Yesterday was a long day as Frank, Beryl and Elizabeth all returned to the UK. Frank's journey involved hospital > ambulance > Naples airport > plane > Gatwick airport > ambulance > hospital so he's now safely 'checked in' to a local hospital (with a rather fine new cardiac ward).
It was gone 9:30pm last night by the time the party arrived at the hospital. Once Frank had been processed in A&E it was 11pm before he was taken to the cardiac ward. It took a while for the doctors to go through everything so Mum and I didn't leave until 1am this morning!
Speaking to the hospital today he seems to be doing OK. His stats are a little low and he's been put back onto Oxygen although we think this is a precautionary measure given how little the medics know about his situation. For example, there was no information passed from Italy regarding what drug treatments Frank was on. I've been in contact with the British Embassy to try and find this out, so the medics here have to err on the side of caution until they know more.
On the plus side his wounds all look good, he's had a wash and even had some breakfast - although I don't think he's been let loose on a full English yet!
His brother (who went through this 23 years ago) is travelling over from Staffordshire to visit him today which will give him a boost. He'll also be pestered by the rest of the family who are all very happy to be finally home!
Marvellous news! Our love to you all.
ReplyDeleteChris & Nicky Carnall
Welcome bak to England, and soon you should be home again.
ReplyDeleteLots ove love, Anna and Phil.