Some Developments

On Thursday Margaret was in a great deal of pain in the ankle area. She had X-rays and was given Morphine to help her relax. She didn't feel well enough to get out of bed without assistance.

Friday morning she was a lot brighter and had showered with assistance. By luck her Specialist came round while I was visiting her and said that she had fluid in her ankle joints as well as the surrounding tissue. She has also partially ruptured her Achilles Tendon in one ankle and he would get an Orthopedic Surgeon to have a look at it. Margaret would remain in hospital over the weekend and there would be a conference to determine what the way ahead on Monday. All things being well she would probably be released on Wednesday, possibly with some limitations on her mobility.

The Ortho guy visited Margaret on Friday evening and after reviewing the X-ray determined that she did not require surgery but she would require physiotherapy to rectify the damage and strengthen up her legs. Remember it is just two months since her release from rehabilitation to do just that. At least she wont be in a cast for six weeks.

My days have developed into a routine. Up at 5.00 am, shower and breakfast then walk Louis for an hour. Work around the home or garden until about 9.00 am and go shopping. Home at 10.00 am and have a cuppa before cycling off to hospital for my morning visit. Home about 12.30 pm for lunch and catch up with any clerical work and bills (Christmas Cards this week) check my e-mails etc.. Read a book and snooze until 3.30 pm the take Louis for his afternoon walk. 4.300 pm drive to hospital to visit Margaret. Home at 6.15 pm to cook and eat dinner. 7.30 pm settle down in front of TV, usually Louis sleeps by my side until 9.30 to10.00 pm when it's off to bed. I normally read a book for half an hour before going to sleep. I even forget what day of the week it is!

Margaret's main concern is that she won't be home for Christmas as we have booked lunch at one of the local hotels and she doesn't want to miss out. She was not amused when I said I could go with one of my dog walking ladies to save wasting money.