Days 1, 2 & 3 out of hospital

I'm no stranger to hospitals (both as a patient and a professional!) but I've never been happier to have left one, especially as I had moments in there of thinking it might not happen. The terror I felt when I wasn't able to talk to my mum feels like a lifetime ago.

Monday (the day I got out) was my Dad's birthday - I'm not sure I could have got him a better present! We had a meal in Cambridge to celebrate both things. On Tuesday (day 2) I went back to Uni; it was fantastic to be back. Today (day 3) I went for a push around Anglesey Abbey, and walked for some of it.

There's minimal residual nerve damage now - my foot feels numb; occasionally like it's on fire but Gabapentin and amitriptyline is seeing to that. I'm becoming exhausted extremely quickly, but I'm pushing myself to walk further each day so it's to be expected. So, all I need to do is get re-strengthening the muscles (I've noticed I've got quite a flabby right bum cheek), putting on some weight, and recovering completely from the infection.

Finally, a positive post for you!

Love Emily x