Cornish maid

when, assuming the NHS don't let us down, MIL goes into hospital for her operation tomorrow. 6 weeks of waiting for this, and we still won't know if they have a bed for her till 11.30, when we have to telephone the ward.

I just really hope it isn't postponed, as we are all ready for this...MIL is so psyched up and positive, it would be criminal not to be able to see it through today.

will keep you all posted...
Sally

jandy44

I really hope that all goes well for your MIL , send her hugs and kisses from us all and lets hope for a speedy recoverey and you also take care, try and rest yourself

sarahchirles

The very best of luck

mikelincs

wish her the best of luck from all expats who are following her story..

crispy

in my thoughts and prayers Sally, give MIL a big hug from us all

MnM

Hope that all goes to plan Sally and should there be any surprises, I hope they are only pleasant ones.

Sending good wishes & positive thoughts,
Martha

Pam Sarky

I hope it all went well and you MIL managed to get a bed and her operation.

Cornish maid

Phewwww! Ok she is installed in hospital....stage 1 successful....hopefully, they will keep her there now and not find a reason to cancel!

We are going back this evening, as by then they should be able to tell her at what time approximately she will be operated on tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone, your support is wonderful!
Sally

sarahchirles

'Operation MIL' good news. Have a cup of tea now and some really high calorie biscuits....

crispy

I think we should push the boat out here and have a cuppa and toasted crumpets dripping with butter whilst sitting in front of an open fire. After all it's not everyday the NHS manage to keep to a planned schedule, try and relax Sally everything will be OK MIL is in the best place now

Pam Sarky

Hi Sally, any news on how the operation went for MIL? Hope it all went ok.

Cornish maid

Hi sorry not to have been on before, but yesterday was a long day! MIL went into thatre at 2 and didn't comeout till 7.30 last night. She is in HDU, we only mnaged to see her for few minutes last night, and so far we don't know what they did! No-one was available to give us any info last night, but we are assuming that the kidney was removed ....at least...yesterday.

Visiting is this afternoon, so we will hopefully find out more then. Will give the hospital a ring later to check how she is.

Thank you everyone.
Sally

Lionda

Wishing all the best to your MIL Sally

Cornish maid

Thought I'd let you all know the state of play......

went to visit MIL who was in one of those electrically controlled beds that raise and lower you at the press of a button. She was propped upright, totally awake, alert and cheerful! She has an epidural still working, so a lot of the discomfort is being masked, but hey! she's alive and well!

I spoke to a junior doctor, who told me that the kidney was removed, that he wasn't certain what would happen next as far as the bladder cancer was concerned, but that according to her notes 'all went well'...so far!

We were astonished to see her look as well as she did, considering it is less that 24 hours since the surgery....but she is a tough old bird, and a fighter!

Stage one over, thank god. Now let's see how things go, but it looks pretty good so far!

Lionda

Thanks for letting us know Sally. I've been thinking about your MIL and wishing her well. Sending love and best wishes to all of you