Back in my own bed / myLot

Rockingham, Australia

April 26, 2026 8:40pm CST

I slept in my own bed last night after having one night in hospital after a small operation on my throat. So far, I’ve only been having clear liquids but today I can have any liquids so it’s yummy soups, custards and yoghurts for me for the rest of the week then soft foods for the following week. The staff at the hospital were very kind and looked after me pretty well. I heard once that you don’t go to hospital for a rest but to get well. I can believe that as they woke me every few hours to take my ‘vitals’ – blood pressure, temperature and respiration. Anyway, I’m back in the land of the living but may not be too active here for a few days. My throat is quite sore and my head is thumping but I’m sure a day or two will make all the difference. Thanks for all the good wishes if I haven’t said so in other comments.

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28762)

• Mauritius

27 Apr

Glad to hear you’re back home, that must feel so much better. Take it easy for the next few days and let your body recover properly. Hope the soreness eases soon and you feel better soon

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks. And your advice is very good. A few days of doing nothing much will make all the difference.

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Trebor Ika

@Treborika (18179)

• Mombasa, Kenya

27 Apr

Same here

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (116992)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Apr

I'm so glad you're in your own bed again. Surgery is never a fun experience no matter how minor.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (116992)

• El Paso, Texas

27 Apr

Nothing is better than home sweet home @JudyEv

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks and you're right. There is nothing quite like your own bed.

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Trebor Ika

@Treborika (18179)

• Mombasa, Kenya

27 Apr

I am very grateful that all is well with you

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (10869)

• Philippines

27 Apr

I am glad all went well. Praying for your complete and quick recovery.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks very much, Luisa. Your prayers are appreciated.

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@DaddyEvil (172966)

• United States

27 Apr

Lots of ice cream, if you let it melt a little bit, is soft or liquid food. You should ask Vince to look and see if your grocery store there has Salted Caramel ice cream. It's delicious! I hope you get well quickly!

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@DaddyEvil (172966)

• United States

27 Apr

@JudyEv True, it has chunks of chocolate in it. Vanilla is my second favorite.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Salted caramel might have hard bits in it which aren't recommended yet but vanilla is pretty good too.

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14649)

• Ireland

27 Apr

@JudyEv You’ll be glad that’s all behind you now. A diet of custard’s not so bad, just a pity it’s not alongside apple crumble. Soon perhaps.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

We have a product called Yogo which is a chocolate dessert and slides down beautifully. Tomorrow I'm making vegetable 'like Mother used to make' with carrots, swede, turnip and parsnip. I'll blend it so it's nice and smooth.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (68859)

• Centralia, Washington

27 Apr

I hope you recover very quickly.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks. I'm sure I will.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (85529)

• United States

28 Apr

That's great when YOU get to pick the liquid diet as opposed to the colonoscopy prep that's ONLY chicken broth and Gatorade without red coloring.

Hope you're feeling great soon, and back to enjoying Vince's great cooking!!

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

22h

I'm allowed jelly as long as it's not red or green. I'm not sure why that is. I'm feeling better today which is good.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (85529)

• United States

14h

@JudyEv — probably because of the dye.

Anna

@LadyDuck (499662)

• Italy

27 Apr

I am sure that one night at the hospital made you appreciate your bed even more. Take your time and rest, you should be fine soon.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (499662)

• Italy

27 Apr

@JudyEv

I am so glad to know that you will be fine in only a few days.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks, Anna. I didn't have a very good night but I'm feeling better now. Another few days and I'll be on top of the world.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

22h

@LadyDuck Thanks.

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rakski

@rakski (152678)

• Philippines

27 Apr

Oh yes, that is so true. I experienced that as well last February. I am glad you are back home

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rakski

@rakski (152678)

• Philippines

18h

@JudyEv that's so true

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

22h

Thanks. It's always nice to get back to familiar surroundings.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254568)

• United States

27 Apr

Welcome home and back to your own bed. I’m glad the surgery went well.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254568)

• United States

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

22h

Thanks. It's nice to have it over with.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (120668)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

27 Apr

Happy for you that you are back home recovering from your surgery.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks. It's always nice to be back home. I'm sure I'll recover quickly now.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (120668)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

27 Apr

@JudyEv You are welcome.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (219847)

• United States

20h

I hope you'll feel 100% soon. I can imagine how uncomfortable you must be. Take care and get some rest.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

16h

Thanks. I'm feeling better each day but I'm resting a lot.

Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (57667)

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27 Apr

It is said that slow and steady wins the race. Take good care of yourself, Judy.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

Thanks, Marie. I'm feeling better today.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (57667)

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22h

@JudyEv I'm so glad. I hope you are soon back to your regular self, and I hope Vince is fixing you some good, soft foods.

Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (30295)

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27 Apr

Did I miss something? I had no idea that you were in hospital I hope you recover quickly Judy Mylot will still be here when you return Enjoy the soup

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr

I just had one night in hospital for a small throat operation. I'm hopefully on the mend now. Luckily it hasn't stopped me talking.

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (30295)

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27 Apr

@JudyEv Luckily for Vince!

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (168695)

• United States

27 Apr

Sometimes the necessary monitoring is certainly a hindrance to rest. I am glad things went well and I am sure Vince is plying you with liquid delicacies to help you heal.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (378696)

• Rockingham, Australia

22h

Thanks. I've had some good naps and decent sleeps since I got home.