Tuesday 18 August 2015

Surgery

I had gall bladder and gallstones removal (laparoscopic cholecystechtomy) last week and I am on the mend.
This hasn't been the best of summers after all!
Spotting beauty everywhere though!
Stairway to ....surgery.
 Old weathered door at the hospital.
 Flowers from a dear friend.
 Recovering under the trees.
And reading this exceptionally good book Scenes from the life of Matias Almosino
by Isidoros Zourgos, a fellow teacher.
I hadn't spotted the light till I uploaded the photo on Instagram. I am sure it's coming out of the book and not falling on it through the tree leaves!!!!!That's how good books are!
(Thank you to the surgeon, all the doctors, nurses and my family and friends who stood by me during this unexpected ordeal!)
This post is linked in Our Beautiful World.

29 comments:

Purple Pixie Dust said...

Hope you get better soon, big hugs Lynda Ruth

eleanna said...

Ariadne, get better soon! I hope we 'll go for a coffee...

in my closet said...

περαστικά να είναι όλα και άλλο κακό να μη σε βρει. φτου φτου

Unknown said...

Wishing you a speedy recovery Ariadne. Glad it's over now.

Debbie said...

Glad that you are on the mend. Gall stones and surgery, yes I remember it well...things will definitely be better for you now. Take care.

Unknown said...

Oh dear, I hope it was successful and you heal quickly.

Marie-Anne said...

I wish you a prompt recovery, Ariadne!!!!
I also had surgery about a month ago...I had my thyroid removed!!!!
This summer did not treat me well, either!!!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The photo of the light coming down onto your book is amazing. I'm sorry you've had such a rough time and I will keep you in my prayers. I hope you heal quickly and feel better soon. Sending you lots of sweet hugs, Diane

Frances said...

So sorry you had surgery! Hope you'll be up and about quickly!
I had my kidney stone lithotripsy and probably have to get another......
But then maybe I'll be "stone free"!!!!!!
Your photos are gorgeous!!!!

Brigitte said...

I'm sorry to hear about your surgery. But so good to read that you are on the mend. I hope that you heal smoothly and fast. And that you discover more beauty around you ...

Unknown said...

Take time to rest and get better, best wishes with love, xxx

butterfly said...


Hope you get better soon.
Sorry your summer has not been a good one .
Take time to rest sending hugs & xxx.

Musicwoman said...

Hoping that you are feeling better from day to day.
I wish that you can enjoy the rest of the summer
Love#
Judith

Rhona said...

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself.

devonseaglass said...

This is the worst and best of life. Speedy recovery, and laughter to come.

Linda said...

Hope you recovery quickly Ariadne.

Linda

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

Feel better soon! I admire your ability to still see beauty around you when you're unwell!

Unknown said...

I walked this path, my dear - hang in there - you will be back in no time!

kathyinozarks said...

Hope this finds you feeling better-surprise surgery is never any fun. Loved your first two photos from the hospital-especially the door.
hugs Kathy

Sara said...

Wishing you an easy and quick recovery!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Get well soon! The photo with the light is lovely, books really do light up any life.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Wish you speedy recovery, and thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures with us at OUr Beautiful World!

Manuela said...

Hope you are getting well very soon. great shots and thanks fo sharing at "OBW"

Contagiously Crafty said...

I suffered my own gallbladder attack this summer, though thankfully have avoided surgery so far. However, those are fabulous stairs that led to your (hopeful) relief. So glad to have found you at Our Beautiful World.

prpltrtl946 said...

I am glad you are doing so well!! And very happy that you are seeing the beauty around you! You ROCK Ariadne!! <3 8*)

Ros Crawford said...

Aww! I hope you feel better soon ... Fabulous photos once again ... Take care and thanks ever so much for sharing with us at OBW!!

Lorraine said...

Sending you well wishes and enjoying your photos. Take care and don't rush things.

Mascha said...

Great staircase, worse occasion... I like the old door.
Oh yeah, a good book can shining!
Get well soon

Decor Asylum said...

Λίγο αργά την είδα αυτή σου την ανάρτηση αλλά περαστικά και πάντα γερή και δυνατή!