I'm back home!! (update #81, home again - for now)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kirsten, I'm sorry to hear that the lump is getting larger and that you're now feeling some pain in your legs. Please stop cleaning or doing any other work that is physically demanding. You need to rest and recover from your surgery right now. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Sonia59]

Kirsten, I am sorry to hear this lump is getting larger. I hope the doctors can find soon what it is.
It's a pity you don't have more help. I wish I would live closer and come helping you!

[Kirsten]

Thanks everyone! Guess you're right about the dirt, but I guess the damage was already done in the hospital when I looked after my room-mate's kids three days after surgery; after that, I noticed the swelling for the first time.

I googled meanwhile and I'm pretty sure it's a seroma. Obviously they do occur when you're walking around too much after surgery. They're usually punctured but that would increase the risk of infection. I'm going to see my doctor again in an hour as the lump has gotten bigger during the night.

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Just saw my doctor; I'm going back to hospital tomorrow. No idea if they will only keep me there for a day, or if I have to stay longer. I'm so very sad, especially since it's Luna's 10th birthday on Thursday, and I was hoping I could be with her that day!

Kirsten

[Randi]

Oh Kirsten, it's SO unfair if you have to be in hospital on Luna's birthday, but hopefully they will let you out before. I hope that swelling is something they can treat easily and you will also be free of pain in the future.

Big hugs and good luck!

[anna_66]

I really hope going back helps. Many good thoughts coming your way.

[Sonia59]

We are crossing fingers that it is something that can be treated quickly and that you will be back home soon.

[Anikaca77]

Kristen-

You will be in my thoughts. Please have someone keep us updated if you can't return right away and please try to listen to them and rest as much as possible.

Take care,

Melissa