Do you remember that scene from Dumbo where the cute little elephant is torn away from his mum. Having my operation in Covid times means you are not allowed anyone to sit with you, comfort you or support you. Once you are in the hospital, limited visitor hours are allowed only once you are on … Continue reading 01 September 2020 – The big day
Operation
25 August 2020 – Pre-Operation Catch Up
I had a letter from the hospital saying my operation was booked for 01 September, so I had to go back to hospital for my pre-op checks. Essentially it was a chat with the surgeon, some blood tests and a really pleasant conversation about stoma bags. The chat with the surgeon was interesting, mainly because … Continue reading 25 August 2020 – Pre-Operation Catch Up
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