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Hello Friends

Am currently sat at home recouperating from my Gall Bladder operation, I was very lucky to get it done quickly, and in the Plymouth Nuffield Hospital thanks to my work healthcare. Mr Coleman and his team were wonderful especially when I started to cry because as Gary put it, this was the first 'major' operation either of us have ever undergone. They really put me at ease from the reception staff upwards. I was the first one in, in the morning, so was back in the room by 11am, and Gary was in talking to me by 11.30am. Jam Sandwiches and Coffee later in the afternoon, more sleep, and then a cooked meal of Chicken and Vegetables, followed by fruit platter and more coffee. Lots of painkillers and when I said I wasn't good at taking tablets they found me the disolvable ones. More visits by the surgeon, anaestetist and various nurses to check all was OK. Came home yesterday morning, feeling very tired and sore, so more sleep followed, more medication and then some more food. I have such a wonderful husband who is really looking after me, making sure I don't overdo it, he has even been down to Morrisons to get the last of the Christmas shopping, certainly not his favourite hobby !!

Christmas will certainly be a quiet occasion this year, instead of the big family meal which was planned, it will be just us and the mother in law, we might go and visit the family to exchange some presents, but that depends on how I feel on the day.

I am hopeful that we might be able to celebrate New Year at bit more.

Look out for some photos which I might out on here later, from our recent nights out. Very little crafting has gone on recently due to my not being too well. I am really looking forward to getting back to some serious scrapbooking at the Liskeard Retreat in the middle of January.

Live, Laugh and love,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Elaine xx xx