21/12/2017 Positive News and Christmas Good Wishes

I am delighted to say that I am making real progress! Yesterday I was sat up in my wheelchair for 45mins, today managed an hour. I am now off the TPN IV nutrition, in fact My central line was taken out today. I am still on antibiotics etc orally and still have catheter in but my recovery is all moving in the right direction now, onwards and upwards! Don’t worry I’m only doing what the drs tell me to, won’t push it. its hard work but I’m getting there. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers, also donations. The extra costs of my extended hospital stay and extra care need to be covered. I can’t wait to be back home as soon as I can. In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas or whatever this time of year means to you and your loved ones. I wish you happiness, peace and love xxx

12/12/2017 Staying Put to get Stronger

Hi everyone, I’ve been battling to keep things down due to nausea from my antibiotics. So this evening they have started me on TPN which is IV nutrition. This will help me gain some weight and some strength back. My body is recovering from major surgery and infection and just needs this boost. I would appreciate all your prayers and support that I respond well and quickl. my body was so poorly it took a hammering going ahead with the surgery but I knew it was my only chance to survive and so despite knowing that the road would be rough, I chose to live. My recovery is a little slower than expected but I will get there. Your love and support carry me through and I can’t thank everyone enough. I will keep fighting and although I now won’t make it home for Christmas, I can’t wait to show you all the amazing results of my surgery. Not only has it saved my life but my quality of life will be so much better and i have you all to thank for that. i know that with Gods grace and your love I can do this, time to kick ass zebra style! Love to you all xxxx💕

08/12/2017 Friends Arrive

A visit from friends and another surgical procedure

A couple of days after my brother Jon left I have enjoyed having two good friends visit me yesterday and today, it has been really good to see them as my recovery can feel like a long road.

Unfortunately I have had a CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) leak these past couple of days, which has been giving me some problems, and have been told there are still traces of wound infection, but this time lower down. In addition, I have had an abscess developing on the back of my head as a result of so much time lying on my back, even though I am moved onto my side at regular intervals. As a result they are taking me back to theatre this afternoon to deal with all three issues at the same time - stopping the CSF leak and replenishing spinal fluids, flushing out and treating the wound infection, and treating the abscess.

I don’t therefore expect to be online much immediately following this, but please do pray that all goes well. I am hoping the procedures I’m having will deal effectively with all these issues.

Thank you to you all for your support as always - onwards and upwards!

Update:

The news from Sarah's carer as of this evening is that things have gone well and she is spending the night under observation in ICU and all being well should be back on the ward tomorrow.

04/12/2017 Jon Heads Home

It’s a long road recovering from such a major operation. After a few good days, Sarah hasn’t been feeling so well today and has spent it resting.

I’m heading home to Australia tomorrow morning, so this is my last post from Barcelona and I will settle back into checking here for updates. It’s been really special to spend this time with Sarah, and to be with her as she recovers in hospital. And despite the circumstances it’s been nice to have time to talk and catch up.

On Thursday Sarah’s good friends Sara and Bev are making a flying visit, and she’s really looking forward to that 🙂

02/12/2017 Sarah sits up in her wheelchair

This from Sarah this morning, along with a

photo of her celebrating with the man who

saved her life, Dr Gilete: "Guess what folks

They’ve got me up in my wheelchair for an

hour!!  This is huge step in my recovery, and   

so far I am tolerating it well. A great    

achievement for me!"

01/12/2017 A Day of progress

Another day of good progress as Sarah recovers from surgery. This afternoon she’s been allowed to sit up in bed, and she can turn over to sleep more comfortably tonight. Her hand is also gradually improving with physio.

Sarah is continuing to stay strong and positive, and is being very well looked after by everyone at the hospital :-)