Recovery is Dull

It is now a week since my Op and the dressings were finally removed today to reveal the four little holes in my tummy. I will finally be allowed a shower tomorrow which will be wonderful. I know they say it is major surgery but it has all been a bit surreal. The day after the surgery I walked out of the hospital and felt OK, well sort of. The five hour journey back to Devon was a little uncomfortable but bearable thanks to the pain killers.

Debbie has been great making sure that I get rested and looking after me, although she is probably getting a bit frustrated as I hate sitting still and doing nothing. It doesn't help that little William doesn't sleep that well so Debbie is doing all the night feeds because the nurses say I am not to lift anything for a while. I must admit I do tire easily at the moment and am still uncomfortable but the outside is almost all healed up now so the inside must be almost there as well. I just want to get up and do things but I am worried about doing damage where I can't see it.

At least I have my next appointment sorted out, I have my medical on the 24th and all being well travel up to the ship on the 25th. I will be going back to the one I just left which is good as it should be easier to settle in. Also we had been planning to have little William christened onboard. When I fell ill we thought the christening would go out the window but thankfully all should go to plan.

Well hopefully over the next couple of days I will be able to get back on my feet properly and give Debbie a hand before I go back to sea. At least with all thats gone on we won't loose our holiday again as the office have been really understanding and they are sending me back for a shorter appointment so that I can pay off on the 3 Dec for our holiday on the 6 Dec.