It feels like I haven't blogged properly all year and as a result, I've been staring at my computer screen trying to figure out where to start. As most of you know, back in May I had a bunch of tests done to try and figure out why my stomach was constantly sore, and then in August I had an operation to attempt to fix it. A few weeks later I was back in hospital with pancreatitis. I wish I could say that was the end of it, but since then I have been back in hospital twice, once with another bout of pancreatitis and then another operation (to remove my gall bladder and to take another look at my small intestine), plus a trip to the emergency to diagnose a DVT (basically a huge blood clot in the deep vein of my left leg).
I came home yesterday, and I am so glad to be out of hospital. I'm hoping this is the last of it! It's sad when nurses, cleaners and even the ladies who take your blood walk into your room and go, "You're back?!" The good news is, I didn't miss the Hanson concert! The bad news is, I missed the Kelly Clarkson concert. But, really, the Hanson concert is FAR more important, right? ;) I had an amazing time at the concert and I can't wait to tell you all about it!
Because I cannot help myself, I took lots of Instagram photos while I was in hospital and it would seem I now have some signature hospital poses. A 'thumbs up' when I'm in bed/just out of an operation, and a weird lip pucker when I first get into my gown. Don't ask, I don't even know.
Getting my blood clot checked. Originally it was only 2 inches long and not in my deep vein, so it wasn't a worry.
At the hospital after I found out my blood clot had grown and was now a DVT. This is my 'not impressed' face. I now have to inject myself with blood thinners twice a day until Christmas.
Pancreatitis: Round Two! At least I got to wear my favourite stripey gown.
This was taken on Wednesday. Please note my 'I'm wearing a hospital gown' face.
The morning after my surgery. I took one just after surgery, but decided no one needed to see it because I looked like death warmed up. Hot, amirite?
City views from my room!
A giant rubber ducky in the Brisbane River! Also, I am in love with the mustard and maroon house. It's historically listed and one of my favourite buildings in Brisbane.
I have the next three weeks off work, and I plan to spend it relaxing, watching TV (Gossip Girl and Dawsons Creek!), writing to my pen pals, and editing a bunch of photos to show you. My sister gave birth a little while ago and I can't wait to show you photos of my niece. She is adorable!!
Much love to you all.
