OPERATION DAY FOR STEW

 

It's nice and early, and we are up with the sparrows.

Not that we have to be at the hospital super early today.  They expect Stew at 7.30 am, so we don't need to leave home until about 7.10 am.

Everything is in the car, and I'm just about to put on me face.  Can't go out and about without me face.

Once we are there, and Stew is settled, I'll give you an update.  We have no idea what time his surgery is happening, so I can't even tell you that.

Right, time to get off here and start our day.

Fingers and toes crossed all goes well and Stew is in and out with no trouble at all.

ONWARD....

8.23 am. We are sitting in the hospital room waiting for him to be taken to the 'holding room'. That's where he gets to meet the surgical team before his operation. 

He is 2nd on the list, so he should be going in the next half an hour or so.

ABOVE: This is his room. I can stay here all day if I wish. While he's  in surgery I'll probably go for a walk.

ABOVE: I COULDN'T HELP MYSELF! He's getting shaved from his nipple to his groin. You can thank me later for making sure NOTHING is on 'show'. 🤣😅🤣

So now... we wait.

They took Stew off at 9.50 am. So he should be back in his room by early afternoon. 

I just took a leisurely walk into Hamilton East. I had a hot chocolate drink and a cookie in a cafe... then came back to the hospital. 

I've  now got me feet up on a chair, just relaxing.  

ABOVE: 12.52 pm, and he's back. Looking great. All went well and they are sending him home TODAY!

Talk about a fast turn around.

So relieved that is done and dusted.

4 pm. WAITING ... for him to PEE. Cos they ain't letting him out until he's done a wee.

He's tried once...   but no go pee.

I might laugh, (sorry Stew), if they have to give him a catheter.

He's hoping THAT isn't necessary for obvious reasons. 🤣😅🤪

4.30 pm. Hes just been seen by the surgeons etc. All good there.

AND... he's had a BIG PEE! So we can go home. EXCELLENT.

5.50 pm: we have left the hospital  and are just getting his prescription from The Base... then we will be HOME. 

I had to put his shoes 'n' socks on for him.    Fuck he's gunna owe me big time by the time he's all better. 🤣😅🤣😅😂

Just as well I love him.

6.30 pm:  we are safely home.  I'm still a bit shocked at how quickly they let him come home, as they had said he would be in for a day or two.

Oh well, I'm sure I can keep a close eye on him here at home, and make sure his recovery goes smoothly.

Just have to keep an eagle eye out for infection.  That is not going to happen on my watch if at all possible.

And now, although it's fairly early, I am going to sign off for the day.  I'm bloody tired because I got bugger all sleep last night, understandably.