Honey, I’m Home!

I was admitted to my hospital room first thing Monday morning (forgive the photography, I was shaking with fear).  This is my room with a lovely view of the River Clyde.  There was an accompanying soundtrack from Glasgow airport – a stone’s throw away.

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The surgeon visited to write his name on my leg along with some other hieroglyphics.

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Theatre was actually not that bad. I had no pre-med and a very nice man held my hand while I went to sleep.  I remember my last words were “please God let everything go alright” and off I snoozed to wake up to this….

(before you ask, no that is not nail varnish on my big toe but a bruise from where I had stubbed it a few weeks back)

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The pain was beyond excruciating and no analgesia made any difference.  The night was very long and miserable so the Pain Team gave me morphine which helped hugely.  I slept most of the next day and everyone avoided me.

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Another plaster cast but this time it was a full one as opposed to the previous back slab.  They then cut it both sides for the flight as thems are the airline rules.  I am held together with velcro.

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With muchos morphine, I flew home to my bed.  Everyone involved was wonderful, caring and helpful.  There was a very happy face waiting for me, smiling and squeaking with happiness.

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She took up her position and has not left the bed since.

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Sometimes Loki comes up to see me, much to BeAnne’s rage.  She doesn’t really do sharing.  Loki only appears when there is food potential.  Wuss made a brief appearance and it was lovely to see him, if briefly.

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So this is me stuck for 6 weeks with brief excursions to the bathroom.  I managed to wash my hair today. It was bliss.

A huge thank you to Floss for her wonderful Blog writing.  Bless her, she did very well and I will tell you about her riding experiences tomorrow.  I am so proud of all her efforts and she makes a great companion.

Not a fair-weather friend, like Loki!

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3 thoughts on “Honey, I’m Home!

  1. Cate

    Glad to hear you are doing so well, and yes, your daughter did a wonderful job of keeping up the blog in your absence, entertaining us all in fine style! Best wishes for a rapid return to riding. 🙂

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  2. Michelle

    But Loki is so lovely!

    Glad you home and praying that you heal quickly and without much pain. It’s wonderful to have you back, even though Floss did a fine job.

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