Thursday 2nd November 2006

It's so good to be home !! Al got me an appointment with the GP for this afternoon. I am actually looking forward to seeing her, and showing her how well I am doing. I have been taking it easy, enjoying spending time with the kids and Al while he is off work still, and generally mooching about.

We went out for a lovely walk this afternoon before the Doctors appointment. We didn't walk far, but I pushed the pram and I enjoyed getting out and breathing the fresh sea air. We took the kids up to the park for a quick play before we went too. Michael loves the swings and the other two were racing each other down slides !!
At the Doctors, she called my name and then came out of her room to see if I needed any help !! I was walking toward her with a big grin on my face though and I really did not need any help at all!! She was gobsmacked at how well I was doing. I was only 7 days post op but had already lost 11lbs. She was really pleased for me and wanted to hear all about it. She said that since I had told her about my surgery, she had refered 3-4 other patients for NHS surgical intervention. She knows that the waiting list is enormous, but it's a real break through I think ! She read my discharge letter and prescribed me the Zantac that I needed. I got some forceval too to take instead of that vile liquid vitamin drink !!

We had a quiet evening after the kids went to bed, and it's been a good day !