Last night came and my visit to the hospital proved successful.

The stitches have come out finally. I’ve put the success of the operation down to Homeopathy. I’ve been using Homeopathy for many years now, but started using some of the remedies three days before my operation.

Four injections later and 6 lesions removed and I had no pain at all. I am now working on the scarring because the scabs have come off to reveal pink skin underneath. My face looks a little bit of a mess. My scars will take time to heal.

The scar that is healing slowly is still a few days behind the rest of my scars, but is healing so I am pleased about that. I believe the Pharmacist was right to tell me to keep the scar dry.

The scab is tingling as are the stitches, but I’m happy it shows it's healing. My advice would always be to get lesions or moles checked out, for peace of mind if nothing else. To know is not to worry and one less thing for you to deal with.

I’m not sure I realise what I’ve put myself through and although it didn’t seem much last Friday, everything is now catching up with me. Tomorrow is another day for more positive thoughts.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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6 comments on “On the mend”

  1. Yes,unfortunately it does take time to heal properly. You sound like you're feeling better, so things should improve from this point on. Hope you feel better and try to have a Great Weekend!

    1. Yes you're right it does take time. Thank you for your concern and warm wishes. I'm doing better on that front!

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