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Care timeline

Margaret's story so far

Everything that's happened, in order — appointments, medication changes, hospital stays and the small wins in between.

  1. Document24 JulyKey moment

    Blood test results added

    HbA1c came back at 51 mmol/mol — down from 58 in April. Kidney function normal.

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  2. Note23 July

    Ruth visited for the weekend

    First visit since the operation. Margaret was in good spirits.

    Logged by Ruth
  3. Note22 July

    Margaret walked to the front gate

    First time without the frame. Tired afterwards but no pain.

    Logged by David
  4. Milestone20 JulyKey moment

    Margaret managed the stairs without help

    First time since the operation she's gone up to bed unassisted.

    Logged by David
  5. Appointment16 July

    Physiotherapy — session 3

    Nadia increased the standing exercises. Range of movement improving.

    Logged by David
  6. Appointment13 July

    Physiotherapy — session 2

    Standing exercises introduced. Margaret managing well with support.

    Logged by David
  7. Document11 July

    District nurse checked the wound

    Healing well. Clips due to come out from day 14.

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  8. Medication10 JulyKey moment

    Ramipril increased to 5mg

    Dr. Raman doubled the dose after two high readings. Blood pressure has settled since.

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  9. Appointment9 July

    Physiotherapy — session 1

    First session since coming home. Seated exercises only.

    Logged by David
  10. Document8 JulyKey moment

    Occupational therapist assessed the home

    Recommended a grab rail by the bath and a raised toilet seat.

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  11. Milestone6 JulyKey moment

    Margaret came home

    Discharged after four nights. Alendronic acid and a walking frame added.

    Logged by Amara
  12. Milestone3 JulyKey moment

    Margaret took her first steps with support

    Up and walking with the physio team, the day after surgery.

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  13. Hospital2 JulyKey moment

    Right hip replacement

    Surgery went well. Mr. Cole reported no complications.

    Logged by Amara
  14. Document19 June

    Pre-operative results came back clear

    Bloods, ECG and anaesthetic assessment all normal — surgery confirmed to go ahead.

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  15. Appointment18 June

    Pre-operative assessment

    Bloods, ECG and anaesthetic review all clear.

    Logged by Amara