The Physio came round when Danny and I were there today. He listened to Keith's chest, pummelled his back and then heard him cough, listened to his lungs again and said they were sounding pretty clear - just a little faint crackle towards the bottom. They also changed from an oxygen mask to a nasal canula. That's the positives. The negative is the food and trying to get him to drink water the thickness of glue. He is so thirsty but struggles with the wallpaper paste they call water. I spoke to the nurse and told her again that his pneumonia was down to a chest infection because we'd all had a nasty cold. They still had "query food inhalation" on his notes because he had choked on food back in November and had to go in for an X-Ray (which showed it hadn't happened). Anyway, I let down the "glue" with some fresh water and Keith was able to slake his thirst. Dinner today was equally hideous - carrot-shaped carrot puree, mash and three strange triangular objects which Keith told me were turkey! He couldn't eat it because it had arrived at the same time as the physio, and congealed as he was worked on. He enjoyed the Muller cherry Bliss I took in and Gabby is going tomorrow with more and some protein drinks and some chicken soup. She is ready to take up the baton . . .
The flasher opposite had a blanket tied round his waist today so clearly the nurses had got fed up with his shenanigans!
Today I was the one who was poorly. Dan and I were up early and away around 8 a.m. and went to have a look round the shops - I needed new walking trainers. It was lovely - and quiet - in the Cathedral, but when we came out I felt really chilled and unwell. I walked over to the rack of warm quilted jackets in the sale and promptly got one, coat length, reduced from £81 to £32!! I wore it straight away and it was like having a centrally-heated hug. I got Keith 3 new t-shirts which are about to go in the wash, and then chose a pair of walking trainers, trotted round in them, and that was job done. I've been on the sofa asleep under a heated blanket since we got back with Alfie on my feet for added heat. Now it's an instant Tesco prawn curry, which is calling loudly!
Hope your weekend is going well. I am still praying we can get Keith home soon and he doesn't get another infection.
