Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Watching netball. Today I watched about 7 hours of sport, what with round 9 of Suncorp Super Netball, and the Round of 16 of the Women's World Cup. I absolutely love watching women play sport.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Saturday 22 June – My girls
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Coming home from Pip's. I had been to the skate park with Andy and the Pyrahs (minus Pippa) then we went back to theirs for a brownie and a coffee in the sunshine. Love Saturday mornings at their house! In the afternoon I met Nicky and her two gorgeous children Lorna and Ralph and we went to Morrab Gardens for a picnic in the sun. It was an old haunt of ours as teenagers so it was funny to be back there with her kids! They are so gorgeous, we had a fab time and ate a lot. In the evening, Ruth came over and we went up to Pico Rico for a really good dinner, where we ate loads (common theme of today) and had some proper chats and just loved it.
11.11am, Coming home from Pip's. I had been to the skate park with Andy and the Pyrahs (minus Pippa) then we went back to theirs for a brownie and a coffee in the sunshine. Love Saturday mornings at their house! In the afternoon I met Nicky and her two gorgeous children Lorna and Ralph and we went to Morrab Gardens for a picnic in the sun. It was an old haunt of ours as teenagers so it was funny to be back there with her kids! They are so gorgeous, we had a fab time and ate a lot. In the evening, Ruth came over and we went up to Pico Rico for a really good dinner, where we ate loads (common theme of today) and had some proper chats and just loved it.
Friday 21 June – Busy Fridays, just how I like them
Current location: St Erth
11.11am, Eating croissants. I was at Ruth's sister Nomes' house, a beautiful big converted barn with lots of land, chickens, gardens, etc. It's gorgeous and when we got there, she gave us coffee and croissants and all her kids were there and it was just so wholesome and lovely! Ruth and I had been to Blackwater for her to look at (and buy) a pram, and before that I went to the gym with my friend Mich, where I sat on the floor and did my exercises.
In the afternoon, I ended up back at the gym where I met a new friend, Rachel. She and I have many many mutual friends, and she also happened to recently have ACL surgery (2 weeks before me). She plays netball in Cornwall for another club, and she did her knee on the SAME NIGHT AS ME at her club's training, in the same way. So we thought we'd better meet! She was absolutely lovely - I feel very lucky that this injury has some definite good points.
11.11am, Eating croissants. I was at Ruth's sister Nomes' house, a beautiful big converted barn with lots of land, chickens, gardens, etc. It's gorgeous and when we got there, she gave us coffee and croissants and all her kids were there and it was just so wholesome and lovely! Ruth and I had been to Blackwater for her to look at (and buy) a pram, and before that I went to the gym with my friend Mich, where I sat on the floor and did my exercises.
In the afternoon, I ended up back at the gym where I met a new friend, Rachel. She and I have many many mutual friends, and she also happened to recently have ACL surgery (2 weeks before me). She plays netball in Cornwall for another club, and she did her knee on the SAME NIGHT AS ME at her club's training, in the same way. So we thought we'd better meet! She was absolutely lovely - I feel very lucky that this injury has some definite good points.
Thursday 20 June – Minack munchies
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Getting home and saying bye to Lou and Charlie, who'd dropped me off. Lou, her visiting friend Meegan and I had been to the Minack. We took an epic picnic with us, and it was a gorgeous, still, sunny evening, so we were having a fab time before the show even started. We went to watch Ali Baba, which I wasn't that excited about, but it was brilliant! Only 5 people in it, and they were so funny. We had some good seats (thanks so being on crutches and it was quite comedy getting allllll the way down the steps on them) and it was just a totally gorgeous evening.
11.11pm, Getting home and saying bye to Lou and Charlie, who'd dropped me off. Lou, her visiting friend Meegan and I had been to the Minack. We took an epic picnic with us, and it was a gorgeous, still, sunny evening, so we were having a fab time before the show even started. We went to watch Ali Baba, which I wasn't that excited about, but it was brilliant! Only 5 people in it, and they were so funny. We had some good seats (thanks so being on crutches and it was quite comedy getting allllll the way down the steps on them) and it was just a totally gorgeous evening.
