More progress towards recovery was made today. This morning, with the aid of Physiotherapist Louisa and a pair of crutches, I walked all the way round the bed and sat in the chair beside it, being quite amazed that my right knee was fully flexed to 90 degrees. In fact I became quite dizzy before I sat down and needed to return to bed. On his visit some time later Mr Kask, the surgeon, said that if the physios got me able to walk to the bathroom and the catheter to be removed, I would be able to go home tomorrow. This afternoon, with no distress, I walked well past the bathroom and returned to the bed. Jackie arrived to follow me along the corridor.
Then it was time for what nurse Hannah indelicately calls “playing with my balls”.
This is a method of lifting three plastic balls in a container by inhalation, in order to enhance oxygen supply.
Dinner this evening consisted of tasty vegetable soup; scampi, chips and peas; and fresh fruit salad. I drank water.
Great progress! Great story!
Ask the nurse to ‘play with your balls!
That is if it’s not a male nurse!
Thanks a lot, Hal
LOL
That looks like a great game to play! Home tomorrow then!
Maybe – rather incredible, though. Thanks very much, Pauline
How might we explain this? Could it be easier the second time around? Good news for sure!
We’ll see, Jodie. Thanks very much
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That title cracked me up! No doubt you can’t wait to get into your own bed. I’m happy you’re doing well, Derek!
Sorry, Derrick! That’s how my Derek spells his name. 🙂
No problem, Jill. I know 🙂
Thanks a lot. Jill
A full day!
It certainly was, Laurie. Many thanks
You are just too funny!
Many thanks, Maria
Playing with your balls is very important to stem off pneumonia – so do a good job. I just can’t get over what great food you have in the hospital there!!
Truly amazing, GP. Many thanks
Hah! So glad to see you are moving around 🙂 That kind of surgery is hard on the body. You’re doing great!
Many thanks, Miliae
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Yeah, well you didn’t fool me, young man. I knew that headline had a meaning to be revealed. Glad you’re doing well. Keep playing with your balls and you will be ready to leave soon.
I was almost afraid to click on the post.
🙂 Thanks a lot, Leslie
LOL – Me too! I was especially afraid of the pictures. : 0
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My, how I tittered at the title. Then someone called you “young man” and I laughed out loud. Looks like they are running out of places to shove tubes Derrick, for goodness sake don’t bend down without checking behind you for a nurse holding tubes.
On a more poignant note “I drank water.” is the saddest thing I’ve seen you write. Get well soon, and give our regards to Jackie. She’s doing a sterling job with the photography.
Very many thanks, Quercus
If it’s doing you good then keep playing with them…
Nice
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Best title for a post yet, will undoubtedly be your legacy. 😉
Very many thanks, Oglach
Glad you are able to return home soon.
Thanks very much, Cindy
I hope the next blog is from your home. It seems you’re making great progress.
Very many thanks, Lisa
Good to see you active Derrick.
Many thanks, Rupali
So glad to see everything has gone according to plan, Derrick. Bionic man is back on track! Oh, and I’m very impressed by the food in the hospital…
Very many thanks, Marina
So glad to see everything has gone according to plan, Derrick. Bionic man is back on track! Oh, and I’m very impressed by the food in the hospital…
Sounds like our wishes for a speedy recovery are working.
It does, indeed, Peggy. Thanks very much
Just as well Jackie is an excellent cook or you might be tempted to stay in hospital for the food. It sounds as if you are making splendid progress. All the wishes for a speedy recovery are clearly working, and accordingly, I add mine to the list. I’ve been away from technology while I had grandchildren visit, and when they leave, I am always inspired to do a spring clean. Three days and I’m still not finished! Thank goodness I no longer have a house.
I can imagine the wreckages, Gwen. Many thanks
You scared me for a second.
Wishing you continued recovery my friend
Many thanks, Drew
Scampi at the hospital – amazing! Looks like you are having fun “playing with your balls,” Derrick, and looking good while doing it.
Hope to see a post announcing happy homecoming tomorrow!
Very many thanks, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick! I hope you are at home by now.
Later today, I hope, Dolly. Thanks again
Very welcome
Glad to hear recovery is in progress, and you are having some fun, too! That is an interesting device for increasing oxygenation levels. 🙂
Many thanks, Lavinia
I bet you couldn’t wait to post that title! 🙂 It sounds like all is going well. Perhaps your next post will be from your own home.
Quite so, Merril
It is good to see a man with really colourful balls. It adds gaiety to a world much in need of it.
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Excellent news. Such colourful balls. 😀
Many thanks, Joseph
So good to hear you are in good hands and your balls are working well❣️
Many thanks, Val
Love the title of your blog. Oh, how I remember playing with my balls as well after my recent surgeries!
Many thanks, Gary 🙂
That’s what I like to see…a snappy title and a speedy recovery! Be well, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Donna
Glad to know you had a successful operation 🙂
Thanks very much, Arlene
Glad to hear you have made such good progress, Derrick! I hope you are out of hospital by the time you read this comment 😊.
Not yet, Helen. Maybe later. Thank you
Well, it is still quite early in the day… hadn’t expected you to be reading just yet!
🙂 day and night merge in hospital
Mmm..
In your first photo your balls are very high! Keep ’em up there! 😉 😀
HA! Your title made me snort-laugh! But, since ball-playing is encouraged AND nurse’s orders a fellow just has to obey!
What great progress, Derrick! And I hope you are home soon!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Looks like tomorrow, now
I’m sure Bruce Forsyth would have had plenty to say about that game with the three balls!
No doubt. John. Many thanks
You are in great luck, my friend! What an over!
A man who can play with his balls is a happy man indeed! Hurry up and get outta there. 🙂
Looks like tomorrow now, Paul. Many thanks
Yes bring that game home with you. That appeals to me. Echoing what everyone else is saying. Hope you get back on your feet soon, the world is a better place for you out with your camera.
Very many thanks, Dad
I’m so glad that your sense of humor is fully recovered, Derrick. Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful health ahead. 🙂
You know, Derrick, not me, but someone might say that you have a big pair for picking this title. Not me, but someone ….. 😂😂😂 Nice post, Derrick. Mend fast, you sly fox!
Many thanks, Steve. Of course not you 🙂
Looks like your water drinking days will soon end. 😀 … excellent news on the ball-blowing front too. 😀
Many thanks, Widders
Now that is another ball game. Imagine Australia v England. Do you have to get the different colours in the right sequence?
Yes, Paol. They are meant to be slow and controlled. The green one is last. I can only get that one up if I do it quickly
I laughed way too hard at the title of this post! 🤣 I’m glad you have your humor still and are recovering well! Best wishes:)
Thank you very much, Cheryl
So pleased you’re able to have a laugh! All the very best for a speedy recovery.
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Many thanks, Melanie X
After reading your title i was getting envious of your superior standard of medical care in England – until i saw the oxygenator! 🙂 You might still be able to outdo us with the food selection though? 🙂
Good to see your humour has not been to affected by the surgery and here’s hoping you’ll soon be hopping around like a Spring Lamb and snapping more of the local scenery.
Do you think taking water with meals will become a habit??
Neither did i! 😉
🙂 Thanks a lot, Bob
Your title sure grabbed me!
🙂 Many thanks, Lynn. Blame the nurses