2 down!! 0 to go!

I had my 2nd op on Tuesday the 9th of November. We had to be in at the hospital by 11am that morning, but I didn't go into theatre until 5pm! It was a long day!

The surgery went really well, and the damage in the common iliac and external iliac arteries was pretty much the same as the left side (6.5cm in total). I had another sleepless night after the op, which the anaesthetist told me is quite common. I ended up texting people in the UK and Ireland during the night, because at least they would reply to me as I lay awake at 3am! There were no aftershocks at all while I lay in hospital this time - a stark contrast to my first operation!

I am now at home and doing well 7 days post op... and counting! Unfortunately no matter how many times I count the days on my wall planner, they just don't go any faster! I did have a strangely fantastic day on Saturday (day 4) and went for numerous short walks, and had lots of visitors. I paid for it big time later that night when I almost passed out and lay awake feeling sick for the rest of the night. It certainly gave me a fright - and probably one I needed. I am not yet out of the woods, no matter how much I want to be! Not long though....

Dad is here again helping us out - greatly appreciated. Even scallops wrapped in bacon for tea last night!

My legs feel great so far - not that I have done much. They feel light and walking feels alot freer. Can't wait til I can do more to have a proper guage... and I can't wait to do some real exercise and to actually puff and sweat!!! Patience....

Until next time
Jeanette