Wednesday 19 June – My sister the gig-rowing superstar!
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, saying bye to Lou and Charlie. I had been in the pub with them, watching football (England won, yay!) and before that I went over to Marazion. My sister Pippa was in a gig race, and... they won! It was a beautiful evening, but as it was all a bit later than expected, we only managed to stay for her heat (which she won)... super exciting! Such a gorgeous spot, and so impressed with my sister who has never rowed before!
11.11pm, saying bye to Lou and Charlie. I had been in the pub with them, watching football (England won, yay!) and before that I went over to Marazion. My sister Pippa was in a gig race, and... they won! It was a beautiful evening, but as it was all a bit later than expected, we only managed to stay for her heat (which she won)... super exciting! Such a gorgeous spot, and so impressed with my sister who has never rowed before!
Monday 17 June – Work break
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Working. Before work I had physio, and at lunchtime I decided to go for a little walk across the road to Battery Rocks. I've been a bit nervous about doing that sort of thing so far, as walking takes so long and is a bit hard, but it was so sunny and gorgeous, I really enjoyed it.
11.11am, Working. Before work I had physio, and at lunchtime I decided to go for a little walk across the road to Battery Rocks. I've been a bit nervous about doing that sort of thing so far, as walking takes so long and is a bit hard, but it was so sunny and gorgeous, I really enjoyed it.
Sunday 16 June – Walks and woods
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Hanging with the Pyrah kids, Dad, Claire and Meggy. We met in Newlyn to watch Pip and Mum gig-rowing, but they were long gone and we couldn't see them, so we walked to Jelberts instead, had an ice-cream and then went back to Mum and Dad's. In the afternoon, Andy, Claire, Meggy and I went to Trevaylor Woods to try and catch a friend Immi, but we couldn't find her so we ended dup heading home after a play in the woods
11.11am, Hanging with the Pyrah kids, Dad, Claire and Meggy. We met in Newlyn to watch Pip and Mum gig-rowing, but they were long gone and we couldn't see them, so we walked to Jelberts instead, had an ice-cream and then went back to Mum and Dad's. In the afternoon, Andy, Claire, Meggy and I went to Trevaylor Woods to try and catch a friend Immi, but we couldn't find her so we ended dup heading home after a play in the woods
Saturday 15 June – Cute visitors
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At home, waiting for Claire and Megan to arrive. They got here lunchtime-ish, and we all went to Pip's for a cream tea in the garden. Meggy was so sweet, and we all just gave her lots of attention, laughed at her being cute, and relaxed in the sunshine. In the evening, Claire and I went to the Union for a drink, then for a Thai with her friends Jessie and Marie. It was so fun, and so nice just to hang out with each other.
11.11am, At home, waiting for Claire and Megan to arrive. They got here lunchtime-ish, and we all went to Pip's for a cream tea in the garden. Meggy was so sweet, and we all just gave her lots of attention, laughed at her being cute, and relaxed in the sunshine. In the evening, Claire and I went to the Union for a drink, then for a Thai with her friends Jessie and Marie. It was so fun, and so nice just to hang out with each other.
Friday 14 June – Lifted
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At the Old Coastguard. I was with my lovely friend Helen, who had picked me up from my hair appointment and taken me out for a coffee. I still can't drive at the moment, so my friend Wade had dropped me to my hair appointment in the morning! I am so lucky with my nice friends.
In the evening, Charlie, Lou and I went to the pub to watch the women's World Cup – England v Argentina, and England won, woohoo!
11.11am, At the Old Coastguard. I was with my lovely friend Helen, who had picked me up from my hair appointment and taken me out for a coffee. I still can't drive at the moment, so my friend Wade had dropped me to my hair appointment in the morning! I am so lucky with my nice friends.
In the evening, Charlie, Lou and I went to the pub to watch the women's World Cup – England v Argentina, and England won, woohoo!
Thursday 13 June – Cinema dates
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Arranging to go to the movies. In the eve, Lou, Charlie, Ruth, James and I went to watch Rocketman at Newlyn Cinema... some of the film was amazing; some was awful and ridiculous. Overall... pretty good, and nice to do some sociable things and drink wine and eat Maltesers in the dark.
