Wednesday, December 19, 2007
19th December. Potassium in Laxatives.
Hi, Grandpa B here again. Well the morning went quick enough with household chores and finishing up with getting lunch. Then it was off to the hospital via Lidls in Horley for a few items of shopping, then to the filling station for fuel. Had to park in the Golf Club car park today.
Grandma was chatting to other patients when I arrived. She looked a lot better than yesterday.
A lot more blood tests etc had been done earlier. The thinking is that her problems at the moment may stem from her Pancreas which hasn't been completely right for a long time now. She is being referred to another specialist. Whether she will be seen while she is there or have to go back later we do not yet know, more may be revealed tomorrow. I helped her with a bag change whilst there. So not a lot of extra news for today except that when Grandma went to take her laxative (Movicol) she happened to see that one of the ingredients was a fairly high dose of Potassium chloride which considering that she has been taking the stuff for a while could raise her levels. So the nursing staff gave her some Lactulose instead. I got back at about 6pm after ploughing through loads of traffic and diverting past an accident on the by-pass near home. Have had several phone calls this evening enquiring about Grandma. Apparently Ekaterina enjoyed her trip to the Pantomime in Llandudno to see Peter Pan. Thanks to all who have sent Get Well Messages and have Phoned today. I will relay all your messages to Grandma tomorrow. Meantime a hot drink and an early bedtime calls. Bye for now. GRANDPA B.
Grandma was chatting to other patients when I arrived. She looked a lot better than yesterday.
A lot more blood tests etc had been done earlier. The thinking is that her problems at the moment may stem from her Pancreas which hasn't been completely right for a long time now. She is being referred to another specialist. Whether she will be seen while she is there or have to go back later we do not yet know, more may be revealed tomorrow. I helped her with a bag change whilst there. So not a lot of extra news for today except that when Grandma went to take her laxative (Movicol) she happened to see that one of the ingredients was a fairly high dose of Potassium chloride which considering that she has been taking the stuff for a while could raise her levels. So the nursing staff gave her some Lactulose instead. I got back at about 6pm after ploughing through loads of traffic and diverting past an accident on the by-pass near home. Have had several phone calls this evening enquiring about Grandma. Apparently Ekaterina enjoyed her trip to the Pantomime in Llandudno to see Peter Pan. Thanks to all who have sent Get Well Messages and have Phoned today. I will relay all your messages to Grandma tomorrow. Meantime a hot drink and an early bedtime calls. Bye for now. GRANDPA B.
