Things didn't get much better after I had finished the blog last night. It became obvious that my inability to wee and make the bowels move were linked. Rather than have a disturbed night we went to the hospital. Fortunately at that time of night it wasn't very busy and was seen fairly quickly. The Doctor confirmed I was bunged up and said I would need a catheter inserting to prevent infection. The insertion of the catheter took a long time but the Doctor handled it with care. We were given some bags and a couple of suppositories. I was told the Hospital would contact the surgery to explain what had happened.
After an uncomfortable night, a nurse from the practice telephoned to check I was okay and said she would try to visit before midday. I have to confess that I have made a lot of my own troubles. Basically I haven't been drinking enough which means that in the bowel area it has become dehydrated. The nurse said the colour of the urine was too dark and that I needed to keep drinking. I took a suppository this morning which had some effect and the drinking has meant that the old bowels have moved three times today. I am a long way off getting back to normal but (touches head) I think the worst is over. Still feel nauseous though.
The nurse added that the surgery was prescribing me some liquid solution which would help. Provided that bowel movement continued she would be looking to remove the catheter on Friday. I have to say that I have been impressed with the way the surgery nurse has dealt with things.
Most of all though my thanks to Ev who is coping with additional medical things such as catheter bags. She is just wonderful.
And to end on a positive note the car has been fixed.
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