Well, a proposed week-long hospital stay stretched into three weeks and two days. But all is well that ends well.
I came home earlier today.
The surgery healed really well, I still have a drain where the abcess was making sure there is no build-up of fluids, and my tummy has settled down after nearly a whole week on clear fluids.
But I am feeling much brighter, stronger and just good now. Better than for months before the surgery.
There is a lot more to tell, but I'll work on a blog entry for anyone who wants all the gory (and good) details.
The Lord was truly with me. I was somewhat disconcerted to find my surgeon had gone on a two-week vacation the day after my surgery and left me in the care of someone I had never met.
But she was wonderful. Compassionate, competent and very thorough. It was her thoroughness that led to the discovery of the abcess that developed after the surgery.
My own surgeon was a blessing too. I never experienced any difficulty with our much publicised long wait times. From the day I first entered his office to the day of surgery was barely two weeks.
And, as I have so many times, I thank God I live in a country where I don't need to worry about the affordability of medical care or insurance.
Last but far from least, I thank you all for your concern and prayer support. I probably won't be posting a lot for a while, as I still need to rest frrequently. But it's nice to read your messages.