At last Malcolm was able to eat real food today. 2 little soups and 2 little shepherds pies with 2 trifles for his night feast when he wakes up early. Hurray!
Several freinds called in today which pleased Malcolm no end. It was good to see them.
To improve lung capacity Malcolm has to use a spigometer to blow 3 balls up three tubes all at the same time . Before the op he could raise all 3 balls every time. After the op not even one but today he managed 2 every time and so his lungs are healing. He still has a chest drain in and his side hurts as a result of the breathing physio but once that drain is out the doctors say he can come home. All other drains are out ( including the catheter) except the food tube which will stay in for a few months yet. Maybe by Monday they will send him home! So tonight I left the hospital early and called on a long standing friend of 42 years . She has given me a triangular pillow for him so he can sleep in a semi sitting postion to aid digestion and not cause reflux.
Every day sees an improvement. We still have one big hurdle to get over. The biopsy report is due next week when we know how successful the op has really been. I pray the surgeon is right when she said she thought they had got it all. Certainly by his progress it looks very positive.
Once again thank you for standing with us. Your support and comments are a great encouragement and comfort to us.
More tomorrow. The Olympics beckons. No I am not staying up until 4.00 a.m. Our 7 year old grandson wants to see the ceremony and so it is being recorded and I will have a lazy morning with the fast forward button watching it before visiting time again.