Hi Dawntreader thanks for thinking of me. I was really nervous about returning to work. Having any kind of surgery leaves you feeling vulnerable coupled with the anxiety I felt about seeing people after the skin graft. It’s in such an exposed area there is absolutely no way of hiding or disguising it. I’m pleased to say everyone has been lovely and genuinely pleased to see me back. It’s been a positive experience. I work in a high school, even the students haven’t mentioned anything.. yet, anyway. It’s almost 4 weeks since surgery and within that time there have been ups and down with the healing process. The downs have all been built around the fear of the unknown. Not knowing why it’s looking a certain way today and yesterday it looked different, not knowing how it’s going to look and feel in a weeks time, not knowing if it’s healing how it should be. It’s almost 4 weeks since surgery and the first stages of the healing process happen very fast. It’s slowed down now but I can still see an improvement every few days.
How are you feeling? Your next appointment must be soon.