11.11am, Arranging to go to the movies. In the eve, Lou, Charlie, Ruth, James and I went to watch Rocketman at Newlyn Cinema... some of the film was amazing; some was awful and ridiculous. Overall... pretty good, and nice to do some sociable things and drink wine and eat Maltesers in the dark.
Wednesday 12 June – Chinese and chicks
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At work (at home). In the eve, my gorgeous friend from netball Jaz (who was in my team and is a star goal shooter) came over and brought me some Chinese takeaway and we had some big old catch-ups. It's so nice to see the netball girls again; when you're used to seeing them every week, it feels aaaaaages when the season ends before you see them again! Then Jaz, Tamara and Hattie met in the Longboat for a quiz that another local netball club (Bayside) were hosting. It was so good, and we were doing pretty well for the first couple of rounds... but then we were rubbish, and ended up pretty near the bottom. Heaps of fun though!
11.11am, At work (at home). In the eve, my gorgeous friend from netball Jaz (who was in my team and is a star goal shooter) came over and brought me some Chinese takeaway and we had some big old catch-ups. It's so nice to see the netball girls again; when you're used to seeing them every week, it feels aaaaaages when the season ends before you see them again! Then Jaz, Tamara and Hattie met in the Longboat for a quiz that another local netball club (Bayside) were hosting. It was so good, and we were doing pretty well for the first couple of rounds... but then we were rubbish, and ended up pretty near the bottom. Heaps of fun though!
Sunday 9 June – Call me Coach
Current location: Truro
11.11am, At a netball coaching course. This is day 2 of the course, and as I am less physically able, I had to bring Lou to do the movement elements for me! She was fab, and I was adequate (some bits I was good it, but I messed up others quite substantially) - but good enough to pass! My favourite bit was being told I was the "rare combination of enthusiastic but non-threatening". Haha, I'll take it. And now I can coach, kind of. I am proud of this, as I really wanted to get some more netball qualifications, and I'm especially proud that I have done it with only one working leg!
11.11am, At a netball coaching course. This is day 2 of the course, and as I am less physically able, I had to bring Lou to do the movement elements for me! She was fab, and I was adequate (some bits I was good it, but I messed up others quite substantially) - but good enough to pass! My favourite bit was being told I was the "rare combination of enthusiastic but non-threatening". Haha, I'll take it. And now I can coach, kind of. I am proud of this, as I really wanted to get some more netball qualifications, and I'm especially proud that I have done it with only one working leg!
Saturday 8 June – On the sideline
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Prepping for a netball tournament. Obviously I wasn't playing, but I helped with scoring, timing, cheering - all the things I do now instead of playing. I convinced Lou to play, and she smashed it! It was a fun day, and we went for a cider afterwards in the sunshine, then Lou, Charlie and I decided to go to La Sirena (where Andy works) for a dirty burger. It's starting to feel the buzz of spring/summer now, and I love it!
11.11pm, Prepping for a netball tournament. Obviously I wasn't playing, but I helped with scoring, timing, cheering - all the things I do now instead of playing. I convinced Lou to play, and she smashed it! It was a fun day, and we went for a cider afterwards in the sunshine, then Lou, Charlie and I decided to go to La Sirena (where Andy works) for a dirty burger. It's starting to feel the buzz of spring/summer now, and I love it!
Friday 7 June – La fiesta!
Current location: Hayle
11.11pm, On my way home from Kate's. When I couldn't go to Madrid, my beautiful friends decided to put on a Spanish night for me, so we went to Kate's and ate amazing paella and listened to Spanish music and drank Spanish wine. There was even a piñata full of sweets!
11.11pm, On my way home from Kate's. When I couldn't go to Madrid, my beautiful friends decided to put on a Spanish night for me, so we went to Kate's and ate amazing paella and listened to Spanish music and drank Spanish wine. There was even a piñata full of sweets!
