Day 150: Surgeryland IV Pauline's green and gold bangle

I awoke this morning from the soundest sleep yet. Nurse Michelle only woke me once in the night and at 5am for meds and obs, but otherwise I was in a deep slumber which surely must be good for healing and recovery. I have a very sore pec muscle, especially after lying down for a long time, and my hand and wrist are still sore after the digging around with the cruel cannula on Sunday, but otherwise the pain is well under control.

I had an easy morning, getting up to have a shower around 8am when they came to make my bed - there are some treats in hospital. Shortly after  Dr Elisabeth arrived followed quickly by Robbie. Elisabeth checked the wound and the drains, explaining that the body makes more fluid to heal and seal wounds; a decrease in the amount of fluid reflects a decrease in the size of the wound. Mine is obviously decreasing, just not quite enough to be able to remove the drain yet, so I'm having another day here.  I'm missing being home with my boys, but I'm relaxed and making the most of the quiet here. I'm so grateful for Dr Elisabeth, she's so calm and a great communicator.

Lovely Maddie came for a visit this morning. Robbie and I slipped out for a short walk and coffee across the road and came back to find her here. It was so nice to see her, another bonus of being in hospital. After lunch Robbie left me and I had a relaxing afternoon sleep, before coming back with the boys for dinner - the highlight of my day. They loved playing with my bed, and we all had a good laugh.



Today I'm wearing a bangle Pauline gave me as a Christmas gift when we were at hers and John's house in France about 5 years ago. I received this pretty green one, while Glasgow friend Laura received an orange one. I love the colour combination, and it brings back such happy memories of our Christmas that year.