The Physiotherapists at New Hall Hospital pronounced this morning that I had no further need of practice on the stairs, and Mr Kask proclaimed that I could go home today. I therefore rang Jackie who came to collect me just as I was being served with lunch.
I had ordered a small portion with no dessert. The starter was a mixed vegetable soup. My cancellation of the bread roll had been followed, but, it seems that someone cannot produce small portions of succulent roast pork, with apple sauce, pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing, crisp carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli, and tasty gravy. With this, I drank orange juice.The wheelchair sent to transport me to the car might have fitted Mum, but was not in the least adequate for me. After an unsuccessful attempt to squeeze me into it, another was requisitioned.
It was easier for Jackie to pop the supplied Zimmer frame into the boot, than to swivel me into the passenger seat, and prise me out of it at the end of the journey.
At home I was in need of pain relief and sleep in that order. I was propped in front of the TV in order to encourage ‘Antiques Road Trip’ to work its soporific miracle. This worked like a dream.
If I can get upstairs I will go to bed soon with a bacon sandwich.
I hope you’ll be fully restored soon.
Thanks very much, Rabirius
Continue to get well Derrick
Thanks a lot, Drew
No place like home. Now it is time to rest and recover.
Many thanks, Laurie. I’ll do my best
Glad you’re home again, Derrick. Maybe if the hos[pital cut down on the size of the meals, more of their patients would be able to fit in the wheelchairs. 😀
Nice one, Sylvia. 🙂 Many thanks
Keep continuing to get well 🙂
Thanks very much, Alex
Congratulations on being home–and the getting there. I hope the pain subsides soon. I’m not sure about sleeping with a bacon sandwich, but whatever works for you. 😉
Many thanks, Merril. 🙂
Home—I’m sure it feels wonderful! Welcome home, and continue to look after yourself!
Thanks very much, Diane
You’re well on the mend by the sound of it. Take care, and no running ’til Wednesday at the earliest.
Many thanks, John 🙂
So happy you’re home, Derrick! I bet you put on a few pounds during your stay!😉 Get some rest!
Too many pounds over the last year. Many thanks, Jill
All is well now that you’re home. I found your bacon sandwich quite appropriate; I was just telling my someone that this was the Chinese Year of the Pig!! So go for it!!
🙂 Many thanks, GP
Where did Jackie sleep then?
🙂 The sandwich made room for her. Thanks very much, Pauline
I wish you a speedy recovery, Derrick. I hope you enjoyed your bacon sandwich!
Many thanks, Helen. Bacon sandwich was perfect
😊
I am happy to know you are back home. I too wish you a speedy recovery.
Thanks very much, Bridget
Glad to hear you are home, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Lavinia
Ah, now the rest and recovery really begins. Especially if you can go to bed with a bacon sandwich!
Many thanks, Lisa
Welcome home Derrick. May the healing and good food continue 😊
Thanks very much, Val
Well done, that man. The most enjoyable way to go to sleep is to sit up and watch and England/Australian test match.
Never a truer word spoken, nothing like a cricket match to send you to sleep.
🙂
Thanks very much, Paol
You love to stuff food into your stomach don’t you!
the photo’s of you makes me think that you’re not as happy standing in front of the camera, as behind it; you always seem to have that must I really do this type of expression in your eyes and on your face.
Quite so, Brian. Many thanks
Going to bed with a bacon sandwich sounds like one of those sophisticated perversions that you could read about in the News of the World.
🙂 🙂 Great comment, Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Rest and more rest!
Yep. Thanks very much, Leslie
Welcome home!
Thanks very much, Luanne
So nice to know you’re home now Derrick. You need enough rest. Take it easy.
Will try, Arlene. Many thanks
Good to see you are back home – you can catch such unpleasant things in hospital. 🙂
Many thanks, Quercus
YAY! Home again! And bacon? They say that will heal anything 🙂
Thanks very much, Donna
Welcome to your own home, Derrick! From now on, I am sure you’ll recover very quickly – best wishes for restored health!
Thanks very much, Dolly
My pleasure
recover well my friend 🙂
Many thanks, msw
That is encouraging news, Derrick. Hope you had a great nap in the bedroom upstairs.
Many thanks, Uma. Got up there; slept on and off
No dessert? A meal without dessert is like a story without an ending. What got into you, Derrick? Heal well….
Too much food. Thanks very much, Judy
You could always skip the soup or salad! ;o)
🙂
Glad to see you back home.
Good recovery and healing
Many thanks, Yoshimi
You’re home!!! YAY!!! 🙂 I think we always rest and heal better in our own homes!
HA on Antiques Road Show sending one off to dreamland!
And Yippee for bacon in bed!
Rest and follow Dr. Jackie’s orders!
Continued prayers, bestest wishes, and good thoughts for a speedy recovery!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn XX
Glad to see that everything went well at the hospital.
Thanks very much, Sylvie
🙂
wishing you a speedy recovery and very many bacon sandwiches. It’s always good to be back home.
Many thanks, LL/PS
Sending good and healthy vibes your way for a speedy recovery.
I am sure Jackie’s recipes will do their magic.
Thanks very much, Rupali
Derrick, I must apologize for being remiss in commenting on your blog. I read this and realized that I didn’t know you were having the second knee replacement. That made me go back and read everything I have missed in the last few weeks. I love it all (as usual-you are one of my favorites!) I do hope that by the time you read this you are home and comfortable and playing with your new lens!!!!!!!
Very many thanks, Gael. You have been busy travelling. No apology required.
Glad you are home! And enjoy that bacon sandwich!!
Thanks very much, M.B.
Welcome home Derrick!
Thanks very much, Gary
So wonderful that you are home and continue to improve. Bacon sandwiches do magic.
Thanks very much, Inese
Congratulations on your home-ness. 😀
Thanks very much, Widders
“Take your sweet time getting well!” !!!!
Thanks very much, Efi
Bacon, the smell of it cooking, and the loving hands preparing it, can be magical. I wish you less and less pain
Very many thanks, Pleasant
I’m glad you are home, Derrick. I’m hoping your recovery is successful.
Many thanks, Eugenia. Much better this time round
😉
Good news!
Many thanks, Lindsey
I hope you are doing well today, Derrick!
(((HUGS)))
Getting there, Carolyn. Many thanks.
Hope you’re OK, Derrick. Glad you’re home, but it isn’t like you not to have posted before now.
I ought to have said I am in a different time zone, not waiting up expectantly – that would be too weird! 🙂
🙂
I think you know by now that the problem was the internet. Thanks very much, Susan
So pleased you’re back at home…. With a bacon sandwich in bed… Perfect 😃
Thanks very much, Melanie
Hope all is well, Derrick. I checked for a new post from you today, but didn’t see one. Give our best to Jackie.
Thanks a lot, Lavinia. I think you know about the internet problem now
Good to hear you’re out of Hospital finally. 🙂
Hospitals are for sick people. 😉
Hope the bacon sandwich was delicious and devoured! 🙂
Thanks very much, Bob. Excellent comments
Great news to hear you are home Derrick. Wishing you a speedy recovery x
Many thanks, Q2B4
Derrick, you are strong enough to stay in shape. Do not give up. I am looking forward to see and read your optimistic posts.
Many thanks, Alexander
Getting into the car after surgery is a challenge. Did you start to get ‘attached’ to the hospital with all the nice attention? People do when there long enough. After a 10 day stay a few years ago, when I questioned the doc about his decision to release me, he commented, ‘Trust me, you don’t want to stay in the hospital any longer than necessary!’
4 days was plenty for me. Steve. Thanks very much