Thursday 6 June – Doorstep delights
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Making a plan with Lily. She came over at lunchtime and brought me a pasty, some cookies and Toby to play with. We sat on the doorstep in the sunshine and it made me very happy! I've been frustrated not being able to get outside, but this helped.
11.11am, Making a plan with Lily. She came over at lunchtime and brought me a pasty, some cookies and Toby to play with. We sat on the doorstep in the sunshine and it made me very happy! I've been frustrated not being able to get outside, but this helped.
Wednesday 5 June – Normal life resumes (kind of)
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, At work! Well, at home... but working. I went back to work this week and it's been pretty tiring, even though I do it all from the couch. I haven't really done anything in the evenings as a result, but this evening I went to the gym to do my exercises, and have a sports massage. It was so nice to be in there again, after almost 3 weeks (it feels like longer).
11.11am, At work! Well, at home... but working. I went back to work this week and it's been pretty tiring, even though I do it all from the couch. I haven't really done anything in the evenings as a result, but this evening I went to the gym to do my exercises, and have a sports massage. It was so nice to be in there again, after almost 3 weeks (it feels like longer).
Sunday 2 June – Amazing parcels
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Eating snacks. Realllllly good ones, which Sha and Tristan had sent from Australia. They included lots of Aussie treats, plus a t-shirt from a convenience store we are all obsessed with (it has its own massive social media following). I messaged them (the store) to tell them how ace it was, and they made me Customer of the Day. Obviously I messaged my friends too, to say a huuuuge thank you!
11.11am, Eating snacks. Realllllly good ones, which Sha and Tristan had sent from Australia. They included lots of Aussie treats, plus a t-shirt from a convenience store we are all obsessed with (it has its own massive social media following). I messaged them (the store) to tell them how ace it was, and they made me Customer of the Day. Obviously I messaged my friends too, to say a huuuuge thank you!
Monday, June 24, 2019
Saturday 1 June – A normal Friday night
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Asleep. I'd had a pretty quiet day, I am still getting so tired even when not doing very much, but by the evening I was a bit bored. Pip and Jo were going tot he Cornish Barn for a cocktail and as it's so close to my house, I joined them and it was lovely!
11.11pm, Asleep. I'd had a pretty quiet day, I am still getting so tired even when not doing very much, but by the evening I was a bit bored. Pip and Jo were going tot he Cornish Barn for a cocktail and as it's so close to my house, I joined them and it was lovely!
Thursday 30 May – Sunny strolls
Current location: Marazion
11.11am, On the beach. As becky was leaving this afternoon, we squeezed in a quick trip to Marazion this morning to show her the mount, eat a pasty and have a coffee before she jumps on her train. She is remarkable, I can't believe she came down to see me. Feeling very loved, and also in awe at how 6 years apart can feel like literally nothing at all.
11.11am, On the beach. As becky was leaving this afternoon, we squeezed in a quick trip to Marazion this morning to show her the mount, eat a pasty and have a coffee before she jumps on her train. She is remarkable, I can't believe she came down to see me. Feeling very loved, and also in awe at how 6 years apart can feel like literally nothing at all.
Wednesday 29 May – All the things
Current location: Newlyn
11.11am, Having coffee with Helen and Kate (and their boys). Kate took me to her mum's for lunch afterwards... I grew up spending a LOT of time at Kate's house, and her mum's egg sarnies were always my favourite. She's been making them for me at opportune times ever since, and today I ate about 5 of them! In the afternoon, Andy and I picked up my lovely friend Becky, who I used to live with in London. She's from America and I haven't seen her since we went to the States to visit her in 2013. I can't believe she's come down to see me, for 24 hours! We had a very quick half a pint (of soda water for me) and then I had a hospital appointment, where my surgeon said I was progressing nicely. Not too much to report. We came home, then Becky and I went to the Turks Head for dinner, and then to the Cornish Barn for a cocktail, where I bumped into my lovely boss!
