Peace and Scans at Last!

Steve was finally moved at 3pm today to the private hospital (Runneymede) next to St Peters.
It was with a huge sigh of relief when Steve was wheeled into his own room, which happens to be room 101! For me as I knew that he would be safe, well cared for and could get the rest he so desperately needs as well as the focus and attention of the staff to make him better. For Steve his focus was on the fact that they had a flat screen TV in the room and the world cup is about to start!!!!


Seriously though he was seen almost instantly by the consultant who had ordered him multiple CT scans, so we can try to get to the bottom of this problem.

The team at St Barts namely Tom became aware that Steve had been admitted and were concerned and actually wanted Steve transferred to St Barts, where they could take care of him.

As it happened in the end our consultant spoke with Tom and they have for the time being agreed that Steve can stay locally here but with Tom on the phone understanding what is happening. The good news is that the scans Steve had today are going to be sent to Tom, so that Steve doesn't need to go to London on Monday to be scanned for Tom.

The scans came back very quickly and showed no obvious blockage of Steve's bowl or in fact not very little constipation. This time they scanned his chest, stomach and pelvis area. So they could get a whole picture of what was happening.

Therefore the plan is to keep going with the treatment plan and keep Steve in hospital until his bowls start to work again on their own.

I'm so determined that Steve shouldn't come home until this happens, as otherwise we will be back up there again, going through the same thing. But as Dr Hewitty is not in charge at Runneymede we will need to see what the consultant says in the morning.

Steve is happy enough being in there, as he really wants this pain to be sorted out and knows the best place to do this, is in the hospital.

In fact his Dad even suggested that all in all it wasn't a bad place to be, your own room, adjustable bed, menus brought to you so you can choose your 3 meals a day, ensuite bathroom and above all peace and quiet so you can watch the world cup on your flat screen TV! In fact its already been decided that his Dad is going up there tomorrow night to watch England v USA with Steve!!!!

I hope Steve gets a better nights sleep tonight, as he is totally exhausted and needs to rest, so he can battle again tomorrow through the pain. Unfortunately Steve's pain is worse at night, so I just hope that the staff can support him through, so he can rest. I'm off to bed myself now and hope tomorrow brings positive news and good weather as I must go for a bike ride otherwise I will not make it to Paris!!!! Less than 2 weeks! And am trying not to count!!