20th July
On Friday 18th July Francis had a very bad Motorbike accident. He was travelling up Sparks rd and swerved to miss a car that crossed the road infront of him. He ramped his Yamaha R6 up an anthill and launched it 2m in the air, it travelled approx 10m airborn and summersaulting until it hit an elecrical box on the side of the road. His bike was broken in two and Francis came to land about 2m from the bike on his back.
On Friday 18th July Francis had a very bad Motorbike accident. He was travelling up Sparks rd and swerved to miss a car that crossed the road infront of him. He ramped his Yamaha R6 up an anthill and launched it 2m in the air, it travelled approx 10m airborn and summersaulting until it hit an elecrical box on the side of the road. His bike was broken in two and Francis came to land about 2m from the bike on his back.
He has a broken collarbone, multiple grazes, bruising and soft tissue damage to his back and legs. His Femur Tip (ball joint at the top of his left leg) is fractured and may need to be replaced. His pelvis is damaged, with his leg pushed up into the pelvic girdle. On Monday he is going in for a CTG scan and then the Specialist (one of the best) will plan for his reconstructive operation on Tuesday. He will be hospitalised for at least two weeks and it will take a few months for him to walk properly. He wont be able to drive for a while.
24th July
This morning much to my dismay, Francis was moved from General Ward to the High Care facility. He was having trouble with excessive sweats, nausea and a rapid resting heart rate. I was very upset at first but after speaking with the Nursing Sister I was reassured that he was doing much better and was being monitored very closely.
I went in this evening to see him and he was in a great mood, they had changed his drip to another brand and had taken him off the morphine (he was having a reaction to it we think) these changes made a huge difference.
I had the opportunity of meeting up with Jo there, she was on her way out and Francis was really encouraged after seeing her - thanks Jo - go mammabear!
I took one look at him and said "right ...dinner time" he wasnt interested, so in the wily way of a seasoned wife, i started chatting while breaking up his sandwidges and feeding them to him bit by bit. after a fun chat about our dogs (or something) I said "all done!" and he was shocked. Then I looked at him again and decided that the "Raiders of the lost ark" look was really so 1976 and promptly ordered a razor, hot water and a towel. By the time I left, he was smiling, his sheets and bedding were all straight and tucked in nicely, he was full of food, clean shaven and smelling like fresh deodorant. Job done!
Now, the only serious part is this: His heart rate is not normal at this point, it isnt bad enough to warrant huge concern but if it doesnt stabilize over night they will be calling in a cardio specialist. His resting pulse rate goes from 97 to 160 and back down again while he is lying quietly. We have had so much prayer and support - it has made everything seem do-able.
Some Thanks:
Maryanne (and Phil) - thank you precious lady for your call from the States - it made me smile - I'm so sorry i missed it!
Cris - thanks for your vote of confidence xx mwa mwa
Kim - for the food, the tea, running to my house in time for the ugly cry and the constant calls and support xoxoxoxox
Rach - for being so willing to assist me 24/7 you star
Jo - for being so flexible (visit, no visit, visit...) and supportive of us, and for being brave while your son is so ill.
Shan - for being there, and for checking up on me. moomoobaabaa.
Kara and Bill - for your sweet email =)
Gran - for letting Sav and I sleep in your bed. For the love and encouragement xxx
Grandmere - for your phonecall, the support was appreciated.
Vee and John - thank you for your phone calls and email =)
Trace - thanks for looking after sav while i visited Franc tonight x
Our Homegroup and Paula&Blaise - for the calls, prayers and visits, you keep us inspired to get there!!
Terri - for rescuing us with bottles, nappies, formula and baby gadgets at the trauma rooms! For feeding me and allowing me to sleep like the dead in your comfy spare bed! hughug
My Mom - I could not have coped without you - I know that you are behind Francis and I 200% and I'm so grateful for you. I love you.
Thank you for babysitting, driving around, rescuing me and for letting me just be in your home. Francis sends his love and thanks as well.
Basically every person on this list has either visited Francis, spoken to me in person or called me, some of you have even babysat, and opened your homes to me, you've fed me and encouraged me - it has helped me to be strong for Francis. Thank you again =)
Lets, hope that my gorgeous Hubby gets up and going soon. I will keep you all posted as things develop.
3rd August
Well, my husband is back home – after a hellish two weeks sans-husband, I have him on my couch and in my home! It is so nice to see him when I want to – laugh with him, hug him and annoy him again = )
He was in general ward for 4 days,
theatre 1 day,
back to general ward for 1 day
and then into ICU-High Care for 3 days
and back to general ward for 5days.
