Day 6

Not a very imaginative title but I am feeling a lil bit tired and uninspired today. Actually losing track of the days in here. It’s like I’m on the road all over again. Docs came back this morning and said that after reviewing all my tests and everything else they can see the inflammation is more severe than when I was first diagnosed. Back home it was diagnosed as left sided colitis but it is actually pancolitis which means it’s the whole extent of my colon and bowels which is more dangerous and can cause more problems. They are going to monitor me and if I am starting to feel better by this evening (a miracle is needed) they will look at getting me out in the next week. If not then they need to do more tests and start the next stage of treatment for a few weeks before they can then send me home.

Sounds simple enough right? Well with the whole Coronavirus situation, the getting home part is looking to be more tricky than the getting out of hospital part. I’ve had a social worker come and see me who is in touch with the consulate at the embassy in Brisbane trying to sort out my visa and flights home and I (my Mum) have tried to contact insurance to change my flights if needed. (Praying for an upgrade to business class)! My life feels like a soap opera at the moment but I don’t see anyone coming to cast me for Neighbours?!

After escaping my room today – don’t panic, it was authorised – I sat outside to get some fresh air and… it began raining. I mean I guess it makes being stuck inside a little bit easier but the one time I get outside I was hoping for a little top up on the tan. Oh well, I’ll have to just keep moisturising with the hospital-grade cream to keep the tan fresh. It’s also now 3pm and I’m nil-by-mouth until tomorrow lunchtime as they want to do more tests. This is the worst part as the hospital food is the only thing still exciting me (sad, I know) but I guess I’ll lose a few extra pounds that I accumulated whilst travelling. Going to do some online retail therapy to cheer me up and have something to look forward to for when I finally get home- a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do!

P.S. I also finished ‘The Stranger’ on Netflix so need a need binge worthy series please!

Annabel x