11.11am, Having coffee with Helen and Kate (and their boys). Kate took me to her mum's for lunch afterwards... I grew up spending a LOT of time at Kate's house, and her mum's egg sarnies were always my favourite. She's been making them for me at opportune times ever since, and today I ate about 5 of them! In the afternoon, Andy and I picked up my lovely friend Becky, who I used to live with in London. She's from America and I haven't seen her since we went to the States to visit her in 2013. I can't believe she's come down to see me, for 24 hours! We had a very quick half a pint (of soda water for me) and then I had a hospital appointment, where my surgeon said I was progressing nicely. Not too much to report. We came home, then Becky and I went to the Turks Head for dinner, and then to the Cornish Barn for a cocktail, where I bumped into my lovely boss!
Tuesday 28 May – Starting to heal
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Not doing a lot. In the afternoon I had my staples removed... my skin is doing well! Nice work, knee.
11.11am, Not doing a lot. In the afternoon I had my staples removed... my skin is doing well! Nice work, knee.
Monday 27 May – My beach babes
Current location: Sennen
11.11am, At the beach. We went out there, sat on the sand for a couple of hours (I couldn't convince the girls to go swimming) and had a coffee and a pasty, before they had to go back and get their train. I appreciate them coming SO MUCH; it has been tiring but so amazing, and has been so good for my emotional and mental wellbeing!
11.11am, At the beach. We went out there, sat on the sand for a couple of hours (I couldn't convince the girls to go swimming) and had a coffee and a pasty, before they had to go back and get their train. I appreciate them coming SO MUCH; it has been tiring but so amazing, and has been so good for my emotional and mental wellbeing!
Sunday 26 May – Beyonce brunch
Current location: Chyenhal
11.11am, At Ruth's house, where the girls are staying. We sat around chatting and drinking tea, and then we came back into town and went to Mermaid Alley, for a Beyonce Brunch! It was so funny – none of you could say are Beyonce fans (except Catdog, maybe) – but we fully embraced it, and unsurprisingly came last in the quick (despite Cat's best efforts!). Afterwards, we took some Prosecco and crisps to Battery Rocks and hung out there, before coming home for snack, wines and more chats.
11.11am, At Ruth's house, where the girls are staying. We sat around chatting and drinking tea, and then we came back into town and went to Mermaid Alley, for a Beyonce Brunch! It was so funny – none of you could say are Beyonce fans (except Catdog, maybe) – but we fully embraced it, and unsurprisingly came last in the quick (despite Cat's best efforts!). Afterwards, we took some Prosecco and crisps to Battery Rocks and hung out there, before coming home for snack, wines and more chats.
Saturday 25 May – Pasties over paella
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Waiting for my friends to arrive. I was supposed to be flying to Madrid today with three of my best friends, but due to surgery I wasn't able to go. Obviously I encouraged them still to go but as they are amazing humans, they changed their tickets and instead have come down to visit me. After the arrived, we went over to Mousehole, drank some Prosecco on the beach and then went to Lidl to get Mexican dinner ingredients. We had a gorgeous evening and I felt so appreciative they're here!
11.11am, Waiting for my friends to arrive. I was supposed to be flying to Madrid today with three of my best friends, but due to surgery I wasn't able to go. Obviously I encouraged them still to go but as they are amazing humans, they changed their tickets and instead have come down to visit me. After the arrived, we went over to Mousehole, drank some Prosecco on the beach and then went to Lidl to get Mexican dinner ingredients. We had a gorgeous evening and I felt so appreciative they're here!
Thursday 23 May – Bending and books
Current location: Hayle
11.11am, At Physio. Afterwards I went to see my lovely friend Kate, whose husband Matt is having his ACL surgery next month. We sat in her garden (as I can't get up her stairs at the moment!) and had a coffee and a chat. In the evening, lots of the lovely Bookaburra girls came over for book club; they all did everything for me, while I sat there with my leg up and let them host around me!
11.11am, At Physio. Afterwards I went to see my lovely friend Kate, whose husband Matt is having his ACL surgery next month. We sat in her garden (as I can't get up her stairs at the moment!) and had a coffee and a chat. In the evening, lots of the lovely Bookaburra girls came over for book club; they all did everything for me, while I sat there with my leg up and let them host around me!
