In praise of BLF and members

[Delamere]

Stand up take a bow you wonderful lot. Especially Littlepom with your fountain of knowledge and determination. Amazing what right place and care can accomplish. Have survived 2wks in hospital on some pretty nasty iv antibiotics and completing of DNR without running for the hills. After the fiasco of last minute transport cancellation my hopes were not high. I hold my hands up care above and beyond from that so important 3am coffee to the let me get you a paper on my break. All your support has helped me find strength to carry on. Even to telling well meaning physio that l am not going to practice walking carrying my oxygen down a busy corridor full of machines and nurses and visitors when l have been totally isolated for 2 years talk about being set up to fail !Some time ago l would have just struggled on then collapsed in a breathless heap no use to anyone. So a big step forward for me and hopefully home this week knowing now that l have support from our wonderful NHS when needed x

[Hidden]

It's marvellous to hear that you are doing so well and hopefully will be home soon. To your own bed and back in charge of your daily life. Yes our NHS is amazing but on another level we have to develop a strong will of self determination to survive within it and make it clear what we will accept as being good for us and what we will not.So well done you for coming so far. It is so difficult to do this when you are poorly and exhausted. Much easier to give in. This time the combination of NHS expertise and your incredible spirit is paying off.

Do keep us up to date with how you are doing and thank you for your kind words.

[Delamere in reply to Hidden]

Very true and thank you again for your support x

[CDPO16]

Reading this was a good start to Sunday morning Delamere. I'm glad to know that you are getting well cared for and well done you for standing your ground with the physiotherapist. I look forward to hearing from you again when you are back home. Best wishes xxx

[sassy59]

That’s much better news Delamere, you’ve turned a corner. Sending lots of hugs your way and hoping you get home this week. Xx🤗❤️

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

So pleased to hear how well you are doing, it's nice to hear things are going well. I bet you will be pleased to get home. We do have a wonderful NHS who do their very best to help and care for us. Have a lovely day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx

[Patk1]

It's gd to hear yr being well looked after ,+ doing well.gd on u for sticking to yr guns with physio.we have to protect ourselves.enjoy the rest + being looked after Delamere xx

[Bevvy]

Pleased you are being well looked after. And quite right too.A note of caution. I understand your concerns re walking and physio advice but last spring my dad was extremely unwell and in hospital for 7 weeks. He spent much of the time in bed and once up was only allowed (due to Covid) to move around his small ward. As a result he lost muscle mass and can now months later barely walk. He recent was told this will not return however hard he tries.

Therefore you may need to consider walking as much as you can at quiet times to keep muscles moving.

[Delamere in reply to Bevvy]

Thankyou. I do walk around my room and do pulmonary exercises at least 3 times daily l also only get into bed at night. You are right though it is so important to maintain muscle strength x

[Katinka46]

Well done you for coping so well. I hope things continue to improve. Keep us informed, all the bestKate xxx

[HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you for letting us know you're getting on ok. It's great you'll hopefully be back home soon 😊 Sending you lots of good wishes 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

[ProudYorky]

Brilliant news love so good to hear your on your way to your own bed soon ,what a lovely thoughtful nurse to ask if they can get you a paper little things mean so much and good to hear your sticking up for yourself onwards and upwards take care lots of love 💕

[MoyB]

What a wonderfully upbeat post! It's so lovely to hear that you are being looked after and, by the sound of it, you are feeling a lot better.

I hope things continue to be so positive for you and you soon get home again.

xx Moy

[Izb1]

So nice to hear you are doing well Delamere and have been looked after , you must be looking forward to getting home. Wish you all the best x

[HollyBoyd]

That is good news, Delamere, so pleased all is going in the right direction and you will be home soon. Sounds as though the NHS has been on top of their game this time. Keep well and stay safe once home xxx😊

[Alberta56]

You tough lady. Well done for being assertive with the physio. Hope you're soon home. xxx