Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Almost two weeks

Hello everyone,
We're all a bit tired in the UK today. My dad is beginning to feel a bit despondent and Ian and are feeling somewhat snowed under with the number of forms and money stuff that needs sorting out. Everyone is being very helpful but there are just some things we have to do! My dad has been transferred from a bi-PAP to a C-PAP breathing machine at night. Whilst the bi-pap gave an extra push of breath when he breathed in (and was very drying, uncomfortable and generally made him feel miserable) the c-pap gives a bit of resistance when he breathes out (presumably to strengthen his breathing muscles), it's much less drying and uncomfortable, thankfully. He is currently on a restricted liquid intake due to low sodium and it is driving him crazy - he now has an obsession with 'juicy fruits' oranges in particular and has a fear that somehow the hospital will run out of them. We have been instructed to bring a BIG BAG of them tomorrow. Still waiting for the move to Pinderfields, hopefully next week. A hospital admin person came to visit today and asked about his insurance situation, said they'd check if there was a reciprocal agreement between UK and USA (doubtful) and if there was they wouldn't have to bother him again. If there was no agreement they'd have to see about claiming from his insurance but ' we don't like to charge and aren't in favour of issuing bills, but don't worry, none of this will have any bearing on your treatment' (refreshing for those in the US no doubt). Please send more newsy messages and encouragement. It really helps to keep my dad's spirits up (or raise them perhaps at the moment). Thanks for all the lovely cards.
Take care,
Airasa

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