Friday 21 November 2014

Surgery Take 2

I went back under the knife yesterday, it didn't run as smoothly as the first surgery.
I had to be at the hospital by 9am which meant I wasn't allowed any food after 12pm on Wednesday night and couldn't drink anything after 7am. I was eventually wheeled into theatre at 12:30.
The anaesthetist took two goes at getting the needle in and created a couple of bruises, the last time I had an intern and she was brilliant.
When I woke afterwards I had a massive headache and felt nauseous, last time I didn't experience either. The student nurse pumped a bag of fluids through, but I couldn't have anymore painkillers until after 5:30. I have had very little pain from the incision, just a bit of discomfort.
I'm home now, resting, drinking plenty of water and a few doses of panadol. 
So what's next, in about 4 weeks I'll start chemo, you'll probably get to see a bald me, wonder what my noggin will look like? 

23 comments:

Christine M said...

Hopefully, you'll feel a bit better today. Sending you hugs, Jo.

Kate said...

Best of luck.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Sending you lots and lots of light, love and hugs Jo. Be well my friend. Be well.

Anonymous said...

Hi Jo ,keep well my friends.xx

Jan said...

Love the hat, Jo! I hope you keep smiling. Sending you a hug and a ton of good wishes to help you
through the challenges ahead. xx

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Thinking of you Jo...keep well Beautiful Girl xo

Leanne said...

Thinking of you Jo. Good luck with the journey ahead.

Noela said...

All the best wishes coming your way Jo. Hugs......

Fee said...

You'll still be beautiful :) Will be here for you always xxxx

Teresa said...

Hi Jo. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you. Sending you hugs and best wishes. I love your huge smile under that attractive hat!! Keep well and take it easy. Do as you're told xxx

kristelleke said...

We creative women will find lots of pretty solutions for the unfortunate side effect of your treatment. I wish you a quick recovery and positive vibes for the next weeks. Step by step you will get healthy again. Take care !

Susan said...

Thinking of you. Hang in there. X

Vickie said...

take good care of you...your noggin will look rather bare but your face will still be the Jo we all now ..take care cheers

Lorraine said...

Hair today...gone tomorrow...you will still look great! You have a lot of supporters out here in blog land...stay positive...keep smiling xx

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

You take care OK..sending huge hugs...xx

barbara woods said...

prayers for you

elliek said...

Just want to add my wishes for strength to face the coming year. I have been through surgery and radiation but not chemo so know how you are feeling a little. Be positive is about the best advice and also be kind to yourself. Keep stitching... yes it helps. All the best.

Jodie said...

If I was a knitter I would knit you a spunky wig !

Chickadee Sue said...

Hi I Jo, hope you are feeling a little better by now, thinking of you, Hugs xx

sewkalico said...

All the very best for your recovery Jo. Lots of love xxxx

Helen said...

Good luck Jo.....

Lynda said...

Hi Jo - hope you are feeling much better by now. How's your hand?

Stina... said...

Hugs....