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No problems getting up to Vila Verde, all trains on time and as we had booked seats, apart from the last one, easy peasy.

Had a phone call from the hospital to say to be there at 3.00pm on Wednesday and make sure I shower/bath with the anti-bacterial stuff. Got two sponges in the chemist.

Off to the Indian for a meal. Dear me I ordered a chicken biyriani. Never seen one like it before There was enough there for four big eaters Ate would I could, but left most of it. He offered to let me take it home, but I said I thought the hotel might not like it Grumpy's was rather warm, but okay.

Showered in smelly stuff, had breakfast (before 8.30) the following morning then showered again in the smelly stuff. By which time, I smell like a walking antiseptic lolly

Phone call from the hospital at 2.20. Can you come now

Grumpy came up with me - my own en-suite room - he then left and we did all the normal questions. Waited for about an hour, then got wheeled off. Saw the surgeon, had a lovely nurse holding my hand and I was back in my room a couple of hours later.

Not sore, on a pain killer of a drip. Fussed over, and after a pof hours, was offered the infamous Portuguese orange tea. It's dire. You have never had anything like it - ever But they always make you drink it after an op. Had some biscuits and soup, if I wanted. Then left alone, apart from some nurse or other coming in every two hours - all night

Surgeon saw me at 6.50 the next morning, said I would be going home later today.

So by midday, I was out and strolling down to the hotel.

And amazingly. the taxi turned up this morning at 5.00, so we got the very early train and got back here at 12.45.

It's about a four inch scar, but he's done it on previous cuts and is a very tidy job. I have to go to the centro de saude tomorrow morning, with the normal letter, for them to have a look-see.

And I will say that it was the best hospital I've been to in Portugal. Yes, I know it was private (although I wasn't paying) and a new ish one, but the level of care of outstanding.

even if it is a mammoth trek.

So pleased all went well jan you deserve a gold medal for courage sounds relaxed and went to plan now look after yourself hugs xx

So glad you're home and it all went well Jan. As Saundra says, time to take it easy and look after yourself xxx

Oh Jan, that’s great news! Lovely to have you back

I'm glad it went well Jan. Rest up and be good to yourself now.

cromwell wrote:Rest up and be good to yourself now.

I would Crommers, but there is a Grumpy to consider

I have already agreed not to go up to Lisbon with him next Friday, Steve is going in my place.

And dear me, the house was cold and is still cold, even with a fire roaring away and the lecky one on.

And a missing puss cat

you need to delegate jan and molly is probably sulking xx

Good to see you back Jan, take care!

saundra wrote:you need to delegate jan

This is Grumpy Saundra, who does not have a clue about anything to do with the house, including making his own coffee. He can't stand it.

Welcome back, Jan.

Sounds as though it was not as stressful as you thought it might be.... apart from the Biriyani.

Feet up now and take a rest. Grumps can drink water... he does know how to open a bottle?