11.11.11 - and at 11 we will stop and remember those who have given their lives for our freedom. I can't imagine what it must have been like to see your boys go off to war (or still is). I read this morning about a family of 8 boys who all went off to war and 5 of them died. How sad. I am so grateful that my boys don't have to go.

My input/ output is interesting and does suggest I need to drink more - wow! I am finding it very hard to drink more as I am so used to curbing all messages from my brain that tell me I am thirsty. I am really struggling to drink a whole cup of coffee. It feels very wrong.

Yesterday I noticed that my left arm is swollen. This is not a good thing as it could suggest lymphodema. This is caused by an increase in lymph in my arm which can't drain as I have no lymph glands under my arm. This will be very difficult to treat as I have my fistula in that arm too and can't wear compression bandages which is the usual treatment. We are going to watch it over the weekend and I will keep my arm up where possible and see if it improves otherwise I think it will be another trip to the hospital - ho hum! There is always something!!!!

We have a quiet weekend planned which is a good thing as I am quite tired still after our London trip. Today bible study and ladies who lunch.