back again, not easy he said as dressing so tight. Oh and he is allowed puddings now :).
S x
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Its good to hear things are progressing well for Glen :)
Z xx
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Glen does seem to be determined to get on with every day life which is good.
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Thanks for the update Shaz, has Rachel said when he'll be allowed home?
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No not yet, when I chat to her again I will ask if there is any news of when he is allowed home.
S x
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Glens's central line coming down today, also removing catheta, will start taking steroids orally and he is allowed a soft diet. Asked when he may be coming home and she thinks it will be soon.
S x
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Good news Shaz!
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Thats great to hear :)
Z x
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Fantastic news :) :)
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All the tubes are out, he does have a wound infection, so the dr's have opened it up a bit and this has helped. The team are still really pleased with his progress. Rachel said just don't tell him any jokes, as laughing would hurt ;) ;D.
S x
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Good tubes are out. :)
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Glen doing well, the team are raving about how well things are going. He has been told he will be in pain for quite a while, so has been told he needs to rest, so I told Rachel we would nag him to rest ;).
He is seeing the consultant tomorrow.
S x
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we definitely will nag him to rest ;)
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Poor Glen, we can't make him laugh and we have to nag him! ;)
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We're nagging experts ;)
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Poor Glen we will all be ganging up on him to rest ;).
S x
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We certainly will ;D
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Just catching up on the news and will be glad when he can post again as I miss him ;D
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Any news on Glen today Shaz?
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Just checked and Rachel has just brought him home :) :) :).
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Hooray! :D Welcome home Glen!
Although you need to be warned Glen, if you're reading this, we're not allowed to make you laugh (don't read Stevie's poem in Munchroom's journal whatever you do, or you'll be in pain as it's v funny) and we have to nag you to rest a lot.
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Thats fantastic :)
Now we need to draw up the nagging rosta ;)
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Thats great news :D
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Yes its such good news, Nagging rota is a good idea but no making him laugh ;D :).
Welcome home Glen !£?
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Ready to rock 'n' roll on the nag rota !£? &^* *(*
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Where do we sign up ? !£?
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I read this today and it made me cry - i had no idea I was missed so much (I was only gone a week! :) )
I did push myself hard to get up and about because I didnt want to wallow in self pity, but I think I may have pushed too hard. I did get told off for trying to hook up the telly for one of the patients - he wanted to watch the F1 and I was down on my hands and kness fiddling. The sister was not impressed and I got a telling off when I gingerly asked for morphoine later on :-[
I want to thank you all - each and every one of you for posting your good wishes on here. It means so much to know you are all behind me. I shall double my efforts and try a bit harder... but not today. Im resting ;D
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Nag No. 1 take life gently as you need to take things easy &*(
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Nag No: 2 - Rest Rest Rest ;) ;) ;).
You were really missed. So glad you are back and are recovering.
S x
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I have taken things eaier today, only getting up to potter around in the kitchen for food and drink. ;)
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Nag 3 - rest and more rest Glen ;)
Its lovely to see you back xxx
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Nag 4, a bit more rest.......
Really glad you're back!
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Theres a theme developing here.... ;D
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only slightly ;D
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I would never have guessed ...... >:D