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Date: 23 March 2005 12:19:51
I was really nervous as i was being wheeled down the theater. Im not sure if it was the drugs but for some reason i felt it was right and proper to tell the surgeon that i wasnt wearing any pants, so that he wasnt shocked when he lifted my gown <blush> he just smiled. They must be used to strange patients lol
A couple of hours later i woke to find that 1- i was still alive hoorah, 2 - i couldnt move my arms and 3 my mouth was really dry. I think i was able to say that as i remember an oriental looking man telling me he will sort out my precious lips. ???????? Next thing i know im back on the ward and really need a wee. I love at this point that i really dont care who sees my bottom and when i decide that i cant wee in the bed pan i really must attempt to use the proper toilet. The nurse during this time and even at later points when its visiting time tries in vain to cover bottom but alas i dont think it really works. It was so great to see my parents and JT the next morning when i woke. Thursday evening mom helped me to shower (Thanks mom, i know i was a pain) and i was also finally allowed to eat something. Those two pieces of toast were the best thing i have ever eaten in my life.
I didnt leave the hospital until monday lunchtime. I had been in for 6 days. When they removed my Appendix it was apparantly severe and it really had needed removing. It was also trapped behind the bowel so instead of it being removed by keyhole they needed to make a large cut in my stomach. I currently have 4 cuts. 1 that is about an inch, 2 that are about 2 inches and 1 that is about 4 inches. They are all held together by staples and getting a little bit sore now. I will be glad when the nurse comes on saturday to remove them.
Im currently staying at JTs so he can look after me. He has been so wonderful and my rock. It felt really wierd not going back to my parents to be looked after but JT is doing a fantastic job and although i know he is exausted he just continues to be there. I look at him and just consider myself so lucky that God put us together.
holly xxx