Yesterday was the most awful and traumatic day for us both. We had to be at the Royal Perth Hospital by 7.30am. Our darlings Irene and George were kind enough to drive us in. I couldn't believe that once in the prep room I had to undress Roger myself and put him in a hospital robe. I then had to get him on to the bed and put the sides up. Never in all my life have I wanted to be a nurse!! What on earth am I doing.
Lots of tears for us both yesterday. I felt awful leaving Roger in the hospital but knew there was no point in me sitting around. It's such a depressing place to be, with all sorts of weird and wonderful people (including us!!).
I was surprised to get Roger's sms at 10am to say he was back in the prep room and the PEG was in! As I had a long list of things I wanted to get done whilst Roger was being looked after, I didn't get back to the hospital until around...... actually, I have no idea, but I think it was around 4.45pm!! He had not been fed, he was very hungry and extremely thirsty. I was a bit cross about the lack of nursing, but of course, hospitals are always understaffed.
I'd been told by the Dietitian that Roger would need to stay in 2 nights so that he could recover and I could learn to feed him via the tube. I didn't dare tell Rog as I knew he would be more upset. I thought I would just wait to see what today would bring.
Anyway, the long and the short of it is that we are now home (thank goodness), but we are both very, very tired and a bit sad. It has been a difficult few days. Roger is in pain from the PEG insertion (directly into his stomach) and he is quite emotional, which is understandable.
There is a highlight. Our Football Team - The Geelong Cats, won against the Perth West Coast Eagles to go into the Grand Final next Saturday. Our dear, dear friend Paul - a Geelong fan - came into the hospital to watch the game with us, and brought lots of party food and drink. It was so lovely of him. His wife Colette bought Roger a giant chocolate football (yum, yum!!).
Roger goes into Respite at Bethesda on Monday 26 September for a week. I think this is good, especially as he gets used to the PEG. It also gives me some much needed rest to cope with the coming weeks and months. Here is the link if you want to find out more about the hospital. It is in the most beautiful location and I can't wait to see it.
Our bathroom renovations start on Monday 3 October, so it is all systems go here in the Ridley household!!
Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. WE CAN FEEL THEM.
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