Weds 13th October

Hi everyone

Jerry has had news about the hospice – there are no free places at present. The hospital therefore is suggesting that Jerry should think about going home. On Monday, he was definitely not ready. Today, however, I think he is more amenable. He can climb a flight of stairs and descend them so can manage the stairs in his home. He will also be able to borrow a wheel chair from the Red Cross when he goes home.

Unfortunately, yesterday Jerry began to have a pain that the doctors say is the cancer. Fortunately he is able to take opiate-based painkillers to manage it. He also had a problem eating today, feeling nauseous when he ate. He has spoken to the nurses and they have given him something to get rid of the nausea and he is eating again now. He needs to keep eating. He has lost some weight with the operation and cannot afford to lose a lot. One of the problems with eating is that the food in the hospital is very bad. He will be asking friends to bring him in different things when he visits. This way he will get the food that he feels like and is better quality and which he can eat.

At the moment he is really appreciating seeing friends and looks forward to their visits. I think it won't be too long before he goes home.

Best Wishes to all
Anne x