Dear all,
Sorry such another big gap between blog updates. Been too tired and too wiped out to get it together enough to tip tap on my ipad. This afternoon there is some strange force from somewhere which I am taking advantage of...
My catheter was taken out at 4am yesterday morning. I wish I could report that everything is better and the pain has all cleared up, but alas not able too. Still Ina lot of pain and still needing to pee outrageously frequently. The doctors say it will settle down eventually. Blimey, eventually isn't soon enough for me! They are also giving me heaps of medications and some anti depressant type thing, which is supposed to make me more jolly, increase my appetite and calm me down. It works to a point but I just feel so drugged up all the time and constantly falling asleep. I have got very agitated and anxious recently, which has given me further layer of problems to cope with. My coping strategies are wearing thin. Lost a lot of weight too and my mobility is very weak. Oh dear, busy days at Havelock Walk seem a long way away. I guess eventually they will return...along with everything else.
Thanks for all your messages, in what ever form they arrive. They have kept me afloat through these dark and difficult days. I really hope soon I will be blogging that I am on my way home. In the meantime it's on with the drain pipe view and my bleeping machines and dreadful hospital food...much love to everyone, everywhere, tch xxxx
Ps even lost touch with the football so have no idea if Utd are still top or what....
15 comments:
Great to hear from you. Sympathize with the peeing lots, old age don't come alone as they say in these parts, hang in there positive things will right themselves and you are so POSITIVE and we love you for it. Oh yes still top and looking like a shoe in for the title! Ianx
Thank god another blog - its so good to hear you are still fighting. Open Studios May - expect you down here - even if you are reclining in a Parker Knoll..
lots of love Pip & Chris xx
So pleased to hear from you again. You will get through this and be producing wonderful work again. Well done on being so strong and positive so far
Lots of love Nigel and Pop xx
So great to hear from you Tess! Sounds like its been so tough, hang in there that 'eventually' really isn't so far away. Just keep thinking of those long relaxing summer evenings to come in Venice/ camping/ Grassmount garden. Much love as always, look forward to seeing you soon xxx
P.s. yes Utd are top :(
Nothing is going to catch united now.Other good news is that Wales were once again triumphant in the rugby!! Will explain why I support Wales to you one day...so good to get a blog from you - we are all grateful and feel the immense effort behind every word. Be assured that the normal progress of the seasons has been halted as Spring awaits your return home. Lots of love Lisa xxx
Sorry Tessa for some reason my comment was deleted! Anyway it's always great to hear from you on here strange force or not! First day of spring and I have a blizzard outside here in Nottingham love this weather!!! The carrot is still dangling for Man Utd even if it is next season now:) Stay strong, love and hugs as always xxx
Hi Tessa, great to hear from you again, the silences speak volumes! Hoping this is you turning the corner in the minefield and heading straight out. Thoughts with you every day, stay strong, love lynn x
Sendng heaps of love as always, off down under on friday but will be keeping an eye on you from my tablet.........
Jules xxxxxx
So good to hear from you!
You not knowing about the football can't be allowed - I will email full details immediately!
Stay strong - lots of love, Sarah & Liz xxxx
Thank goodness to hear from you. Still in the throes of unpacking. I'll email some photos of my new digs. You'll love it.
Hang in there.
Much love from downunder.
xxxox K
Really needed this update Tess! Join the club ,I'm always having to get up far to often for pee,pee ! Wales played out of their boots on Sat.Was like the days of Barry John & co fantastic.Glad to hear your still fighting fit and you'll be home in time for spring.Your not missing anything yet because winter is draging on outside.Loads of love. Kxx
Sorry to read that you are having such a rough go at it! I wish for you to feel chipper and well again! This being sick thing sucks!!!!! Thinking about you and sending positive vibes!!!!! Friend from the USA - Christine
Hiya sweetie, been in Cornwall with women friends and without wifi which only increases the anxiety so it was great to see your blog when I got home just now. Spectacular rain most days in C'wall,,one sunny day,the rest grey grey grey: meteorological equivalent of a Kings wall without the drama of a drainpipe,BUT sun is poised to come out when you do - can't wait to see you both! Wishing you much vigour and calm and strength, wonder woman, and love and xxxxx Tina
Thank goodness for the strange force, it's great to have news of you. Thinking of you, and willing the pain and discomfort away. It's FREEZING outside. Yes, Wales winning the Rugby was a tremendous feat. I've just been handing out water to the Hastings Half Marathon runners, with Ivan and the Cub Scouts. Poor kids were mostly in tears it was so cold. Great to watch the human spirit triumphant as the runners sprinted, staggered, jogged, trotted or walked the final furlong. Loads of love from us all, Sarah Danny violet and Ives
xx
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