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Wednesday 22 May – Getting outside
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Sitting on the couch. I do that a lot at the moment! At 1pm, Mum came to pick me up and sit outside at the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which was lovely in the sunshine! My days are very slow at the moment, and I get tired quickly, but it's nice to be tired from something fun.
11.11am, Sitting on the couch. I do that a lot at the moment! At 1pm, Mum came to pick me up and sit outside at the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which was lovely in the sunshine! My days are very slow at the moment, and I get tired quickly, but it's nice to be tired from something fun.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Tuesday 21 May – A coffee reward
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, Sitting on the couch. In the afternoon, I had physio and then to reward myself Andy and I went to the Godolphin for a coffee. The day was beautiful!
11.11am, Sitting on the couch. In the afternoon, I had physio and then to reward myself Andy and I went to the Godolphin for a coffee. The day was beautiful!
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Sunday 19 May – Leaving the house
Current location: Penzance
11.11am, On the sofa. Pip (and Nancy) came to visit today, which was lovely. I spent most of the day asleep or on the sofa, and then in the early evening, Andy took me to the Old Coastguard. It was nice to leave the house (and drink a kombucha) but it tired me out so much. It's so weird!
11.11am, On the sofa. Pip (and Nancy) came to visit today, which was lovely. I spent most of the day asleep or on the sofa, and then in the early evening, Andy took me to the Old Coastguard. It was nice to leave the house (and drink a kombucha) but it tired me out so much. It's so weird!
Saturday 18 May – First day on the sofa
Current location: Hayle
11.11am, Leaving St Michael's (I think). This morning was slow and sore, with a visit from a lovely physio helping me walk with my crutches, and the surgeon and nurses letting me know what to do for the next couple of weeks (or more specifically, what not to do, haha).
I came home, settled myself on the sofa, and then basically did not a lot for the day. Andy went to work in the evening, and I went to bed.
11.11am, Leaving St Michael's (I think). This morning was slow and sore, with a visit from a lovely physio helping me walk with my crutches, and the surgeon and nurses letting me know what to do for the next couple of weeks (or more specifically, what not to do, haha).
I came home, settled myself on the sofa, and then basically did not a lot for the day. Andy went to work in the evening, and I went to bed.
Friday 17 May – ACL reconstruction 2.0
Current location: Hayle
11.11am (and 11.11pm), In hospital. Today I had my ACL surgery! And also some extra surgery (more on that later).
The day started with an early arrival to St Michael's Hospital, a lovely small hospital in Hayle, which specialises in orthopaedic surgery (and a couple of other things). On arrival, I was told I'd be the last operation of the day, and sent to the waiting ward, where I made friends with a lovely woman called Vikki (waiting for meniscus surgery). We had heaps of time to chat, read, etc, and then she went down for her surgery. In the meantime, my surgeon came around, I got asked lots of questions about my health, my knee, etc, and had to give consent for them to do whatever they deemed necessary when they got in there. I thought this was a standard thing, but as time would tell, I think they knew there was more going on in my knee than I realised!
Anyway, I got called down for my surgery at about 1pm, but when I got down there, they couldn't get the needles in for my anaesthetic as I was too dehydrated and cold (I hadn't been allowed to eat or drink anything since the night before). So it took quite a long time to get that sorted, and then... we waited. I wasn't sure why but there was a bit of whispering going on, and then the lovely anaesthetist told me there was a problem with the surgery kit. It had a hole in so wasn't sterile, and there weren't;t any more. So I went up to the waiting ward again to find out if they'd be able to get one taxied down from Treliske Hospital. About an hour later... they were able to, so I was called back down again and within about one minute, I'd been given my anaesthetic, and I was out!
When I woke up... uhhhh. It sucked. I woke up in recovery and everything hurt (well, I guess only my knee hurt, but it hurt me so much it felt like everything was broken). I think I slept for a while, and then they took me back up to the ward. A lot of this time was blur, but I was just pretty tired and felt pretty sick. One major thing that happened was my surgeon came around and told me they'd found more damage, my meniscus was also torn (which didn't show up on my MRI as it was hidden!) and so that had to be repaired too. The result is I woke up in a brace, which I am now going to be wearing for around 6 weeks. Ugh.
