I'd like to take a minute of your time, or: my story so far

[hana 5284]

Well done rob there is nothing better than your own bed . You got 2 months to get better so we can see you before we are off.

[bandit]

Yes, keep it up Rob, I'm sure you are going to feel much better at home.

[RobvdVeer]

Time for a little update folks.

This afternoon i have an appointment with the specialist who stitched up my face. In Batman, the doc says to the Joker something in the line of "this is the best i could do with the available instruments", and that sentence was running through my head every time i looked into the mirror. But now 3 weeks have passed since the stitches were removed and it looks like the scars are not that bad. In comparison to pre-operation, things have improved.

I'm still very much tired. The quick succession of operations sure took its toll (again) but at least i'm walking and talking, and a little soldering too. 2 hours of activity mostly, then i need another laydown.

The excessive, insane, scandalous, and heartwarming collection of get-well cards has been moved from my hospital bed to the side room at my parents where i now happily reside. I still looks at them daily. Over here, it is so much better than the sickening insides of a hospital. The problem with hospitals is you don't get rest. All day nurses/doctors walking in and out, cleaning staff, refresh drinks, food service, dietist, physical therapy, dental hygiene, etc. The constant peeps and alarms of pumps for fluids, morphine, IV and food comes close to waterboarding. I would have gladly shared my pin number to make em shut up. Shut up, so i could finally sleep for 30 minutes straight. Nights are similar, but worse, because every hour someone comes in the room with a flashlight to see if i'm ok. Oh, and diarrea from antibiotics.

I tried to write this as light as possible. There's really no way to explain. Then there's the other bits, like a dry throat but not being allowed to drink or brush (stitches in your mouth) , the pain in the wrist from the skin transplant, and so on.

But reading back what i just wrote, i'm feeling much much better now. I hope the doc agrees this afternoon, so i can try my teeth again.

Thanks again for the support! You're allbloody marvellous!

[ALEXAKOS]

Again, you make it seem so easy when you post the nicest things in here like nothing is up! No I am not just referring to those amazing boobs you attached on Wednesday! But yes that is VERY welcome:):):)

At least you are home as you say and you can fart whenever you feel like.

We are happy our small deeds give you something to get over these shitty moments.
Thank you for the update. We are now a part of this and need your news!

[RobvdVeer]

Just got back from checkup. All is well. Good news. Doc was very satisfied; he knows my history all too well. "Finally something goes according to plan". All we can do now is wait for stuff to heal up. Doc says the scars in my face will most likely disappear over time, say 6 months, but the color difference might stay. I'll have to ask a girl about make-up by then... A scar in my upper lip is also correctable, but we will wait a year to see how it evolves. Best thing is to work on condition and start living normally (or better) again. I seriously need to work on my jaw movement so i can start chewing solid food again. Daddy wants Pasta!

[Dangermouse]

That's a very positive update Rob. Thanks

[Dan 6511]

Really pleased to hear good news from you Rob

[ALEXAKOS]

Awesome!!!! Hope time flies towards the perfect day;)


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[mec]

keep going rob you are an inspiration to us all !!! good to hear your home !

mike

[A Van]

Keep going mate