Mischief
Today I had some pre operation research appointments. I was in hospital from 12.30 till 15.30. Everything went smoothly and with care
My first appointment was with physiotherapy. We where in a small group and we were taught how to walk with crutches. I felt very young among all the others. The average age for a hip protheses is much higher then mine.
So we practised walking, with two extra artificial legs, in a kind of gym hall. I became a bit mischievous while we are practising. I said 'lets do a contest'. And I smiled at the man besides me, but I did not speed, but from behind suddenly one of the other man passed us with quite a speed and a big smile on his face.
Shoes and Socks
The good news is that the physiotherapist told me that I really don't need a rehabilitation hotel to recover. I will be operated with a new method and I am allowed to stand on my leg immediately after the operation. I am even allowed to put on my shoes and socks myself, which is not allowed with the classic-method. The wound will give pain and needs six weeks to heal, but I will not need my crutches for a long time.
Magic bugs
After the physiotherapy they sent me to a second department for more screening tests, then a third department to talk about anaesthetics and, finally, a fourth appointment for taking some blood.
And I heard some strange news in hospital today. They tested me again for the MRSA bacteria and it came out negative... the bugs are gone, disappeared... vanished....
Well... how odd! I suspect some language problems here, maybe. Well it is so not very surprising. A Dutch woman who asked in France for a blood test (that the French usually do not do) for a hospital in Germany... maybe this is asking for confusion.
Thank you
Never mind. If everything goes smoothly I will be operated on the 23rd May and can return to the monastery after three days. A physiotherapist will visit me at home... home... my temporary home... this nice guesthouse in the monastery with four wonderful women.
So yes, thank you strange bugs for bringing me to Den Bosch. It is a good place to recover.
Namo Amida Bu
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