About three hours after surgery (and clearly a little ‘happy’) I was standing on my own two feet – desperate to get out of the paper undies and theatre gown.
Tissue expanders out, implants in, old scars tidied up (+ no new ones), I’m wearing a bra for the first time in six months and it’s tight! (for obvious reasons.)
Although still connected to a drip, oxygen and those calf pumps – there were no drains this time, so a lot easier to move about.
The following day I had my first real look.
Andrea, Michelle, Gem and Sue had done another amazing job looking after me, but I wasn’t very talkative after round-the-clock obs!
Dr D was in bright and early – happy with how things were looking and confident I’d be right to go home later in the day. I wasn’t so sure, nervous about managing the shower etc. However – a bit of a hand, some more rest, a very nutritious sausage roll for morning tea (hey – they gave me a party pie last time!), more rest, some lunch, followed by another sleep – and I was good to go.
I know I’ve mentioned the incredible care I’ve received on a number of occasions. The men and women who do this day-in, day-out (doctors, surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, physios, pathologists) really are very special people. (At times I’ve felt guilty asking for help because I’m not ‘sick’, knowing they could be assisting someone who is.) Their professionalism, attitude, caring and understanding has certainly opened-up my eyes to a whole other world. How lucky we all are that there are people who are so dedicated to helping others. Truly inspirational to say the least.
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