Day started well, had shower, district nurse called and flushed drain. Went to village in the car, called at bank and Booths. Had a lovely homemade s/wich on crusty granary bread. Everything was well chilled. But then I noticed that my catheter connected to my bladder was not outputting any urine. Panic, phoned district nurse, but only get answerphone. Left msg and hoped for early response. I worked out that catheter was blocked and needed changing rapid like. Nurse phoned and came quite quickly. For the men yowsah! taking out old and putting in new, for the girls 'don't be a wuss Alan'. Once replaced it is now working normally, phew!

W/e has gone well, but think I need to rest more. Been to hosp today, but Mr Scott was in theatre doing emergency surgery, so had to see his colleague. Drain to remain in for another week, minimum, possibly two. I am to be referred finally about catheter, can't wait to have it removed. Had bloods taken today and will need to phone hosp 2mrw to see if I continue with my current oral antibiotics or lower dosage ones. Feel really weary now and fancy a short lay down b4 tea. Had a short walk this morning, in the sunshine, that was v nice. Need to get more fresh air, sunshine and exercise to get my colour back into my face. I am now realising just how much weight I have lost, my trousers fall down, even with a belt on, and the collars of my shirts are well too big, init. Am I bovvered, just a bit, but I will get more weight back on real soon. Sleeping very well each night, now that I am in my own bed again. Sausage, mash and onion gravy for tea, that was definitely not on the hosp menu. X