Anyway, not long after, Andy and my parents arrived, and then the physio tried to get me up and moving and to go for a wee. It was scary and sore and made me really dizzy so afterwards I got put back in bed with some oxygen and some more painkillers. Haha. Rock and roll Friday night.
Andy stayed for a while, and then when he left I dozed on and off for a bit, ate a sandwich, spoke to my lovely ward-mate Harriet (a fab 16-year-old who had shoulder surgery), and then slept on and off all night, with wake-ups for more painkillers. It's such a wonderful hospital, the nurses were so amazing and I felt so well looked after.
11.11am (and 11.11pm), In hospital. Today I had my ACL surgery! And also some extra surgery (more on that later).
The day started with an early arrival to St Michael's Hospital, a lovely small hospital in Hayle, which specialises in orthopaedic surgery (and a couple of other things). On arrival, I was told I'd be the last operation of the day, and sent to the waiting ward, where I made friends with a lovely woman called Vikki (waiting for meniscus surgery). We had heaps of time to chat, read, etc, and then she went down for her surgery. In the meantime, my surgeon came around, I got asked lots of questions about my health, my knee, etc, and had to give consent for them to do whatever they deemed necessary when they got in there. I thought this was a standard thing, but as time would tell, I think they knew there was more going on in my knee than I realised!
Anyway, I got called down for my surgery at about 1pm, but when I got down there, they couldn't get the needles in for my anaesthetic as I was too dehydrated and cold (I hadn't been allowed to eat or drink anything since the night before). So it took quite a long time to get that sorted, and then... we waited. I wasn't sure why but there was a bit of whispering going on, and then the lovely anaesthetist told me there was a problem with the surgery kit. It had a hole in so wasn't sterile, and there weren't;t any more. So I went up to the waiting ward again to find out if they'd be able to get one taxied down from Treliske Hospital. About an hour later... they were able to, so I was called back down again and within about one minute, I'd been given my anaesthetic, and I was out!
When I woke up... uhhhh. It sucked. I woke up in recovery and everything hurt (well, I guess only my knee hurt, but it hurt me so much it felt like everything was broken). I think I slept for a while, and then they took me back up to the ward. A lot of this time was blur, but I was just pretty tired and felt pretty sick. One major thing that happened was my surgeon came around and told me they'd found more damage, my meniscus was also torn (which didn't show up on my MRI as it was hidden!) and so that had to be repaired too. The result is I woke up in a brace, which I am now going to be wearing for around 6 weeks. Ugh.
Anyway, not long after, Andy and my parents arrived, and then the physio tried to get me up and moving and to go for a wee. It was scary and sore and made me really dizzy so afterwards I got put back in bed with some oxygen and some more painkillers. Haha. Rock and roll Friday night.
Andy stayed for a while, and then when he left I dozed on and off for a bit, ate a sandwich, spoke to my lovely ward-mate Harriet (a fab 16-year-old who had shoulder surgery), and then slept on and off all night, with wake-ups for more painkillers. It's such a wonderful hospital, the nurses were so amazing and I felt so well looked after.
Thursday 16 May – Pizza with a view
Current location: Penzance
11.11pm, Asleep. Tomorrow I have my ACL surgery (with a 7am start at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle) so it was an early-ish night for me. But as a lovely last evening before I stop being able to go on cliff walks etc, Andy and I got a pizza from The Square in St Just, and went to the cliffs to eat and drink non-alco beers. It was the perfect eve, and I loved it, and am feeling pretty good for tomorrow. More nervous in some ways, but excited to start the road to recovery.
11.11pm, Asleep. Tomorrow I have my ACL surgery (with a 7am start at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle) so it was an early-ish night for me. But as a lovely last evening before I stop being able to go on cliff walks etc, Andy and I got a pizza from The Square in St Just, and went to the cliffs to eat and drink non-alco beers. It was the perfect eve, and I loved it, and am feeling pretty good for tomorrow. More nervous in some ways, but excited to start the road to recovery.
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