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Wednesday, 8 April 2015

I'M HOME AND NOT LEGGLESS


Hi Friends, 

 This afternoon I was discharged from hospital, albeit in my view a little early but they have stabilised my condition and the fever has subsided and I am back onto oral antibiotics.  The swelling has reduced greatly.   My left leg was three times the size of my right one and now it is just 1.5 times  . . .  and falling.

 The ulcer, still nasty but much drier, can now be treated by District Nurses and I shall be visited by one tomorrow for a dressing and compression bandages . . and we can work out a plan of action to get rid of this nasty thing.  

 They will probably be known to me from the days they visited Maria when she required their attention . . . They all like my cups of tea and coffee . . 

 I have a few interesting posts about the hospital stay and how a number of nurses remembered me from my ambulance days . . .  

 I came home by ambulance and one of the crew was a great chap I worked with . . . lots of co-incidences . . and some great fun . . plus some painful days . . 
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  1. Laurie9 April 2015 at 00:38

    Hope you heal well and quickly. I'm sure you must be glad to be home. Take care!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:16

      Thank you Laurie . . . I am glad to be home but I did like the company there . . . and I was in safe hands . . :)

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  2. Linda9 April 2015 at 00:40

    I am praying for a quick and full recovery.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:17

      Thank you Linda ~ much appreciated and very kind of you . . . :)

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  3. Linda9 April 2015 at 01:02

    Hi Eddie....
    Great to have you back....
    Take it easy!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:18

      Thanks Linda . . . nice to be back, albeit limping a bit . . :)

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  4. Marguerite9 April 2015 at 01:24

    Awesome! Relax and take it easy and I'm sure that you'll be back to yourselves in no time at all! LOL Cheers!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:20

      Hello . . . well I am honoured!!
      Nurse Marguerite no less!! . . . lol

      Patient(s) doing very well but impatient for a full recovery.Thank you cher . . . :)

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  5. Jane and Chris9 April 2015 at 01:31

    Nice to see you back...legless or not!
    Jane x

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:21

      Hi Jane . . . looking forward getting 'legless' to celebrate my full recovery ~ mat take a little while though . . . so I need lots of TLC . . . lol
      Cheers ~ Eddie x

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  6. Betsy Brock9 April 2015 at 01:54

    Laughing at Marguerite. "yourselves"??? Please tell us there isn't more than one of you! :)

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:24

      Hi Betsy, my special lovely lass from Ohio . . . enough to make any man feel better . . .so I (we) need lots of TCL. . . :) xx

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  7. Gail9 April 2015 at 03:13

    So glad you are healing.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:24

      Thanks Gail . . . alas healing slowly. It is all way too slow for me . . . :)

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  8. Maggie May9 April 2015 at 07:08

    Brilliant that your leg is doing so well.
    Enjoyed seeing you in hospital and sorry that you've moved further away from me now. Hope to come over when I can.
    Look after yourself.

    Lots of Love from your big sis,
    Maggie x

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:27

      Thanks for your support Maggie and it was great to see you in hospital and glad I could visit Harry with you.
      We had some fun at the hospital didn't we with the family and staff . . .

      Brought us all closer together . . . love you big sis . . . xx

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  9. Hilary Melton-Butcher9 April 2015 at 10:01

    Hi Eddy - it's good to know you're home .. and having the experience you've had .. I hope you'll be seeing lots of friends from working/volunteering days. Peter will be delighted to see you too .. take care and heal up as soon as possible .. all the best - Hilary

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:28

      Thanks Hilary . . . I was very fortunate to have so many family/friends visiting . . . I suppose they must love me . . . lol

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  10. Keith9 April 2015 at 11:02

    Glad you're back and still with us! I estimated that you would get our card (sent to the hospital) this morning, so the person in your old bed now would be thinking "Who sent me this, I don't know anyone in Leicester!"

