Too
long sat in the car yesterday, feeling every bump in the road and seat belt
sitting right over my scar. A small soft cushion wedged under my arm helps to
remove some of the discomfort. Otherwise enjoyed the day out and tour round
Queen Margaret University East Lothian. Complete change of scenery and occupied
for the day. Maisie enthusiastic about University choices and some good
conversations about pros and cons of the various locations and courses. How did
they get to be all grown up, all so quickly!
Happy
to arrive home at 8pm and change clothes for loose pyjamas and do some
stretching to ease out the still problematic underarm cording.
We
are feeling brighter than this time last week, my pain is a lot less, the
burning skin sensation much reduced and mobility resuming well. Paul had a
positive interview on Thursday and two more lined up this week. Aberdeen jobs
market seems quite buoyant so things look reasonably hopeful.
BUPA
very kindly made me a cash payment following our recent subscription to the
works scheme (discovered we should have been included back in February but were
missed off the e mail). Managed to join and get back dated to September 1st
so my stay in hospital was covered. Have put the cash aside to pay for my
Sahara trek in the New Year. They also cover the cost of post surgery bras and
prosthesis and reimbursed me for the M&S lingerie I brought before surgery.
Have
felt absolutely shattered most of today, more than tired, slept for an hour in
the afternoon then motivated myself to get up and out for a tea time beach walk
in glorious evening sunshine, on Balmedie beach. Don’t know if was after
effects of the long day yesterday, healing, or the drugs.
A
month since surgery and I am well on the mend although my mind is full of
emotions, thoughts and feelings. I am absorbing what’s happened to me and am dealing
with the facts and looking to the future. It feels like I am sorting the pile
of clutter in my head into tidy drawers and filing it all away. Not gone or
forgotten but gradually dealt with and put away.
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