A bloody hic-up

I have had my post op. follow up and my wound has bled. Not fresh blood, and although DH and I had noticed blood on the dressing on Tuesday morning, the stain had grown by Wednesday morning, but all contained by the dressing; however in the afternoon when the nurse helped me take off my cardi and blouse it had bled a lot more. Dh and I hadn't seen this because my cardi is navy. The consultant was concerned,  so I have been given an out of clinic appointment next week, isn't that amazing, junior Drs striking and the consultant willing to see me in his lunch hour! This appointment is prior to the probability of admission to hospital to release the large blood clot behind the healed wound. This is not the sort of clot in veins but a haematoma, a bruise in the tissues. I might have to stay in over night and if I do I will be prepared this time,  because when I had my op. I had no food for 40 hours!! So this time I will have biscuits with me!! Not the news I wanted but I appreciate that all is being done for me.

I did however have a weepy moment last  night trying to get comfortable in bed with three pillows behind me and two under my arm which helps to reduce the pain. I still have to sleep sitting up. Lovely DH has soaked and washed my blouse and cardi twice and the stains have gone. I came home in a hospital gown under my jacket!!

Although things are not perfect,  I still feel I have many blessings from friends, my house is filled with cards and flowers.

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