Bob arrived at 10am for a visit. Whilst he was here, the surgeon assistant arrived to change my dressings. Bob and I chatted with him, and he said that I need to come back here 4 weeks after the surgery for an X-Ray. This is to see how the bone is healing.
I told him that I was going to be in England when then was, and he looked thoughtfully at me and said, “I think they can take X-Rays in England.” I was very relieved to hear that! He also confirmed about taking the stitches out on Wednesay.
Bob was saying that he was going to the Shangri La hotel for Sunday brunch this coming weekend, as it had been so good on a previous occasion. Prawns as big as your hand, was one of the comments he made.
I zimmered about after lunch, and sat in the chair reading “Sigh for a Merlin” by Alex Henshaw, about his role during the war of being a Spitfire test pilot. I have only just started it, but so far, so good.
I have skyped Hugh, Gina, Mum and Dad today, so everyone is fully up to date with all that is happening. Tonight, I shall just relax and read some more, and maybe watch some tv online.
Was woken early this morning by my leg being a bit sore. I cannot seem to find a position that is comfortable for the whole night.
Ma Yan left for work at 6:45, she has stayed here over the weekend. Making sure I do my exercises, and generally helping me out.
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The surgeon plus entourage breezed in at around 2pm, and changed my dressing. I might have been dozing when they came in as I was a bit startled!
It was a case of lie down, old dressings off, swab the stiches, new gauze on, tape up and gone. All in the space of 3 minutes. I did not get a chance to ask the surgeon about weight on my foot, or anything else for that matter.
I took the opportunity to zimmer to the bathroom though. I was in such shock about the recent visit that I just got straight back into bed. Next time, I will sit in the chair, hopefully, under less traumatic circumstances!
Up this morning again, and another zimmer trip to the toilet. Then back to my chair for breakfast. I was in the chair for 40 minutes this morning, and before I got into bed again, I did a few exercises on my leg.
Nothing fancy, just simulating lifting my leg to go up stairs. Hard work, but it seemed to work ok. While I was in the chair, my leg was hurting a bit on the outside, so I rubbed it a bit, and it seemed to ease a bit. It might have been that pain yesterday. I shall see later when I zimmer about again.
No GP visit so far today. The assistant surgeon changed my dressings yesterday, and said he would change them today.
Just before 12, I went zimmering to the toilet, and then came and sat in my chair for a while. I then had lunch in my chair! Firsts all round today.
I was up and zimmered myself to the bathroom (most satisfying) at about 7:45 this morning. I then sat in my chair and had breakfast for the first time out of bed.
At 8:20, my knee was giving me a bit of an ache, so I got back into bed. Soon after, I was asaked to choose my lunch, so I went with Tuna Salad. Not too big, but very good.
Vivian the GP came round at 8:45, and said she was going to confirm with the surgeon about whether I still needed to be taking the oral anti-biotics.
Then it was back to “Dave Gorman’s Googlewhack Adventure” that Zac has lent me.
Today, I got a walking frame (some might call it a Zimmer frame), to help me get to the toilet.
I did try some crutches, but my co-ordination is screwed, and I fell back onto the bed.
Crutches should follow soon…
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