Hi Purplelily, glad all is well and your home although bruised and sore. Have they given you any sort of medication to ease it?

kim x

Hi Kim, lovely to hear from you! Yes, like everyone else I think I am on ibuprofen and paracetamol but also have some liquid morphine, but I am only taking the smallest dose of that at bedtime.  Oddly I am more comfortable on the sofa than in bed, maybe because I can rest my bruised bit on a cushion.....hopefully every day will get a bit better.

I am a bit anxious about what further treatment I am going to have, but just trying to take one step at a time at the moment.

How are you doing? It is so nice to talk to someone.  The nurses are wonderful but you have to experience this to really understand.

best wishes and hugs x

Hi there, great to hear all went well and that you managed to escape on the same day too. As you say, there's nothing like home. You will probably find that the bruising will become quite spectacular over the next couple of weeks as things start to heal. My surgeon was horrifed when he saw mine at the follow up appointment and even apologised but actually, although it looked horrific, it wasn't that painful!  I found sitting in a shallow warm bath very soothing and, like you, sitting propped up was more comfortable than trying to lie flat. I had one of those v-shaped pillows which also helped support everything.

It is only natural to worry about the results and what happens next and I know it's easier said than done of course (I feel a total hypocrite for even saying it!) but hang in there and try to concentrate on healing and being good to yourself in the meantime. Take care  Sue xx

Hi there, great to hear all went well and that you managed to escape on the same day too. As you say, there's nothing like home. You will probably find that the bruising will become quite spectacular over the next couple of weeks as things start to heal. My surgeon was horrifed when he saw mine at the follow up appointment and even apologised but actually, although it looked horrific, it wasn't that painful!  I found sitting in a shallow warm bath very soothing and, like you, sitting propped up was more comfortable than trying to lie flat. I had one of those v-shaped pillows which also helped support everything.

It is only natural to worry about the results and what happens next and I know it's easier said than done of course (I feel a total hypocrite for even saying it!) but hang in there and try to concentrate on healing and being good to yourself in the meantime. Take care  Sue xx

Thank you Sue, it's so good to talk to people who have "been there"! The bruising is getting quite spectacular as you say, the whole lot has joined up into one great bruise but it is not overly painful and the incision itself looks ok.  I am making do with wet wipes and sponges for washing at the mo as I only have a shower and it seems rather a palaver to try to perform in a smallish cubicle with one arm!  Hair washing could be a challenge this weekend, but we will overcome.......!

thank you so much for your replies, and hugs to you both xx