Back In The Hotel

Retroactively posted, local time: 6.48pm

The packing and catheter were removed without too much fuss, although the packing was um... well, an interesting experience. Think clown handkerchiefs and you might get the right idea. No wonder it was so uncomfortable moving around with it in!

I was then shown how to dilate (the key really seems to be to relax - I was able to reach 7 inches with the medium dilator without discomfort). There's a lot to remember with regard to what disinfectant or cream to apply and when, but I guess it'll be straightforward with habit.

The trip back to the hotel involved wheelchairing me to a clinic car, then a ride seated on a rubber donut (tastefully with a rather attractive Thai style cover). D, mum, and I settled on room service for lunch, which I think is the first proper meal I've had in a week (hospital food, after all, is hospital food).

Then Noon came to our hotel room to once again guide me through dilation (my regimen is going to be twice a day, an hour each time). I think I'm going to have to come up with something to pass the time, since dilation mostly involves sitting there.

Mostly mobile, though sitting still involves the rubber donut. There's still some swelling over my clitoral hood which is probably a minor infection and the cause of my fever. Overall, I feel quite good considering the week of hospitalisation. Will be nice to resume hormones though.