Monday Day 12 – Doctors appointment

Monday Day 12 – Doctors appointment

Woke up much the same as previous days with a stiff back and slight pain down the right side of my leg. Again after a while this receded and I felt pretty good. Today was my first appointment with the doctor since my surgery and discharge. My wife kindly drove me to the hospital and I was promptly seen by Dr Eakpatipan. After a brief consultation to check I was progressing as normal he checked my wound. Thankfully he was happy with this as well and decided that the two holes for my drainage bags had now healed sufficiently so these dressing were removed. He cleaned and redressed the wound then explained what I could do during the next week. He said that stationary cycling would be ok and that I could increase the distance when walking. He said no swimming yet but I could lift weights to a maximum of 15kg. I explained about being exhausted after any moderate exercise and he said this could be down to the drugs as well as the body’s natural resistance and need to heal. He also said if I did feel any pain I should stop and relax. In addition he took me off the antibiotics and gave me some medicine to help alleviate the incessant itching from the shaving and consequent adhesive from the dressings. I have another follow up appointment scheduled for next Monday. After the consultation I went to have lunch with my family. we went to a huge department store and I ended up walking more than I have done for a while. I now regret this as I have pain in both my legs, buttocks and lower back. I have taken my meds and will be having an early night to rest and recuperate.