AND THE UPSHOT IS...

... that the great Man did NOT address me in any way, shape or form, but instead carried out a hurried conversation just outside the examination room with the registrar who had examined me and who said she needed his guidance about the meds I'm on. This despite the fact that on my notes it clearly states that he should see me personally, as she explained to us. Charles came with me and was, I think, somewhat surprised by the non-appearance of Mr 'Fig'. I, however, was not.

Anyway, the good news is that the eye is 'calm' at the moment and I am able to start reducing the meds with immediate, but gradual effect. If all goes wll I should be able to come off the steroids in about nine weeks and stop the ointment completely from today. The Aciclovir has dropped from 800mgs five times a day, to 400 five times to 400 TWICE daily as of now. This is all very encouraging as long as the virus stays quiet.

The chat about possible surgery was also encouraging and it would appear that it is certainly a possiblity, although that WILL need to be dicussed with Mr Figueiredo. Quite how that will happen when he studiously avoids contact with his patients I don't know, but I have another appointment in Novemeber so MAYBE he'll deign to talk to me on that occasion.

After the hospital stuff, we popped into town for coffee and breakfast, then went to get Claire's birthday pressie and new bedding for James's old room. (Although he's brought his own very nice bedding it really doesn't match the decor at all so we (I?) had to do something about it pronto!!)

We're now home (obviously cos I'm writing the blog) and I'm working on persuading Charles that a nice relaxed takeaway would be a good idea this evening!

James has sent a text to say they've checked into their hotel, that it's warm and sunny and should be a great day for their visit to the London Eye.
And in my next post I shall tell you all about MY visit to said attraction!!