Sorry to hear all that David!
When we were a Kingdom it was run by a King
When we were an Empire it was run by an Empress
Now we're a country we're run by a..........
Hmmm, looks like the cannula is being fitted tomorrow - just read the instructions, goes in the vein in upper arm and shoved in a two foot so it ends somewhere near the lungs and can stay in place for a year! Wish they had done this to start with, she has had so many cannulas fixed to her the hand & arms the surface veins are wrecked now, she looks like a junkie.
Anyway, off the liquid diet tomorrow and back to more normal food and I think they are hoping to get her out by the weekend. The are arranging for the district nurse to come daily so that will be great - whether this can be done for this weekend I dunno.
So, things are still up in the air - I might be OK for the weekend or I might not.
Had a call from madam - cannula being fitted today or tomorrow (when X-Ray dept can fit her in)
No district nurses available over the weekend so they are going to discharge her on Monday.
In my heart I was saying woooooo, I can play at the weekend - although I was actually saying "oh dear, another few days in hospital". Heh, selfish I know but meh!
So, there you are, unless anything else happens I'm OK for the weekend. 
God, this is terrible Dave, she's been in hospital for ages now!
Anyway, glad you can make it. I was getting worried about a German side commanded by Kermit and Guy...... 
Dave, how's Mary now?
Ah, thank you for asking, she is much improved. Been home since 25th Jan - district nurse everyday bunging antibiotic through drip. Doing a bit more everyday - operation is fine, just contending with the infection problems. Consultant visit at hospital tomorrow, hopefully then off drip and allowed to work in a few weeks.
Good to hear. Being at home makes a massive difference. 
It certainly does, I don't have to do the ironing or cooking. 
