Outpatient care

[Carnival567]

Today starts a busy week! After my short hospital stay in February this week is follow up week as promised. Today I have to go and have a Covid-19 test, then self isolate until I go to the consultant appointment on Thursday, which is going to be a bit of a marathon as I have the 6mwt first, then lung function tests,, and then the consultant. I have never met this chap before, my previous consultant has taken a position elsewhere so it is already a bit nerve wracking! Then I have to report back to my GP and hospice nurse, also I am pleased to say my respiratory nurse is visiting on Friday afternoon . I haven’t seen her for nearly 18 months as she has been shielding too. I am very glad that she is able to come at last. On Saturday I shall probably collapse in an exhausted heap!

We are keeping a close eye on the weather as the old Severn bridge will be closed if we get the forecast storm and we shall have to go the long way by the new bridge.

[Oshgosh]

That sounds good exhausting. You need to take snacks and drinks.The hospital I attend has hit drinks,but food limited,due to Covid.

I know it’s sounds irrelevant,but you have a long day ahead.

Take plenty of paper and spare pen .take care.

[sassy59]

I just want to wish you well Carnival and hope everything goes to plan. Take care. Xxxxx

[CDPO16]

Hope everything goes well for you this week

[Spacecat1]

Hope all goes well with all your appointments and 🙂

[Katinka46]

Wow... That’s quite a marathon. How interesting to have a new consultant. But I do see that it’s scary. I would be. Please tell us how it all goes.I will be thinking of you with your ribcage full of Zebras.

Love and hugs Kate xxxx

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[Carnival567 in reply to Katinka46]

That’s the first bit over, COVID-19 test done. If I don’t hear anything it is negative, which is what I expected. We got there early, I’ve never been invited to an appointment in a tent before, nobody else there so it was done immediately. Filthy weather but the bridge was still open, although it might be shut soon as the wind is definitely increasing. Now I have to isolate until Thursday , which won’t be difficult, as we have had plenty of practice. All the zebras are getting quite excited about having a new companion! I appreciate everyone’s good wishes. All the best, and keep out of this miserable 🥶 May weather xx

[Alberta56]

Best wishes. I hope it all goes well. xxx

[Snackjack]

That all sounds like a busy time, hope you can get some rest in along the way. Hope that your results will be ok. Take care. xx

[Carnival567]

Thank you, yes I hope I can get some rest in too, but it shouldn’t be too difficult as I have to stay in and isolate. Miserable night here, and the Severn bridge is now closed!

[Ergendl]

Wishing you all the best for this long endurance test. Hope it all proves worthwhile.

[Carnival567 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you x

[Dedalus]

Wow! What a busy week! Take as much care of yourself as you can. Good luck and all best wishes for everything x

[Carnival567 in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you. Good job I’m not fazed by hospitals, been in too many!

[Dedalus in reply to Carnival567]

Too true - well done that you can keep your spirits up too. Hope good news is on the way x

[teenieleek]

Hospital visits are exhausting. The stress that you don’t even realise you’re feeling adds to the tiredness. Good luck on Thursday, take something with you to divert you between the “bits”, a crossword or a magazine maybe.

[Carnival567 in reply to teenieleek]

Thank you. I always take a 📖.