It has been a good day - great to be able to say that Richard is at home again tonight. Leaving the ward was something of an anticlimax really. He was wheeled out of the ward by Andrew, and the nurses hardly gave us a cursory glance. Clearly the comings and goings of donors and recipients is an every day thing!
As you know he was due to leave at 4pm but by 2.30pm he was allowed to go and let me tell you, he was wide eyed and ready to rock out of there! Wrapped up in his dressing gown and wheel chair at the ready, there was no stopping him!
We woke up to gusting, biserk rain, so Zeke suggested I have a brolly on hand for Richard's trip home. So there we were, man in chair with brolly over head - Richard thought it was utterly hilarious - and asked me to stop and get a picture of things. Lekker to be laughing on the homeward journey.
Rich is walking and moving quite slowly but feels ready to be home. As we settled in the car he was reflecting on the past few days and said how wierd that its only been two nights in hospital - it feels a lot longer. Certainly at that point I realised that I was feeling like I'd been doing this surgery story for about a week. Helpful to have that perspective from Rich. Also realising now how relaxed we are compared to just 24 hours ago.
Gill and I spent about an hour with Zeke after that, and he is really looking good. Kidney function is still spectacular. He and Rich have had quite a nasty time with belly ache [a particular type of trapped wind in the very lower colon - or something along those lines]. Our conversations are dominated by how much farting a man can do - and how best to bring it about - we celebrate each and every one.
Of course everyone thinks that they are an expert on this particular topic - but Zeke is sticking with what the nurses/pharmacists advise. Today the nurse's remedy brought on a nausea attack which had us all hopping around for a few minutes. Zeke broke out in a cold sweat at the thought of the damage and pain it would cause to his stiches and insides, but thankfully it all passed after about 60 heart stopping seconds.
So, an early night for Gill and I and certainly a groovy At Home Night for Dale, Rich and the kiddies.
Lots of love, K
Lots of love, K
4 comments:
well done Richard, out of hospital so quickly and still with a sense of humour! your extended family here in oz are eternally grateful for the enormous gift you have given zeke (as is everyone I'm sure)and we wish you a speedy recovery amongst your family. so much love again, from us all.
Fantastic to see yuo going Home Richard.You look very good.as for the comment on farting Brian would agree.Our family had a completely different out look on the m after Bs ops.They are WONDERFUL expressions of health !!!!!!!!Love to you all Joyce
Fantastic that you and your windy bits are safely 'home' Richard. They certainly don't give you time to become a lazy good for nothing do they? Wishing you a speedy recovery from your family in Oz. Dinie
Lovely to hear that you are recovering so well Rich. We love those fluffy sheep you're wearing - you look great. Well done for doing this for your boetie Rich, you're special. We're so enjoying the pics kate - keep them rolling! Keep farting boys and so much love from your Durban family - Chris,Sue,Bruce,Hayds,Gaby & Cole xxxxxxxx
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