Tag: pneumothorax
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Hannah’s recovery from heart surgery | Day 10
Another great day on Hannah’s heart surgery journey Hannah had a good night after a great day that ended with us snuggling up in her bed watching “Educating Yorkshire: One Year On“. She started getting restless around 5.30 this morning…toilet, water, bed up, bed down, tossing and turning, needing her eye mask to be in…
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Hannah’s recovery from heart surgery | Day 7 | PLUS an update on Charlie
One week after heart surgery Hannah is doing great…and we have further news/clarification about Charlie 7.50am This time last week, we were waiting for Hannah to be given pre-meds and taken into theatre. We were watching “Back to the Future II” to pass the time and keep our minds off it all. We were all…
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Recovery from heart surgery | Day 6
A really good day – lots of smiles, laughter and general joviality You could almost forget we’re here because Hannah has just had major heart surgery (less than a week ago!) 9am Came in at 8 to find Hannah up & dressed and having breakfast. She’d managed her half shower etc by herself! She’s had…
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Recovering from heart surgery |Day 5
Highs and Lows A rough night 1am Hannah wakes up as she needs the toilet. Complains of pain…in her chest but also her right shoulder when breathing in. I get her back into bed. ..almost bolt upright as she says it hurts too much otherwise. She probably hardly got any pain relief at her last…