One of Katharine's friends brought her a bunch of flowers a few days ago, and this is a shot of part of it. I've no idea what they are, but they are quite attractive.
This is a suitable time to update you on Katharine's progress after her various periods in hospital between October and February. She had a phone consultation with her consultant a month ago, and although she has made progress, he wasn't satisfied with the rate of progress or the levels of pain that she was sometimes still suffering. He wanted a second opinion from one of his colleagues, so there was a second phone consultation a few days ago with another consultant. He wants her to have gastroscopy, and will also refer her to the pain clinic at the hospital, when the current Covid 19 crisis reduces. The second consultant will have another conversation with Katharine in 3-4 months to look at next steps.
In the mean time, Katharine continues to make use of a book on pain that we bought a few weeks ago which has had a significant impact on the pain problem. So, slow progress, but at least progress has been made.
A big thank you to all of you who have provided support and encouragement to Katharine and I over the last 7 months while she has been ill.
Ian...Constant pain is so difficult to endure so it's good that Katherine is doing some reading up on pain control. Having two doctors take an interest in her case is beneficial.
So sorry to know that Katherine is in pain. I was thinking she was almost back to normal. Prayers for her. The flowers have the shape of roses but I have never seen a blue rose.
Sorry to hear that Katherine is in pain. It is good news though that she has some progress even if it is small. Let's hope she makes it through the next few months and then things work out. Take care.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Thank you too for your various suggestions on what these flowers are. Having looked at details and photos online, it looks like Julia is right and that they are lysianthus (can be spelt with either a 'y' or an 'i' according to a UK dictionary).
Katharine sends her thanks for your concern for her continuing pain problem. I should say that most of the time it is low level, with an occasional more severe flare-up, and part of what we have been trying to do in recent weeks is to work out what activities provoke such a reaction, while awaiting an appointment for her at the pain clinic.
Thank you Bruni. Progress is slow and frustrating for Katharine. On good days she has little pain, and on bad days it is nowhere near as severe as it once was - but she so wants to feel well and get out and about. A lot of it is about patience, and seeing in due course what the pain clinic says. Thank you for your concern.
Ian
May 27th, 2020
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Lovely photo...
The flower is a lisianthus.. spell check? Lysianthus.?
And good to hear update....you and Katherine have had a long haul over these months. Hope a positive road ahead.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Thank you too for your various suggestions on what these flowers are. Having looked at details and photos online, it looks like Julia is right and that they are lysianthus (can be spelt with either a 'y' or an 'i' according to a UK dictionary).
Katharine sends her thanks for your concern for her continuing pain problem. I should say that most of the time it is low level, with an occasional more severe flare-up, and part of what we have been trying to do in recent weeks is to work out what activities provoke such a reaction, while awaiting an appointment for her at the pain clinic.
Ian
Thank you Bruni. Progress is slow and frustrating for Katharine. On good days she has little pain, and on bad days it is nowhere near as severe as it once was - but she so wants to feel well and get out and about. A lot of it is about patience, and seeing in due course what the pain clinic says. Thank you for your concern.
Ian