Best Laid Plans.....

After having two good days it would be reasonable to say we were looking forward and planning the next steps. Unfortunately this was scuttled by a relapse in Terry's condition. Yesterday his kidneys were not functioning properly which results in fluid in the lungs. This caused him to be in a very distressed state and he was returned to Intensive Care for treatment.
When I left him last night he was stable, comfortable and having a much needed sleep.
Each day is different and although we know this will be a very slow process, it is disturbing to take the backward steps.
Thank you again for all your prayers and good wishes. He still very much enjoys and needs them.
Ann

Terry in hospital

As you can see, Terry had a good day yesterday. He almost looks like TJ of old but that is not the whole picture. Still struggling but did enjoy a day of respite. Enjoys hearing about messages he receives and I tempt him daily to eat things. This is a slow process. Terry will not be up and racing for quite a time but I do think we are ever so slowly winning the battle.

Ann

Get Well messages

It appears our Get Well message board is limited to 50 messages, so if you have left a message since it hit number 50 , I'm very sorry, but it has not been recorded.
We've put a new one up there now so please leave your message again.
Terry loves getting them!
Ann

another day

Terry continues his extremely slow progress. I know many people think he is well on the way to being TJ but the reality is he is a long way from there.
His heart is operating at 1/5 (20%) capacity which causes backwash to the lungs. This is the fluid that doctors are trying to remove. It is coming off slowly. He struggles to eat and so is quite weak and is regularly very short of breath.
He has walked a few times and although this is very difficult he has managed it.
All the good wishes he receives boost him and we remain grateful for your concern.
Will keep you posted
Ann

Brighter news

Over the past couple of days Terry has improved. The fluid is slowly diminishing and he is feeling a little better. There is still a long way to go.
Some of you have expressed a wish to send a card. If you would like to please forward c/-
190 Elsenham Street, Southfields, SW185NR, England.
Visitors are still off the agenda as are flowers or gifts.
We took Terry outside for a short time on Saturday and he really enjoyed the bit of sunshine.
Quality of care remains excellent.
Ann

Latest on TJ

Unfortunately the news is not as good as we would like at the moment. Terry has had a bit of a setback with his lungs holding fluid. Doctors are doing everything possible to remove this which will assist in his breathing. He is currently very short of breath. At the moment he is stable and although we are impatient his recovery is a very slow process.
We do appreciate all your thoughts and emails and I apologise that I am unable to respond directly and answer your questions. I simply do not have enough time. Each day I give him an update on your messages and he is grateful for the care.
I cannot say often enough how good the staff of the hospital are. Not only technically but also compassionately. People often complain about hospitals but we are certainly not unhappy with the service.
Ann

Update

My apologies for the delay in an update on Terrys condition. Things are quite hectic here.
Unfortunately Terrys recovery from the heart attack has not been plain sailing. He developed an infection, which is slowly responding to drugs and has an issue with fluid in the lung.
Diabetes is adding yet another complication.
Good news is he is responding to the treatment albeit slowly.
He remains in high care and cannot have visitors, card etc so here is the best place to leave your messages.
He really appreciates all the care and concern you have shown however he really needs time for his body to heal before he greets the world again
The hospital staff are nothing less than sensational. We could not ask for better doctors or nursing staff and are very grateful for all they are doing.
I will attempt to post an occassional update and thank you for your patience.
Ann