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:32

      Thanks Keith . . . did not quite get an out of body experience but I awoke to see a picture frame full of passing clouds and I thought I was either in Heaven or reading one of Betsy's posts, illustrated with fluffy clouds . . . lol

      So sorry the card did not get to me . . . they may forward it on . . . I could get my sister to call in to see if they still have it . . . thank you very much Keith.~ much appreciated . . .:)

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  11. Blue Grumpster9 April 2015 at 11:45

    I just heard from Linda you weren't do too well, Eddie. I'm sorry to hear your ulcer had gotten worse. Your left leg was three times the size of your right one? Say it ain't so. I think this should happen to dictators, not to Eddie Blights. That said, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, my friend. You know that.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:35

      Thanks Blue
      You are a good friend
      Through and through . . .
      Arterial supply to leg ok
      So worst scenario has gone away
      Fixing me might take some time
      Then I'll celebrate with glass of wine.

      Thanks again Blue

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    2. Blue Grumpster11 April 2015 at 10:53

      We'll need to open a case of champagne!

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    3. Eddie Bluelights11 April 2015 at 11:35

      too right . . . . yes a case of Champers


      Just had the District Nurse round and I can only describe the turnaround as miraculous.
      The swelling has gone right down and my leg is almost the same size as the other,
      Ok the pain is still there but that is only to be expected and is manageable with pain killers.
      Infection seems to have gone and far less yellow goo coming out.

      I am REALLY encouraged.

      I might have a Blog Party when I am recovered if I can find someone to do the catering . . . lol
      Thanks for being such a good mate . . . . Eddie :)

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  12. Michelle9 April 2015 at 15:09

    So sorry to hear you are ailing! Best wishes for a speedy home recovery and I am looking forward to hearing more stories.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:37

      Thank you Michelle
      You really are a lovely belle
      You are so very caring
      and that helps me with my repairing . . .

      Thanks and appreciated very much ~ Eddie :)

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  13. Suza9 April 2015 at 16:08

    Having dealt with something similar a few times, please do exactly what they say and arrive on their doorstep if the situation worsens. It can lead to very serious complications, very quickly, as I am sure you are well aware. It's great you are home... as staying longer always ups the incidence of other people's infections infecting you! But I do hope they didn't release you too early. And I hope that, as adorable as he is, someone else can look after Peter for a while. Your health is crucial and you need to rest and recover... and rest and recover some more There. Dr. Suzie has now left the building! Big HUGGGGGGS to you. xox

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    1. Eddie Bluelights10 April 2015 at 12:39

      Thanks Dr Suzie . . . I shall indeed heed your warning . . I shall write to you soon . . . :) x

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  14. Pat Hatt11 April 2015 at 01:05

    Hopefully everything now starts to heal up and you are back to running around like a umm frisky pup? Hey, the rhyme went that way. Just don't lift your leg and pee on a tree, okay?

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    1. Eddie Bluelights11 April 2015 at 11:41

      Yes . . . I'll try not to cock my leg to mark my territory . . . . lol
      As I said to Blue, the legs has shown what I can only describe as a miraculous improvement and I am very encouraged that we are getting on top of things. I might make the next Olympics after all . . . lol

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  15. Mary11 April 2015 at 15:31

    Hi Eddie,
    A little note to wish you well
    I hope you're feeling hearty
    Build your strength, take the meds
    So you're ready to dance at the blog party! ... a great idea.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights11 April 2015 at 17:19

      Thank you Mary ~ you are so kind
      which makes me good and sound of mind
      I will try to get well soon, dear
      And bounce right back ~ so never fear
      I hope I will be good as new
      And well enough to visit you . . . . . . in Blogville.

