18/10/2026
So much can change in a week!!
It’s a long read so to summarise……. I unexpectedly had my appendix removed on Tuesday. I’m not sure what the purpose of this organ is, but there doesn’t appear to be one 🤷♀️. My dad and brother both had theirs removed as children, so mine have lasted quite a long time!
It’s been a bit rough, I won’t lie and there’s been plenty of tears but I’m now coming out the other side. This next stage will be more frustrating as I’ll feel better but still can’t do anything. I’m not allowed to go to the gym for 4 weeks, that’s going to affect me mentally more than anything but I can walk 😩.
Sadly, this is my third laparoscopy and sixth operation in 9 years, with another procedure planned for next year but I might postpone that for a while. I know the drill and am quite unlucky in some ways, but very lucky in others that nothing has been life threatening. They did find an ovarian cyst and fibroid when they did my appendix, so I’m waiting for a follow up on those but they seem to be quite common.
Thank you for all your lovely messages, they meant so much to me 🥰🥰.
See you in November (possibly 5 stone heavier, if I keep consuming this much chocolate whilst lying down all day!! 😂)
Claire x
