Hurray for Farliegh Hospice

Had a visit from the Specialist Care Nurse from Farliegh Hospice yesterday.  She was very kind and very helpful.  I think we have sorted out my worst problem which is not being able to go for a poo.  Sorry to be basic - but this is very important when its not going right!  One of the laxatives I am taking is Lactolose.  The doctor at Farleigh said that this has the effect of pushing the poo through.  So every time I take it, it is pushing and pushing and that is what is causing the horrible pain.  So we are going to up the other laxative which is more gentle and more of a softener.  I don't know if it was just having had that conversation with her, but yesterday evening I felt fine - no pain.  I sat still on the sofa unable to believe my luck.  And this morning all it still OK.

She is also arranging for a doctor from my GP surgery to come and see me today.  She said it would be good for them to examine my tummy with stethescope to hear if the bowel is working and just to confirm that we don't have a case of total blockage.  If that was the case, then I would have to go straight to A&E.

The Farliegh Hspice is so wonderful.  I can't believe the good work that it does for its patients.  My heart is full of praise for them.  The nurse said if things get bad then I can come in for a few days for them to look after me - if need be.  It is also reassuring to be able to phone the SCN at any time, or even phone the Helpline with any questions I might have.  A Big, big thank you to Farleigh for all that they do.

So yesterday was a restful day.  Our lovely neighbours came and did some work in our garden which is now looking wonderful.  The grass has been cut and all the edges have been trimmed.  All looks lovely in the morning sunshine.

I have taken some photos of the garden but they are not coming off my phone.  So will post them in tomorrow.