      Hugs and smiles ~ Eddie :)

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  16. Coloring Outside the Lines11 April 2015 at 21:44

    Oh gosh- I am glad to hear that you are home and better. Sending prayers and well wishes your way!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights12 April 2015 at 00:51

      Thanks Terri ~ It was a bit of a shock but leg seems a lot better now but will take a while for a full recovery ~ thank you so much for your prayers . . . :)

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  17. Martha12 April 2015 at 00:32

    Glad to hear you are on the mend.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights12 April 2015 at 00:53

      Thank you Martha . . . much appreciated . . . :)

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  18. Gosia12 April 2015 at 06:46

    Hello from Poland. Have a great Sunday. I folow your sister's blog.. gosia

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    1. Eddie Bluelights12 April 2015 at 09:37

      Hello . . . and greetings . . . I have just visited you and left a comment.
      Very nice of you to call and hoped you liked my cup of coffee . . . :)

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  19. Gosia12 April 2015 at 11:05

    So Eddie you are welcome to my place for coffee. I am going to be in London since 4th to 9 June 2015.

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    1. Eddie12 April 2015 at 15:27

      Thank you Gosia . . . . I have some Polish friends here in Keynsham . . . . . my wife used to work with several . . . . :)
      enjoy your trip to London ~ there is lots to see ... I saw Walsall once when we visited and Krakow . . . we stayed at Zakopane, quite beautiful . . . . :)

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  20. Other Mary12 April 2015 at 22:09

    I'm glad to hear you're home and on the mend. Do take care, Eddie!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights12 April 2015 at 22:43

      Thanks Mary ~ love it when you visit and just loved your last 2 poems . . . Yes I shall try to take more cars of myself. My kids are making sure I cook enough greens and veggies and fruit . . . they want their dear old dad around fit and healthy . . . . so I can help them . . . hahaha
      Did I read you had tornadoes near you? . . .

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  21. Nonna Rose12 April 2015 at 23:47

    YAY!! I have been praying for you and wondering if you've been released yet. I am glad I found this post and know that you are on the road to recovery. Anxious to hear your hospital stories!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights13 April 2015 at 00:43

      Thank you Rose . . . you are so kind praying for me . . . That is the very best gift you could give me and I appreciate it very much.
      I have some in house stories to write ~ so much happened during that week and I just wonder whether I was meant to be there . . . touched a few people . . . :)

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  22. Secret Agent Woman13 April 2015 at 16:53

    Glad to hear it! I'm sure that was a frightening experience.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights13 April 2015 at 20:43

      Thank you SAW . . . yes it was and still is in a way . . . . not out of the woods quite yet . . . but getting there slowly . . . must be a good patient and do what I am told . . . . :)

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  23. Shammickite14 April 2015 at 23:37

    You have such a great attitude.... I bet you're a great person to know! Get better soon.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights15 April 2015 at 00:01

      That's a very nice thing to say ~ thank you 'Shammickite' . . . I am blessed that whoever I meet we seem to get on really well . . . and I am generally admired . . . lol. I aim to get better asap . . . :)

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  24. Midlife Roadtripper17 April 2015 at 05:06

    Eddie, I hope your pain and uncomfortable conditions have improved. You so need to get back up and moving, I'm certain. Sending special wishes of healing to you. Feel better soon.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights17 April 2015 at 23:45

      Thanks Julie ~ encouraging signs of healing but pain is intense sometimes ~ worth it for a full recovery ~ I can walk about quite well bit ulcers are rather like 3rd degree burns with exposed nerve endings rubbing against anything . . . . . . ouch :) Feel a lot better though . . .

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  25. Suldog17 April 2015 at 12:06

    So glad to hear you're home, Eddie. Take care and God bless!

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    1. Eddie Bluelights17 April 2015 at 23:47

      Thanks my good and faithful mate, Jim.
      You always come through for me . . . thanks again and bless you . . . even though you are a man I love you mate and we go back quite a way . . . :)

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  26. Shug23 April 2015 at 01:05

    Just reading this...and I Pray that by now, you are doing much better. Sorry to hear that you have had much pain. Hopefully you are healing. I will keep you on my prayer list... Take care.

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    1. Eddie Bluelights24 April 2015 at 14:59

      Thank you Shug ~ and for your prayers.
      I think it will take some time before I am fully restored to my former glory . . . lol
      Very nice to see you . . . :)

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