Thursday night was no picnic. My scar was hurting, and I received cold compresses. Unfortunately, this didn't help, and I didn't sleep well. The night nurse didn't want to give me any medication without consulting the doctor because of the antibiotics I was taking. In the morning, they gave me some painkillers, and I felt better soon afterwards.
After breakfast, the assistant came to change my dressing and told me the results of the infectiologist. They'd managed to identify the type of bacteria, which is good news. The sad news is that it's highly likely that I'll have to take antibiotics for 12 weeks before I can have the second operation. In the meantime, I've got a cast on, and I can't put my foot down at all. It's going to be a challenging time, as I'll be staying with my mother, and there are several staircases in her house. The renovation of my kitchen and bathroom won't be finished until mid-November, and I won't be able to return home until the work is finished. After the second operation, I'll be in plaster again for 12 weeks. In short, I won't be mobile for the next six months. It's a tough pill to swallow...
It wasn't a peaceful night either! One of the pumps that injects the antibiotic was emitting an alarm every hour. There was a problem with the dressing and the neck drain, which the night nurse was unable to resolve. This morning, the head of department, my surgeon's assistant, came in and confirmed the ‘bad’ news. She explained to me that fixing a new plate or any other type of implant would be far too risky if we weren't certain that all traces of bacteria had been eliminated. I completely understand, although I would have liked a quicker procedure. But under no circumstances do I want to risk another infection!
I took a shower, then they changed my bandage. The antibiotic pump is finally silent! Then the person in charge of catering came to discuss the menus. As usual, we're eating well for a hospital. I don't know if it's because I'm in semi-private, but I always have three menus to choose from, with the option of combining dishes.
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