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Yesterday was my first day back and it turned into quite a busy day with rooms being left in a mess, and equipment failures. I had my hospital check-up in the afternoon and it didn’t go that well. The clinic was running almost an hour late and it goads me

Whilst I was on sick leave, one of my colleagues bought a Get Well card and got the colleagues I work with most to sign it. I received it on Wednesday. That’s snail mail for you, but a lovely gesture from my colleagues. This week I was asked to pop in and

Yesterday (Monday) I had what turned out to be my final hospital check-up. After being kept waiting almost an hour past my appointment time, I was mighty glad of the news. The wound is vastly improved on, compared to last week, and I no longer have to

Four weeks ago today I had my minor surgery. Between then and today, I’ve had about 10 appointments for a dressing change with either the surgeon, a doctor, or a nurse. I’m coming to the point, though if you’re squeamish you may want to look away. Last

Today did not start well. We were up in good time and decided to try a new cereal. It was disgusting and far too sweet. The only good thing I can say about it was that it was a free trial. My son decided to make himself some toast. No problems there. I

One month today (24th) and the scurvy pirate that is my ex will have sailed away to new shores. My one sister was bemoaning the fact that she hasn’t been away on holiday for just over a year (boo fricking hoo) and now she’s sailed off to not so distant

This week I have been mostly reading. I’m so gripped by a book that I ordered online that I’ve switched off the TV some days. I’m a huge fan of Terry Pratchett, and in searching for his latest Discworld novel (released in November by the way) I found The