Not cool.
After the operation where the surgeon joined 6 pieces of femur together with big gigantuan screws Franc returned to general ward only to discover that his heart wouldn't slow down – his resting rate would go from 60 – 160 and back again for no reason. After they moved him to high care they put him onto meds, and monitored him 24/7 to try and establish what was wrong with him.
The diagnosis – Supraventricular Tachycardial Arrythmia. In short – Top of heart beats quicker than it should. Blood does not get pumped efficiently and Franc is left exhausted, weak and living a less-than perfect life.
He is on Hexarone now and in two weeks he sees the Cardiologist. He might have to go to JHB for an electro operation – electrocuting the heart muscle.
We are not taking this lying down though – we are sending him to Dr Kiepiel a homeopath who will diagnose him and treat him holistically
6th August
Well, last Thursday I fetched a weak but happy husband from the hospital and brought him (slowly) home. He was very emotional and exhausted, frustrated and optimistic (that's Franc!)
On Friday I decided to go with my gut feeling and started treating him with homeopathic meds - natural medicine. He responded immediately (as in he went of the prescription painkillers and was recovering more every hour) so i decided to call Dr K a homeopath in Kloof (she is the best in SA and there is a three month waiting list) I really felt that she would be able to help him. I called on Friday and spoke to the receptionist, told her a little of our story. She told me that the soonest appointment would be in September! I just gave her all of the times that suit us and left it there – within 15 minutes she received a phone call from a client who was cancelling! The open appointment was for this Monday at 10:30 (the time that I said would suit us best!!) She was so amazed at this that she bumped us up to the top of the waiting list and called us saying "this is too strange, has never happened before – the appointment MUST be for you!"
Saturday was a great day for Franc – my private music students came for their lessons and he had a great time telling them all his story, then My Mom and Dad popped in to bring us a milktart and some brownies, followed by a visit by Jo and Shan =0)
Sunday was quiet and restful – ie. Mommy worked and Dad and Baby slept ;0)
So, on Monday we headed off to see the doctor and spent an hour and a half there with franc hooked up to an Quantum machine (It diagnoses and regulates the body condition) and throughout Monday Francis was much better, Monday evening after our guests left Franc went through an awful detox process – he was very ill for about 4hrs.
Tuesday morning we went in to the hospital to have his staples removed and I told the doctor about Francs collarbone sticking up at a funny angle – he did an examination and booked franc right there for an operation this morning at 9am! So now, my gorgeous bionic man has four steel screws in his hip and a steel screw/plate in his shoulder to hold his collarbone together.
24th July
This morning much to my dismay, Francis was moved from General Ward to the High Care facility. He was having trouble with excessive sweats, nausea and a rapid resting heart rate. I was very upset at first but after speaking with the Nursing Sister I was reassured that he was doing much better and was being monitored very closely.
I went in this evening to see him and he was in a great mood, they had changed his drip to another brand and had taken him off the morphine (he was having a reaction to it we think) these changes made a huge difference.
I had the opportunity of meeting up with Jo there, she was on her way out and Francis was really encouraged after seeing her - thanks Jo - go mammabear!
I took one look at him and said "right ...dinner time" he wasnt interested, so in the wily way of a seasoned wife, i started chatting while breaking up his sandwidges and feeding them to him bit by bit. after a fun chat about our dogs (or something) I said "all done!" and he was shocked. Then I looked at him again and decided that the "Raiders of the lost ark" look was really so 1976 and promptly ordered a razor, hot water and a towel. By the time I left, he was smiling, his sheets and bedding were all straight and tucked in nicely, he was full of food, clean shaven and smelling like fresh deodorant. Job done!
Now, the only serious part is this: His heart rate is not normal at this point, it isnt bad enough to warrant huge concern but if it doesnt stabilize over night they will be calling in a cardio specialist. His resting pulse rate goes from 97 to 160 and back down again while he is lying quietly. We have had so much prayer and support - it has made everything seem do-able.
Some Thanks:
Maryanne (and Phil) - thank you precious lady for your call from the States - it made me smile - I'm so sorry i missed it!
Cris - thanks for your vote of confidence xx mwa mwa
Kim - for the food, the tea, running to my house in time for the ugly cry and the constant calls and support xoxoxoxox
Rach - for being so willing to assist me 24/7 you star
Jo - for being so flexible (visit, no visit, visit...) and supportive of us, and for being brave while your son is so ill.
Shan - for being there, and for checking up on me. moomoobaabaa.
