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Discharged

April 9, 2010 @ 21:44 By Gavin Webber 13 Comments

After 3 days and 2 nights in hospital, I am now home again.  The antibiotics settled down the infection and the colonoscopy revealed a minor infection with a few diverticulum present in the lower bowel.  Nothing too much to worry about at this stage, I just have to make sure I have plenty of fibre in my diet.  Good as gold.

As the old saying goes, there is no place like home.  So true, and it is good to be back. A few tears of joy upon my return by Kim, a big hug and I felt complete. 

I spent the afternoon pottering around the garden and observing.  The only real work I did, was clean out the chook house which only took about 30 minutes.  The rest of the time has been spent resting watching the chooks free range for about three hours. 

The garlic is up, as are all of the onion, leek and beetroot.  I found some rather sturdy tomato plants that had self seeded and potted them up and put them in the greenhouse.  I will plant some more tomato seeds in the greenhouse when the moon is right.

So for the rest of the day, I rested.  More gardening tomorrow though.  I will be preparing some new beds, pulling out the rest of the old pumpkin vines and turning through some more manure.  All ready for the broccoli and some cabbages in a few weeks time.

I love growing my own food.  The garden is what I missed the most when I was laid up, and of course Kim and the kids!  There is nothing quite like it.

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  1. wendyytb says

    April 9, 2010 at 21:57

    Yay! Welcome back from a loyal follower!

    Reply
  2. Anke says

    April 9, 2010 at 22:01

    I’m glad you’re feeling better and you got to go back home.

    Reply
  3. Mickle in NZ says

    April 9, 2010 at 22:14

    Relieved your okay and with the diagnosis. You have my full understanding as I live with Crohn’s disease. I’m sure you’ll savour your veggies and fruit even more as they grow to feed you.

    Sending huggles and special care to you and Kim, and family,

    Michelle and Zebbycat across the Ditch

    Reply
  4. dixiebelle says

    April 9, 2010 at 23:17

    Awesome, glad to hear it…

    Get yourself some chia seed! Or grow your own…

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    April 10, 2010 at 07:08

    Welcome back ;).

    On a side note, there are certain words that serve as a trigger for me – diverticulitis is one, because it’s usually a symptom of something more, and one of the most common and most misdiagnosed issues is gluten sensitivity.

    Anyway, I’m sure you’ve looked into the causes, and you’re all set, but I thought I’d mention it anyway ;).

    Reply
  6. Kate says

    April 10, 2010 at 08:21

    Good ol’ Gavin…. they can’t keep you down for long!

    Reply
  7. john (dad) says

    April 10, 2010 at 08:44

    glad to see your home and enjoy doing what you love doing so well keep up the good work

    Reply
  8. belinda says

    April 10, 2010 at 11:02

    Hey Gav,

    Glad to see you back. I hope you have a great weekend.

    Kind Regards
    Belinda

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    April 10, 2010 at 14:31

    Hi Gav
    great news glad your back home and the diagnosis is ok Love Ellie

    Reply
  10. daharja says

    April 12, 2010 at 10:00

    Hi Gavin – Good to hear you’re back and on the mend.

    Take care of yourself, you hear me! I’m yelling REAL LOUDLY FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!!!

    *hugs*

    Daharja XX

    Reply
  11. GreenerMe says

    April 12, 2010 at 13:30

    Nothing can keep a good man down Gav!
    Glad you are out and feeling better.

    Reply
  12. angela says

    April 12, 2010 at 13:33

    Yuk, I had to have a colonoscopy last week.
    That stuff you have to drink is terrible.
    Glad to hear all is ok.
    welcome back.

    Reply
  13. wendyytb says

    April 15, 2010 at 12:11

    Re Pumpkins… (off topic!) Don’t eat the seeds if you have problems with Diverticulosis…

    Reply

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