We are still in Brighton. My mobility problem became far worse and I literally couldn't walk. After a couple of sleepless nights, I was in a lot of pain and moving around was almost impossible. It was obvious that driving down through France was out of the question.
The car was packed, the tickets and hotel all booked, Billy's papers were all in order, and we were really looking forward to our trip. Then on the morning of our departure, I was struck down. Sod's Law.
Doctors were consulted, and serious pain killers requested.
Strangely, the doc' thought it was my Sciatica rather than an arthritic Hip, and some high strength Codeine tabs were prescribed. They didn't do much good.
For the moment I am literally shuffling about, six inches at a time, and in so much pain that I can't sleep. I have an ambulance coming to collect me for a hospital appointment, so I may get some even stronger pain killers, then we can hopefully head south before the weekend. I shall NOT be driving.
I'm so sorry to read this. I hope everything works out and you feel better.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. I thought I was about to read that you were enjoying your pool. Hope the hospital can work out what is causing the problem.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this, Cro. I hope you're feeling more comfortable soon. x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Cro. Please be wary on really strong painkillers though. They mask movements which might be making the pain worse, but they can also make you feel spaced out. Not what you need for travelling that distance.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, I hope the pain can be better controlled. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteWhat is the medical service like in France? Sounds as if you might be better off staying here for now . Sorry to hear you are in pain.
ReplyDeleteOh, sh** sh** sh** shugar. How disappointing. It may be that your flying might come sooner than you planned. See how the appointment goes. Hire a driver. I hope your holiday goes ahead, whatever it takes.
ReplyDeleteOh Cro, I am so sorry to hear this. Hope you can still go at the weekend. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this Cro. I hope the doctors appointment helps and you get some relief from the pain and some way forward to walking and getting over to France soon. Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteDamn. I too was imagining you in France gathering mushrooms and swimming in the pool.
ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope the hospital people can give you a solution, and strong pain killers.
Crossing my fingers and spitting on you. Hope you can travel soon
I hope you are feeling up to the journey soon and back to your favourite place.
ReplyDeleteThe crisis might move things toward a resolution faster and more efficiently (is new hip an option? and better mobility so as to see off sciatica perhaps). or not - really sorry to read it put the cobblers on your anticipated joy.
ReplyDeleteOh Bother! I am sorry to hear your disappointing news. Nothing really helps with the pain, but ice packs give a bit of relief.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you, kid! I'm thinking you've had a few bumps in the road in your travels and will navigate through this one also, I'm sorry for your lovely wife too. Be a sweet patient now.
ReplyDeleteOh my, take care and hurry off to someplace warm and sunny soon.
ReplyDeleteCro your silence lead us to believe that you had arrived in France. Hoping that the Hospital will help you recover. What terrible timing.
ReplyDeleteHow awful. I'm so sorry! I hope you get all the help you need and start to feel better soon. xx
ReplyDeleteI am sorry too for the pain and disappointment. I hope you can get to your French house soon, a much better cure than tablets.
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