Many tests were done last week, and much new blood added to his system. I believe the antibiotics to set right the infection from the Hickman line have now been finished. No definitive conclusions have yet been reached, and since no consultants are around much at the weekends it was suggested that he go home Saturday morning back Sunday; that meant an opportunity to get the train to the barber's, eat some home food and sleep in his own bed. Simon is here from China, so also a chance to catch up with him over breakfast this morning (thank goodness for the extra hour). The heart surgeon has been away for a week, so we await his view when he gets back. It seems likely that the only source of the blood problem is the mended mitral valve, but obviously no one wants to do another operation until it is certain that is the right answer. Vyvyan is admirably stoic.
So, back to the John Humphrey ward tonight. Thank you everyone who has been in touch with Vyvyan and with me - it is very much appreciated.
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