52 weeks later
- 28 October 2011 08:31133673Vic, I remember that you do that at this sad time of year for you.
Thanks Jan.
Alec there are many people far worse than me who go though much more. I have to try and keep positive and make some good come out of it. - 28 October 2011 08:33133674Poor Jeane. Thank goodness you are improving and able to have your life, even if you never get back to how you were. What a terrible experience, and your poor hubby must have been out of his brain with worry. I hope the nightmares eventually cease.
May I suggest everyone take great care with bugs and infections now the germ season is on its way again? Devastating disabilities can be caused by 'flu, for example - as my family knows only too well. If you feel ill, rest and try to get better, and don't be slow in getting medical help if things aren't improving.The Dover War Memorial Project
www.doverwarmemorialproject.org.uk - 28 October 2011 09:43133683Thanks Maggie - wise words. I loathe all things medical so wasn't exactly quick off the mark last year in initially visiting my GP. I have learned my lesson on that and when I became ill again a few weeks later I went back right away. I was told I would have to wait a few days for an appointment even though I was 'at risk' so I said that I would go home and call out the emergency doctor. That did the trick and an appointment suddenly became available.
It was awful for Les, he didn't think he'd be bringing me home again. There were so many questions like why wasn't I initially diagnosed with septicemia on my first visit to hospital instead of being sent home again. Why was I told by some I had pneumonia and others I didn't. Would it have changed things......who knows. I'm still here and that's the main thing.
To echo what you said, don't delay in getting treatment it can save your life.