Day 1 – almost over, back on the ward and resting

I was eventually allowed into the recovery area to find Sarah a bit dozy, but awake and talking. The first thing she said to me was, “I’m really bored, I’ve been waiting ages”! …… normal service has resumed!

The recovery nurse said she was fine to go back up to her ward around 9pm and that’s where we’ve been ever since. She was bit groggy as one can imagine after having an anaesthetic, but now she’s tired and just sleeping best she can with all of the monitoring equipment attached and a head bandage on.

Thanks to all for your support and messages so far.  When Sarah is more awake and alert, she will really appreciate reading them.

See you all tomorrow, good night xx

Day 1 – I’ve spoken to the neurosurgeon!

So, I’ve wandered down to the recovery area ahead of when I’m supposed to…. on arriving here, I don’t think I’m supposed to be here at all!!

… so that’s me kept out. I could probably go through, but it’s seems as though this is the boundary line…..

I have however seen the neurosurgeon, he tells me they managed to get it all out and that she’s fine and doing great!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

I’ve shaken his hand and said thanks. Have to say, he’s an absolute trooper the surgeon. He’s been doing this since around 8am and I see him come out and go off to consult with another patient!!! Hats off to him!!!

Still haven’t seen her yet, but I will just have to be patient. 

Day 1 – Now in recovery room

Just checked in with the nurses on the ward here and I’m told that Sarah is out of theatre and is in the recovery room. They’ve said I can go down at around 8pm and see her and that she should be back up on the ward here at about 9pm.

Just waiting now….

Day 1 – Sarah has gone in for surgery around 11.30am

Smiling all the way, cool as a cucumber and still looking beautiful Sarah has walked down to the theatre around 11.30am.

It’s likely to be around 5 hours to complete, then she’ll be in the recovery room for around 2 hours I’m told. Based on that, I’m guessing she’ll be waking up some time around 7pm. Will update you all as soon as I know more.

Day 1 – still waiting to go down to surgery….

For anyone who is wondering, I mentioned that we were expected to go down for surgery around 10.30.

Another anaesthetist came to ask a few questions and have a chat with Sarah at around 10.15 and mentioned that it would likely be a couple of hours more to wait….

…. as you probably know, Sarah’s favourite past times do not include waiting!

With one of her final exams possibly in 2 weeks, can I keep her out of the books….

…. not a chance!!

Day 1 – morning before surgery

Morning all!

As you can see, Sarah is up ready, bright and breezy as ever and ready for action!!

No lay ins here – up at 6am for observations!

She’s looking forward to getting this fixed. Naturally she’s a little nervous, but you wouldn’t notice, Sarah being Sarah- always smiling.  Sarah’s neurosurgeon has been in to say hello to us before he starts his work this morning. We’ve also been introduced to the doctor who will be assisting him and the anaesthetist.   Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

On her way down to the imaging center and across the square for another quick MRI scan to assist the surgeons with their work this morning.

Still looking stylish in the process…..

A quick stroll across Queen Square to the imaging center….

Sarah reminded me this morning how she previously said “I’d never have one of them (MRI scan)”…. 6 scans later, they are no problem!

We’ve been told Sarah’s surgery will be around 10.30am this morning.

Night One

Thanks for all your lovely messages,  support,  emails, texts and whats app ‘s.  Settled in my room. Have eaten a lovely Chicken  Tikka Massala and Jelly.  Have had bloods taken, parts of my hair shaved and stickers put over my head. Waiting for blood results and will be having another MRI wither tonight or tomorrow morning. I am scheduled for the second patient tomorrow morning. Person in front of me is having about a two hour procedure.

First blog post

Saturday 11th June: Busy preparing myself today for my surgery on Monday. I leave tomorrow at 2pm as I need to admit myself into hospital at 4pm tomorrow. After being away in Southend since Wednesday I returned to more cards and gifts. I am touched by the support of so many loved ones and others too. I also received a letter from my surgeon regarding my most recent MRI on the 31st May, the oedema surrounding the lesion has actually reduced. This was comforting news. I am prepared for surgery and feel I have made the right choice to bring it forward. I hope and pray that I recover well and am still the person I am today. I am proud of where I am in my life and would quite like to be that person when I recover.

xx