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Good friends,
I am going in today to Asante Hospital for a minor operation for a hernia.
It has been slowly getting worse and, although it is still an easy op, I didn’t want to delay things any longer.
I shall be out of hospital later today (with a bit of luck) but I have been told in no uncertain words to take it very easy for the first couple of weeks and not to lift anything .
I will be offline until Tuesday, 17th.
But in terms of lifting anything above 15lbs I will have to take it easy for six weeks, or until the end of June. That is going to be hard!
Meanwhile, we have been stocking up, especially for the horses. Because both the equine senior feed and the hay come in too heavy. The equine feed comes in 50lb bags and the hay bales must be about the same, and tough to move around.
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Sending my best wishes for a swift recovery, my friend.
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Marina, that is very good of you and I share your wish for the recovery.
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…so it will be! 😉
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I wish you Godspeed and quick healing Paul!
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Thanks Gary. Your healing wishes are very gratefully received. Not sure about the ‘Godspeed’ wish as I am an atheist and have been all my life! But that doesn’t detract from your kind thought.
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Good luck Paul. Enjoy the slowing down for a bit. 💐🙏💐
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Thank you, Val. It all seems a little strange and I am just a couple of hours from going into hospital. But there is no doubt that a slow down is a must!
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All best wishes for your procedure with loads of healing energy during your recovery. See you when you return.
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Thanks Monika. I got back home just after 11am and after a light lunch and a cup of tea I have been resting on my bed. For about an hour have been fluctuating between feeling dosy and brighter. Thank you for your wishes!
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Paul, good luck and speedy recovery. 🌺🎶💐 Christine
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Thank you very much, Christine.
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Paul, I shouldn’t talk about myself but I have had 2 hernia surgeries. What I remember about before the surgery is that the pain was awful before I had the surgery. The good news is that the surgery is usually straightforward and you’ll start feeling better and better. It’s Springtime so it’s time for new beginnings. I’m visualizing you being pain free in a very short period of time.
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Belinda, I had mild pain but it had been more or less continuous in the last few weeks. The team at Asante were very good and so far no pain. I was due another pain tablet at 13:30, 20 minutes ago, but fingers crossed I am alright at the moment. Thank you my dear.
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Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery, Paul!
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Thank you, Mr P. So far I have not required to use more painkillers. The painkiller given to me during the op lasted until 13:30 yesterday. I had a fair degree of discomfort when we went to bed last night but surprisingly slept well. Onwards and upwards!
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Late to this post. I do hope it all went fine.
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Thank you, John. I believe it went fine but the discomfort following the operation was worse than expected. I had to take a painkiller yesterday afternoon. But this morning I am slightly less in pain and hopeful that within a few more days I shall be fine.
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Reconnecting again dear Paul and sending healing well wishes for your speedy recovery. 🤗
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Sue, how are you? You have been missed. Thank you for your kind wishes and so far all is progressing well albeit slower than anticipated.
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These things take time Paul, so go easy on yourself. 🤗
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Sue, I am trying very hard to be gentle on myself and having Alex with us soon until the end of the month will make it easier.
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Wonderful you have family visiting. I’m sure he will be a huge helping hand.
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Thank you, my dear!
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