Recovering.....

 Have been quite ill this week which was unfortunate as we had both sons staying here. It started with bad stomach pain last weekend so I rang the GP Monday morning. 3 hours later the Dr saw me did blood tests etc and sent me home with antibiotics. Late afternoon he rang again and sent me to hospital! I was so shocked but apparently I needed IV medication. Had 5 ECGs maybe 6 I lost count, probably due to the shock of being sent to hospital lol Weight, more blood, urine tests, and what I think was a dementa test lol. Do you know where you are, what year is it, date of birth, say the months of the year backwards starting with December!!!!!!!! Pleased to say I passed. Off for a chest x-ray, hooked up on a drip all in one hour of arrival. Husband said it's restored his faith in the NHS. It is definately nothing like you see on the news condemming the poor service to patients. Saw 2 consultants, several doctors, nurses and HCAs always there for you, offering drinks, pain relief, checking on everyone, offering help to wash or shower, etc. Very kind staff and they all treated me like an important person. Came home after 3 nights with strong antibiotic tablets. Devon medical care is 1st class here.

 The downside was the strong antibiotics made me feel quite ill - think I had at least 5 of the listed side effects. Im feeling much better now as the last tablet was 24 hours ago. Both sons have gone home and OH is vaccuuming the bedrooms as Im writing this. My dogs are following me everywhere since I came home, I guess they missed me a lot.

Bye for now All the best Sally x


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  1. sally14 July 2025 at 00:21

    Downloaded new updates today to my phone. Google asking for passwords on everything, everytime I open an app, predictive text gone, auto correct gone, hope i can continue this blog we shall see.....

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