Monday Neil was quite emotional in the morning when Al saw him. The Chaplain paid him a visit and talked to him for a while. I arrived with Neil's Mum and Dad about 2 o'clock and Neil was fairly bright. He hadn't wanted to do the physio and felt very tired and lethargic. He managed to eat most of his dinner but was keen to get things moving so he could be transferred to Gatwick Park Hospital. He was waiting to be checked over by the cardiologist to be given the all clear to be transferred. The cardiologist unfortunately didn't arrive and they told Neil it would have to wait until Tuesday. We noticed a solid lump which has appeared at the top of his left leg which needs to be scanned and checked also. Neil's friend Lee, who was in the bed opposite, was discharged and he said goodbye to us all. He had been stabbed by a 'friend' a few days earlier. He and Neil and talked a lot about 4 am most mornings.
Tuesday morning, once again Al did his doctor impersonation and sneaked in to see Neil before visiting hours. He was better than the day before but still having low times. His sister Tina rang him on his personal line to help while away a bit more time for him. I arrived with my Dad at 2 o'clock and he was very pleased to see us. He had done his physio and had hopped a few steps using a frame, which he was delighted with - but totally shattered. When we first arrived there was the most disgusting smell coming from the bed next door and poor Neil was gagging and couldn't escape - I closed the curtains and fetched him a sick tray. His retching could be heard around the ward! I have to admit I was retching too - it was revolting. We later found out this patient was an elderly gentleman called Charlie who saw Neil and thought he was George Graham! (or is it Graham George?) The cardiologist eventually turned up and gave Neil the all clear. He has taken him off the heart tablets and is very happy with his progress. He still awaits the scan on his left leg before they will allow him to be transferred. A patient opposite Neil arrived yesterday (a hit and run victim) who has badly fractured her pelvis and leg. Poor lady she couldn't understand much English as she is from Brazil. The Roman Catholic Priest at the hospital (who is Brazilian) came to see her today. Whilst he was explaining her forthcoming operation to her he went an ashen shade when one of the nurses walked past with a couple of bags of blood and then fainted and had to be carried off by two doctors! It was all happening today!! Jerry Hamilton texted me to see if we wanted a lift home as he was working nearby. He popped in to see Neil and cheered him up and then drove us home in comfort. Hoping Neil will have the scan tomorrow and that he can be transferred to Gatwick Park Hospital asap.
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hi neil,you are making super progress,thats great to see.hope you are transfered asap,keep working hard on the physio[and the macdonalds]....come to think of it sal,neil does look a bit like george graham[not]... anyway george[i mean neil]i will see you soon mate when you feel up to it,thinking of you both keith,bev holly,conor,ryan xxxxx
looks like a dodgy arsenal manager,not nice!keep at it.doing good.see you soon st x
When we were initially shown your head scans, you were given the "all clear" - maybe the consultant was a Arsenal supporter and gave you a face lift on the quiet !! Brad Pitt would have been better ! Hopefully all systems go for your move today so see you later.
Tina x
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