So, we get a call from Bristol in the night to warn us that Lydia's operation might be moved earlier in the day on Fridy (today) and then at 08:00 this morning they confirm we're back on track for a 13:30 operation. We arrive in Bristol at 11:00 this morning to see that poor old Lydia has had "nil by mouth" all morning - a good sign things will go ahead, only to be told at 14:00 (by the very apologetic surgeon) that he is available to do the op, but due to another emergency, he didn't have a full team available. I offered to be a scrub nurse for the afternoon, but they didn't take up my kind offer - something about not having a spare theatre as well!! The surgeon has re-booked the operation for Monday at 12:00, and said that even if he has to work on into the evening he will "do" Lydia on Monday. Not sure I like the sound of that, but I appreciate his efforts! So, another weekend on her Prostin drug for Lydia, bless her! They did mention that if she gets worse over the weekend, they would consider an emergency op during the weekend, but I strongly suspect they will "keep her going" until Monday. As you can imagine, it's really tricky remaining positive through all this, but we are confident there is a purpose to it all ultimately. We're still holding onto some verses from the Bible - if you've got one, check out Jeremiah 29 v 11.Despite another tiring day, I'll end on a more positive note with my latest joke (pinched from a Penguin wrapper):
Q: Why did the elephant take a load of tissues to his friends party?
A: Wait for it.....Because he was a big "party pooper"!
Now that's much better than Uncle John's jokes, trust me!
Report more on the Bodger saga as it happens!
