Monthly Archives: March 2011

March 31st 2011 We were talking to the surgeon, Keyhole Man. “How long do you expect the operation to be?” “How long is a piece of string?” He smiles. “It will be at least three hours, could be longer.” This … Continue reading →

March 30th 2011 The web of light that was created last Monday still exists. I am still conscious of it somehow, I can’t explain how but it is still alive in me and around me. I also believe that it … Continue reading →

Monday March 28th 2011 I am the proud record holder of the fastest discharge after a partial gastrectomy from hospital – 5 nights. I was told I’d be in about 7 nights. And if I hadn’t had the keyhole surgery, … Continue reading →

Being in intensive care is a bit like being an emperor or a dictator which is what I am actually, dictating to Jane. Slightly woozy on morphine, hence dopey, just in case you hadn’t noticed. The nurses were looking after … Continue reading →

March 21st 2011 Jane blogging now: 3pm today and the surgeon called me on my mobile: “Philip is OK. It took a bit longer than expected due to some technical equipment issues but it was straightforward – there was no … Continue reading →