Kara and Bill - for your sweet email =)
Gran - for letting Sav and I sleep in your bed. For the love and encouragement xxx
Grandmere - for your phonecall, the support was appreciated.
Vee and John - thank you for your phone calls and email =)
Trace - thanks for looking after sav while i visited Franc tonight x
Our Homegroup and Paula&Blaise - for the calls, prayers and visits, you keep us inspired to get there!!
Terri - for rescuing us with bottles, nappies, formula and baby gadgets at the trauma rooms! For feeding me and allowing me to sleep like the dead in your comfy spare bed! hughug
My Mom - I could not have coped without you - I know that you are behind Francis and I 200% and I'm so grateful for you. I love you.
Thank you for babysitting, driving around, rescuing me and for letting me just be in your home. Francis sends his love and thanks as well.
Basically every person on this list has either visited Francis, spoken to me in person or called me, some of you have even babysat, and opened your homes to me, you've fed me and encouraged me - it has helped me to be strong for Francis. Thank you again =)
Lets, hope that my gorgeous Hubby gets up and going soon. I will keep you all posted as things develop.
3rd August
Well, my husband is back home – after a hellish two weeks sans-husband, I have him on my couch and in my home! It is so nice to see him when I want to – laugh with him, hug him and annoy him again = )
He was in general ward for 4 days,
theatre 1 day,
back to general ward for 1 day
and then into ICU-High Care for 3 days
and back to general ward for 5days.
Not cool.
After the operation where the surgeon joined 6 pieces of femur together with big gigantuan screws Franc returned to general ward only to discover that his heart wouldn't slow down – his resting rate would go from 60 – 160 and back again for no reason. After they moved him to high care they put him onto meds, and monitored him 24/7 to try and establish what was wrong with him.
The diagnosis – Supraventricular Tachycardial Arrythmia. In short – Top of heart beats quicker than it should. Blood does not get pumped efficiently and Franc is left exhausted, weak and living a less-than perfect life.
He is on Hexarone now and in two weeks he sees the Cardiologist. He might have to go to JHB for an electro operation – electrocuting the heart muscle.
We are not taking this lying down though – we are sending him to Dr Kiepiel a homeopath who will diagnose him and treat him holistically
6th August
Well, last Thursday I fetched a weak but happy husband from the hospital and brought him (slowly) home. He was very emotional and exhausted, frustrated and optimistic (that's Franc!)
On Friday I decided to go with my gut feeling and started treating him with homeopathic meds - natural medicine. He responded immediately (as in he went of the prescription painkillers and was recovering more every hour) so i decided to call Dr K a homeopath in Kloof (she is the best in SA and there is a three month waiting list) I really felt that she would be able to help him. I called on Friday and spoke to the receptionist, told her a little of our story. She told me that the soonest appointment would be in September! I just gave her all of the times that suit us and left it there – within 15 minutes she received a phone call from a client who was cancelling! The open appointment was for this Monday at 10:30 (the time that I said would suit us best!!) She was so amazed at this that she bumped us up to the top of the waiting list and called us saying "this is too strange, has never happened before – the appointment MUST be for you!"
Saturday was a great day for Franc – my private music students came for their lessons and he had a great time telling them all his story, then My Mom and Dad popped in to bring us a milktart and some brownies, followed by a visit by Jo and Shan =0)
Sunday was quiet and restful – ie. Mommy worked and Dad and Baby slept ;0)
So, on Monday we headed off to see the doctor and spent an hour and a half there with franc hooked up to an Quantum machine (It diagnoses and regulates the body condition) and throughout Monday Francis was much better, Monday evening after our guests left Franc went through an awful detox process – he was very ill for about 4hrs.
Tuesday morning we went in to the hospital to have his staples removed and I told the doctor about Francs collarbone sticking up at a funny angle – he did an examination and booked franc right there for an operation this morning at 9am! So now, my gorgeous bionic man has four steel screws in his hip and a steel screw/plate in his shoulder to hold his collarbone together.
I have just spoken to him and he is slurring but confident it was a good op. He said something about me being his nurse - so I'm both scared and curious at this point ;0)
So, after hours of crying, intense stress, a crying and broken husband, two weeks of missed work for both of us (it's hurting the pocket now!) and a 6 month old baby in tow, we are seeing the light at the end of a very long dark tunnel.
Keep well and thanks again for the support
Sands x
Wahahhaha.... that was the first time Sav ever had chocolate do you remember xxx she looked at me like... my whole 6 month life has been a lie, chocolate is awesoooome!!! heheheh or however old she was at the time ...aww she was so tiny sis.
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