7 weeks post exploratory laparotomy

Today I am at week 6 + 5 days after my surgery. Technically, it is like the 7th week post surgery.

During the course of post surgery, I made quite a lot of specialist visits to my Gynae as well as a visit to the Urology department.

- visit 1 which is a week after discharge : removal of the 34 staples by the Nurses (yes, the doctor don't need to do it). Ah yes, one of the most affordable consultations so far. :)

- visit 2 which is a week after the staples removal: removal of the 3 stitches on the incision. The Dr has to do it. There was some bleeding after that actually.  But I think it's normal.

- visit 3 which is 2 weeks after the removal of stitch: during the gap, I email Dr abt some questions on medication, and he surprised me by saying that the catether is coming out. Funny conversations took place with my Dr saying that he's a doctor, and not a magician. Removal of the catether was awkward but very quick. So I was liberated! No more sticky thighs!!! No more awkward tube sticking awkwardly out!! 

- visit 4, 2 weeks after catether removal. 14 May: the day the DJ Stent was removed at Urology. I must say that it was a horrible experience to go through a cystoscopy. Imagine having a rod-like scope entering through below into the uretha and pull out the stent. The whole processing, I was tearing, screaming, and the urologist kept asking me to look at the screen where the scope entered!! -_-ll

The whole process was 7 mins long.... And I hasn't paid a cent, since it's an impatient procedure. Waiting for Medisave to let me know how much is deducted .

Anyway, it's a reminder to me never to get kidney or bladder stones. Cos a cystoscopy is required. Getting it in may be a GA but getting it out, simi A also don't have!!!

I have been on Panadol since post surgery, and it's getting quite a concern as I'm getting a new box every 3 days! Not good for the liver, I hear. So currently I'm stopping the panadol, and trying to get through the days without it. Currently I'm still coping quite well...but if I need to like go Church, I will take, so It won't be so tough. 

I'm gonna head back to work on 3 June. And yes, I asked for a 2 weeks extension due to the discomfort. I had a tough time physically, but what made it worst was really having the feeling that there is no trust that my superiors have of me.

It's kinda sad to feel that way, but as I was reminded of Matt 7:1-5, do not judge by their SMS and emails. I must also reflect on myself. I will strive to be a better person. Sometimes things may not be what I imagine it to be.

I was actually glad that Dr extend my leave, cos every single morning of pain is quite challenging. I can't imagine going back to work today, and feeling crappy. And yes, #monthlyenemy is coming as I've stopped Diane 35 this week. It's gonna be the first after the surgery. And I foresee more cramp and crap this week. But I'm looking forward to a better and more positive week head.