Putting our minds at rest

Dr Vic here... been to see the surgeon today, here's the results :

• Pain in the right lower leg did not give Mr Shepperd (surgeon) any concerns - it appears it is to be expected given the haematoma complications / 2nd operation. In his words the pain will ... "SHUT UP" in time.


• On-going recovery - Kelly has been told to be very patient and to "take it easy" for another 4 weeks. The surgeon explained that Kelly's recovery will be an extended one due to the 2 operations and the fact that the back muscles have been stretched twice and the lumbar nerves have been traumatised by the blood clots. Plenty of rest is what the doctor ordered and this means NO hydrotherapy or increase in exercises, short walks only (on the flat) and plenty of bed rest. And... keep taking the drugs.


• Stitches removed, wound is clean but not completely dry - Kelly can shower at last!!

Apparently this visit was brought forward because the surgeon wanted to check on Kelly's progress a bit earlier than usual. We're glad to be under Mr Shepperd - he really seems to care and listen, which is important if you are to have faith in someone who is going to 'mess with your bod' (as Kelly says)!

Overall we're 'happy' with the outcome of today - Kelly knows she's got a long way to go yet and that she is likely to be in pain for some time BUT she's OK with it. She just needed to hear someone say that what she is going through is the 'norm' and it appears it is given the complications. And that together with the fact that we're back to see the surgeon again in 4 weeks time, is comforting.