Just a quick post from my mobile. I’m currently in Sunderland Royal Hospital after having my appendix taken out in the early hours of Thursday morning.

I took ill on Monday night and stayed off work on Tuesday, hoping it was just a 24 hour thing. However on Wednesday I was in agony with my stomach and ended up calling 999. The doctors quickly diagnosed appendicitis and I was added to the emergency surgery list.

They attempted keyhole surgery at first but they couldn’t get to my appendix. After making a very long, deep cut, (including through some muscle), the surgeon was able to remove it. He said it was tucked behind my bowel and was almost black – sounds like I almost left it too late!

Anyway, it’s very sore and I’m going to be in hospital for at least the next couple of days. If I lie still for long enough the pain goes off, so I’m trying not to move too much. I’ll post an update once I’m home.

Cheers,
Dan

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