わたしわ　うれしいです。わたしの　しゅじゅつわ　ほっとをかいふくです。いいさんぽしますとたちあがると　すわるです。わたしわ　くるまにのりません。Okay. Confused with my にほんご? I am trying to say I am healing rapidly, can walk, sit stand and do nearly everything except climb into my car or up onto the boat. A few more days and I will be as good as new.

I need to revisit my surgeon on the 30th of this month and have I got a question for him??!!
I have been left with an impressive scar...but no stitches. I imagine the wound was stitched beneath the skin as it went through all muscle layers, but the surface is not stitched. Amazing. I apparently have a little radiation 'tan' and suspect the wound was closed by laser skin welding.

If that is the case, I can recommend it. There has been no pain, and the absence of sutures means less chance of infection, a neater scar and a faster recovery. I will tell all, as soon as I have found out what happened.

One thing is for sure. If I ever have to undergo surgery again, I want it performed by the same team at Royal Darwin Hospital, with recovery in a private room.
Best hospital experience I have ever had!!