So Close, But So Far

Frank is settling in well to his new home. He gets cups of tea, 'proper' food and is able to speak to the medical staff!

The UK doctors confirmed yesterday that the Italians did the right thing (which was a huge relief to all of us). The team here in the UK agreed that he wouldn't have been safe to travel prior to surgery and are very impressed by his wounds (apparently they're beautiful!).

Saying that, Frank isn't quite out of the woods just yet. His heart is still beating irregularly which in turn reduces its efficiency and so Dad gets breathless very easily. He's back on oxygen to help this, although his oxygen stauration levels (which indicate how much oxygen is in the blood) are good. He also has fluid on the lungs which, although not uncommon after surgery, is something the medics are keeping a close eye on.

Frank still isn't mobile yet and the physiotherapists will be working hard to get him back on his feet. The cardiologist yesterday estimated it could be one or two weeks before Frank is allowed to go home.

We understand that lots of you are keen to find out which hospital Frank is in, although he's not up to visitors just yet. Speaking to him yesterday he was weary after the long journey home and doesn't feel like he's able to 'entertain' just yet - I'll update you all on this when he starts to feel a better.